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The Bloedel Reserve Horticulture Internship Program offers transformative, paid educational internships for students passionate about public horticulture. Spanning 8 to 9 weeks, this immersive program provides hands-on learning opportunities in diverse garden areas, complemented by weekly educational sessions and an enriching field trip. Interns will rotate among garden area managers, arborists, turf specialists, communications, and visitor experience staff, gaining invaluable insights into various aspects of public garden operations. Each week focuses on a different learning module, covering essential topics like plant identification, propagation, composting, integrated pest management, social media, and visitor experience, broadening their understanding of the larger organizational dynamics. The pinnacle of the program is the intern-led landscape improvement project, showcasing acquired skills and creativity.
Gardens North Manager, Sean Peterson, leads the program incorporating staff and past intern input and feedback.
Pictured are the 2024 Horticulture & Design Interns, Emma Diaz, Joanna Garcia, Mack Hamilton, and Elio Ilagan
