Many organizations and businesses offer internships to study horticulture, gardening, floriculture, landscape design, urban gardening, and many more options in the world of plants. Some internships are for formal education at colleges and universities, others are continuing education and certification programs. Check out the offerings below.
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Agriculture
AGCO Corporation
AGCO is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of agricultural solutions. They make machines and equipment that respond to the world’s ever-changing demands. They have internships in Quality Engineering, Design Engineering, and Environmental, Health and Safety. Internships are paid full-time seasonal positions. Learn more about the AGCO Corporation’s internships.
Ardent Mills
Ardent Mills, North America’s largest grain provider, brings quality, knowledge, excellent service, and creative approaches to the flour and grain they supply. Their intern program immerses interns into their business, working either at one of their manufacturing sites or office locations. Interns come together as a group twice to make connections and network with one another and to share the valuable insight they have gained while working for the company. They have internships in Food Safety and Quality, Engineering, and Wheat Research. Learn more about Ardent Mills’s internship program.
Bayer
Internships at Bayer provide students with real job responsibility, giving them a true learning experience that they will carry with them as they begin their careers. Interns are selected from all over the world, creating a challenging, engaging, and inspiring environment. Bayer offers internships in Vegetable Research and Design Breeding Modeling, Soy Pollen Research, Research and Development Inhouse Consulting, Sales, Chemical Processes Engineer, Production Research, Strategic Seed Management, Entomology, Environmental Engineering, Soil Moisture Screening, and more. Learn more about Bayer’s internships.
Bee Sweet Citrus
Bee Sweet Citrus is an independent grower, packer, and shipper of oranges, lemons, grapefruit, mandarins, and other exotic specialties. They are a family owned and operated company that provides citrus to over 20 different countries. Bee Sweet Citrus offers internships in Production Management, Farm Management, and Pest Control Advisor. All internships require different qualifications and skills. Learn more about Bee Sweet Citrus’ internships.
Betaseed
Betaseed breeds seeds for farmers that offer productive genetics that increase farm revenue and income. Each seed is bred to overcome diseases, pests and environmental obstacles that can negatively impact performance. They offer internships in Research and Agricultural Field Seed Research. Internships begin in May or June and are full-time positions that last about 12 weeks. Learn more about Betaseed’s internships.
Cargill, Inc.
Cargill works with farmers and producers to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. They create efficiencies, develop innovations, and help communities thrive. They provide students with real-world experience through their internship program. Cargill offers several internships in Biotechnology Fermentation Research and Design, Engineering, Sales, Canola Breeding Research, Agronomy Research, Food Science Research and Design, Reliability Engineering, Marketing, Food Safety and Quality, and Environmental Compliance and Regulatory Management. Learn more about Cargill’s internships.
Corteva Agriscience
Corteva Agriscience is the world’s first dedicated agriculture start-up committed to innovating, serving communities, and upholding sustainability in agriculture. They focus on using technology to create seed and crop protection products that increase productivity and profit for farmers. They offer internships to help create the generation of agricultural scientists. Students have the opportunity to intern in Field Research, Trait Integrated Field Science, Strategy and Planning, Protein Engineering, Predictive Agriculture, Agronomy Sciences, Field Operations, and more. Learn more about Corteva Agriscience‘s internships.
Hormel Foods
Hormel Foods is one of the most trusted and well-known food companies for making products that are flavorful, nutritious, and convenient. They offer internships that allow students to apply what they have learned in the classroom to real-life work situations. Sales Interns manage company project independently with support from staff, network with peers and employees from different departments, and participate in social events. Internships are for 3 or 6 month periods and are full-time responsibilities. Learn more about Hormel Foods Sales Internships.
J.R. Simplot Company
J.R. Simplot is a food and agribusiness company that began as a one-man farming operation, turned into an empire. Simplot internships provide meaningful work experiences for students pursuing an agricultural related bachelor or master degree program. Internships are paid and all have unique time durations and commitments. Students can intern in Crop Advising/Scouting, Process Develop/ Engineering, Research Development Sensory, Agronomy, and Precision Agriculture. Learn more about the J.R. Simplot Company’s internships.
Kellogg Company
The Kellogg Company strives to enrich and delight the world through foods and brands that matter. Their values are at the core of who they are, what they believe, and define what makes the company and people special. Kellogg’s internships are 12 week programs during the summer where students develop their skills and experience to help build the foundation for their career. Internships are available in Marketing, Sales, and Research, Quality, Nutrition, and Technology. Learn more about the Kellogg Company’s internship program.
Lamb Weston, Inc.
Lamb Weston is an industry pioneer and one of the world’s leading suppliers of frozen potato products. They offer internships in Agricultural Services, Digital Marketing, Product Development, Packaging Innovation, and Research and Development Processing Engineer. Interns are assigned individual projects and are required to deliver presentations at the conclusion of their internship. Internships last 10-12 weeks and a relocation stipend for the internship is available for those that qualify. Learn more about Lamb Weston’s internships.
Nebraska Extension
The Nebraska Extension gives students the opportunity to work as Farm Sustainability Interns and help with the analysis of data and development of tools to provide feedback to farmers. Interns work to measure the sustainability of agricultural fields in Nebraska. Applicants should be studying Agriculture or a related major and have an interest in farm sustainability. Learn more about the Nebraska Extension Farm Sustainability Internship.
Seneca Foods
Seneca Foods is a leading fruit and vegetable company that manages all aspects of production- from producing seeds to harvesting crops. Their approach and fundamental beliefs focus on the sustainability of our food supply, the environment, and the community. They have internships in Agriculture, Quality Control, Manufacturing, Agricultural Field Representation, Agricultural Shop, and Agricultural Maintenance. Internships are available in multiple different states. Learn more about Seneca Foods internships.
Smithfield Foods
Smithfield’s summer internship program offers students the opportunity to apply their skills developed in college to real-life experiences. Interns gain knowledge about the company, while also building their professional portfolio. They have internships in Engineering, Environmental, Food Safety, Grain Procurement, Marketing/Sales, Quality Assurance, and Research and Development. Internships are seasonal, most taking place in the summer. Learn more about Smithfield Foods Internship Program.
Syngenta
Syngenta is focused on helping humanity face its toughest challenge to feed a rising population sustainably. Their science and innovative crop solutions transform how crops are grown to help growers make better use of environmental resources. They connect students to a global network of leaders through their internship program. They have internships in: Seed Farm Management, Seed Operations, Regulatory Stewardship, Seeds Development Trialing, Maintenance, Fabrication and Automation, Production, Agronomy, Sales, Chemical Process Engineering, and Data Analyst. Learn more about Syngenta’s internships.
The J.M. Smucker Company
The J.M. Smucker Company is one of the leading consumer packaged goods companies behind iconic food and beverage brands. Their internship program allows students to put their education to work and helps give them a competitive edge in the real world. Their internships include: Operations, Field Operations and Grower Representative, and Quality Assurance. Learn more about The J.M. Smucker Company’s internships.
University of Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station
The University of Arkansas’ Agricultural Experiment Station provides producers and processors in the food and fiber sector with research-proven technology that help them adopt new practices. They do extensive research on environment and quality of life issues. They have various research internship departments including: Agribusiness, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Entomology and Plant Pathology, Horticulture, and more. Learn more about the The Univeristy of Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station’s research programs.
U.S. Department of the Interior
The U.S. Federal Government values the contributions to the workforce made by students and recent graduates of all ages and backgrounds. The internship program helps provide students enrolled in educational institutions with opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers. Many of the U.S. departments offer internship opportunities: the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Land Stewardship, the Bureau of Reclamation, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, the National Park Service, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Interns are hired for up to a years’ time and may work either part-time or full-time. Learn more about the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Internship Programs.
Wilbur-Ellis
Wilbur-Ellis is one of the largest privately owned companies with services and expertise on crop protection, nutrition, and seed development. They offer innovative products and solutions that help growers thrive. They have internships in Agriculture Research and Development, Agriculture Operations, Agriculture Sales, and Environmental, Health, Safety and Security. Learn more about Wilbur-Ellis’ internships.
Youth Garden Project
The Youth Garden Project offers youth with court-ordered community service hours an opportunity to serve their hours in an educational and nurturing environment. Their Farm Interns have the opportunity to practice organic techniques and skills while working with the Farm Director in managing a combined production and education farm. Internships provide mentorship and leadership experience for individuals pursuing a career in agriculture and related programs. They are full-time responsibilities and are for either 6 or 9 months. Learn more about the Youth Garden Project Farm Internship.
Agronomy
Corteva Agriscience
Corteva Agriscience is the world’s first dedicated agriculture start-up committed to innovating, serving communities, and upholding sustainability in agriculture. They focus on using technology to create seed and crop protection products that increase productivity and profit for farmers. They offer internships to help create the generation of agricultural scientists. Students have the opportunity to intern in Field Research, Trait Integrated Field Science, Strategy and Planning, Protein Engineering, Predictive Agriculture, Agronomy Sciences, Field Operations, and more. Learn more about Corteva Agriscience‘s internships.
Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium
Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium is the spring training home of the St. Louis Cardinals and the Miami Marlins in Jupiter, Florida. The St. Louis Cardinals/Miami Marlins Sports Turf Internship is open to undergraduate or graduate students studying Horticulture, Agronomy, or a related field with an emphasis in Turf Grass Management. The Sports Turf Intern will mow, paint, complete infield skin maintenance, do mound and home plate work, set up/breakdown for games and practice, pull tarp, and assist the Director and the Head Groundskeeper with all turf cultural practices. Learn more about Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium’s St. Louis Cardinals/Miami Marlins Sports Turf Internship.
Syngenta
Syngenta is focused on helping humanity face its toughest challenge to feed a rising population sustainably. Their science and innovative crop solutions transform how crops are grown to help growers make better use of environmental resources. They connect students to a global network of leaders through their internship program. They have internships in: Seed Farm Management, Seed Operations, Seeds Development Trialing, Maintenance, Production, Agronomy, Sales, Chemical Process Engineering, and more. Learn more about Syngenta’s internships.
Arboriculture
Bartlett Tree Experts
Bartlett Tree Experts is a scientific tree and shrub care company that has a safety-first, entrepreneurial, promote-from-within environment. They offer a full-time 8-12 week Arboriculture Internship for those pursuing a degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Design, or a related field. Interns will focus on the history, culture, concerns, and management of trees. Those that have an interest in working outdoors performing manual labor in all weather conditions are encouraged to apply. Learn more about the Bartlett Tree Experts Arboriculture Internship.
Cuyamaca College
Cuyamaca College offers students a wide range of internship opportunities through their Ornamental Horticulture Program. Students have the choice to intern in many different areas such as Floral Design, Watering, Turf Management, Landscaping, Arboriculture, Grower, Sales, and more. Internships range from 5 to 40 hours per week for 16 to 51 weeks. Learn more about Cuyamaca College’s internship program.
Davey Tree
Davey Tree’s commitment is to scientifically-based horticulture, environmental services, and outstanding client service. Their company motto is “Do it right or not at all.” They believe in providing a healthy growing work-environment where staff can choose their career path and have access to constant education and the tools they need to succeed. They have internships in Marketing, Arboriculture, Forestry, Engineering, and Landscape Design. Learn more about Davey Tree’s internships.
Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens provides various opportunities for those interested in working at a public horticultural institution The Longwood Gardens Fellows program is a 13-month, residential learning experience designed for those who have a passion to lead in a public horticulture environment. The Longwood Gardens College and University Internship program is a 3 or 12 month internship opportunity in one specialized area for current college students or those who have graduated within the past year, and are legal U.S. citizens. They have internship opportunities in Arboriculture, Education, Horticulture, Integrated Pest Management, Marketing and Communications, Natural Land Stewardship, Performing Arts, Plant Records, and more. Learn more about the Longwood Gardens Fellows Program and the Longwood Gardens College and University Internship Program.
Morris Arboretum
The Morris Arboretum internship program provides hands-on experience and an education that prepares interns for careers in public gardens and related fields. They offer year-long, full-time internships with full benefits in the areas of: arborist, education, floriculture, horticulture, natural lands, plant protection, propagation, rose and flower, and urban forestry. The internship program prepares interns for a career in public gardens and related fields by providing them with hands-on experiences and an education. Learn more about Morris Arboretum Internships.
Mount Auburn Cemetery
The Mount Auburn Cemetery offers several internship and apprenticeship opportunities for students currently enrolled or recently graduated from a horticulture program at an accredited university. Their internships and apprenticeships offer hands-on experience working with and learning from their knowledgeable horticulture, arboriculture, greenhouse and plant records staff. Learn more about the Mount Auburn Cemetery’s internships and apprenticeships.
Mt. Cuba Center
The Mt. Cuba Center inspires an appreciation for the beauty and value of native plants and a commitment to protect the environments in which they grow in. Internships with the Mt. Cuba Center provide valuable skills, education, and experience, connect interns with professionals in the field, and create responsible environmental stewards and advocates for education. They have internships in Horticulture, Arboriculture, Plant Curation, Ecological Gardening, Natural Lands, and Greenhouse Management. Learn more about the Mt. Cuba Center’s internships.
SavATree
SavATree is a nationally recognized company that provides tree care, shrub care and professional lawn care to residential, commercial and government properties. They have internship opportunities for students currently enrolled in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turf Management and related programs. Interns assist with plant healthcare, work alongside tree crews, shadow arborists, and spend time in the office. Learn more about SavATree’s internships.
Wright Outdoor Solutions
Wright Outdoor Solutions is committed to helping students flourish within the green industry. They provide professional care services for properties in Central Iowa. Their services include landscape design and installation, complete tree care, lawn care, maintenance and design, mulching, and much more. Their Arbor/Plant HealthCare Intern works alongside crews to observe, train, and perform tasks, moves tree limbs and other debris, learn equipment and safety procedures, and work with the Plant Healthcare department to assist with performing applications. This internship is a full-time position during the summer months. Learn more about the Wright Outdoor Solutions Arbor/Plant Healthcare Intern.
Yellowstone Landscape
Yellowstone Landscape designs, installs, and maintains thriving landscapes. They provide a wide range of landscaping services for their clients. Their internship program gives college students and recent graduates the opportunity to experience the landscaping industry. Interns are paired with a mentor that acts as their primary supervisor and serves as someone they can go to with questions and concerns. Internships available are: Landscape Construction, Landscape Management, Arbor Care, and Landscape Design. Learn more about Yellowstone Landscape’s internships.
Botany
Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest
Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest is a leader in ecological stewardship that aims to inspire the exploration of people’s deep connection with nature. Their Horticulture Internship is open to all students who study Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Botany, Forestry, Conservation Biology, Environmental Science or a related program. Interns have the opportunity to advance their knowledge through practical hands-on experience. The Horticulture Intern has the responsibilities of collection and ground maintenance, garden production and maintenance, nursery and greenhouse production, and educational program development. Learn more about Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest’s Horticulture Internship.
Green Bay Botanical Garden
Join a team that values the diverse talents and ideas of each staff member at Green Bay Botanical Garden. Assist the Garden in achieving its mission and vision by completing a broad range of garden maintenance activities, working alongside Garden staff and volunteers. The Garden offers 5 paid horticulture internships, from May – August. Start and end dates are flexible. Learn more about Green Bay Botanical Garden's Internships.
National Aviary
The National Aviary is an independent indoor zoo dedicated exclusively to birds. Their Horticulture Intern works with the horticulture team to learn about landscape maintenance and design, tropical foliage plant care, and zoological horticulture. Interns are responsible for completing daily maintenance and seasonal projects. Those applying should be a current college or technical school student pursuing a career in Horticulture, Landscaping/Landscape Design, Botany, Biology, or another plant related major. Learn more about the National Aviary’s Horticulture Internship.
Conservation
Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest
Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest is a leader in ecological stewardship that aims to inspire the exploration of people’s deep connection with nature. Their Horticulture Internship is open to all students who study Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Botany, Forestry, Conservation Biology, Environmental Science or a related program. Interns have the opportunity to advance their knowledge through practical hands-on experience. The Horticulture Intern has the responsibilities of collection and ground maintenance, garden production and maintenance, nursery and greenhouse production, and educational program development. Learn more about Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest’s Horticulture Internship.
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens fosters interactions between people, wildlife, and the environment. They provide visitors with interactive and educational experiences through the earth’s wildlife. Their internship program provides students with hands-on experience in a field that they are interested in. They have Spring internships in Conservation, Education, Development, Horticulture, Human Resources, Marketing, and Social Media/Public Relations. Learn more about the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens internships.
Niabi Zoo
The Niabi Zoo is a destination where visitors can get up close to rare animals from around the world. The Intern Program provides a unique opportunity for students to participate in animal care and welfare, conservation education, and horticultural practices while gaining professional experience. Internships can be part-time or full-time and are available for summer, fall, and winter/spring sessions. Learn more about the Niabi Zoo’s Intern Program.
Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium gives students the opportunity to build experience alongside industry professionals through their internship program. The internship program offers specific and in-depth experiences to students interested in aquarium-related and non-profit careers. They have internships in Conservation Communications, Conservation Stewardship, Organic and Sustainable Gardening, School Program Research, Development Archives, Conservation Policy and Advocacy, Communications and Public Relations, and Digital Marketing. Learn more about the Shedd Aquarium internships.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute offers internships that help students reach their academic and professional goals. They have internships in Media Relations, Virginia Working Landscapes Communications, Forest Growth and Climate Change, and Conservation Education. Internship positions are available for a variety of groups at the Zoo and all have a slightly different application process.
Learn more about the Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institutes internships.
U.S. Department of the Interior
The U.S. Federal Government values the contributions to the workforce made by students and recent graduates of all ages and backgrounds. The internship program helps provide students enrolled in educational institutions with opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers. Many of the U.S. departments offer internship opportunities: the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Land Stewardship, the Bureau of Reclamation, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, the National Park Service, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Interns are hired for up to a years’ time and may work either part-time or full-time. Learn more about the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Internship Programs.
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy offers short and long-term summer internship opportunities for college and graduate students who are interested in careers related to horticulture. Interns complete hand-on projects relevant to their area of specialization. They also offer fall and spring semester internships for students in degree-granting programs. Their internships include: PA Natural Heritage Program Invasive Plant Biologist Internship, Fallingwater Preservation Internship, Fallingwater Summer Landscape Internship, Fallingwater Collections Internship, Fawcett Digital Multimedia Internship, and Robert and Harriet Kirkpatrick Education Internship. Learn more about Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s internships.
Education
Bolsa Chica Conservancy
The Bolsa Chica Conservancy is dedicated to protecting the Bolsa Chica wetlands through leadership in science-based education, restoration, and community outreach. They offer internships in Education, Restoration, and Marketing and Communications. There are two types of part-time internship sessions: a long-term session and a short-term session. Long-term internships require a 500-hour commitment for 10 months. Short-term internships require a 240-hour commitment for 5 months. Learn more about Bolsa Chica Conservancy’s internships.
Buffalo Botanic Gardens
Buffalo Botanic Gardens is a national historic site, education center, and tourist destination. Their indoor and outdoor garden sanctuaries are home to lots of exotic plants from all over the world. They offer internships for students looking to gain experience in their specialized field of study. Interns have the opportunity to work with the Garden’s staff. They have internships in Education, Horticulture, and Events. Learn more about Buffalo Botanic Garden’s internships.
Butterfly Pavilion
The Butterfly Pavilion offers a number of internships throughout the year that allow students to gain real-world experience in horticultural-related fields. Internships are unpaid, part-time, and seasonal, 2-3 days per week for 3-5 months. Internship opportunities include: Education and Interpretation Intern, Curatorial Zookeeper Intern- Lepidoptera, Curatorial Zookeeper Intern- Entomologist, and Horticulture Intern. Learn more about the Buttery Pavilion’s internships.
Carpenter St. Croix Nature Valley Center
Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center fosters a lifelong appreciation of the natural world through education, conservation, and experiences. They offer internships for students to gain hands-on experience in Environmental Education, Horticulture, Natural Resources, or Communications. Interns work closely with staff in training, completing projects, and daily work experience. Internships are full-time and offered seasonally. Learn more about Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center’s internships.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Fairchild is dedicated to exploring, explaining and conserving the world of tropical plants. They are the premier conservation and education-based gardens in the world. They offer internships in Environmental Education and Marketing. Internship commitment and duration is decided by the department students are interning for. Learn more about Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s internships.
Friends of the U.S. Botanic Garden
The Friends of the U.S. Botanic Garden established a fellowship to develop professionals in the field of public garden education and to bring the USBG’s outdoor gardens to life for visitors. Their 6-week Friends of the USBG HOPS Fellowship program gives students the opportunity to facilitate sixteen different plant science modules through their Hands On Plant Science program. The HOPS Fellow works closely with HOPS staff and U.S. Botanic Garden staff to deliver a hands-on environmental learning experience for youth. Learn more about the Friends of the USBG HOPS Fellowship Program.
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens fosters interactions between people, wildlife, and the environment. They provide visitors with interactive and educational experiences through the earth’s wildlife. Their internship program provides students with hands-on experience in a field that they are interested in. They have Spring internships in Conservation, Education, Development, Horticulture, Human Resources, Marketing, and Social Media/Public Relations. Learn more about the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens internships.
Maymont
Maymont is a public garden committed to creating experiences that delight, educate, and inspire. Their internship program provides students with the opportunity to advance their educational and professional development. Department supervisors work with interns to develop a project or area of focus that best suits the interns interests and abilities. Internships are available in Horticulture, Environmental Education, and Development. Learn more about Maymont’s internships.
Missouri Botanical Garden
The Missouri Botanical Garden’s internship program offers a hands-on learning experience for those enrolled in a college or university studying a horticultural-related field. All internships require a minimum of 140 hours and experience or related course work in the area of the internship. Internships are part-time and unpaid and are available in the summer, spring, and fall months. Intern opportunities include: Education, Horticulture, Entomology, and Project Pollinator. Learn more about the Missouri Botanical Garden’s internships.
Morris Arboretum
The Morris Arboretum internship program provides hands-on experience and an education that prepares interns for careers in public gardens and related fields. They offer year-long, full-time internships with full benefits in the areas of: arborist, education, floriculture, horticulture, natural lands, plant protection, propagation, rose and flower, and urban forestry. The internship program prepares interns for a career in public gardens and related fields by providing them with hands-on experiences and an education. Learn more about Morris Arboretum Internships.
Niabi Zoo
The Niabi Zoo is a destination where visitors can get up close to rare animals from around the world. The Intern Program provides a unique opportunity for students to participate in animal care and welfare, conservation education, and horticultural practices while gaining professional experience. Internships can be part-time or full-time and are available for summer, fall, and winter/spring sessions. Learn more about the Niabi Zoo’s Intern Program.
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park is dedicated to conserving wildlife and protecting wild habitats with earth-friendly practices. Their internship program is designed to provide college students or recent graduates with practical experiences to prepare them for jobs in their related fields. An internship is a volunteer position that requires interns to work 24-40 hours per week for a period of 10-16 weeks with on-site housing available. They offer internships in the areas of Education and Horticulture. Learn more about the Northwest Trek Wildlife Park internships.
Piedmont Physic Garden
The Piedmont Physic Garden (PPG) is an independent horticultural institution in Union, South Carolina. Our botanical garden is home to our expanding collection of ornamental plants as well as to plants with historical medicinal uses, many hailing from the Southern Appalachian corridor. PPG’s internships offer exposure in four distinct areas: 1) public relations and marketing, 2) horticultural management, 3) educational programming and 4) archiving/research. This is our seventh summer offering our Summer Intern Program. Application deadline is May 19th. Learn more about the Piedmont Physic Garden internships.
Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium gives students the opportunity to build experience alongside industry professionals through their internship program. The internship program offers specific and in-depth experiences to students interested in aquarium-related and non-profit careers. They have internships in Conservation Communications, Conservation Stewardship, Organic and Sustainable Gardening, School Program Research, Development Archives, Conservation Policy and Advocacy, Communications and Public Relations, and Digital Marketing. Learn more about the Shedd Aquarium internships.
Smithsonian Gardens
The Smithsonian Gardens provides internship opportunities for students to expand their work skills and understanding of the many departments that support a large and successful public garden operation. They accept applications from current and recently-graduated undergraduate and graduate students studying horticulture, landscape architecture, museum studies, or other related fields. Learn more about the Smithsonian Gardens’ internships.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute offers internships that help students reach their academic and professional goals. They have internships in Media Relations, Virginia Working Landscapes Communications, Forest Growth and Climate Change, and Conservation Education. Internship positions are available for a variety of groups at the Zoo and all have a slightly different application process. Learn more about the Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institutes internships.
United States Botanic Garden
The United States Botanic Garden informs visitors of the importance of plants and the value they have for the well-being of humans and the earth's ecosystem. Their College Education Intern gains experience in plant and environmental education with an emphasis on hands-on learning. Selected interns work with the staff to complete a specialized educational project that meets their career and course objectives. Applicants should be comfortable in a teaching environment, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Learn more about the United States Botanic Garden’s College Education Internship.
U.S. Department of the Interior
The U.S. Federal Government values the contributions to the workforce made by students and recent graduates of all ages and backgrounds. The internship program helps provide students enrolled in educational institutions with opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers. Many of the U.S. departments offer internship opportunities: the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Land Stewardship, the Bureau of Reclamation, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, the National Park Service, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Interns are hired for up to a years’ time and may work either part-time or full-time. Learn more about the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Internship Programs.
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy offers short and long-term summer internship opportunities for college and graduate students who are interested in careers related to horticulture. Interns complete hand-on projects relevant to their area of specialization. They also offer fall and spring semester internships for students in degree-granting programs. Their internships include: PA Natural Heritage Program Invasive Plant Biologist Internship, Fallingwater Preservation Internship, Fallingwater Summer Landscape Internship, Fallingwater Collections Internship, Fawcett Digital Multimedia Internship, and Robert and Harriet Kirkpatrick Education Internship. Learn more about Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s internships.
Engineering
AGCO Corporation
AGCO is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of agricultural solutions. They make machines and equipment that respond to the world’s ever-changing demands. They have internships in Quality Engineering, Design Engineering, and Environmental, Health and Safety. Internships are paid full-time seasonal positions. Learn more about the AGCO Corporation’s internships.
Ardent Mills
Ardent Mills, North America’s largest grain provider, brings quality, knowledge, excellent service, and creative approaches to the flour and grain they supply. Their intern program immerses interns into their business, working either at one of their manufacturing sites or office locations. Interns come together as a group twice to make connections and network with one another and to share the valuable insight they have gained while working for the company. They have internships in Food Safety and Quality, Engineering, and Wheat Research. Learn more about Ardent Mills’s internship program.
Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station
The University of Arkansas’ Agricultural Experiment Station provides producers and processors in the food and fiber sector with research-proven technology that help them adopt new practices. They do extensive research on environment and quality of life issues. They have various research internship departments including: Agribusiness, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Entomology and Plant Pathology, Horticulture, and more. Learn more about the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station’s research programs.
Bayer
Internships at Bayer provide students with real job responsibility, giving them a true learning experience that they will carry with them as they begin their careers. Interns are selected from all over the world, creating a challenging, engaging, and inspiring environment. Bayer offers internships in Vegetable Research and Design Breeding Modeling, Soy Pollen Research, Research and Development Inhouse Consulting, Sales, Chemical Processes Engineer, Production Research, Strategic Seed Management, Entomology, Environmental Engineering, Soil Moisture Screening, and more. Learn more about Bayer’s internships.
Briggs and Stratton
Briggs and Stratton is the world's largest small engine producer, the number one marketer for pressure washers, and a leading manufacturer of power generation, lawn and garden turf care and job site products. Their student program works to identify and develop future leaders through meaningful work assignments that directly impact the organization’s strategic objectives. They provide students with internship and co-op opportunities in Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, and Manufacturing. Learn more about Briggs and Stratton’s Student Program.
BrightView
BrightView is an industry leader in commercial landscaping that provides comprehensive landscape maintenance plans designed to meet customers’ needs and exceed their expectations. They have internships in Landscape Services, Marketing, Infrastructure, Continuous Improvement Landscape Development, Landscape Design, and Quality Control. Internships are located in various parts of the country and have different qualifications and requirements. Learn more about BrightView’s internships.
Cargill, Inc.
Cargill works with farmers and producers to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. They create efficiencies, develop innovations, and help communities thrive. They provide students with real-world experience through their internship program. Cargill offers several internships in Biotechnology Fermentation Research and Design, Engineering, Sales, Canola Breeding Research, Agronomy Research, Food Science Research and Design, Reliability Engineering, Marketing, Food Safety and Quality, and Environmental Compliance and Regulatory Management. Learn more about Cargill’s internships.
Corteva Agriscience
Corteva Agriscience is the world’s first dedicated agriculture start-up committed to innovating, serving communities, and upholding sustainability in agriculture. They focus on using technology to create seed and crop protection products that increase productivity and profit for farmers. They offer internships to help create the generation of agricultural scientists. Students have the opportunity to intern in Field Research, Trait Integrated Field Science, Strategy and Planning, Protein Engineering, Predictive Agriculture, Agronomy Sciences, Field Operations, and more. Learn more about Corteva Agriscience‘s internships.
Costa Farms
Costa Farms in Miami, Florida, grows houseplants and garden plants that are shipped to retailers across North America. They offer internships in Engineering, Operations, Research and Design, Production, Supply Chain Logistics, Marketing, and Sales. Interns work on building their professional development by receiving training beyond their internship’s department. Internships last for 10 weeks, beginning in June and working through August. Learn more about the Costa Farms internships.
J.R. Simplot Company
J.R. Simplot is a food and agribusiness company that began as a one-man farming operation, turned into an empire. Simplot internships provide meaningful work experiences for students pursuing an agricultural related bachelor or master degree program. Internships are paid and all have unique time durations and commitments. Students can intern in Crop Advising/Scouting, Process Develop/ Engineering, Research Development Sensory, Agronomy, and Precision Agriculture. Learn more about the J.R. Simplot Company’s internships.
Kellogg Company
The Kellogg Company strives to enrich and delight the world through foods and brands that matter. Their values are at the core of who they are, what they believe, and define what makes the company and people special. Kellogg’s internships are 12 week programs during the summer where students develop their skills and experience to help build the foundation for their career. Internships are available in Marketing, Sales, and Research, Quality, Nutrition, and Technology. Learn more about the Kellogg Company’s internship program.
Lamb Weston
Lamb Weston is an industry pioneer and one of the world’s leading suppliers of frozen potato products. They offer internships in Agricultural Services, Digital Marketing, Product Development, Packaging Innovation, and Research and Development Processing Engineer. Interns are assigned individual projects and are required to deliver presentations at the conclusion of their internship. Internships last 10-12 weeks and a relocation stipend for the internship is available for those that qualify. Learn more about Lamb Weston’s internships.
Mastronardi Produce
Mastronardi Produce pioneered the North American greenhouse industry and is now the leading greenhouse vegetable company, growing and selling tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and berries. They offer internships in Engineering, Assistant Growing, Supply Chain Logistics, and Greenhouse Growing. Applicants should demonstrate Mastronardi Produce’s PRIDE values to help them fulfill their mission to inspire healthy living through WOW flavor experiences. Learn more about the Mastronardi Produce’s internships.
NASA
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s mission is to discover and expand knowledge for the benefit of humanity. Interns with NASA use their creativity and innovation to work on projects that impact NASA’s mission. They work with leading experts and gain valuable experience while participating in research and mission projects. Their internships include: Social Media, Plant Growth Research, Communications and Public Affairs, Engineering, and more. Internships take place during the Fall, Spring, and Summer seasons. Learn more about NASA’s internships.
Smithfield Foods
Smithfield’s summer internship program offers students the opportunity to apply their skills developed in college to real-life experiences. Interns gain knowledge about the company, while also building their professional portfolio. They have internships in Engineering, Environmental, Food Safety, Grain Procurement, Marketing/Sales, Quality Assurance, and Research and Development. Internships are seasonal, most taking place in the summer. Learn more about Smithfield Foods Internship Program.
Syngenta
Syngenta is focused on helping humanity face its toughest challenge to feed a rising population sustainably. Their science and innovative crop solutions transform how crops are grown to help growers make better use of environmental resources. They connect students to a global network of leaders through their internship program. They have internships in: Seed Farm Management, Seed Operations, Seeds Development Trialing, Maintenance, Production, Agronomy, Sales, Chemical Process Engineering, and more. Learn more about Syngenta’s internships.
The J.M. Smucker Company
The J.M. Smucker Company is one of the leading consumer packaged goods companies behind iconic food and beverage brands. Their internship program allows students to put their education to work and helps give them a competitive edge in the real world. Their internships include: Operations, Field Operations and Grower Representative, and Quality Assurance. Learn more about The J.M. Smucker Company’s internships.
Timberline Landscaping
Timberline Landscaping offers a full range of landscaping services for commercial and residential properties. Their Landscape Horticulture Intern supports the core functions of their landscaping company, rotating through multiple departments throughout the internship. Interns are responsible for maintenance tasks installs and enhancements, and sales. They will also support other functional departments such as Accounting, Human Resources, Quality Assurance, Technology, and Engineering. This is a 3 month long internship during the summer season. Learn more about Timberline Landscaping’s Landscape Horticulture Internship.
U.S. Department of the Interior
The U.S. Federal Government values the contributions to the workforce made by students and recent graduates of all ages and backgrounds. The internship program helps provide students enrolled in educational institutions with opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers. Many of the U.S. departments offer internship opportunities: the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Land Stewardship, the Bureau of Reclamation, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, the National Park Service, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Interns are hired for up to a years’ time and may work either part-time or full-time. Learn more about the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Internship Programs.
Entomology
Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station
The University of Arkansas’ Agricultural Experiment Station provides producers and processors in the food and fiber sector with research-proven technology that help them adopt new practices. They do extensive research on environment and quality of life issues. They have various research internship departments including: Agribusiness, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Entomology and Plant Pathology, Horticulture, and more. Learn more about the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station’s research programs.
Audubon Nature Institute
The Audubon Nature Institute offers professional training and experience in a variety of career tracks through their internship program. Internships are available in Entomology, Marketing, and Public Relations. Internship programs last 12 weeks, are seasonal, and a full-time responsibility. Learn more about the Audubon Nature Institute’s internships.
Bayer
Internships at Bayer provide students with real job responsibility, giving them a true learning experience that they will carry with them as they begin their careers. Interns are selected from all over the world, creating a challenging, engaging, and inspiring environment. Bayer offers internships in Vegetable Research and Design Breeding Modeling, Soy Pollen Research, Research and Development Inhouse Consulting, Sales, Chemical Processes Engineer, Production Research, Strategic Seed Management, Entomology, Environmental Engineering, Soil Moisture Screening, and more. Learn more about Bayer’s internships.
Bee Sweet Citrus
Bee Sweet Citrus is an independent grower, packer, and shipper of oranges, lemons, grapefruit, mandarins, and other exotic specialties. They are a family owned and operated company that provides citrus to over 20 different countries. Bee Sweet Citrus offers internships in Production Management, Farm Management, and Pest Control Advisor. All internships require different qualifications and skills. Learn more about Bee Sweet Citrus’ internships.
Butterfly Pavilion
The Butterfly Pavilion offers a number of internships throughout the year that allow students to gain real-world experience in horticultural-related fields. Internships are unpaid, part-time, and seasonal, 2-3 days per week for 3-5 months. Internship opportunities include: Education and Interpretation Intern, Curatorial Zookeeper Intern- Lepidoptera, Curatorial Zookeeper Intern- Entomologist, and Horticulture Intern. Learn more about the Buttery Pavilion’s internships.
Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens provides various opportunities for those interested in working at a public horticultural institution The Longwood Gardens Fellows program is a 13-month, residential learning experience designed for those who have a passion to lead in a public horticulture environment. The Longwood Gardens College and University Internship program is a 3 or 12 month internship opportunity in one specialized area for current college students or those who have graduated within the past year, and are legal U.S. citizens. They have internship opportunities in Arboriculture, Education, Horticulture, Integrated Pest Management, Marketing and Communications, Natural Land Stewardship, Performing Arts, Plant Records, and more. Learn more about the Longwood Gardens Fellows Program and the Longwood Gardens College and University Internship Program.
Missouri Botanical Garden
The Missouri Botanical Garden’s internship program offers a hands-on learning experience for those enrolled in a college or university studying a horticultural-related field. All internships require a minimum of 140 hours and experience or related course work in the area of the internship. Internships are part-time and unpaid and are available in the summer, spring, and fall months. Intern opportunities include: Education, Horticulture, Entomology, and Project Pollinator. Learn more about the Missouri Botanical Garden’s internships.
Environmental Science
AGCO Corporation
AGCO is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of agricultural solutions. They make machines and equipment that respond to the world’s ever-changing demands. They have internships in Quality Engineering, Design Engineering, and Environmental, Health and Safety. Internships are paid full-time seasonal positions. Learn more about the AGCO Corporation’s internships.
Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station
The University of Arkansas’ Agricultural Experiment Station provides producers and processors in the food and fiber sector with research-proven technology that help them adopt new practices. They do extensive research on environment and quality of life issues. They have various research internship departments including: Agribusiness, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Entomology and Plant Pathology, Horticulture, and more. Learn more about the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station’s research programs.
Bayer
Internships at Bayer provide students with real job responsibility, giving them a true learning experience that they will carry with them as they begin their careers. Interns are selected from all over the world, creating a challenging, engaging, and inspiring environment. Bayer offers internships in Vegetable Research and Design Breeding Modeling, Soy Pollen Research, Research and Development Inhouse Consulting, Sales, Chemical Processes Engineer, Production Research, Strategic Seed Management, Entomology, Environmental Engineering, Soil Moisture Screening, and more. Learn more about Bayer’s internships.
Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest
Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest is a leader in ecological stewardship that aims to inspire the exploration of people’s deep connection with nature. Their Horticulture Internship is open to all students who study Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Botany, Forestry, Conservation Biology, Environmental Science or a related program. Interns have the opportunity to advance their knowledge through practical hands-on experience. The Horticulture Intern has the responsibilities of collection and ground maintenance, garden production and maintenance, nursery and greenhouse production, and educational program development. Learn more about Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest’s Horticulture Internship.
Cargill, Inc.
Cargill works with farmers and producers to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. They create efficiencies, develop innovations, and help communities thrive. They provide students with real-world experience through their internship program. Cargill offers several internships in Biotechnology Fermentation Research and Design, Engineering, Sales, Canola Breeding Research, Agronomy Research, Food Science Research and Design, Reliability Engineering, Marketing, Food Safety and Quality, and Environmental Compliance and Regulatory Management. Learn more about Cargill’s internships.
Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center
Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center fosters a lifelong appreciation of the natural world through education, conservation, and experiences. They offer internships for students to gain hands-on experience in Environmental Education, Horticulture, Natural Resources, or Communications. Interns work closely with staff in training, completing projects, and daily work experience. Internships are full-time and offered seasonally. Learn more about Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center’s internships.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Fairchild is dedicated to exploring, explaining and conserving the world of tropical plants. They are the premier conservation and education-based gardens in the world. They offer internships in Environmental Education and Marketing. Internship commitment and duration is decided by the department students are interning for. Learn more about Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s internships.
Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens provides various opportunities for those interested in working at a public horticultural institution The Longwood Gardens Fellows program is a 13-month, residential learning experience designed for those who have a passion to lead in a public horticulture environment. The Longwood Gardens College and University Internship program is a 3 or 12 month internship opportunity in one specialized area for current college students or those who have graduated within the past year, and are legal U.S. citizens. They have internship opportunities in Arboriculture, Education, Horticulture, Integrated Pest Management, Marketing and Communications, Natural Land Stewardship, Performing Arts, Plant Records, and more. Learn more about the Longwood Gardens Fellows Program and the Longwood Gardens College and University Internship Program.
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens fosters interactions between people, wildlife, and the environment. They provide visitors with interactive and educational experiences through the earth’s wildlife. Their internship program provides students with hands-on experience in a field that they are interested in. They have Spring internships in Conservation, Education, Development, Horticulture, Human Resources, Marketing, and Social Media/Public Relations. Learn more about the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens internships.
Maymont
Maymont is a public garden committed to creating experiences that delight, educate, and inspire. Their internship program provides students with the opportunity to advance their educational and professional development. Department supervisors work with interns to develop a project or area of focus that best suits the interns interests and abilities. Internships are available in Horticulture, Environmental Education, and Development. Learn more about Maymont’s internships.
Missouri Botanical Garden
The Missouri Botanical Garden’s internship program offers a hands-on learning experience for those enrolled in a college or university studying a horticultural-related field. All internships require a minimum of 140 hours and experience or related course work in the area of the internship. Internships are part-time and unpaid and are available in the summer, spring, and fall months. Intern opportunities include: Education, Horticulture, Entomology, and Project Pollinator. Learn more about the Missouri Botanical Garden’s internships.
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park is dedicated to conserving wildlife and protecting wild habitats with earth-friendly practices. Their internship program is designed to provide college students or recent graduates with practical experiences to prepare them for jobs in their related fields. An internship is a volunteer position that requires interns to work 24-40 hours per week for a period of 10-16 weeks with on-site housing available. They offer internships in the areas of Education and Horticulture. Learn more about the Northwest Trek Wildlife Park internships.
Scotts Miracle-Gro
Scotts Miracle-Gro offers rewarding, hands on work experience opportunities for students through summer internship programs. Interns have a variety of responsibilities and tasks, from helping manufacture innovative solutions to assisting in bringing new products to gardeners and growers. They have internships in Environmental, Health and Safety, Production Development, Process Engineering, and many more. They provide an online search tool for students to seek out summer internship opportunities at their corporate Headquarters in Marysville, Ohio. Learn more about Scotts Miracle-Gro Internships.
Smithfield Foods
Smithfield’s summer internship program offers students the opportunity to apply their skills developed in college to real-life experiences. Interns gain knowledge about the company, while also building their professional portfolio. They have internships in Engineering, Environmental, Food Safety, Grain Procurement, Marketing/Sales, Quality Assurance, and Research and Development. Internships are seasonal, most taking place in the summer. Learn more about Smithfield Foods Internship Program.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute offers internships that help students reach their academic and professional goals. They have internships in Media Relations, Virginia Working Landscapes Communications, Forest Growth and Climate Change, and Conservation Education. Internship positions are available for a variety of groups at the Zoo and all have a slightly different application process. Learn more about the Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institutes internships.
U.S. Department of the Interior
The U.S. Federal Government values the contributions to the workforce made by students and recent graduates of all ages and backgrounds. The internship program helps provide students enrolled in educational institutions with opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers. Many of the U.S. departments offer internship opportunities: the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Land Stewardship, the Bureau of Reclamation, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, the National Park Service, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Interns are hired for up to a years’ time and may work either part-time or full-time. Learn more about the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Internship Programs.
United States Botanic Garden
The United States Botanic Garden informs visitors of the importance of plants and the value they have for the well-being of humans and the earth's ecosystem. Their College Education Intern gains experience in plant and environmental education with an emphasis on hands-on learning. Selected interns work with the staff to complete a specialized educational project that meets their career and course objectives. Applicants should be comfortable in a teaching environment, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. Learn more about the United States Botanic Garden’s College Education Internship.
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy offers short and long-term summer internship opportunities for college and graduate students who are interested in careers related to horticulture. Interns complete hand-on projects relevant to their area of specialization. They also offer fall and spring semester internships for students in degree-granting programs. Their internships include: PA Natural Heritage Program Invasive Plant Biologist Internship, Fallingwater Preservation Internship, Fallingwater Summer Landscape Internship, Fallingwater Collections Internship, Fawcett Digital Multimedia Internship, and Robert and Harriet Kirkpatrick Education Internship. Learn more about Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s internships.
Wilbur-Ellis
Wilbur-Ellis is one of the largest privately owned companies with services and expertise on crop protection, nutrition, and seed development. They offer innovative products and solutions that help growers thrive. They have internships in Agriculture Research and Development, Agriculture Operations, Agriculture Sales, and Environmental, Health, Safety and Security. Learn more about Wilbur-Ellis’ internships.
Events
Buffalo Botanic Gardens
Buffalo Botanic Gardens is a national historic site, education center, and tourist destination. Their indoor and outdoor garden sanctuaries are home to lots of exotic plants from all over the world. They offer internships for students looking to gain experience in their specialized field of study. Interns have the opportunity to work with the Garden’s staff. They have internships in Education, Horticulture, and Events. Learn more about Buffalo Botanic Garden’s internships.
Denver Botanic Gardens
The Denver Botanic Gardens mission is to connect people with plants, especially ones from the Rocky Mountain region, to provide delight and enlightenment to everyone. Their internship program is to help foster the next generation of horticulturalists, conservation stewards, biologists, and public garden professionals by providing them with hands-on learning opportunities and support. They have internships in Horticulture, Plant Records, Research, Art, Exhibitions and Interpretation. Learn more about Denver Botanic Gardens internships.
Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens provides various opportunities for those interested in working at a public horticultural institution The Longwood Gardens Fellows program is a 13-month, residential learning experience designed for those who have a passion to lead in a public horticulture environment. The Longwood Gardens College and University Internship program is a 3 or 12 month internship opportunity in one specialized area for current college students or those who have graduated within the past year, and are legal U.S. citizens. They have internship opportunities in Arboriculture, Education, Horticulture, Integrated Pest Management, Marketing and Communications, Natural Land Stewardship, Performing Arts, Plant Records, and more.
Learn more about the Longwood Gardens Fellows Program and the Longwood Gardens College and University Internship Program.
Floriculture
American Floral Endowment (AFE)
The American Floral Endowment is a non-profit organization that funds research and scholarships in floriculture and environmental horticulture for the benefit of the horticulture industry. They offer two industry-related internship programs for students in floriculture/horticulture. These internships are located all over the U.S. for a range of three to six moths. Learn more about the American Floral Endowment’s internship program.
Biltmore
Biltmore is an estate focused on conservation and preservation of their house and grounds. They provide students with invaluable work experience during their undergraduate or graduate career through diverse internships for numerous areas of study. Internships have flexible start dates to best fit the schools requirements. They have internships in Landscape Gardening, Turf Maintenance, and Rose Gardening. Learn more about Biltmore’s internships.
Cuyamaca College
Cuyamaca College offers students a wide range of internship opportunities through their Ornamental Horticulture Program. Students have the choice to intern in many different areas such as Floral Design, Watering, Turf Management, Landscaping, Arboriculture, Grower, Sales, and more. Internships range from 5 to 40 hours per week for 16 to 51 weeks. Learn more about Cuyamaca College’s internship program.
Missouri Botanical Garden
The Missouri Botanical Garden’s internship program offers a hands-on learning experience for those enrolled in a college or university studying a horticultural-related field. All internships require a minimum of 140 hours and experience or related course work in the area of the internship. Internships are part-time and unpaid and are available in the summer, spring, and fall months. Intern opportunities include: Education, Horticulture, Entomology, and Project Pollinator. Learn more about the Missouri Botanical Garden’s internships.
Monrovia
Monrovia nurtures and grows plants with incomparable techniques, with best practices of the highest industry standard. Their Nursery Operations internship is for those that majoring in Ornamental Horticulture or related fields that are looking to gain experience in the industry. Interns work in propagation, canning, pruning, assembling of orders, shipping, research, and sales. They also have scheduled time for classroom instruction and field trips. Internships are 9 week programs running from June to August. Learn more about Monrovia’s Nursery Operations Internship.
Morris Arboretum
The Morris Arboretum internship program provides hands-on experience and an education that prepares interns for careers in public gardens and related fields. They offer year-long, full-time internships with full benefits in the areas of: arborist, education, floriculture, horticulture, natural lands, plant protection, propagation, rose and flower, and urban forestry. The internship program prepares interns for a career in public gardens and related fields by providing them with hands-on experiences and an education. Learn more about Morris Arboretum Internships.
Forestry
Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station
The University of Arkansas’ Agricultural Experiment Station provides producers and processors in the food and fiber sector with research-proven technology that help them adopt new practices. They do extensive research on environment and quality of life issues. They have various research internship departments including: Agribusiness, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Entomology and Plant Pathology, Horticulture, and more. Learn more about the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station’s research programs.
Bartlett Tree Experts
Bartlett Tree Experts is a scientific tree and shrub care company that has a safety-first, entrepreneurial, promote-from-within environment. They offer a full-time 8-12 week Arboriculture Internship for those pursuing a degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Design, or a related field. Interns will focus on the history, culture, concerns, and management of trees. Those that have an interest in working outdoors performing manual labor in all weather conditions are encouraged to apply. Learn more about the Bartlett Tree Experts Arboriculture Internship.
Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest
Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest is a leader in ecological stewardship that aims to inspire the exploration of people’s deep connection with nature. Their Horticulture Internship is open to all students who study Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Botany, Forestry, Conservation Biology, Environmental Science or a related program. Interns have the opportunity to advance their knowledge through practical hands-on experience. The Horticulture Intern has the responsibilities of collection and ground maintenance, garden production and maintenance, nursery and greenhouse production, and educational program development. Learn more about Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest’s Horticulture Internship.
Davey Tree
Davey Tree’s commitment is to scientifically-based horticulture, environmental services, and outstanding client service. Their company motto is “Do it right or not at all.” They believe in providing a healthy growing work-environment where staff can choose their career path and have access to constant education and the tools they need to succeed. They have internships in Marketing, Arboriculture, Forestry, Engineering, and Landscape Design. Learn more about Davey Tree’s internships.
Morris Arboretum
The Morris Arboretum internship program provides hands-on experience and an education that prepares interns for careers in public gardens and related fields. They offer year-long, full-time internships with full benefits in the areas of: arborist, education, floriculture, horticulture, natural lands, plant protection, propagation, rose and flower, and urban forestry. The internship program prepares interns for a career in public gardens and related fields by providing them with hands-on experiences and an education. Learn more about Morris Arboretum Internships.
SavATree
SavATree is a nationally recognized company that provides tree care, shrub care and professional lawn care to residential, commercial and government properties. They have internship opportunities for students currently enrolled in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turf Management and related programs. Interns assist with plant healthcare, work alongside tree crews, shadow arborists, and spend time in the office. Learn more about SavATree’s internships.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute offers internships that help students reach their academic and professional goals. They have internships in Media Relations, Virginia Working Landscapes Communications, Forest Growth and Climate Change, and Conservation Education. Internship positions are available for a variety of groups at the Zoo and all have a slightly different application process. Learn more about the Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institutes internships.
TreePeople
TreePerople’s mission is to inspire the people of Los Angeles County to take responsibility for the urban forest by educating, training, and supporting them as they plant and care for trees. The Copper Fire Restoration Intern helps with the Angeles Forest Restoration effort that aims to restore areas devastated by fire. Interns will help prepare campaigns, map areas, collect and organize data, and learn nursery procedures. The internship is part-time for 4 months, 20 hours per week. Learn more about TreePeople’s Copper Fire Restoration Internship.
U.S. Department of the Interior
The U.S. Federal Government values the contributions to the workforce made by students and recent graduates of all ages and backgrounds. The internship program helps provide students enrolled in educational institutions with opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers. Many of the U.S. departments offer internship opportunities: the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Land Stewardship, the Bureau of Reclamation, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, the National Park Service, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Interns are hired for up to a years’ time and may work either part-time or full-time. Learn more about the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Internship Programs.
Greenhouse Production
Midwest Groundcovers, LLC.
Midwest Groundcovers’ goal is to provide a meaningful opportunity for students to experience the day-to-day operations in specified areas of work. Internships can be customized to the students’ area of interest through experience and special projects. The program gives interns the opportunity to attend educational and social events and make connections within the Horticultural Industry. Internship programs include: Sales, Greenhouse, Inventory, Landscape Horticulturist, Marketing, Plant Health, and Production. Learn more about the Midwest Groundcovers Internship programs.
Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens provides various opportunities for those interested in working at a public horticultural institution The Longwood Gardens Fellows program is a 13-month, residential learning experience designed for those who have a passion to lead in a public horticulture environment. The Longwood Gardens College and University Internship program is a 3 or 12 month internship opportunity in one specialized area for current college students or those who have graduated within the past year, and are legal U.S. citizens. They have internship opportunities in Arboriculture, Education, Horticulture, Integrated Pest Management, Marketing and Communications, Natural Land Stewardship, Performing Arts, Plant Records, and more. Learn more about the Longwood Gardens Fellows Program and the Longwood Gardens College and University Internship Program.
Mastronardi Produce
Mastronardi Produce pioneered the North American greenhouse industry and is now the leading greenhouse vegetable company, growing and selling tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and berries. They offer internships in Engineering, Assistant Growing, Supply Chain Logistics, and Greenhouse Growing. Applicants should demonstrate Mastronardi Produce’s PRIDE values to help them fulfill their mission to inspire healthy living through WOW flavor experiences. Learn more about the Mastronardi Produce’s internships.
Mount Auburn Cemetery
The Mount Auburn Cemetery offers several internship and apprenticeship opportunities for students currently enrolled or recently graduated from a horticulture program at an accredited university. Their internships and apprenticeships offer hands-on experience working with and learning from their knowledgeable horticulture, arboriculture, greenhouse and plant records staff. Learn more about the Mount Auburn Cemetery’s internships and apprenticeships.
Mt. Cuba Center
The Mt. Cuba Center inspires an appreciation for the beauty and value of native plants and a commitment to protect the environments in which they grow in. Internships with the Mt. Cuba Center provide valuable skills, education, and experience, connect interns with professionals in the field, and create responsible environmental stewards and advocates for education. They have internships in Horticulture, Arboriculture, Plant Curation, Ecological Gardening, Natural Lands, and Greenhouse Management. Learn more about the Mt. Cuba Center’s internships.
Walters Gardens, Inc.
Walters Gardens has been a leading grower of perennial plants since 1946. The goal of their internship program is to provide interns with comprehensive learning experiences that are tailored to their areas of interest. Interns are given projects to own and manage, while also experiencing other parts of the business. They are provided with a monthly housing stipend in their compensation package. Walters Gardens offers internships in Plant Health, Greenhouse Growing and Production, Field Production, and Tissue Culture Lab. Learn more about the Walters Gardens Internship programs.
Guest Experience
Mt. Cuba Center
The Mt. Cuba Center inspires an appreciation for the beauty and value of native plants and a commitment to protect the environments in which they grow in. Internships with the Mt. Cuba Center provide valuable skills, education, and experience, connect interns with professionals in the field, and create responsible environmental stewards and advocates for education. They have internships in Horticulture, Arboriculture, Plant Curation, Ecological Gardening, Natural Lands, and Greenhouse Management. Learn more about the Mt. Cuba Center’s internships.
Horticulture
American Floral Endowment (AFE)
The American Floral Endowment is a non-profit organization that funds research and scholarships in floriculture and environmental horticulture for the benefit of the horticulture industry. They offer two industry-related internship programs for students in floriculture/horticulture. These internships are located all over the U.S. for a range of three to six moths. Learn more about the American Floral Endowment’s internship program.
AmericanHort
HortScholars is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are attending 2- and 4-year colleges and universities. HortScholars spend seven days on-site at Cultivate'17 (the industry's largest all-industry event in North America). HortScholars meet as a group and individually with industry professionals, attend educational sessions, and network at various social events. The experience designed to help students make connections and find jobs and internships. Learn more about AmericanHort's HortScholars program.
American Horticultural Society
The American Horticultural Society offers paid internships throughout the year at the River Farm in Alexandria, Virginia. Their Communications/Editorial Internship and Horticultural Internships are open to anyone, with preference given to students or recent graduates. Interns are expected to work 37.5 hours a week for the length of the internship, ranging from three to six months. Learn more about the American Horticultural Society’s internships.
American Horticultural Therapy Association
The American Horticultural Therapy Association connects students with opportunities to gain experience in the field. Through internships, students learn about the theory and application of horticultural therapy as a treatment for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Interns also have the ability to serve as a clinician, educator, and technician in a variety of settings such as gardens, hospitals, and vocational facilities. Learn more about internships through the American Horticultural Therapy Association.
American Public Gardens Association (APGA)
The American Public Gardens Association offers the Hope Goddard Iselin Fellowship, a fellowship/grant opportunity that awards up to a $5,000 grant to a student enrolled in a graduate-level university program to study public horticulture through experiential learning that takes place at a recognized public garden, botanic garden, arboretum, or other closely aligned public horticulture institution. The APGA web site also offers an online tool to assist students in finding internships at public gardens. Learn more about the American Public Gardens Association Career Center Internship search tool and the Hope Goddard Iselin Fellowship.
Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station
The University of Arkansas’ Agricultural Experiment Station provides producers and processors in the food and fiber sector with research-proven technology that help them adopt new practices. They do extensive research on environment and quality of life issues. They have various research internship departments including: Agribusiness, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Entomology and Plant Pathology, Horticulture, and more. Learn more about the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station’s research programs.
Bartlett Tree Experts
Bartlett Tree Experts is a scientific tree and shrub care company that has a safety-first, entrepreneurial, promote-from-within environment. They offer a full-time 8-12 week Arboriculture Internship for those pursuing a degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Design, or a related field. Interns will focus on the history, culture, concerns, and management of trees. Those that have an interest in working outdoors performing manual labor in all weather conditions are encouraged to apply. Learn more about the Bartlett Tree Experts Arboriculture Internship.
Ball Horticultural Company
Ball Horticultural Company encourages the next generation to explore the world of horticulture. Each year, internship opportunities are available in North America in their many business divisions: product development, marketing, research, sales, garden design, and more. Learn more by contacting the Ball Horticultural Company Human Resources Department.
Bayard Cutting Arboretum
The Bayard Cutting Arboretum is a New York State Park that contains William Bayard Cutting’s important conifer collection. Horticulture interns work in all areas of the gardens and work directly with the garden’s staff, assisting with planting, watering, weeding, pruning, mulching, and other daily maintenance activities. Interns rotate around the arboretum working in each of the collections. Horticultural internships are open to anyone interested in a career in horticulture. Learn more about Bayard Cutting Arboretum’s Horticultural Internship Program.
Bell Nursery USA
Bell Nursery is a wholesale grower of bedding plants, pot crops, mums and poinsettias. Their Grower Internship provides students with hands on greenhouse experience growing and producing plants. It is a 7 week program for individuals interested in becoming a commercial grower. The Grower Intern will be a part of the growing and production team, but will also be exposed to different areas of the business as well. Learn more about Bell Nursery’s Grower Internship.
Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest
Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest is a leader in ecological stewardship that aims to inspire the exploration of people’s deep connection with nature. Their Horticulture Internship is open to all students who study Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Botany, Forestry, Conservation Biology, Environmental Science or a related program. Interns have the opportunity to advance their knowledge through practical hands-on experience. The Horticulture Intern has the responsibilities of collection and ground maintenance, garden production and maintenance, nursery and greenhouse production, and educational program development. Learn more about Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest’s Horticulture Internship.
Biltmore
Biltmore is an estate focused on conservation and preservation of their house and grounds. They provide students with invaluable work experience during their undergraduate or graduate career through diverse internships for numerous areas of study. Internships have flexible start dates to best fit the schools requirements. They have internships in Landscape Gardening, Turf Maintenance, and Rose Gardening. Learn more about Biltmore’s internships.
Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks is located in Northwest Arkansas and is a collection of twelve themed gardens and includes the region’s only butterfly house. Their Horticulture Intern is responsible for the care of diverse trees, shrubs, vines, perennials, and other plants, use and maintenance of equipment and tools, and hand watering the monitoring of the irrigation of plantings. They will also learn hard skills including pruning, plant propagation, mulching, Integrated Pest Management, and more. Learn more about the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks’ Horticulture Internship.
Brooklyn Botanic Gardens
Brooklyn Botanic Gardens offers an annual Horticulture Internship for students pursuing a career in horticulture. Interns will gain an education in the fundamentals of horticulture and practical work experience in preparation for a career in the field. They will have primary gardening assignments for the course of the internship in an area of focus of their choosing. Applicants must be able to work for 37.5 hours per week for 8 months. Learn more about the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens Horticulture Internship.
Buffalo Botanic Gardens
Buffalo Botanic Gardens is a national historic site, education center, and tourist destination. Their indoor and outdoor garden sanctuaries are home to lots of exotic plants from all over the world. They offer internships for students looking to gain experience in their specialized field of study. Interns have the opportunity to work with the Garden’s staff. They have internships in Education, Horticulture, and Events. Learn more about Buffalo Botanic Garden’s internships.
Butterfly Pavilion
The Butterfly Pavilion offers a number of internships throughout the year that allow students to gain real-world experience in horticultural-related fields. Internships are unpaid, part-time, and seasonal, 2-3 days per week for 3-5 months. Internship opportunities include: Education and Interpretation Intern, Curatorial Zookeeper Intern- Lepidoptera, Curatorial Zookeeper Intern- Entomologist, and Horticulture Intern. Learn more about the Buttery Pavilion’s internships.
Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center
Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center fosters a lifelong appreciation of the natural world through education, conservation, and experiences. They offer internships for students to gain hands-on experience in Environmental Education, Horticulture, Natural Resources, or Communications. Interns work closely with staff in training, completing projects, and daily work experience. Internships are full-time and offered seasonally. Learn more about Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center’s internships.
Chicago Botanic Garden
The Chicago Botanic Garden offers 6 paid horticulture internships beginning late spring or early summer. Internships are either 3 months or 6 months in duration. Internships focus on various aspects of public gardening and provide students with hands-on experience working with professionals in the field. Interns are expected to attend weekly meeting and educational seminars and to travel to field to other regional horticultural attractions.Learn more about the Chicago Botanic Garden's Internships.
City of Cottage Grove
The City of Cottage Grove offers a Landscape/Horticulture Internship that gives students studying horticulture, landscape design, or related fields the opportunity to work directly with the Parks Department. They manage an operational budget of personnel, material and professional service needs. The intern plans, coordinates, monitors and maintains landscaped areas throughout the entire community. This seasonal full-time internship runs from mid-May to late August. Learn more about the City of Cottage Grove Landscape/Horticulture Internship.
Cuyamaca College
Cuyamaca College offers students a wide range of internship opportunities through their Ornamental Horticulture Program. Students have the choice to intern in many different areas such as Floral Design, Watering, Turf Management, Landscaping, Arboriculture, Grower, Sales, and more. Internships range from 5 to 40 hours per week for 16 to 51 weeks. Learn more about Cuyamaca College’s internship program.
Denver Botanic Gardens
The Denver Botanic Gardens mission is to connect people with plants, especially ones from the Rocky Mountain region, to provide delight and enlightenment to everyone. Their internship program is to help foster the next generation of horticulturalists, conservation stewards, biologists, and public garden professionals by providing them with hands-on learning opportunities and support. They have internships in Horticulture, Plant Records, Research, Art, Exhibitions and Interpretation. Learn more about Denver Botanic Gardens internships.
Dow Gardens
Dow Gardens is a 110-acre display of annuals and perennials and is home to the largest canopy walk in the United tates. Their horticulture intern rotates through different departments to gain an understanding of a variety of job aspects pertaining to public relations, programming, entomology, pomology, arboriculture, curations, and horticulture. Interns will also work with their supervisor to complete a special project and presentation that will benefit Dow Gardens. Learn more about Dow Garden’s Horticulture Internship.
Five Rivers MetroParks
Five Rivers MetroParks main priority is to protect open space and natural lands by keeping them in their natural state. Their Horticulture internship is for individuals currently enrolled in college and focusing on parks and recreation, horticulture, land conservation, biology, and other majors related to Five Rivers MetroParks’ mission. The internship provides students with a wide range of general park maintenance, repair, and gardening experience. Interns are required to work full-time for up to 10 months, one day being a weekend day each week. Learn more about the Five Rivers MetroPark Horticulture Internship.
Green Bay Botanical Garden
Join a team that values the diverse talents and ideas of each staff member at Green Bay Botanical Garden. Assist the Garden in achieving its mission and vision by completing a broad range of garden maintenance activities, working alongside Garden staff and volunteers. The Garden offers 5 paid horticulture internships, from May – August. Start and end dates are flexible. Learn more about Green Bay Botanical Garden's Internships.
Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects
Hoeer Schaudt is a team of urban designers, landscape architects, and horticulturalists who work together to create landscapes that engage and inspire. Their Horticulture Internship is a 12 week paid and full-time position for students enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s-level program that are passionate about horticulturally rich design and built work. The internship requires excellent design skills and be proficient in orl, written, and graphic communication. Learn more about Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects Horticulture Internship.
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens fosters interactions between people, wildlife, and the environment. They provide visitors with interactive and educational experiences through the earth’s wildlife. Their internship program provides students with hands-on experience in a field that they are interested in. They have Spring internships in Conservation, Education, Development, Horticulture, Human Resources, Marketing, and Social Media/Public Relations. Learn more about the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens internships.
Lassen Canyon Nursery, Inc.
Lassen County Nursery grows quality strawberry plants for both commercial and home growers. Their internship offers students the opportunity to gain experience working for one of the leading providers of nursery plants in the world. They blend mentorship, job shadowing, and projects to help interns cultivate their skills with experience, along with the chance to grow in the nursery business. Internships are seasonal and can be accommodated for students enrolled in Spring or Fall semesters. Learn more about Lassen Canyon Nursery’s internships.
Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens provides various opportunities for those interested in working at a public horticultural institution The Longwood Gardens Fellows program is a 13-month, residential learning experience designed for those who have a passion to lead in a public horticulture environment. The Longwood Gardens College and University Internship program is a 3 or 12 month internship opportunity in one specialized area for current college students or those who have graduated within the past year, and are legal U.S. citizens. They have internship opportunities in Arboriculture, Education, Horticulture, Integrated Pest Management, Marketing and Communications, Natural Land Stewardship, Performing Arts, Plant Records, and more. Learn more about the Longwood Gardens Fellows Program and the Longwood Gardens College and University Internship Program.
Maymont
Maymont is a public garden committed to creating experiences that delight, educate, and inspire. Their internship program provides students with the opportunity to advance their educational and professional development. Department supervisors work with interns to develop a project or area of focus that best suits the interns interests and abilities. Internships are available in Horticulture, Environmental Education, and Development. Learn more about Maymont’s internships.
Midwest Groundcovers, LLC.
Midwest Groundcovers’ goal is to provide a meaningful opportunity for students to experience the day-to-day operations in specified areas of work. Internships can be customized to the students’ area of interest through experience and special projects. The program gives interns the opportunity to attend educational and social events and make connections within the Horticultural Industry. Internship programs include: Sales, Greenhouse, Inventory, Landscape Horticulturist, Marketing, Plant Health, and Production. Learn more about the Midwest Groundcovers Internship programs.
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum offers summer internships for students enrolled in a plant science or similar undergraduate degree programs. Internships provide students with professional growth experience in public horticulture; encourage creative problem solving skills in public garden management issues; and give students practical career experience in public garden management. Students rotate working with landscape gardeners and research scientists through the summer. Academic credit is available through the University of Minnesota or student's own institution. Students meet weekly and work on a project of their choice in addition to working on the grounds, research projects and plant collections. Learn more about the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s internships.
Missouri Botanical Garden
The Missouri Botanical Garden’s internship program offers a hands-on learning experience for those enrolled in a college or university studying a horticultural-related field. All internships require a minimum of 140 hours and experience or related course work in the area of the internship. Internships are part-time and unpaid and are available in the summer, spring, and fall months. Intern opportunities include: Education, Horticulture, Entomology, and Project Pollinator. Learn more about the Missouri Botanical Garden’s internships.
Morris Arboretum
The Morris Arboretum internship program provides hands-on experience and an education that prepares interns for careers in public gardens and related fields. They offer year-long, full-time internships with full benefits in the areas of: arborist, education, floriculture, horticulture, natural lands, plant protection, propagation, rose and flower, and urban forestry. The internship program prepares interns for a career in public gardens and related fields by providing them with hands-on experiences and an education. Learn more about Morris Arboretum Internships.
Mount Auburn Cemetery
The Mount Auburn Cemetery offers several internship and apprenticeship opportunities for students currently enrolled or recently graduated from a horticulture program at an accredited university. Their internships and apprenticeships offer hands-on experience working with and learning from their knowledgeable horticulture, arboriculture, greenhouse and plant records staff. Learn more about the Mount Auburn Cemetery’s internships and apprenticeships.
Mt. Cuba Center
The Mt. Cuba Center inspires an appreciation for the beauty and value of native plants and a commitment to protect the environments in which they grow in. Internships with the Mt. Cuba Center provide valuable skills, education, and experience, connect interns with professionals in the field, and create responsible environmental stewards and advocates for education. They have internships in Horticulture, Arboriculture, Plant Curation, Ecological Gardening, Natural Lands, and Greenhouse Management. Learn more about the Mt. Cuba Center’s internships.
National Aviary
The National Aviary is an independent indoor zoo dedicated exclusively to birds. Their Horticulture Intern works with the horticulture team to learn about landscape maintenance and design, tropical foliage plant care, and zoological horticulture. Interns are responsible for completing daily maintenance and seasonal projects. Those applying should be a current college or technical school student pursuing a career in Horticulture, Landscaping/Landscape Design, Botany, Biology, or another plant related major. Learn more about the National Aviary’s Horticulture Internship.
Niabi Zoo
The Niabi Zoo is a destination where visitors can get up close to rare animals from around the world. The Intern Program provides a unique opportunity for students to participate in animal care and welfare, conservation education, and horticultural practices while gaining professional experience. Internships can be part-time or full-time and are available for summer, fall, and winter/spring sessions. Learn more about the Niabi Zoo’s Intern Program.
North Carolina Botanical Garden
The North Carolina Botanical Garden offers students the opportunity to become familiar with the flora of the southeastern U.S. and learn sustainable horticultural methods through their horticulture summer internship program. Summer interns work in their habitat gardens focusing on southeastern native plants and a variety of display gardens including carnivorous and aquatic plant collections, an herb garden and garden of flowering plant families. Interns primary responsibility is garden maintenance, but other regular activities include plant propagation and care for the plants in their nursery and greenhouse. Learn more about the North Carolina Botanical Gardens internship program.
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park is dedicated to conserving wildlife and protecting wild habitats with earth-friendly practices. Their internship program is designed to provide college students or recent graduates with practical experiences to prepare them for jobs in their related fields. An internship is a volunteer position that requires interns to work 24-40 hours per week for a period of 10-16 weeks with on-site housing available. They offer internships in the areas of Education and Horticulture. Learn more about the Northwest Trek Wildlife Park internships.
Pacifica Garden
Pacifica Garden is committed to education, plants and the environment, to local arts, and to the communities. It serves as a nature center, botanic garden, school of practical horticulture, and community center. Their Horticulture Internship provides horticulturalists with hands-on training and the opportunity to expand their knowledge of plants. Internships are full-time for 3 to 12 months. Learn more about the Pacifica Garden’s Horticulture Internship.
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society connects people with horticulture and together, creates a beautiful, healthy, and sustainable community. They offer internship opportunities to students of horticulture, business, and public relations and marketing, who are looking for real-world experience. Their internships in Marketing and Development have different requirements and responsibilities that applicants must be able to meet. Learn more about the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s internships.
Phipps Conservatory
Phipps Conservatory’s mission is to inspire and educate with the beauty and importance of plants and to advance sustainability and promote human and environmental well-being through action and research. Their Horticulture Internship is for students interested in gaining practical experience in a botanical garden setting. Interns work with the staff to plant and maintain the public gardens and conservatory plantings. This summer internship runs from May to August for 40 hours a week for 16 weeks. Learn more about the Phipps Conservatory’s Horticulture Internship.
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is a cultural amenity that is committed to taking a leadership role in the stewardship of the natural world. Their Horticulture Intern assists in building gardens and maintaining plants and gardens. They work with staff to learn management skills and strategies, while also gaining experience in public horticulture. The internship is for 10 weeks between the Spring and Fall . Learn more about the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden’s Horticulture Internship.
Powell Gardens: Kansas City's Botanical Gardens
Powell Gardens gives interns the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of horticultural specialties including seasonal displays, edibles, aquatic, production, and grounds/natural resources. Horticulture interns rotate through the gardens working with horticulture supervisors and their teams. Interns will be responsible for design and installation, pest control, pruning, equipment operations, plant ID, and the maintenance of various plants. Learn more about Powell Gardens’ Horticulture Internship.
Queens Botanical Garden
Queens Botanical Garden is an urban oasis where people, plants, and culture are celebrated through inspiring gardens, innovative educational programs, and real-world applications of environmental stewardship. The offer internships for those interested in pursuing a career in horticulticulture. They have internships in Botanical Maintenance, Forest Exploration, and Farm and Compost. All internships have different availability requirements. Learn more about Queens Botanical Garden’s internships.
Reynolds Lake Oconee Properties, LLC.
Reynolds Lake Oconee is resort and club on the Oconee River that is for individuals that are passionate about living an active lifestyle. They offer an internship in Horticulture for those who have had previous experience in landscaping. The Horticulture Intern performs maintenance on all ornamental plantings, maintains mulch/pine straw areas, and operates small equipment. Interns are expected to work full-time and work every other weekend and will primarily focus on golf course and landscape maintenance. Learn more about Reynolds Lake Oconee’s Horticulture Internship.
Ruppert Landscape
Ruppert Landscape is dedicated to providing the highest quality commercial landscape management, landscape construction and tree growing and moving services available. They offer internship positions ranging from sales and estimating to nursery production and landscape installation. All interns must go through orientation, cross-training, mentoring, monthly evaluations, management training, and skill-building. Those who successfully complete the internship, are eligible for full-time employment opportunities with the company. Learn more about Ruppert Landscape’s internships.
SavATree
SavATree is a nationally recognized company that provides tree care, shrub care and professional lawn care to residential, commercial and government properties. They have internship opportunities for students currently enrolled in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Turf Management and related programs. Interns assist with plant healthcare, work alongside tree crews, shadow arborists, and spend time in the office. Learn more about SavATree’s internships.
Smithsonian Gardens
The Smithsonian Gardens provides internship opportunities for students to expand their work skills and understanding of the many departments that support a large and successful public garden operation. They accept applications from current and recently-graduated undergraduate and graduate students studying horticulture, landscape architecture, museum studies, or other related fields. Learn more about the Smithsonian Gardens’ internships.
The Florida Aquarium
The Florida Aquarium’s mission is to entertain, educate, and inspire stewardship of the natural environment. Their Horticulture Internship offers students an educational experience working with the Aquarium’s Horticulture team within their Biological Operations department. Interns aide in restoration projects and in opening the wetlands and assist in maintaining the plant nursery and various needs of the property. Spring and fall internships are 14 weeks in duration and summer internships are 10 weeks. Learn more about The Florida Aquariums’ Horticulture Internship.
The Morton Arboretum
The Morton Arboretum offers two paid, institutional internships each summer to students who are interested in pursuing a career at a public garden or arboretum. They have internships in Plant Breeding and Public Horticulture that provide students with a broad range of experiences that help shape their future career interests. The Center for Tree Science Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program - Students engage in a formal 10-week summer course bringing them through the steps of a scientific research project, including question development, data collection, analysis, and presentation. Learn more about The Morton Arboretum Internship Program and The Center for Tree Science Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program.
The Ohio Program
The Ohio Program’s Horticultural Program, led by The Ohio State University, promotes opportunities for international students and young professionals to obtain practical hands-on training in greenhouses, urseries, garden centers, or landscape companies in the U.S. Applicants should be pursuing a degree in Horticulture or a related field and be interested in a career within the field. Learn more about The Ohio Program’s Horticulture Program.
The Olde Farm
The Olde Farm Golf Course is an exclusive private golf club located in Bristol, Virginia that features over an acre of heirloom organic vegetable crop production, numerous orchards, an herb garden, a cut flower garden, and honey-producing bee hives. They offer two internships, one in Horticulture and another in Golf Course Maintenance. Interns are expected to work full-time along with occasional overtime hours as well. The Olde Farm offers other forms of compensation besides pay, including on-site housing. Learn more about The Olde Farm Internships.
The Wilderness Society
The Wilderness Society has an opportunity for their Public Lands Curriculum. The Public Lands Curriculum Intern will assist in developing a holistic plan and strategic direction for the Public Lands Curriculum. They will be a key voice in determining the future of the PLC and will work closely with stakeholders to gather input. This internship position is 10 weeks long, $16.10/hr, and can be remote or located in a TWS office (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Utah, Virginia, Washington, or Wyoming). Learn more about the internship on their website.
Timberline Landscaping
Timberline Landscaping offers a full range of landscaping services for commercial and residential properties. Their Landscape Horticulture Intern supports the core functions of their landscaping company, rotating through multiple departments throughout the internship. Interns are responsible for maintenance tasks installs and enhancements, and sales. They will also support other functional departments such as Accounting, Human Resources, Quality Assurance, Technology, and Engineering. This is a 3 month long internship during the summer season. Learn more about Timberline Landscaping’s Landscape Horticulture Internship.
U.S. Department of the Interior
The U.S. Federal Government values the contributions to the workforce made by students and recent graduates of all ages and backgrounds. The internship program helps provide students enrolled in educational institutions with opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers. Many of the U.S. departments offer internship opportunities: the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Land Stewardship, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, the Bureau of Reclamation, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, the National Park Service, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the U.S. Geology Survey. Interns are hired for up to a years’ time and may work either part-time or full-time. Learn more about the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Internship Programs.
University of Pennsylvania James G. Kaskey Memorial Park
The University of Pennsylvania is seeking an outgoing and motivated summer horticulture intern who has a willingness to learn and apply new skills independently and with a team. The Horticulture Intern will work throughout the garden, assist staff with a variety of tasks, maintain and develop seasonal displays and garden beds. This is a 12 week paid internship that begins in June. Learn more about the University of Pennsylvania James G. Kaskey Memorial Park’s Horticulture Internship.
Wave Hill
Wave Hill is a public garden and cultural center that offers a 34-week horticultural internship opportunity to students. The John Nally Intern Program gives those interested in gardening, a greater understanding of the principles of horticulture. Interns have a range of responsibilities including mulching garden beds, weeding and watering containers in the nursery and gardens, and digging and planting shrubs and other plants. Learn more about Wave Hill’s John Nally Intern Program.
Wildflower Golf Course
Wildflower Golf Course is located in northwest Minnesota on open prairie lands and oak-lined fairways. Their Turf Grass Maintenance Intern focuses on maintaining the grounds of the holes of golf, while gaining knowledge of the golf course industry. They will work within a team dedicated to course play-ability and aesthetics. This internship is geared toward college students pursuing a degree in Horticulture, Turfgrass Sciences or Golf Enterprise Management. Learn more about Wildflower Golf Course’s Turf Grass Maintenance Intern.
Willoway Nurseries, Inc.
Willoway Nurseries is the largest wholesale nursery in Ohio that produces over 4 million plants each year. Their Horticulture Internship allows students to work in all areas of their company including greenhouse, pot-in-pot production, pest and disease management, irrigation, shipping, sales, and at their distribution center. Students studying Agriculture or a Horticultural related program are eligible for the internship. Learn more about Willoway Nurseries' Horticulture Internship.
Winterthur
Winter’s Garden Internship Program began in 1991 to help educate the next generation of horticulturalists and environmental stewards while also preserving Mr. Pierre DuPont’s estate, Winterthur. The program offers internships in Arboriculture, Grounds Management, Horticulture, and Natural Lands Stewardship. Internships are primarily for the duration of the summer and interns are expected to work at least a 35-hours a week. Interns work closely with the staff while learning horticulturally and environmentally sound techniques, while also being educated about the history and design of Winterthur. Learn more about Winterthur’s Internship Program.
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American Landscape Institute (ALI)
The Institute is a unique training and development program for individuals interested in entering the horticulture industry. The program combines hands-on field experience, mentoring from industry leaders, and scholarships for a quality education from the Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC). The combination of practical experience and academic studies, over two years, prepares the participants for advanced responsibilities and promotion. ALI provides an 80% college tuition scholarship. Students are responsible for the remaining 20% tuition, which will be returned to the students who successfully complete the program. Learn more about the American Landscape Institute Scholarship and Training Program.
Ball Horticultural Company
Ball Horticultural Company encourages the next generation to explore the world of horticulture. Each year, internship opportunities are available in North America in their many business divisions: product development, marketing, research, sales, garden design, and more. Learn more by contacting the Ball Horticultural Company Human Resources Department.
Bartlett Tree Experts
Bartlett Tree Experts is a scientific tree and shrub care company that has a safety-first, entrepreneurial, promote-from-within environment. They offer a full-time 8-12 week Arboriculture Internship for those pursuing a degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Design, or a related field. Interns will focus on the history, culture, concerns, and management of trees. Those that have an interest in working outdoors performing manual labor in all weather conditions are encouraged to apply. Learn more about the Bartlett Tree Experts Arboriculture Internship.
Biltmore
Biltmore is an estate focused on conservation and preservation of their house and grounds. They provide students with invaluable work experience during their undergraduate or graduate career through diverse internships for numerous areas of study. Internships have flexible start dates to best fit the schools requirements. They have internships in Landscape Gardening, Turf Maintenance, and Rose Gardening. Learn more about Biltmore’s internships.
Bland Landscaping Co. Inc.
Bland Landscaping is one of the leading full-service providers for high-end residential estates and commercial landscaping. Their Landscape Field Intern has the opportunity to experience all facets of the work performed by Bland Landscaping’s team. Students will spend time in each department and branch of the company and report back to their liaison on their progress. Internships are full-time positions. Learn more about Bland Landscaping Co. Inc.’s Landscape Field Internship.
BrightView
BrightView is an industry leader in commercial landscaping that provides comprehensive landscape maintenance plans designed to meet customers’ needs and exceed their expectations. They have internships in Landscape Services, Marketing, Infrastructure, Continuous Improvement Landscape Development, Landscape Design, and Quality Control. Internships are located in various parts of the country and have different qualifications and requirements. Learn more about BrightView’s internships.
Capitol Broadcasting Company
Capitol Broadcasting is seeking a Landscape Intern to work in our Property Management department. People come to Capitol Broadcasting Company and they stay. Why? We’re family. We have extraordinary expectations of each other and accept nothing short of excellence. Meshing with our standout team is as important as your skills. We’re a locally-owned, pioneering, stable, community advocate, do-the-right-thing Company that offers some of the best benefits in the business. Capitol Broadcasting is based out of Raleigh, NC. Learn more about Capitol Broadcasting Company's internships.
City of Cottage Grove
The City of Cottage Grove offers a Landscape/Horticulture Internship that gives students studying horticulture, landscape design, or related fields the opportunity to work directly with the Parks Department. They manage an operational budget of personnel, material and professional service needs. The intern plans, coordinates, monitors and maintains landscaped areas throughout the entire community. This seasonal full-time internship runs from mid-May to late August. Learn more about the City of Cottage Grove Landscape/Horticulture Internship.
Curbside Landscape and Irrigation
Curbside Landscape and Irrigation’s Landscape Design Intern assists in taking initial calls, consults, and sets appointments for the Landscape Designers. They are responsible for creating designs using the designer's notes and site pictures and works in the field on a landscape crew to see that the design is carried out. This is a seasonal full-time internship that can lead to advancement and growth within the company. Learn more about Curbside Landscape and Irrigation’s Landscape Design Internship.
Cuyamaca College
Cuyamaca College offers students a wide range of internship opportunities through their Ornamental Horticulture Program. Students have the choice to intern in many different areas such as Floral Design, Watering, Turf Management, Landscaping, Arboriculture, Grower, Sales, and more. Internships range from 5 to 40 hours per week for 16 to 51 weeks. Learn more about Cuyamaca College’s internship program.
Davey Tree
Davey Tree’s commitment is to scientifically-based horticulture, environmental services, and outstanding client service. Their company motto is “Do it right or not at all.” They believe in providing a healthy growing work-environment where staff can choose their career path and have access to constant education and the tools they need to succeed. They have internships in Marketing, Arboriculture, Forestry, Engineering, and Landscape Design. Learn more about Davey Tree’s internships.
Focal Pointe Outdoor Solutions, Inc.
Founded in 1998, Focal Pointe Outdoor Solutions is a premium landscape design, installation, and maintenance company serving commercial and residential customers in the Saint Louis and Springfield/Branson, MO communities. The summer program provides students opportunities to shadow different positions within the company and exposes them to various areas of the landscape industry. Learn more about Focal Pointe’s internship program.
Garvan Woodland Gardens
The Garvan Woodland Gardens, located near Hot Springs National Park, is a woodland habitat botanical garden that is a part of the University of Arkansas Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design. The Gardens have a variety of garden settings and unique architectural structures developed by world-renowned designers. Through their internship program, students have the opportunity for both summer study and employment. Learn more about the Garvan Woodland Gardens’ internships.
Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects
Hoeer Schaudt is a team of urban designers, landscape architects, and horticulturalists who work together to create landscapes that engage and inspire. Their Horticulture Internship is a 12 week paid and full-time position for students enrolled in a bachelor’s or master’s-level program that are passionate about horticulturally rich design and built work. The internship requires excellent design skills and be proficient in orl, written, and graphic communication. Learn more about Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects Horticulture Internship.
James Martin Associates
James Martin Associates is a landscape firm committed to training students in horticulture, landscape architecture, and construction management. Interns work on residential, commercial, and design build teams for a variety of experience. Landscape interns learn how to safely use equipment, prepare conceptual design, assist in the management of client relations, and help with project estimating. Interns gain hands-on experience while rotating through residential maintenance, commercial maintenance, design/build, and irrigation departments. Internships are full-time and available at multiple locations. Learn more about James Martin Associates Landscape Internship.
Little League International
Little League International is the world’s largest non-profit youth sports organization that serves children from the ages of 4 to 16 who play baseball and softball. They have internship opportunities in Sports Turf Management, Landscaping, Social and Digital Media. Internships are part-time and seasonal and are mostly located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Learn more about Little League International’s internships.
Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens provides various opportunities for those interested in working at a public horticultural institution The Longwood Gardens Fellows program is a 13-month, residential learning experience designed for those who have a passion to lead in a public horticulture environment. The Longwood Gardens College and University Internship program is a 3 or 12 month internship opportunity in one specialized area for current college students or those who have graduated within the past year, and are legal U.S. citizens. They have internship opportunities in Arboriculture, Education, Horticulture, Integrated Pest Management, Marketing and Communications, Natural Land Stewardship, Performing Arts, Plant Records, and more. Learn more about the Longwood Gardens Fellows Program and the Longwood Gardens College and University Internship Program.
Milwaukee Brewers
The Milkwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team out of the state of Wisconsin. Their Landscape Management Intern is responsible for assisting with the overall maintenance of the baseball facility. Interns have the opportunity to gain additional experience by independently managing the development of projects and supervising crew members. This internship is a seasonal position running March through November. Learn more about the Milwaukee Brewers’ Landscape Management Internship.
National Aviary
The National Aviary is an independent indoor zoo dedicated exclusively to birds. Their Horticulture Intern works with the horticulture team to learn about landscape maintenance and design, tropical foliage plant care, and zoological horticulture. Interns are responsible for completing daily maintenance and seasonal projects. Those applying should be a current college or technical school student pursuing a career in Horticulture, Landscaping/Landscape Design, Botany, Biology, or another plant related major. Learn more about the National Aviary’s Horticulture Internship.
Ruppert Landscape
Ruppert Landscape is dedicated to providing the highest quality commercial landscape management, landscape construction and tree growing and moving services available. They offer internship positions ranging from sales and estimating to nursery production and landscape installation. All interns must go through orientation, cross-training, mentoring, monthly evaluations, management training, and skill-building. Those who successfully complete the internship, are eligible for full-time employment opportunities with the company. Learn more about Ruppert Landscape’s internships.
Smithsonian Gardens
The Smithsonian Gardens provides internship opportunities for students to expand their work skills and understanding of the many departments that support a large and successful public garden operation. They accept applications from current and recently-graduated undergraduate and graduate students studying horticulture, landscape architecture, museum studies, or other related fields. Learn more about the Smithsonian Gardens’ internships.
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy offers short and long-term summer internship opportunities for college and graduate students who are interested in careers related to horticulture. Interns complete hand-on projects relevant to their area of specialization. They also offer fall and spring semester internships for students in degree-granting programs. Their internships include: PA Natural Heritage Program Invasive Plant Biologist Internship, Fallingwater Preservation Internship, Fallingwater Summer Landscape Internship, Fallingwater Collections Internship, Fawcett Digital Multimedia Internship, and Robert and Harriet Kirkpatrick Education Internship. Learn more about Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s internships.
Yellowstone Landscape
Yellowstone Landscape designs, installs, and maintains thriving landscapes. They provide a wide range of landscaping services for their clients. Their internship program gives college students and recent graduates the opportunity to experience the landscaping industry. Interns are paired with a mentor that acts as their primary supervisor and serves as someone they can go to with questions and concerns. Internships available are: Landscape Construction, Landscape Management, Arbor Care, and Landscape Design. Learn more about Yellowstone Landscape’s internships.
Marketing and Communications
American Horticultural Society
The American Horticultural Society offers paid internships throughout the year at the River Farm in Alexandria, Virginia. Their Communications/Editorial Internship and Horticultural Internships are open to anyone, with preference given to students or recent graduates. Interns are expected to work 37.5 hours a week for the length of the internship, ranging from three to six months. Learn more about the American Horticultural Society’s internships.
Audubon Nature Institute
The Audubon Nature Institute offers professional training and experience in a variety of career tracks through their internship program. Internships are available in Entomology, Marketing, and Public Relations. Internship programs last 12 weeks, are seasonal, and a full-time responsibility. Learn more about the Audubon Nature Institute’s internships.
Ball Horticultural Company
Ball Horticultural Company encourages the next generation to explore the world of horticulture. Each year, internship opportunities are available in North America in their many business divisions: product development, marketing, research, sales, garden design, and more. Learn more by contacting the Ball Horticultural Company Human Resources Department.
Bolsa Chica Conservancy
The Bolsa Chica Conservancy is dedicated to protecting the Bolsa Chica wetlands through leadership in science-based education, restoration, and community outreach. They offer internships in Education, Restoration, and Marketing and Communications. There are two types of part-time internship sessions: a long-term session and a short-term session. Long-term internships require a 500-hour commitment for 10 months. Short-term internships require a 240-hour commitment for 5 months. Learn more about Bolsa Chica Conservancy’s internships.
Briggs and Stratton
Briggs and Stratton is the world's largest small engine producer, the number one marketer for pressure washers, and a leading manufacturer of power generation, lawn and garden turf care and job site products. Their student program works to identify and develop future leaders through meaningful work assignments that directly impact the organization’s strategic objectives. They provide students with internship and co-op opportunities in Marketing, Mechanical Engineering, and Manufacturing. Learn more about Briggs and Stratton’s Student Program.
BrightView
BrightView is an industry leader in commercial landscaping that provides comprehensive landscape maintenance plans designed to meet customers’ needs and exceed their expectations. They have internships in Landscape Services, Marketing, Infrastructure, Continuous Improvement Landscape Development, Landscape Design, and Quality Control. Internships are located in various parts of the country and have different qualifications and requirements. Learn more about BrightView’s internships.
Cargill, Inc.
Cargill works with farmers and producers to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. They create efficiencies, develop innovations, and help communities thrive. They provide students with real-world experience through their internship program. Cargill offers several internships in Biotechnology Fermentation Research and Design, Engineering, Sales, Canola Breeding Research, Agronomy Research, Food Science Research and Design, Reliability Engineering, Marketing, Operations Management, Food Safety and Quality, and Environmental Compliance and Regulatory Management. Learn more about Cargill’s internships.
Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center
Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center fosters a lifelong appreciation of the natural world through education, conservation, and experiences. They offer internships for students to gain hands-on experience in Environmental Education, Horticulture, Natural Resources, or Communications. Interns work closely with staff in training, completing projects, and daily work experience. Internships are full-time and offered seasonally. Learn more about Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center’s internships.
Costa Farms
Costa Farms in Miami, Florida, grows houseplants and garden plants that are shipped to retailers across North America. They offer internships in Engineering, Operations, Research and Design, Production, Supply Chain Logistics, Marketing, Sales, Human Resources, and Business Analysis. Interns work on building their professional development by receiving training beyond their internship’s department. Internships last for 10 weeks, beginning in June and working through August. Learn more about the Costa Farms internships.
Coveyou Scenic Farm Market
Coveyou Scenic Farm produces a variety of organic fruits and vegetables in Northern Michigan. Their Organic Produce and Marketing Internship is for students interested in marketing as well as the preparation of organic produce for sale. Interns are trained on the latest food safety, organic labeling and GAP standards and work in the mix of coordinating the harvests and where it goes. They are also required to represent the farm at the three Farmer’s Markets they attend. Learn more about Coveyou Scenic Farm Market’s Organic Produce and Marketing Internship.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Fairchild is dedicated to exploring, explaining and conserving the world of tropical plants. They are the premier conservation and education-based gardens in the world. They offer internships in Environmental Education and Marketing. Internship commitment and duration is decided by the department students are interning for. Learn more about Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s internships.
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens fosters interactions between people, wildlife, and the environment. They provide visitors with interactive and educational experiences through the earth’s wildlife. Their internship program provides students with hands-on experience in a field that they are interested in. They have Spring internships in Conservation, Education, Development, Horticulture, Human Resources, Marketing, and Social Media/Public Relations. Learn more about the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens internships.
Kellogg Company
The Kellogg Company strives to enrich and delight the world through foods and brands that matter. Their values are at the core of who they are, what they believe, and define what makes the company and people special. Kellogg’s internships are 12 week programs during the summer where students develop their skills and experience to help build the foundation for their career. Internships are available in Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Sales, and Research, Quality, Nutrition, and Technology. Learn more about the Kellogg Company’s internship program.
Lamb Weston, Inc.
Lamb Weston is an industry pioneer and one of the world’s leading suppliers of frozen potato products. They offer internships in Agricultural Services, Digital Marketing, Product Development, Packaging Innovation, and Research and Development Processing Engineer. Interns are assigned individual projects and are required to deliver presentations at the conclusion of their internship. Internships last 10-12 weeks and a relocation stipend for the internship is available for those that qualify. Learn more about Lamb Weston’s internships.
Loma Vista Nursery, Inc.
Loma Vista offers a range of internships for students who are interested in working alongside skilled plant enthusiasts through their Summer Internship Program. They have internships in Nursery Production, Plant Health, Perennial Production, and Marketing and Communications. Interns have the opportunity to attend networking events, volunteer in the community, participate in Cultivate’20, and be a part of regular group meetings. Learn more about Loma Vista Nursery’s Summer Internship Program.
Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens provides various opportunities for those interested in working at a public horticultural institution The Longwood Gardens Fellows program is a 13-month, residential learning experience designed for those who have a passion to lead in a public horticulture environment. The Longwood Gardens College and University Internship program is a 3 or 12 month internship opportunity in one specialized area for current college students or those who have graduated within the past year, and are legal U.S. citizens. They have internship opportunities in Arboriculture, Education, Horticulture, Integrated Pest Management, Marketing and Communications, Natural Land Stewardship, Performing Arts, Plant Records, and more. Learn more about the Longwood Gardens Fellows Program and the Longwood Gardens College and University Internship Program.
Midwest Groundcovers, LLC.
Midwest Groundcovers’ goal is to provide a meaningful opportunity for students to experience the day-to-day operations in specified areas of work. Internships can be customized to the students’ area of interest through experience and special projects. The program gives interns the opportunity to attend educational and social events and make connections within the Horticultural Industry. Internship programs include: Sales, Greenhouse, Inventory, Landscape Horticulturist, Marketing, Plant Health, and Production. Learn more about the Midwest Groundcovers Internship programs.
NASA
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s mission is to discover and expand knowledge for the benefit of humanity. Interns with NASA use their creativity and innovation to work on projects that impact NASA’s mission. They work with leading experts and gain valuable experience while participating in research and mission projects. Their internships include: Social Media, Plant Growth Research, Communications and Public Affairs, Engineering, and more. Internships take place during the Fall, Spring, and Summer seasons. Learn more about NASA’s internships.
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society connects people with horticulture and together, creates a beautiful, healthy, and sustainable community. They offer internship opportunities to students of horticulture, business, and public relations and marketing, who are looking for real-world experience. Their internships in Marketing and Development have different requirements and responsibilities that applicants must be able to meet. Learn more about the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s internships.
Seed Your Future
The Seed Your Future Communications Intern will support key functions to advance the strategic plan for the movement – including creating awareness around careers in horticulture, driving engagement through the website and social media, and building the capacity of the movement. Key to the position is supporting the value proposition to intrigue the target audience with the aspirational basis for why they should care about horticulture and careers working with plants; and why they should want to learn more. This position will be integral to amplifying the horticulture message within our target audiences (tweens, their teachers and their parents), with the goal to show new and unexpected possibilities of horticulture in an eye-catching, relatable and achievable way. The Seed Your Future Communications Intern is an internship for the movement, provided by Longwood Gardens. The internship is based in Kennett Square, PA and will work remotely with staff and volunteers based across the country. This is a twelve month internship. Beginning in May of each year. Learn more about the Seed Your Future Communications Internship.
Shedd Aquarium
Shedd Aquarium gives students the opportunity to build experience alongside industry professionals through their internship program. The internship program offers specific and in-depth experiences to students interested in aquarium-related and non-profit careers. They have internships in Conservation Communications, Conservation Stewardship, Organic and Sustainable Gardening, School Program Research, Development Archives, Conservation Policy and Advocacy, Communications and Public Relations, and Digital Marketing. Learn more about the Shedd Aquarium internships.
Smithfield Foods
Smithfield’s summer internship program offers students the opportunity to apply their skills developed in college to real-life experiences. Interns gain knowledge about the company, while also building their professional portfolio. They have internships in Engineering, Environmental, Food Safety, Grain Procurement, Marketing/Sales, Quality Assurance, and Research and Development. Internships are seasonal, most taking place in the summer. Learn more about Smithfield Foods Internship Program.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute
The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute offers internships that help students reach their academic and professional goals. They have internships in Media Relations, Virginia Working Landscapes Communications, Forest Growth and Climate Change, and Conservation Education. Internship positions are available for a variety of groups at the Zoo and all have a slightly different application process. Learn more about the Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institutes internships.
U.S. Department of the Interior
The U.S. Federal Government values the contributions to the workforce made by students and recent graduates of all ages and backgrounds. The internship program helps provide students enrolled in educational institutions with opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers. Many of the U.S. departments offer internship opportunities: the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Land Stewardship, the Bureau of Reclamation, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, the National Park Service, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Interns are hired for up to a years’ time and may work either part-time or full-time. Learn more about the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Internship Programs.
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy offers short and long-term summer internship opportunities for college and graduate students who are interested in careers related to horticulture. Interns complete hand-on projects relevant to their area of specialization. They also offer fall and spring semester internships for students in degree-granting programs. Their internships include: PA Natural Heritage Program Invasive Plant Biologist Internship, Fallingwater Preservation Internship, Fallingwater Summer Landscape Internship, Fallingwater Collections Internship, Fawcett Digital Multimedia Internship, and Robert and Harriet Kirkpatrick Education Internship. Learn more about Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s internships.
Natural Lands Management
Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center
Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center fosters a lifelong appreciation of the natural world through education, conservation, and experiences. They offer internships for students to gain hands-on experience in Environmental Education, Horticulture, Natural Resources, or Communications. Interns work closely with staff in training, completing projects, and daily work experience. Internships are full-time and offered seasonally. Learn more about Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center’s internships.
Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens provides various opportunities for those interested in working at a public horticultural institution The Longwood Gardens Fellows program is a 13-month, residential learning experience designed for those who have a passion to lead in a public horticulture environment. The Longwood Gardens College and University Internship program is a 3 or 12 month internship opportunity in one specialized area for current college students or those who have graduated within the past year, and are legal U.S. citizens. They have internship opportunities in Arboriculture, Education, Horticulture, Integrated Pest Management, Marketing and Communications, Natural Land Stewardship, Performing Arts, Plant Records, and more. Learn more about the Longwood Gardens Fellows Program and the Longwood Gardens College and University Internship Program.
Morris Arboretum
The Morris Arboretum internship program provides hands-on experience and an education that prepares interns for careers in public gardens and related fields. They offer year-long, full-time internships with full benefits in the areas of: arborist, education, floriculture, horticulture, natural lands, plant protection, propagation, rose and flower, and urban forestry. The internship program prepares interns for a career in public gardens and related fields by providing them with hands-on experiences and an education. Learn more about Morris Arboretum Internships.
Mt. Cuba Center
The Mt. Cuba Center inspires an appreciation for the beauty and value of native plants and a commitment to protect the environments in which they grow in. Internships with the Mt. Cuba Center provide valuable skills, education, and experience, connect interns with professionals in the field, and create responsible environmental stewards and advocates for education. They have internships in Horticulture, Arboriculture, Plant Curation, Ecological Gardening, Natural Lands, and Greenhouse Management. Learn more about the Mt. Cuba Center’s internships.
The Wilderness Society
The Wilderness Society has an opportunity for their Public Lands Curriculum. The Public Lands Curriculum Intern will assist in developing a holistic plan and strategic direction for the Public Lands Curriculum. They will be a key voice in determining the future of the PLC and will work closely with stakeholders to gather input. This internship position is 10 weeks long, $16.10/hr, and can be remote or located in a TWS office (Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Utah, Virginia, Washington, or Wyoming). Learn more about the internship on their website.
U.S. Department of the Interior
The U.S. Federal Government values the contributions to the workforce made by students and recent graduates of all ages and backgrounds. The internship program helps provide students enrolled in educational institutions with opportunities to work in agencies and explore Federal careers. Many of the U.S. departments offer internship opportunities: the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Land Stewardship, the Bureau of Reclamation, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, the National Park Service, and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Interns are hired for up to a years’ time and may work either part-time or full-time. Learn more about the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Internship Programs.
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy offers short and long-term summer internship opportunities for college and graduate students who are interested in careers related to horticulture. Interns complete hand-on projects relevant to their area of specialization. They also offer fall and spring semester internships for students in degree-granting programs. Their internships include: PA Natural Heritage Program Invasive Plant Biologist Internship, Fallingwater Preservation Internship, Fallingwater Summer Landscape Internship, Fallingwater Collections Internship, Fawcett Digital Multimedia Internship, and Robert and Harriet Kirkpatrick Education Internship. Learn more about Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s internships.
Winterthur
Winter’s Garden Internship Program began in 1991 to help educate the next generation of horticulturalists and environmental stewards while also preserving Mr. Pierre DuPont’s estate, Winterthur. The program offers internships in Arboriculture, Grounds Management, Horticulture, and Natural Lands Stewardship. Internships are primarily for the duration of the summer and interns are expected to work at least a 35-hours a week. Interns work closely with the staff while learning horticulturally and environmentally sound techniques, while also being educated about the history and design of Winterthur. Learn more about Winterthur’s Internship Program.
Nursery Operations
Bell Nursery USA
Bell Nursery is a wholesale grower of bedding plants, pot crops, mums and poinsettias. Their Grower Internship provides students with hands on greenhouse experience growing and producing plants. It is a 7 week program for individuals interested in becoming a commercial grower. The Grower Intern will be a part of the growing and production team, but will also be exposed to different areas of the business as well. Learn more about Bell Nursery’s Grower Internship.
Cuyamaca College
Cuyamaca College offers students a wide range of internship opportunities through their Ornamental Horticulture Program. Students have the choice to intern in many different areas such as Floral Design, Watering, Turf Management, Landscaping, Arboriculture, Grower, Sales, and more. Internships range from 5 to 40 hours per week for 16 to 51 weeks. Learn more about Cuyamaca College’s internship program.
Johnson’s Nursery
The Propagation Intern is responsible for assisting the Propagator with activities related to growing hardy landscape plants, including trees, shrubs and perennials. Other duties involve planting, pruning, potting, watering, staking, seed collecting, and weed control. Internships are full-time programs that run for the duration of the summer, from late May to August. Learn more about Johnson’s Nursery’s Propagation Internship.
Lassen Canyon Nursery, Inc.
Lassen County Nursery grows quality strawberry plants for both commercial and home growers. Their internship offers students the opportunity to gain experience working for one of the leading providers of nursery plants in the world. They blend mentorship, job shadowing, and projects to help interns cultivate their skills with experience, along with the chance to grow in the nursery business. Internships are seasonal and can be accommodated for students enrolled in Spring or Fall semesters. Learn more about Lassen Canyon Nursery’s internships.
Loma Vista Nursery, Inc.
Loma Vista offers a range of internships for students who are interested in working alongside skilled plant enthusiasts through their Summer Internship Program. They have internships in Nursery Production, Plant Health, Perennial Production, and Marketing and Communications. Interns have the opportunity to attend networking events, volunteer in the community, participate in Cultivate’20, and be a part of regular group meetings. Learn more about Loma Vista Nursery’s Summer Internship Program.
Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens provides various opportunities for those interested in working at a public horticultural institution The Longwood Gardens Fellows program is a 13-month, residential learning experience designed for those who have a passion to lead in a public horticulture environment. The Longwood Gardens College and University Internship program is a 3 or 12 month internship opportunity in one specialized area for current college students or those who have graduated within the past year, and are legal U.S. citizens. They have internship opportunities in Arboriculture, Education, Horticulture, Integrated Pest Management, Marketing and Communications, Natural Land Stewardship, Performing Arts, Plant Records, and more. Learn more about the Longwood Gardens Fellows Program and the Longwood Gardens College and University Internship Program.
Maryland State Fair and Agricultural Society, Inc.
The Maryland State Fair and Agricultural Society, Inc. offers a summer Nursery Landscape Internship opportunity for students to gain real world experience while building their portfolio and resume. Interns are responsible for assisting the Maintenance Supervisor with exterior maintenance, landscape enhancement, estimating, plant care, handling of plant materials, and other horticultural-related activities. Learn more about the Maryland State Fair Agricultural Society’s Nursery Landscape Internship.
Missouri Botanical Garden
The Missouri Botanical Garden’s internship program offers a hands-on learning experience for those enrolled in a college or university studying a horticultural-related field. All internships require a minimum of 140 hours and experience or related course work in the area of the internship. Internships are part-time and unpaid and are available in the summer, spring, and fall months. Intern opportunities include: Education, Horticulture, Entomology, and Project Pollinator. Learn more about the Missouri Botanical Garden’s internships.
Monrovia
Monrovia nurtures and grows plants with incomparable techniques, with best practices of the highest industry standard. Their Nursery Operations internship is for those that majoring in Ornamental Horticulture or related fields that are looking to gain experience in the industry. Interns work in propagation, canning, pruning, assembling of orders, shipping, research, and sales. They also have scheduled time for classroom instruction and field trips. Internships are 9 week programs running from June to August. Learn more about Monrovia’s Nursery Operations Internship.
Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
Spring Meadow is one of the largest and best-known woody plant liner providers in North America. They offer internships in three production departments: propagation, growing, and stock. Interns rotate between these three areas during the course of their internship. Their program is designed to give students the opportunity to combine what they have learned in their coursework with practical experience. Internships run from May to late August or early September. Learn more about Spring Meadow Nurery’s Internship Program.
Plant Curation
Denver Botanic Gardens
The Denver Botanic Gardens mission is to connect people with plants, especially ones from the Rocky Mountain region, to provide delight and enlightenment to everyone. Their internship program is to help foster the next generation of horticulturalists, conservation stewards, biologists, and public garden professionals by providing them with hands-on learning opportunities and support. They have internships in Horticulture, Plant Records, Research, Art, Exhibitions and Interpretation. Learn more about Denver Botanic Gardens internships.
Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens provides various opportunities for those interested in working at a public horticultural institution The Longwood Gardens Fellows program is a 13-month, residential learning experience designed for those who have a passion to lead in a public horticulture environment. The Longwood Gardens College and University Internship program is a 3 or 12 month internship opportunity in one specialized area for current college students or those who have graduated within the past year, and are legal U.S. citizens. They have internship opportunities in Arboriculture, Education, Horticulture, Integrated Pest Management, Marketing and Communications, Natural Land Stewardship, Performing Arts, Plant Records, and more. Learn more about the Longwood Gardens Fellows Program and the Longwood Gardens College and University Internship Program.
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum offers summer internships for students enrolled in a plant science or similar undergraduate degree programs. Internships provide students with professional growth experience in public horticulture; encourage creative problem solving skills in public garden management issues; and give students practical career experience in public garden management. Students rotate working with landscape gardeners and research scientists through the summer. Academic credit is available through the University of Minnesota or student's own institution. Students meet weekly and work on a project of their choice in addition to working on the grounds, research projects and plant collections. Learn more about the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s internships.
Mount Auburn Cemetery
The Mount Auburn Cemetery offers several internship and apprenticeship opportunities for students currently enrolled or recently graduated from a horticulture program at an accredited university. Their internships and apprenticeships offer hands-on experience working with and learning from their knowledgeable horticulture, arboriculture, greenhouse and plant records staff. Learn more about the Mount Auburn Cemetery’s internships and apprenticeships.
Mt. Cuba Center
The Mt. Cuba Center inspires an appreciation for the beauty and value of native plants and a commitment to protect the environments in which they grow in. Internships with the Mt. Cuba Center provide valuable skills, education, and experience, connect interns with professionals in the field, and create responsible environmental stewards and advocates for education. They have internships in Horticulture, Arboriculture, Plant Curation, Ecological Gardening, Natural Lands, and Greenhouse Management. Learn more about the Mt. Cuba Center’s internships.
Plant Research
Ardent Mills
Ardent Mills, North America’s largest grain provider, brings quality, knowledge, excellent service, and creative approaches to the flour and grain they supply. Their intern program immerses interns into their business, working either at one of their manufacturing sites or office locations. Interns come together as a group twice to make connections and network with one another and to share the valuable insight they have gained while working for the company. They have internships in Food Safety and Quality, Engineering, and Wheat Research. Learn more about Ardent Mills’s internship program.
Ball Horticultural Company
Ball Horticultural Company encourages the next generation to explore the world of horticulture. Each year, internship opportunities are available in North America in their many business divisions: product development, marketing, research, sales, garden design, and more. Learn more by contacting the Ball Horticultural Company Human Resources Department.
Bayer
Internships at Bayer provide students with real job responsibility, giving them a true learning experience that they will carry with them as they begin their careers. Interns are selected from all over the world, creating a challenging, engaging, and inspiring environment. Bayer offers internships in Vegetable Research and Design Breeding Modeling, Soy Pollen Research, Research and Development Inhouse Consulting, Sales, Chemical Processes Engineer, Production Research, Strategic Seed Management, Entomology, Environmental Engineering, Soil Moisture Screening, and more. Learn more about Bayer’s internships.
Betaseed
Betaseed breeds seeds for farmers that offer productive genetics that increase farm revenue and income. Each seed is bred to overcome diseases, pests and environmental obstacles that can negatively impact performance. They offer internships in Research and Agricultural Field Seed Research. Internships begin in May or June and are full-time positions that last about 12 weeks. Learn more about Betaseed’s internships.
Cargill, Inc.
Cargill works with farmers and producers to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. They create efficiencies, develop innovations, and help communities thrive. They provide students with real-world experience through their internship program. Cargill offers several internships in Biotechnology Fermentation Research and Design, Engineering, Sales, Canola Breeding Research, Agronomy Research, Food Science Research and Design, Reliability Engineering, Marketing, Operations Management, Food Safety and Quality, and Environmental Compliance and Regulatory Management. Learn more about Cargill’s internships.
Corteva Agriscience
Corteva Agriscience is the world’s first dedicated agriculture start-up committed to innovating, serving communities, and upholding sustainability in agriculture. They focus on using technology to create seed and crop protection products that increase productivity and profit for farmers. They offer internships to help create the generation of agricultural scientists. Students have the opportunity to intern in Field Research, Trait Integrated Field Science, Strategy and Planning, Protein Engineering, Predictive Agriculture, Agronomy Sciences, Field Operations, and more. Learn more about Corteva Agriscience‘s internships.
Costa Farms
Costa Farms in Miami, Florida, grows houseplants and garden plants that are shipped to retailers across North America. They offer internships in Engineering, Operations, Research and Design, Production, Supply Chain Logistics, Marketing, and Sales. Interns work on building their professional development by receiving training beyond their internship’s department. Internships last for 10 weeks, beginning in June and working through August. Learn more about the Costa Farms internships.
J.R. Simplot Company
J.R. Simplot is a food and agribusiness company that began as a one-man farming operation, turned into an empire. Simplot internships provide meaningful work experiences for students pursuing an agricultural related bachelor or master degree program. Internships are paid and all have unique time durations and commitments. Students can intern in Crop Advising/Scouting, Process Develop/ Engineering, Research Development Sensory, Agronomy, and Precision Agriculture. Learn more about the J.R. Simplot Company’s internships.
Lamb Weston, Inc.
Lamb Weston is an industry pioneer and one of the world’s leading suppliers of frozen potato products. They offer internships in Agricultural Services, Digital Marketing, Product Development, Packaging Innovation, and Research and Development Processing Engineer. Interns are assigned individual projects and are required to deliver presentations at the conclusion of their internship. Internships last 10-12 weeks and a relocation stipend for the internship is available for those that qualify. Learn more about Lamb Weston’s internships.
Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens provides various opportunities for those interested in working at a public horticultural institution The Longwood Gardens Fellows program is a 13-month, residential learning experience designed for those who have a passion to lead in a public horticulture environment. The Longwood Gardens College and University Internship program is a 3 or 12 month internship opportunity in one specialized area for current college students or those who have graduated within the past year, and are legal U.S. citizens. They have internship opportunities in Arboriculture, Education, Horticulture, Integrated Pest Management, Marketing and Communications, Natural Land Stewardship, Performing Arts, Plant Records, and more. Learn more about the Longwood Gardens Fellows Program and the Longwood Gardens College and University Internship Program.
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum offers summer internships for students enrolled in a plant science or similar undergraduate degree programs. Internships provide students with professional growth experience in public horticulture; encourage creative problem solving skills in public garden management issues; and give students practical career experience in public garden management. Students rotate working with landscape gardeners and research scientists through the summer. Academic credit is available through the University of Minnesota or student's own institution. Students meet weekly and work on a project of their choice in addition to working on the grounds, research projects and plant collections. Learn more about the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s internships.
NASA
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s mission is to discover and expand knowledge for the benefit of humanity. Interns with NASA use their creativity and innovation to work on projects that impact NASA’s mission. They work with leading experts and gain valuable experience while participating in research and mission projects. Their internships include: Social Media, Plant Growth Research, Communications and Public Affairs, Engineering, and more. Internships take place during the Fall, Spring, and Summer seasons. Learn more about NASA’s internships.
Pairwise
Pairwise’s focus is on food that is affordable, convenient, and sustainable. They believe that gene editing can be used to accelerate plant breeding and help address global food challenges. They have internship opportunities in Scientific Research, Bioinformatics, and Data Science. Internships are full-time positions that are available during the summer season. Learn more about Pairwise’s internships.
Smithfield Foods
Smithfield’s summer internship program offers students the opportunity to apply their skills developed in college to real-life experiences. Interns gain knowledge about the company, while also building their professional portfolio. They have internships in Engineering, Environmental, Food Safety, Grain Procurement, Marketing/Sales, Quality Assurance, Research and Development, and Supply Chain Logistics. Internships are seasonal, most taking place in the summer. Learn more about Smithfield Foods Internship Program.
The J.M. Smucker Company
The J.M. Smucker Company is one of the leading consumer packaged goods companies behind iconic food and beverage brands. Their internship program allows students to put their education to work and helps give them a competitive edge in the real world. Their internships include: Operations, Field Operations and Grower Representative, and Quality Assurance. Learn more about The J.M. Smucker Company’s internships.
The Morton Arboretum
The Morton Arboretum offers two paid, institutional internships each summer to students who are interested in pursuing a career at a public garden or arboretum. They have internships in Plant Breeding and Public Horticulture that provide students with a broad range of experiences that help shape their future career interests. The Center for Tree Science Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program - Students engage in a formal 10-week summer course bringing them through the steps of a scientific research project, including question development, data collection, analysis, and presentation. Learn more about The Morton Arboretum Internship Program and The Center for Tree Science Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program.
Wilbur-Ellis
Wilbur-Ellis is one of the largest privately owned companies with services and expertise on crop protection, nutrition, and seed development. They offer innovative products and solutions that help growers thrive. They have internships in Agriculture Research and Development, Agriculture Operations, Agriculture Sales, and Environmental, Health, Safety and Security. Learn more about Wilbur-Ellis’ internships.
Plant Science
Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station
The University of Arkansas’ Agricultural Experiment Station provides producers and processors in the food and fiber sector with research-proven technology that help them adopt new practices. They do extensive research on environment and quality of life issues. They have various research internship departments including: Agribusiness, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Entomology and Plant Pathology, Horticulture, and more. Learn more about the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station’s research programs.
Bartlett Tree Experts
Bartlett Tree Experts is a scientific tree and shrub care company that has a safety-first, entrepreneurial, promote-from-within environment. They offer a full-time 8-12 week Arboriculture Internship for those pursuing a degree in Arboriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Plant Science, Landscape Design, or a related field. Interns will focus on the history, culture, concerns, and management of trees. Those that have an interest in working outdoors performing manual labor in all weather conditions are encouraged to apply. Learn more about the Bartlett Tree Experts Arboriculture Internship.
Bayer
Internships at Bayer provide students with real job responsibility, giving them a true learning experience that they will carry with them as they begin their careers. Interns are selected from all over the world, creating a challenging, engaging, and inspiring environment. Bayer offers internships in Vegetable Research and Design Breeding Modeling, Human Resources, Soy Pollen Research, Research and Development Inhouse Consulting, Agriculture Business Analyst, Sales, Chemical Processes Engineer, Production Research, Strategic Seed Management, Entomology, Plant Supply Chain, Land Reclamation, Environmental Engineering, Science Communication, Soil Moisture Screening, Corn Ear Imaging, Statistical Genetics, and Industrial Chemist. Learn more about Bayer’s internships.
Cargill, Inc.
Cargill works with farmers and producers to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. They create efficiencies, develop innovations, and help communities thrive. They provide students with real-world experience through their internship program. Cargill offers several internships in Biotechnology Fermentation Research and Design, Engineering, Sales, Canola Breeding Research, Agronomy Research, Food Science Research and Design, Reliability Engineering, Marketing, Operations Management, Food Safety and Quality, and Environmental Compliance and Regulatory Management. Learn more about Cargill’s internships.
Corteva Agriscience.
Corteva Agriscience is the world’s first dedicated agriculture start-up committed to innovating, serving communities, and upholding sustainability in agriculture. They focus on using technology to create seed and crop protection products that increase productivity and profit for farmers. They offer internships to help create the generation of agricultural scientists. Students have the opportunity to intern in Field Research, Trait Integrated Field Science, Strategy and Planning, Product Stewardship, Protein Engineering, Genomics Technologies, Predictive Agriculture, Agronomy Sciences, and Field Operations. Learn more about Corteva Agriscience ‘s internships.
J.R. Simplot Company
J.R. Simplot is a food and agribusiness company that began as a one-man farming operation, turned into an empire. Simplot internships provide meaningful work experiences for students pursuing an agricultural related bachelor or master degree program. Internships are paid and all have unique time durations and commitments. Students can intern in Crop Advising/Scouting, Process Develop/ Engineering, Research Development Sensory, Agronomy, and Precision Agriculture. Learn more about the J.R. Simplot Company’s internships.
Loma Vista Nursery, Inc.
Loma Vista offers a range of internships for students who are interested in working alongside skilled plant enthusiasts through their Summer Internship Program. They have internships in Nursery Production, Plant Health, Perennial Production, and Marketing and Communications. Interns have the opportunity to attend networking events, volunteer in the community, participate in Cultivate’20, and be a part of regular group meetings. Learn more about Loma Vista Nursery’s Summer Internship Program.
Midwest Groundcovers, LLC.
Midwest Groundcovers’ goal is to provide a meaningful opportunity for students to experience the day-to-day operations in specified areas of work. Internships can be customized to the students’ area of interest through experience and special projects. The program gives interns the opportunity to attend educational and social events and make connections within the Horticultural Industry. Internship programs include: Sales, Greenhouse, Inventory, Landscape Horticulturist, Marketing, Plant Health, and Production. Learn more about the Midwest Groundcovers Internship programs.
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum offers summer internships to students in a hands-on program that includes rotating work with landscape gardeners, meetings with Arboretum staff and working on special horticulture projects that help students learn and improve the Arboretum. Students enrolled in Plant Science or Food Systems at the University of Minnesota can apply for the Landscape Scholars program which includes a scholarship and a chance to study and learn about special horticultural topics at the Arboretum. For more information see Horticulture Internships at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum.
Mountain Crop Improvement Lab
The Mountain Crop Improvement Lab offers students the opportunity to work on breeding and development of new nursery and bioenergy crops. Interns assist graduate students and staff with different types of research projects including plant breeding and improvement, propagation, production, and more. Interns also have the opportunity to go on field trips, perform independent research projects, and compose journal review articles. Learn more about the Mountain Crop Improvement Lab’s internship.
NASA
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s mission is to discover and expand knowledge for the benefit of humanity. Interns with NASA use their creativity and innovation to work on projects that impact NASA’s mission. They work with leading experts and gain valuable experience while participating in research and mission projects. Their internships include: Social Media, Plant Growth Research, Communications and Public Affairs, Engineering, and more. Internships take place during the Fall, Spring, and Summer seasons. Learn more about NASA’s internships.
Pairwise
Pairwise’s focus is on food that is affordable, convenient, and sustainable. They believe that gene editing can be used to accelerate plant breeding and help address global food challenges. They have internship opportunities in Scientific Research, Bioinformatics, and Data Science. Internships are full-time positions that are available during the summer season. Learn more about Pairwise’s internships.
Smithsonian Gardens
The Smithsonian Gardens provides internship opportunities for students to expand their work skills and understanding of the many departments that support a large and successful public garden operation. They accept applications from current and recently-graduated undergraduate and graduate students studying horticulture, landscape architecture, museum studies, or other related fields. Learn more about the Smithsonian Gardens’ internships.
Walters Gardens, Inc.
Walters Gardens has been a leading grower of perennial plants since 1946. The goal of their internship program is to provide interns with comprehensive learning experiences that are tailored to their areas of interest. Interns are given projects to own and manage, while also experiencing other parts of the business. They are provided with a monthly housing stipend in their compensation package. Walters Gardens offers internships in Plant Health, Greenhouse Growing and Production, Field Production, and Tissue Culture Lab. Learn more about the Walters Gardens Internship programs.
Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy offers short and long-term summer internship opportunities for college and graduate students who are interested in careers related to horticulture. Interns complete hand-on projects relevant to their area of specialization. They also offer fall and spring semester internships for students in degree-granting programs. Their internships include: PA Natural Heritage Program Invasive Plant Biologist Internship, Fallingwater Preservation Internship, Fallingwater Summer Landscape Internship, Fallingwater Collections Internship, Fawcett Digital Multimedia Internship, and Robert and Harriet Kirkpatrick Education Internship. Learn more about Western Pennsylvania Conservancy’s internships.
Wright Outdoor Solutions
Wright Outdoor Solutions is committed to helping students flourish within the green industry. They provide professional care services for properties in Central Iowa. Their services include landscape design and installation, complete tree care, lawn care, maintenance and design, mulching, and much more. Their Arbor/Plant HealthCare Intern works alongside crews to observe, train, and perform tasks, moves tree limbs and other debris, learn equipment and safety procedures, and work with the Plant Healthcare department to assist with performing applications. This internship is a full-time position during the summer months. Learn more about the Wright Outdoor Solutions Arbor/Plant Healthcare Intern.
Production Development
Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station
The University of Arkansas’ Agricultural Experiment Station provides producers and processors in the food and fiber sector with research-proven technology that help them adopt new practices. They do extensive research on environment and quality of life issues. They have various research internship departments including: Agribusiness, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Entomology and Plant Pathology, Horticulture, and more. Learn more about the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station’s research programs.
Bayer
Internships at Bayer provide students with real job responsibility, giving them a true learning experience that they will carry with them as they begin their careers. Interns are selected from all over the world, creating a challenging, engaging, and inspiring environment. Bayer offers internships in Vegetable Research and Design Breeding Modeling, Soy Pollen Research, Research and Development Inhouse Consulting, Sales, Chemical Processes Engineer, Production Research, Strategic Seed Management, Entomology, Environmental Engineering, Soil Moisture Screening, and more. Learn more about Bayer’s internships.
Bee Sweet Citrus
Bee Sweet Citrus is an independent grower, packer, and shipper of oranges, lemons, grapefruit, mandarins, and other exotic specialties. They are a family owned and operated company that provides citrus to over 20 different countries. Bee Sweet Citrus offers internships in Production Management, Farm Management, and Pest Control Advisor. All internships require different qualifications and skills. Learn more about Bee Sweet Citrus’ internships.
BrightView
BrightView is an industry leader in commercial landscaping that provides comprehensive landscape maintenance plans designed to meet customers’ needs and exceed their expectations. They have internships in Landscape Services, Marketing, Infrastructure, Continuous Improvement Landscape Development, Landscape Design, and Quality Control. Internships are located in various parts of the country and have different qualifications and requirements. Learn more about BrightView’s internships.
Costa Farms
Costa Farms in Miami, Florida, grows houseplants and garden plants that are shipped to retailers across North America. They offer internships in Engineering, Operations, Research and Design, Production, Supply Chain Logistics, Marketing, and Sales. Interns work on building their professional development by receiving training beyond their internship’s department. Internships last for 10 weeks, beginning in June and working through August. Learn more about the Costa Farms internships.
Cuyamaca College
Cuyamaca College offers students a wide range of internship opportunities through their Ornamental Horticulture Program. Students have the choice to intern in many different areas such as Floral Design, Watering, Turf Management, Landscaping, Arboriculture, Grower, Sales, and more. Internships range from 5 to 40 hours per week for 16 to 51 weeks. Learn more about Cuyamaca College’s internship program.
J.R. Simplot Company
J.R. Simplot is a food and agribusiness company that began as a one-man farming operation, turned into an empire. Simplot internships provide meaningful work experiences for students pursuing an agricultural related bachelor or master degree program. Internships are paid and all have unique time durations and commitments. Students can intern in Crop Advising/Scouting, Process Develop/ Engineering, Research Development Sensory, Agronomy, and Precision Agriculture. Learn more about the J.R. Simplot Company’s internships.
Lamb Weston
Lamb Weston is an industry pioneer and one of the world’s leading suppliers of frozen potato products. They offer internships in Agricultural Services, Digital Marketing, Product Development, Packaging Innovation, and Research and Development Processing Engineer. Interns are assigned individual projects and are required to deliver presentations at the conclusion of their internship. Internships last 10-12 weeks and a relocation stipend for the internship is available for those that qualify. Learn more about Lamb Weston’s internships.
Loma Vista Nursery, Inc.
Loma Vista offers a range of internships for students who are interested in working alongside skilled plant enthusiasts through their Summer Internship Program. They have internships in Nursery Production, Plant Health, Perennial Production, and Marketing and Communications. Interns have the opportunity to attend networking events, volunteer in the community, participate in Cultivate’20, and be a part of regular group meetings. Learn more about Loma Vista Nursery’s Summer Internship Program.
Mastronardi Produce
Mastronardi Produce pioneered the North American greenhouse industry and is now the leading greenhouse vegetable company, growing and selling tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and berries. They offer internships in Engineering, Assistant Growing, Supply Chain Logistics, and Greenhouse Growing. Applicants should demonstrate Mastronardi Produce’s PRIDE values to help them fulfill their mission to inspire healthy living through WOW flavor experiences. Learn more about the Mastronardi Produce’s internships.
Maymont
Maymont is a public garden committed to creating experiences that delight, educate, and inspire. Their internship program provides students with the opportunity to advance their educational and professional development. Department supervisors work with interns to develop a project or area of focus that best suits the interns interests and abilities. Internships are available in Horticulture, Environmental Education, and Development. Learn more about Maymont’s internships.
Midwest Groundcovers, LLC.
Midwest Groundcovers’ goal is to provide a meaningful opportunity for students to experience the day-to-day operations in specified areas of work. Internships can be customized to the students’ area of interest through experience and special projects. The program gives interns the opportunity to attend educational and social events and make connections within the Horticultural Industry. Internship programs include: Sales, Greenhouse, Inventory, Landscape Horticulturist, Marketing, Plant Health, and Production. Learn more about the Midwest Groundcovers Internship programs.
Scotts Miracle-Gro
Scotts Miracle-Gro offers rewarding, hands on work experience opportunities for students through summer internship programs. Interns have a variety of responsibilities and tasks, from helping manufacture innovative solutions to assisting in bringing new products to gardeners and growers. They have internships in Environmental, Health and Safety, Production Development, Process Engineering, and many more. They provide an online search tool for students to seek out summer internship opportunities at their corporate Headquarters in Marysville, Ohio. Learn more about Scotts Miracle-Gro Internships.
Smithsonian Gardens
The Smithsonian Gardens provides internship opportunities for students to expand their work skills and understanding of the many departments that support a large and successful public garden operation. They accept applications from current and recently-graduated undergraduate and graduate students studying horticulture, landscape architecture, museum studies, or other related fields. Learn more about the Smithsonian Gardens’ internships.
Syngenta
Syngenta is focused on helping humanity face its toughest challenge to feed a rising population sustainably. Their science and innovative crop solutions transform how crops are grown to help growers make better use of environmental resources. They connect students to a global network of leaders through their internship program. They have internships in: Seed Farm Management, Seed Operations, Seeds Development Trialing, Maintenance, Production, Agronomy, Sales, Chemical Process Engineering, and more. Learn more about Syngenta’s internships.
University of Arkansas Fruit Research Station
The University of Arkansas’ Fruit Research Station gives students the opportunity to conduct research on site and contribute to the active research and extension programs that cover soils, climate, and ecosystems in the state of Arkansas. Their Fruit and Vegetable Production Program carries out numerous grower trainings and workshops statewide each year to transfer research based information from the university to grower stakeholders.
Learn more about the University of Arkansas Fruit Research Station’s research program.
Public Gardens
American Horticultural Therapy Association
The American Horticultural Therapy Association connects students with opportunities to gain experience in the field. Through internships, students learn about the theory and application of horticultural therapy as a treatment for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. Interns also have the ability to serve as a clinician, educator, and technician in a variety of settings such as gardens, hospitals, and vocational facilities. Learn more about internships through the American Horticultural Therapy Association.
American Public Gardens Association (APGA)
The American Public Gardens Association offers the Hope Goddard Iselin Fellowship, a fellowship/grant opportunity that awards up to a $5,000 grant to a student enrolled in a graduate-level university program to study public horticulture through experiential learning that takes place at a recognized public garden, botanic garden, arboretum, or other closely aligned public horticulture institution.The APGA web site also offers an online tool to assist students in finding internships at public gardens. Learn more about the American Public Gardens Association Career Center Internship search tool and the Hope Goddard Iselin Fellowship.
Bayard Cutting Arboretum
The Bayard Cutting Arboretum is a New York State Park that contains William Bayard Cutting’s important conifer collection. Horticulture interns work in all areas of the gardens and work directly with the garden’s staff, assisting with planting, watering, weeding, pruning, mulching, and other daily maintenance activities. Interns rotate around the arboretum working in each of the collections. Horticultural internships are open to anyone interested in a career in horticulture. Learn more about Bayard Cutting Arboretum’s Horticultural Internship Program.
Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest
Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest is a leader in ecological stewardship that aims to inspire the exploration of people’s deep connection with nature. Their Horticulture Internship is open to all students who study Horticulture, Landscape Architecture, Botany, Forestry, Conservation Biology, Environmental Science or a related program. Interns have the opportunity to advance their knowledge through practical hands-on experience. The Horticulture Intern has the responsibilities of collection and ground maintenance, garden production and maintenance, nursery and greenhouse production, and educational program development. Learn more about Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest’s Horticulture Internship.
Biltmore
Biltmore is an estate focused on conservation and preservation of their house and grounds. They provide students with invaluable work experience during their undergraduate or graduate career through diverse internships for numerous areas of study. Internships have flexible start dates to best fit the schools requirements. They have internships in Landscape Gardening, Turf Maintenance, and Rose Gardening. Learn more about Biltmore’s internships.
Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks is located in Northwest Arkansas and is a collection of twelve themed gardens and includes the region’s only butterfly house. Their Horticulture Intern is responsible for the care of diverse trees, shrubs, vines, perennials, and other plants, use and maintenance of equipment and tools, and hand watering the monitoring of the irrigation of plantings. They will also learn hard skills including pruning, plant propagation, mulching, Integrated Pest Management, and more. Learn more about the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks’ Horticulture Internship.
Brooklyn Botanic Gardens
Brooklyn Botanic Gardens offers an annual Horticulture Internship for students pursuing a career in horticulture. Interns will gain an education in the fundamentals of horticulture and practical work experience in preparation for a career in the field. They will have primary gardening assignments for the course of the internship in an area of focus of their choosing. Applicants must be able to work for 37.5 hours per week for 8 months. Learn more about the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens Horticulture Internship.
Buffalo Botanic Gardens
Buffalo Botanic Gardens is a national historic site, education center, and tourist destination. Their indoor and outdoor garden sanctuaries are home to lots of exotic plants from all over the world. They offer internships for students looking to gain experience in their specialized field of study. Interns have the opportunity to work with the Garden’s staff. They have internships in Education, Horticulture, and Events. Learn more about Buffalo Botanic Garden’s internships.
Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center
Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center fosters a lifelong appreciation of the natural world through education, conservation, and experiences. They offer internships for students to gain hands-on experience in Environmental Education, Horticulture, Natural Resources, or Communications. Interns work closely with staff in training, completing projects, and daily work experience. Internships are full-time and offered seasonally. Learn more about Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center’s internships.
Chicago Botanic Garden
The Chicago Botanic Garden offers 6 paid horticulture internships beginning late spring or early summer. Internships are either 3 months or 6 months in duration. Internships focus on various aspects of public gardening and provide students with hands-on experience working with professionals in the field. Interns are expected to attend weekly meeting and educational seminars and to travel to field to other regional horticultural attractions.Learn more about the Chicago Botanic Garden's Internships.
Denver Botanic Gardens
The Denver Botanic Gardens mission is to connect people with plants, especially ones from the Rocky Mountain region, to provide delight and enlightenment to everyone. Their internship program is to help foster the next generation of horticulturalists, conservation stewards, biologists, and public garden professionals by providing them with hands-on learning opportunities and support. They have internships in Horticulture, Plant Records, Research, Art, Exhibitions and Interpretation. Learn more about Denver Botanic Gardens internships.
Dow Gardens
Dow Gardens is a 110-acre display of annuals and perennials and is home to the largest canopy walk in the United tates. Their horticulture intern rotates through different departments to gain an understanding of a variety of job aspects pertaining to public relations, programming, entomology, pomology, arboriculture, curations, and horticulture. Interns will also work with their supervisor to complete a special project and presentation that will benefit Dow Gardens. Learn more about Dow Garden’s Horticulture Internship.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
Fairchild is dedicated to exploring, explaining and conserving the world of tropical plants. They are the premier conservation and education-based gardens in the world. They offer internships in Environmental Education and Marketing. Internship commitment and duration is decided by the department students are interning for. Learn more about Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden’s internships.
Friends of the U.S. Botanic Garden
The Friends of the U.S. Botanic Garden established a fellowship to develop professionals in the field of public garden education and to bring the USBG’s outdoor gardens to life for visitors. Their 6-week Friends of the USBG HOPS Fellowship program gives students the opportunity to facilitate sixteen different plant science modules through their Hands On Plant Science program. The HOPS Fellow works closely with HOPS staff and U.S. Botanic Garden staff to deliver a hands-on environmental learning experience for youth. Learn more about the Friends of the USBG HOPS Fellowship Program.
Garvan Woodland Gardens
The Garvan Woodland Gardens, located near Hot Springs National Park, is a woodland habitat botanical garden that is a part of the University of Arkansas Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design. The Gardens have a variety of garden settings and unique architectural structures developed by world-renowned designers. Through their internship program, students have the opportunity for both summer study and employment. Learn more about the Garvan Woodland Gardens’ internships.
Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens fosters interactions between people, wildlife, and the environment. They provide visitors with interactive and educational experiences through the earth’s wildlife. Their internship program provides students with hands-on experience in a field that they are interested in. They have Spring internships in Conservation, Education, Development, Horticulture, Human Resources, Marketing, and Social Media/Public Relations. Learn more about the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens internships.
Longwood Gardens
Longwood Gardens provides various opportunities for those interested in working at a public horticultural institution The Longwood Gardens Fellows program is a 13-month, residential learning experience designed for those who have a passion to lead in a public horticulture environment. The Longwood Gardens College and University Internship program is a 3 or 12 month internship opportunity in one specialized area for current college students or those who have graduated within the past year, and are legal U.S. citizens. They have internship opportunities in Arboriculture, Education, Horticulture, Integrated Pest Management, Marketing and Communications, Natural Land Stewardship, Performing Arts, Plant Records, and more. Learn more about the Longwood Gardens Fellows Program and the Longwood Gardens College and University Internship Program.
Maymont
Maymont is a public garden committed to creating experiences that delight, educate, and inspire. Their internship program provides students with the opportunity to advance their educational and professional development. Department supervisors work with interns to develop a project or area of focus that best suits the interns interests and abilities. Internships are available in Horticulture, Environmental Education, and Development. Learn more about Maymont’s internships.
Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
The Minnesota Landscape Arboretum offers summer internships for students enrolled in a plant science or similar undergraduate degree programs. Internships provide students with professional growth experience in public horticulture; encourage creative problem solving skills in public garden management issues; and give students practical career experience in public garden management. Students rotate working with landscape gardeners and research scientists through the summer. Academic credit is available through the University of Minnesota or student's own institution. Students meet weekly and work on a project of their choice in addition to working on the grounds, research projects and plant collections. Learn more about the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum’s internships.
Missouri Botanical Garden
The Missouri Botanical Garden’s internship program offers a hands-on learning experience for those enrolled in a college or university studying a horticultural-related field. All internships require a minimum of 140 hours and experience or related course work in the area of the internship. Internships are part-time and unpaid and are available in the summer, spring, and fall months. Intern opportunities include: Education, Horticulture, Entomology, and Project Pollinator. Learn more about the Missouri Botanical Garden’s internships.
Morris Arboretum
The Morris Arboretum internship program provides hands-on experience and an education that prepares interns for careers in public gardens and related fields. They offer year-long, full-time internships with full benefits in the areas of: arborist, education, floriculture, horticulture, natural lands, plant protection, propagation, rose and flower, and urban forestry. The internship program prepares interns for a career in public gardens and related fields by providing them with hands-on experiences and an education. Learn more about Morris Arboretum Internships.
Mt. Cuba Center
The Mt. Cuba Center inspires an appreciation for the beauty and value of native plants and a commitment to protect the environments in which they grow in. Internships with the Mt. Cuba Center provide valuable skills, education, and experience, connect interns with professionals in the field, and create responsible environmental stewards and advocates for education. They have internships in Horticulture, Arboriculture, Plant Curation, Ecological Gardening, Natural Lands, and Greenhouse Management. Learn more about the Mt. Cuba Center’s internships.
North Carolina Botanical Garden
The North Carolina Botanical Garden offers students the opportunity to become familiar with the flora of the southeastern U.S. and learn sustainable horticultural methods through their horticulture summer internship program. Summer interns work in their habitat gardens focusing on southeastern native plants and a variety of display gardens including carnivorous and aquatic plant collections, an herb garden and garden of flowering plant families. Interns primary responsibility is garden maintenance, but other regular activities include plant propagation and care for the plants in their nursery and greenhouse. Learn more about the North Carolina Botanical Gardens internship program.
Pacifica Garden
Pacifica Garden is committed to education, plants and the environment, to local arts, and to the communities. It serves as a nature center, botanic garden, school of practical horticulture, and community center. Their Horticulture Internship provides horticulturalists with hands-on training and the opportunity to expand their knowledge of plants. Internships are full-time for 3 to 12 months. Learn more about the Pacifica Garden’s Horticulture Internship.
Phipps Conservatory
Phipps Conservatory’s mission is to inspire and educate with the beauty and importance of plants and to advance sustainability and promote human and environmental well-being through action and research. Their Horticulture Internship is for students interested in gaining practical experience in a botanical garden setting. Interns work with the staff to plant and maintain the public gardens and conservatory plantings. This summer internship runs from May to August for 40 hours a week for 16 weeks. Learn more about the Phipps Conservatory’s Horticulture Internship.
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden 
Pittsburgh Botanic Garden is a cultural amenity that is committed to taking a leadership role in the stewardship of the natural world. Their Horticulture Intern assists in building gardens and maintaining plants and gardens. They work with staff to learn management skills and strategies, while also gaining experience in public horticulture. The internship is for 10 weeks between the Spring and Fall . Learn more about the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden’s Horticulture Internship.
Smithsonian Gardens
The Smithsonian Gardens provides internship opportunities for students to expand their work skills and understanding of the many departments that support a large and successful public garden operation. They accept applications from current and recently-graduated undergraduate and graduate students studying horticulture, landscape architecture, museum studies, or other related fields. Learn more about the Smithsonian Gardens’ internships.
Queens Botanical Garden
Queens Botanical Garden is an urban oasis where people, plants, and culture are celebrated through inspiring gardens, innovative educational programs, and real-world applications of environmental stewardship. The offer internships for those interested in pursuing a career in horticulticulture. They have internships in Botanical Maintenance, Forest Exploration, and Farm and Compost. All internships have different availability requirements. Learn more about Queens Botanical Garden’s internships.
The Morton Arboretum
The Morton Arboretum offers two paid, institutional internships each summer to students who are interested in pursuing a career at a public garden or arboretum. They have internships in Plant Breeding and Public Horticulture that provide students with a broad range of experiences that help shape their future career interests. The Center for Tree Science Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program - Students engage in a formal 10-week summer course bringing them through the steps of a scientific research project, including question development, data collection, analysis, and presentation. Learn more about The Morton Arboretum Internship Program and The Center for Tree Science Undergraduate Research Fellowship Program.
United States Botanic Garden
The United States Botanic Garden informs visitors of the importance of plants and the value they have for the well-being of humans and the earth's ecosystem. Their College Education Intern gains experience in plant and environmental education with an emphasis on hands-on learning. Selected interns work with the staff to complete a specialized educational project that meets their career and course objectives. Applicants should be comfortable in a teaching environment, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Learn more about the United States Botanic Garden’s College Education Internship.
Wave Hill
Wave Hill is a public garden and cultural center that offers a 34-week horticultural internship opportunity to students. The John Nally Intern Program gives those interested in gardening, a greater understanding of the principles of horticulture. Interns have a range of responsibilities including mulching garden beds, weeding and watering containers in the nursery and gardens, and digging and planting shrubs and other plants. Learn more about Wave Hill’s John Nally Intern Program.
Winterthur
Winter’s Garden Internship Program began in 1991 to help educate the next generation of horticulturalists and environmental stewards while also preserving Mr. Pierre DuPont’s estate, Winterthur. The program offers internships in Arboriculture, Grounds Management, Horticulture, and Natural Lands Stewardship. Internships are primarily for the duration of the summer and interns are expected to work at least a 35-hours a week. Interns work closely with the staff while learning horticulturally and environmentally sound techniques, while also being educated about the history and design of Winterthur. Learn more about Winterthur’s Internship Program.
Sales
Ball Horticultural Company
Ball Horticultural Company encourages the next generation to explore the world of horticulture. Each year, internship opportunities are available in North America in their many business divisions: product development, marketing, research, sales, garden design, and more. Learn more by contacting the Ball Horticultural Company Human Resources Department.
Bayer
Internships at Bayer provide students with real job responsibility, giving them a true learning experience that they will carry with them as they begin their careers. Interns are selected from all over the world, creating a challenging, engaging, and inspiring environment. Bayer offers internships in Vegetable Research and Design Breeding Modeling, Soy Pollen Research, Research and Development Inhouse Consulting, Sales, Chemical Processes Engineer, Production Research, Strategic Seed Management, Entomology, Environmental Engineering, Soil Moisture Screening, and more. Learn more about Bayer’s internships.
Cargill, Inc.
Cargill works with farmers and producers to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. They create efficiencies, develop innovations, and help communities thrive. They provide students with real-world experience through their internship program. Cargill offers several internships in Biotechnology Fermentation Research and Design, Engineering, Sales, Canola Breeding Research, Agronomy Research, Food Science Research and Design, Reliability Engineering, Marketing, Food Safety and Quality, and Environmental Compliance and Regulatory Management. Learn more about Cargill’s internships.
Costa Farms
Costa Farms in Miami, Florida, grows houseplants and garden plants that are shipped to retailers across North America. They offer internships in Engineering, Operations, Research and Design, Production, Supply Chain Logistics, Marketing, and Sales. Interns work on building their professional development by receiving training beyond their internship’s department. Internships last for 10 weeks, beginning in June and working through August. Learn more about the Costa Farms internships.
Cuyamaca College
Cuyamaca College offers students a wide range of internship opportunities through their Ornamental Horticulture Program. Students have the choice to intern in many different areas such as Floral Design, Watering, Turf Management, Landscaping, Arboriculture, Grower, Sales, and more. Internships range from 5 to 40 hours per week for 16 to 51 weeks. Learn more about Cuyamaca College’s internship program.
Soil Science
Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station
The University of Arkansas’ Agricultural Experiment Station provides producers and processors in the food and fiber sector with research-proven technology that help them adopt new practices. They do extensive research on environment and quality of life issues. They have various research internship departments including: Agribusiness, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Entomology and Plant Pathology, Horticulture, and more. Learn more about the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station’s research programs.
Bayer
Internships at Bayer provide students with real job responsibility, giving them a true learning experience that they will carry with them as they begin their careers. Interns are selected from all over the world, creating a challenging, engaging, and inspiring environment. Bayer offers internships in Vegetable Research and Design Breeding Modeling, Soy Pollen Research, Research and Development Inhouse Consulting, Sales, Chemical Processes Engineer, Production Research, Strategic Seed Management, Entomology, Environmental Engineering, Soil Moisture Screening, and more. Learn more about Bayer’s internships.
Cargill, Inc.
Cargill works with farmers and producers to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. They create efficiencies, develop innovations, and help communities thrive. They provide students with real-world experience through their internship program. Cargill offers several internships in Biotechnology Fermentation Research and Design, Engineering, Sales, Canola Breeding Research, Agronomy Research, Food Science Research and Design, Reliability Engineering, Marketing, Operations Management, Food Safety and Quality, and Environmental Compliance and Regulatory Management. Learn more about Cargill’s internships.
Turf Grass Management
Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station
The University of Arkansas’ Agricultural Experiment Station provides producers and processors in the food and fiber sector with research-proven technology that help them adopt new practices. They do extensive research on environment and quality of life issues. They have various research internship departments including: Agribusiness, Biological and Agricultural Engineering, Entomology and Plant Pathology, Horticulture, and more. Learn more about the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station’s research programs.
Biltmore
Biltmore is an estate focused on conservation and preservation of their house and grounds. They provide students with invaluable work experience during their undergraduate or graduate career through diverse internships for numerous areas of study. Internships have flexible start dates to best fit the schools requirements. They have internships in Landscape Gardening, Turf Maintenance, and Rose Gardening. Learn more about Biltmore’s internships.
Cuyamaca College
Cuyamaca College offers students a wide range of internship opportunities through their Ornamental Horticulture Program. Students have the choice to intern in many different areas such as Floral Design, Watering, Turf Management, Landscaping, Arboriculture, Grower, Sales, and more. Internships range from 5 to 40 hours per week for 16 to 51 weeks. Learn more about Cuyamaca College’s internship program.
Little League International
Little League International is the world’s largest non-profit youth sports organization that serves children from the ages of 4 to 16 who play baseball and softball. They have internship opportunities in Sports Turf Management, Landscaping, Social and Digital Media. Internships are part-time and seasonal and are mostly located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Learn more about Little League International’s internships.
Indianapolis Indians
The Indianapolis Indians provide memorable and affordable baseball fun for families. Their Field Operations Intern is responsible for assisting the Field Operations Department. Their essential functions are to maintain clay and turf work, perform basic equipment maintenance, schedule and repair irrigation, and maintain landscaping. This is a full-time, seasonal position that also requires working home games.Learn more about the Indianapolis Indians Field Operations Internship.
Milwaukee Brewers
The Milkwaukee Brewers are a Major League Baseball team out of the state of Wisconsin. Their Landscape Management Intern is responsible for assisting with the overall maintenance of the baseball facility. Interns have the opportunity to gain additional experience by independently managing the development of projects and supervising crew members. This internship is a seasonal position running March through November. Learn more about the Milwaukee Brewers’ Landscape Management Internship.
Pittsburgh Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates provide the opportunity for students to learn the aspects of field maintenance in a professional sports setting. Their Turf Internship requires interns to assist with horticultural/landscaping tasks, take part in game day and non-game day field preparations, and set up additional events happening in the stadium. Applicants should be current current juniors/seniors or recent graduates of a turf or horticulture program. Learn more about the Pittsburgh Pirates’ Turf Internship.
Reynolds Lake Oconee Properties, LLC.
Reynolds Lake Oconee is resort and club on the Oconee River that is for individuals that are passionate about living an active lifestyle. They offer an internship in Horticulture for those who have had previous experience in landscaping. The Horticulture Intern performs maintenance on all ornamental plantings, maintains mulch/pine straw areas, and operates small equipment. Interns are expected to work full-time and work every other weekend and will primarily focus on golf course and landscape maintenance. Learn more about Reynolds Lake Oconee’s Horticulture Internship.
Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium
Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium is the spring training home of the St. Louis Cardinals and the Miami Marlins in Jupiter, Florida. The St. Louis Cardinals/Miami Marlins Sports Turf Internship is open to undergraduate or graduate students studying Horticulture, Agronomy, or a related field with an emphasis in Turf Grass Management. The Sports Turf Intern will mow, paint, complete infield skin maintenance, do mound and home plate work, set up/breakdown for games and practice, pull tarp, and assist the Director and the Head Groundskeeper with all turf cultural practices. Learn more about Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium’s St. Louis Cardinals/Miami Marlins Sports Turf Internship.
South Bend Cubs
The South Bend Cubs are a Major League Baseball team that offer students internship opportunities in the Indiana area. Their Grounds Crew Internship is a seasonal full-time commitment, working weekdays and occasional weekends. Interns work with the Grounds Crew in maintaining the landscape and field for game day and non-game day use. Learn more about the South Bend Cubs Grounds Crew Internship.
The Alotian Club
The Alotian Club, located in Arkansas west of Little Rock, is ranked as one of “America’s 100 Greatest Golf Courses.” Their Golf Management Internship focuses on training qualified and motivated individuals with the skills needed to run a golf course. Interns learn about daily golf course maintenance operations and future improvement projects including tournament preparations, tee box construction, fairway drainage, and bunker construction. Learn more about The Alotian Club’s Golf Management Internship.
The Olde Farm
The Olde Farm Golf Course is an exclusive private golf club located in Bristol, Virginia that features over an acre of heirloom organic vegetable crop production, numerous orchards, an herb garden, a cut flower garden, and honey-producing bee hives. They offer two internships, one in Horticulture and another in Golf Course Maintenance. Interns are expected to work full-time along with occasional overtime hours as well. The Olde Farm offers other forms of compensation besides pay, including on-site housing. Learn more about The Olde Farm Internships.
Wildflower Golf Course
Wildflower Golf Course is located in northwest Minnesota on open prairie lands and oak-lined fairways. Their Turf Grass Maintenance Intern focuses on maintaining the grounds of the holes of golf, while gaining knowledge of the golf course industry. They will work within a team dedicated to course play-ability and aesthetics. This internship is geared toward college students pursuing a degree in Horticulture, Turfgrass Sciences or Golf Enterprise Management. Learn more about Wildflower Golf Course’s Turf Grass Maintenance Intern.
Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
Timber Rattlers baseball believes that providing an incredible fan experience starts with incredible employees. Their mission is to create the best entertainment experience in Wisconsin, so that every guest walks away wanting to come back again. Their Sports Turf Intern works alongside a team and is responsible for assisting with the care of the field’s turf. Internships are full-time seasonal positions. Learn more about the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers’ Sports Turf Internship.
Viticulture
Chateau Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
Chateau Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is one of the few premium wineries that combine Old World winemaking traditions with New World innovations. Ste. Michelle Wine Estates values their vineyards and the art of winemaking. Their Viticulture Internship is for those who are currently seeking or completed a degree relating to plant sciences or a related field. Interns will be responsible for a variety of jobs including: accurately collecting viticulture field data, assisting with projects within the vineyard and perform computer work. Learn more about Chateau Ste. Michelle Wine Estates’ Viticulture Internship.
Constellation Brands/ The Hogue Cellars
The Hogue Cellars, a part of Constellation Brands, is a winery that has been producing wine for over 30 years. They offer two Viticulture Internships to those currently studying or have studied a college Viticulture program looking to gain more experience in the industry. Interns are responsible for monitoring the vineyards, collecting samples, and assisting in collecting and entering crop yield data. Internships are full-time positions, beginning in July and ending in November. Learn more about The Hogue Cellars Viticulture Internship.
Zoological Horticulture
Association for Zoological Horticulture (AZH)
The Association of Zoological Horticulture recognizes the importance of the professional standing of those working in the specialized field of zoo horticulture. AZH promotes the contributions made by horticulture to the success of zoos and the establishment of effective habitat exhibits. AZH works to encourage persons to make zoo horticulture their vocation. To this end, AZH has established the AZH Internship Program to assist zoos in accomplishing projects that enhance the zoo experience and bring attention to the importance of horticulture. Learn more about the Association for Zoological Horticulture Internship Program.
Butterfly Pavilion
The Butterfly Pavilion offers a number of internships throughout the year that allow students to gain real-world experience in horticultural-related fields. Internships are unpaid, part-time, and seasonal, 2-3 days per week for 3-5 months. Internship opportunities include: Education and Interpretation Intern, Curatorial Zookeeper Intern- Lepidoptera, Curatorial Zookeeper Intern- Entomologist, and Horticulture Intern. Learn more about the Buttery Pavilion’s internships.
Find Internships by State
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
- American Floral Endowment
- American Public Gardens Association (APGA)
- Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station
- Botanical Garden of the Ozarks
- Cargill, Inc.
- Garvan Woodland Gardens
- The Alotian Club
California
- American Floral Endowment
- American Public Gardens Association (APGA)
- Bee Sweet Citrus
- Betaseed
- Bayer
- Bolsa Chica Conservancy
- BrightView
- Cargill, Inc.
- Corteva Agriscience
- Cuyamaca College
- Lassen Canyon Nursery, Inc.
- Monrovia
- NASA
- Syngenta
- The J.M. Smucker Company
- TreePeople
- Wilbur-Ellis
Colorado
- American Floral Endowment
- American Public Gardens Association (APGA)
- Ardent Mills
- Betaseed
- BrightView
- Butterfly Pavilion
- Denver Botanic Gardens
- Timberline Landscaping
- Wilbur-Ellis
Connecticut
Delaware
- American Public Gardens Association (APGA)
- Cargill, Inc.
- Corteva Agriscience
- Mt. Cuba Center
- Winterthur
Florida
- American Floral Endowment
- American Horticultural Therapy Association
- American Public Gardens Association (APGA)
- Bartlett Tree Experts
- BrightView
- Cargill, Inc.
- Corteva Agriscience
- Costa Farms
- Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden
- Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
- Monster Tree Services
- Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium
- The Florida Aquarium
- Yellowstone Landscape
Georgia
- American Floral Endowment
- American Horticultural Therapy Association
- American Public Gardens Association (APGA)
- Cargill, Inc.
- Reynolds Lake Oconee Properties, LLC.
- Ruppert Landscape
Idaho
Illinois
- AGCO Corporation
- American Floral Endowment
- American Public Gardens Association (APGA)
- Ball Horticultural Company
- Bartlett Tree Experts
- BrightView
- Corteva Agriscience
- Davey Tree
- Hoerr Schaudt Landscape Architects
- James Martin Associates
- Midwest Groundcovers, LLC.
- Monster Tree Services
- Niabi Zoo
- SavATree
- Seneca Foods
- Shedd Aquarium
- Syngenta
Indiana
- American Floral Endowment
- American Public Gardens Association (APGA)
- Bartlett Tree Experts
- Betaseed
- Davey Tree
- Indianapolis Indians
- J.R. Simplot Company
- Lamb Weston, Inc.
- Smithfield Foods
- South Bend Cubs
Iowa
- American Floral Endowment
- American Public Gardens Association (APGA)
- Cargill, Inc.
- Corteva Agriscience
- Davey Tree
- Smithfield Foods
- Syngenta
- Wright Outdoor Solutions
Kansas
- AGCO Corporation
- American Floral Endowment
- American Public Gardens Association (APGA)
- Bayer
- Cargill, Inc.
- Corteva Agriscience
- Loma Vista Nursery, Inc.
Kentucky
- American Floral Endowment
- American Public Gardens Association (APGA)
- Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest
- Kellogg Company
Louisiana
Maryland
- American Floral Endowment
- American Horticultural Therapy Association
- American Landscape Institute (ALI)
- American Public Gardens Association (APGA)
- Bartlett Tree Experts
- Bell Nursery USA
- BrightView
- Davey Tree
- Maryland State Fair and Agricultural Society, Inc.
- NASA
- Ruppert Landscape
Massachusetts
- American Floral Endowment
- American Public Gardens Association (APGA)
- Bartlett Tree Experts
- BrightView
- Mount Auburn Cemetery
Michigan
- American Floral Endowment
- American Public Gardens Association (APGA)
- Bartlett Tree Experts
- Betaseed
- Coveyou Scenic Farm Market
- Dow Gardens
- Kellogg Company
- Mastronardi Produce
- Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
- Walters Gardens, Inc.
- Wilbur-Ellis
Minnesota
- American Floral Endowment
- American Public Gardens Association (APGA)
- Betaseed
- Cargill, Inc.
- Carpenter St. Croix Valley Nature Center
- City of Cottage Grove
- Corteva Agriscience
- Curbside Landscape and Irrigation
- Davey Tree
- Hormel Foods
- Minnesota Landscape Arboretum
- SavATree
- Seneca Foods
- Syngenta
- Wildflower Golf Course
Missouri
- American Floral Endowment
- American Horticultural Therapy Association
- American Public Gardens Association (APGA)
- Bayer
- Corteva Agriscience
- Davey Tree
- Focal Pointe Outdoor Solutions Inc.
- Missouri Botanical Garden
- Powell Gardens: Kansas City's Botanical Gardens
- Smithfield Foods
Montana
Nebraska
- American Floral Endowment
- American Public Gardens Association (APGA)
- Betaseed
- Cargill, Inc.
- Corteva Agriscience
- Nebraska Extension
- Syngenta
- Wilbur-Ellis
New Hampshire
New Jersey
- American Horticultural Therapy Association
- American Public Gardens Association (APGA)
- Bayer
- Cargill, Inc.
New York
- American Floral Endowment
- American Horticultural Therapy Association
- American Public Gardens Association (APGA)
- Bayard Cutting Arboretum
- Brooklyn Botanic Gardens
- Buffalo Botanic Gardens
- Davey Tree
- Seneca Foods
- Queens Botanical Garden
- Wave Hill
North Carolina
- American Floral Endowment
- American Horticultural Therapy Association
- American Public Gardens Association (APGA)
- Bartlett Tree Experts
- Bell Nursery USA
- Blitmore
- Bland Landscaping Co. Inc.
- BrightView
- Capitol Broadcasting Company
- Cargill, Inc.
- Corteva Agriscience
- Mountain Crop Improvement Lab
- North Carolina Botanical Garden
- Pairwise
- Ruppert Landscape
- Smithfield Foods
- Syngenta
North Dakota
Ohio
- American Floral Endowment
- AmericanHort
- American Public Gardens Association (APGA)
- Association for Zoological Horticulture (AZH)
- Bartlett Tree Experts
- Bell Nursery USA
- Cargill, Inc.
- Corteva Agriscience
- Davey Tree
- Five Rivers MetroParks
- NASA
- ScottsMiracle-Gro
- The J.M. Smucker Company
- The Ohio Program
- Willoway Nurseries, Inc.
Oklahoma
Oregon
- American Floral Endowment
- American Horticultural Therapy Association
- American Public Gardens Association (APGA)
- Ardent Mills
- Betaseed
- Lamb Weston, Inc.
- Pacifica Garden
- Wilbur-Ellis
Pennsylvania
- American Floral Endowment
- American Horticultural Therapy Association
- American Public Gardens Association (APGA)
- Bartlett Tree Experts
- Bayer
- Corteva Agriscience
- University of Pennsylvania James G. Kaskey Memorial Park
- Kellogg Company
- Little League International
- Longwood Gardens
- Morris Arboretum
- National Aviary
- Pennsylvania Horticultural Society
- Phipps Conservatory
- Pittsburgh Botanic Garden
- Pittsburgh Pirates
- Ruppert Landscape
- Seed Your Future
- Western Pennsylvania Conservancy
South Carolina
- American Floral Endowment
- American Public Gardens Association (APGA)
- Bartlett Tree Experts
- Piedmont Physica Garden
South Dakota
Tennessee
- American Horticultural Therapy Association
- American Public Gardens Association (APGA)
- Bartlett Tree Experts
- Corteva Agriscience
- Davey Tree
- Kellogg Company
- Wilbur-Ellis
Texas
- American Floral Endowment
- American Horticultural Therapy Association
- American Public Gardens Association (APGA)
- Association for Zoological Horticulture (AZH)
- Bayer
- BrightView
- Cargill, Inc.
- NASA
- Ruppert Landscape
Utah
Vermont
Virginia
- American Floral Endowment
- American Horticultural Society
- American Horticultural Therapy Association
- American Public Gardens Association (APGA)
- BrightView
- Bell Nursery USA
- Bartlett Tree Experts
- Davey Tree
- Maymont
- NASA
- Ruppert Landscape
- The Olde Farm
- The Wilderness Society
- Smithfield Foods
Washington
- American Floral Endowment
- American Public Gardens Association (APGA)
- Betaseed
- BrightView
- Chateau Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
- Constellation Brands/ The Hogue Cellars
- Lamb Weston, Inc.
- Northwest Trek Wildlife Park
- Scotts Miracle-Gro
- Syngenta
- Wilbur-Ellis
Washington D.C.
- American Public Gardens Association (APGA)
- Friends of the U.S. Botanic Garden
- U.S. Department of the Interior
- United States Botanic Garden
- Smithsonian Gardens
- Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute
West Virginia
Wisconsin
- American Floral Endowment
- American Horticultural Therapy Association
- American Public Gardens Association (APGA)
- Briggs and Stratton
- Corteva Agriscience
- Johnson’s Nursery
- Milwaukee Brewers
- Seneca Foods
- Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
