2026 INTERNSHIPS
HORTICULTURE & ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
This internship is an excellent opportunity for students who want to gain practical work experience and exposure to public horticulture and natural areas management. The program aims to provide students with valuable career experience in various aspects of public gardening while building a strong skillset for future employment in horticulture or natural areas management. The internship offers diverse opportunities to work in botanical settings such as a 40-acre arboretum, a tallgrass prairie, a fern conservatory, a preserve, and native/ornamental garden areas.
HOW TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter and resume to Jonathon Hensley, Director of Horticulture, at jhensley@fernwoodbotanical.org.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 9, 2026
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
This internship provides a unique opportunity to connect visitors of all ages to the environment through hands-on educational programs and interpretation. Interns will assist with the planning, preparing, and executing public tours, adult classes, school field trips, scout badge workshops, special events, and summer day camps. They will gain a deeper understanding of local ecology, Fernwood history, and how to effectively engage with visitors in a public garden/nature preserve setting.
HOW TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter and resume to Michelle McCoskey, Director of Education, at mmccoskey@fernwoodbotanical.org.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: May 9, 2026