The Cooperative Conservation & Horticulture Internship Program of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is rooted in our mission statement: to save tropical plant diversity by exploring, explaining, and conserving the world of tropical plants. By working closely with our colleagues at a private botanic garden in Palm Beach County, we have developed a unique program that exposes interns to two very different professional arenas in the botanic world. Interns will gain exposure to conservation and horticultural methods with a focus on native, Caribbean and tropical plants.
There are two tracks in this program: Horticulture and Research & Records.
Horticulture Track
This internship emphasizes developing horticultural knowledge and skills through working hands-on with native, Caribbean and tropical species. This is a rotational program where the intern will have the opportunity to work directly with various horticultural staff and assist with all aspects of horticultural activities including, but not limited to: general care and maintenance, pruning, plant propagation and display.
Research & Records Track
This internship focuses upon developing the practical skills necessary to effectively support conservation research and collections management activities, with a focus on native, Caribbean and tropical species. This program emphasizes research, data entry, record keeping and mapping.
For more information on the program and how to apply, click here.