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Sustainable Horticulture

Internship Openings

Our internship positions are currently filled. Feel free to email [email protected] to inquire about future opportunities.

Sustainable Horticulture

During this exciting program we will learn essential skills related to Sustainable Horticulture such as tree planting and pruning, garden design and installation, irrigation design and construction, path building, garden maintenance, and much more! Leadership and collaboration are also a big part of the program. We will be learning about many landscape plants, particularly native Californian and drought-tolerant plants from our Central Valley region.

The internship is about converting our campus into a model for environmentally sustainable horticultural design. If you are a student who's interested in getting their hands dirty, thinking critically about eco-friendly landscaping, and enjoy working as a team, apply below! No experience in horticulture required, but is a plus!

Hands-on training includes irrigation design and installation, planting design, plant selection and installation, and long-term maintenance. Students will also be responsible for leading an independent project.

Internship details

Quarters: Year Long—Fall through Spring
Schedule: 3 hours/week commitment for the entire school year.
Units: 1 unit/quarter

Staff Mentor

Ryan Deering

 

Ryan Deering

GATEways Horticulturist