Native Garden/Horticulture Internship
- Employer
- Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy
- Location
- Palos Verdes Peninsula, California
- Salary
- This is an unpaid internship.
- Closing date
- Aug 5, 2019
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- Sector
- Nonprofit
- Field
- Conservation science
- Discipline
- Botany, Ecology, Land Management, Restoration, Sustainability, Urban Conservation, Biology, Wildlife Biology, Soils, Recreation Planning
- Salary Type
- Unpaid
- Employment Type
- Internship
The Palos Verdes Peninsula Land Conservancy (PVPLC) manages over 1600 acres of open space on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, and two nature centers with native plant demonstration gardens. The PVPLC engages volunteers in the development and maintenance of native plant gardens in order to demonstrate how gardening with native plants is beneficial for the environment.
The Native Plant Garden Intern will work under the direction of the Garden Manager to learn about native plant gardening practices to enhance the visual aesthetic of the White Point Native Plant Garden. Tasks will include weeding, pruning, mulching, trail repairs, and planting shrubs. All skills will be taught by the Garden Manager and tools and gloves will be provided. Internship occurs every Saturday from 10am to 4pm at White Point Nature Center.
To apply please email your resume and cover letter to:
Bgoldsmith@pvplc.org
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