Internships at Denver Botanic Gardens provide students with hands-on experience working alongside world-renowned researchers and horticulturists in a public garden.
Project-based and Meaningful
Denver Botanic Gardens’ horticulture internships are project-based, meaning that for the duration of their tenure with us, interns are charged with completing or continuing meaningful work for our department, institution and field. Interns also work throughout the Gardens, gaining a crucial working knowledge of public horticulture collections stewardship. When conditions allow, interns participate in field trips exploring Colorado horticulture and the diverse ecosystems of the Rocky Mountain region. Additionally, interns are offered professional development opportunities through seminars and conferences, staff-led workshops and industry networking.
Five Full-time, Paid Internships
For 2024, we are offering five paid, full-time summer internships within the Horticulture Department from May 28 to August 8 in the following areas:
- Bonsai Collection Management & Curation and Japanese Gardening Techniques
- Plant Records Curation and Mapping
- Urban Agriculture, Community Organizing and Food Justice
- Watch List Species Mapping and Data Collection
- Waterlily Registration and Hybridization
To be considered, please submit your application by Friday, Jan. 26.
About
The mission of Denver Botanic Gardens is to connect people with plants, especially plants from the Rocky Mountain region and similar regions around the world, providing delight and enlightenment to everyone.
