Horticulture Intern
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Grey Towers, at the foot of the Pocono Mountains, overlooks the town of Milford, Pennsylvania and the Delaware River Valley. Near the Tri-State region of NY-NJ-PA, it is in close proximity to New York City.
Your responsibilities will include: planting, preparing and maintaining flower beds, maintaining woody ornamentals and trees, and maintaining groomed lawns, (80%); assisting with design, layout and preparation of horticultural exhibits and interpretive programs for special events, (15%); researching and reviewing historic documents and photographs as related to garden restoration,(5%).
Quick Facts
Site Name:
Grey Towers National Historic Landmark
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PA Headline:
Grey Towers, built in 1886. a 101-acre site consists of formal, landscaped and wooded grounds.
This internship provides hands-on experience to challenge and broaden the intern's knowledge of horticultural theory, maintenace and architecture.
Position Code (PO):
PO-00238388
Organization:
Government
Agency:
USFS Eastern Region (R9)
Start Date:
Mon, 09/09/2013
End Date:
Fri, 11/29/2013 