Applications currently are being accepted for  summer internships at the Grey Towers National Historic Site, Milford, Pike County for college students or recent grads who are seeking a practical, hands-on experience assisting the U.S. Forest Service horticulturist in the landscape maintenance and historic preservation of the estate.

The deadline to apply is April 29.

Students studying or majoring in horticulture, landscape architecture, forestry and other environmental science fields are encouraged to apply. The experience will challenge and broaden their knowledge of practical applications of horticultural theory learned in the classroom.

The summer internships run for 12 weeks from May through August and include a  stipend, housing and uniforms.

To apply for the Elizabeth S. Mortimer Garden Internship send a resume and cover letter that indicates your field of study and expected graduation date to: Elizabeth Hawke, Horticulturist, Grey Towers National Historic Site, PO Box 188, Milford, PA 18337, or fax to 570-296-9675 or send email to: ehawke@fs.fed.us.

To apply for the Student Conservation Association Horticulture Internship visit the SCA website. Submit the application through the SCA website and send an email to: ehawke@fs.fed.us to alert her to the submission.

For more information about both opportunities call 570-296-6061 ext. 162.

Additional horticulture, visitor services and museum internships will be offered in the Fall, August through December. For more information call 570-296-9630 or send email to: greytowers@fs.fed.us.

4/11/2016