Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve is offering a paid summer internship to qualified applicants wishing to learn about native plants and public gardens.

The application deadline is February 9.

The Preserve was established in 1934 to conserve Pennsylvania's native flora and features 134 acres of woods, meadows and a pond, all along the waters of Pidcock Creek. Nearly 1000 species of native wildflowers, ferns, trees, shrubs, and vines grow in naturalistic settings along 2.5 miles of trails.

Applicants must have completed at least two years of college, or the equivalent, with background and a strong interest in botany, horticulture and/or related environmental studies. Applicants should be capable of rigorous outdoor work including lifting, digging, and sustained walking.

Initial screening will be based upon this application and a cover letter only. Final selections will be based on personal interviews; decisions will be made entirely without regard to race, religion, national origin, gender or sexual orientation.

Applications are available online.

Please return applications to Hildy Ellis, Education Coordinator, BHWP, PO Box 685, New Hope, PA 18938. Applicants with questions may call Hildy at the Preserve 215-862-2924 or send email to ellis@bhwp.org .

12/22/2006