Internship: New England Wild Flower Society’s Nasami Farm Native Plant Nursery

New England Wild Flower Society offers a 6-month native plant nursery propagation internship for 2013 at Nasami Farm in Whately, MA. The oldest plant conservation organization in the United States, the Society is a leader in regional plant conservation programs and native plant studies. Nasami Farm, the Society’s native plant nursery, produces plants for habitat restoration, wildlife landscapes, garden displays and sale to the public. Interns assist in many facets of nursery operations and gain hands-on experience identifying, propagating, and cultivating North American native plants in a nursery setting. Candidates should possess some botanical understanding, familiarity with horticultural practices, an interest in native plants of the Northeast, excellent communication skills and a strong desire to learn. Application deadline is February 1, 2013. Click here (http://www.newfs.org/jobs/internships/) for a more detailed description and contact information.