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style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Adkins Arboretum, a 400 acre arboretum in
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/><st1:State w:st="on">Maryland</st1:State> specializing in native plants of the
<st1:place w:st="on">Delmarva Peninsula</st1:place>, seeks two environmental
science or public horticulture interns.<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes">
</SPAN>Interns will work with professional <st1:PersonName
w:st="on">staff</st1:PersonName> on garden maintenance, plant propagation, and
seed collection as well as plant record keeping, plant community data
collection, invasive plant removal, grounds maintenance, and will assist with
greeting the public, educational programs and special events.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Interns are encouraged to conduct an
independent project in horticulture, ecological research, or environmental
education. Field trips to area parks, natural areas and gardens and
participation in public programs are part of the internship.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>This internship is an excellent
opportunity to gain a broad range of experiences working at a small non-profit
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><B
style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">$9/hour,
35<SPAN class=156323213-15012007>-40</SPAN> hours/week. May – October,
dates flexible.</SPAN></B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt"><SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>To apply, send contact information for
two references, resume and cover letter including information about background
and career goals to:<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><st1:PersonName w:st="on">Sylvan
Kaufman</st1:PersonName>, Conservation Curator</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Adkins Arboretum </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><st1:address
w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">PO Box</st1:Street> 10<SPAN
class=781372713-15012007>0</SPAN></st1:address></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><st1:address w:st="on"><SPAN
class=781372713-15012007></SPAN></st1:address>Ridgely, MD 21660</P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Phone: (410) 634-2847 x24 </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">FAX: (410) 634-2878 </P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic">skaufman@adkinsarboretum.org<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN
style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">Applications are due March 1.<SPAN
style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>Interviews by phone or in person will be
conducted for selected applicants in March.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt"><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 14pt">For
more information about the Arboretum, visit <A
href="blocked::http://www.adkinsarboretum.org/"><FONT
color=#800080>www.adkinsarboretum.org</FONT></A>.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV></FONT></DIV>
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