SUMMER INTERNSHIP!
Where: Riverdale, The Bronx
When: June 26 to Aug. 15
Highlights: Interns log a lot of outdoor time on Wave Hill's 28-acre estate. They work in small crews on woodlands restoration — doing trail maintenance, erosion control, removing invasive plant species and taking care of native plants. They also spend one day a week taking an environmental science course at Lehman College.
"They're working outdoors with other kids. There are a lot of speakers and field trips and enrichment opportunities," said Debra Epstein, Wave Hill's director of education. "It's quite a life-changing experience for the kids."
Deadlines and other useful information: Applications are due March 23. Roughly 125 students vie for the program's 25 slots. Interns earn $8 an hour. Wave Hill also runs a new 14-month Woodland Ecology Research Mentorship program for low-income or minority New York City high school students.
Eligibility: Students currently enrolled in 10th, 11th or 12th grades with strong academic records.
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