Plant Propagation and Nursery Management students and staff mentors

Nursery Management

Internship Openings

We are currently accepting applications for our year-long Nursery Management internship. 

See more information and apply here by September 5th! 

Nursery Management

This internship offers hands-on experience in the daily management of the Arboretum Teaching Nursery. Interns learn the fundamentals of plant propagation, irrigation maintenance, phytosanitary best-practices, pruning techniques, weed and pest management, and tree production methods for a retail nursery. Interns will be exposed to a broad range of horticultural knowledge with a special focus on California natives and other drought tolerant, climate-adapted, wildlife-supporting ornamental and edible plants. Interns also assist our Plant Sales and other Arboretum and Public Garden events, developing their public engagement and event management skills.

Internship details

Quarters: Fall, Winter, and Spring
Schedule: Fall 2025 Thursdays 12-3pm, and occasional weekend events
Units: 1-2 units

Staff Mentor

Abbey Hart, smiles, posing with a plant in the Arboretum Teaching Nursery

 

Abbey Hart

Nursery Manager

Nursery Management and Propagation student interns