Horticulture Internship Program Denver Botanic

Employment type: Full-Time
Application Due Date: January 16, 2026

Denver Botanic Gardens 2026 Summer Horticulture Internships 1007 York Street, Denver, CO 80206 Do you know a student looking for a rewarding internship? New this year: Broader-focus internship that works across the various horticulture teams at the Gardens, to develop an overview of multiple horticulture disciplines. Internships at Denver Botanic Gardens provide interns with hands-on experience working alongside world-renowned researchers and horticulturists in a public garden. Project-based and Meaningful  Denver Botanic Gardens’ horticulture internships are project-based, meaning that for the duration of their tenure with us, interns are charged with completing or continuing meaningful work for our department, institution and field. Interns also work throughout the Gardens, gaining a crucial working knowledge of public horticulture collections stewardship. When conditions allow, interns participate in field trips exploring Colorado horticulture and the diverse ecosystems of the Rocky Mountain region. Additionally, interns are offered professional development opportunities through seminars and conferences, staff-led workshops, and industry networking. In 2026, we will be offering the following paid, full-time summer internships within the Horticulture Department, from May 26 to August 6, in the following areas: Alpine Seed Curation Internship Alpine Strategy Fieldwork Internship Native Plants and Urban Landscapes Internship Non-Hardy Cacti and Succulent Collection Curation Internship Public Garden Horticulture Internship