Field Biology Internship
Alley Pond Environmental Center (APEC)
Program overview
High school students interested in gaining STEM and field research skills, local ecosystems, and majors such as sustainability, environmental science/studies, natural sciences, biology, or related fields
Eligibility
Must be at least 14 years old and currently in high school; able to participate in outdoor activities for at least 2 hours; interviewed and accepted into the program; able to commit attendance to required classes; have own transportation to site; complete a final presentation
Key details
- Organization
- Alley Pond Environmental Center (APEC)
- Type
- Internship
- Location
- Alley Pond Environmental Center, 229-10 Northern Blvd, Douglaston, NY 11362; field sites in Alley Pond Park and Queens, NYC
- Format
- in-person
- Eligible grades
- High school (currently enrolled)
- Application deadline
- Fall: August 1; Spring: January 2; Summer: May 1
- Cost
- $250 participation fee after acceptance; financial aid available upon request with no documentation required
- Time commitment
- Six 3-hour sessions per season (9:30 am–12:30 pm), plus orientation and final presentation; attendance commitment required
How to apply
Apply on the program's own site. Details here were read from that page and can change — confirm them there before applying.