High School Explainer Program
New York Botanical Garden
Program overview
High school students interested in nature, science, environmental education, botany, ecology, horticulture, working with children, and public speaking
Eligibility
Must be a high school student; complete application and interview; attend orientation with parent/guardian and all mandatory training; no special skills required
Key details
- Organization
- New York Botanical Garden
- Type
- Internship
- Location
- New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458-5126
- Format
- in-person
- Eligible grades
- High School Students
- Application deadline
- Saturday, November 14, 2026; 11:59 p.m.
- Time commitment
- Minimum 125 volunteer hours per FAQ; Spring 2027 listing also says minimum 105 service hrs; 4.5-hour shift every Saturday OR Sunday; mandatory orientation and four training days
- Application status
- Fall 2026 recruitment closed; currently accepting applications for Spring 2027 Intern Explainers
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.