Wave Hill Offers Paid Internship Opportunities for New York City Youth
Bronx, NY January 29, 2014—Wave Hill is now accepting applications for two dynamic, paid internship programs for high school students. To provide students with more information about each program and the application process, Wave Hill educational staff would be delighted to make a brief, 10 to 20-minute presentation at area schools during the coming weeks. It is most effective to present to groups of 15 to 30 students; several presentations can be made in one day.
Woodland Ecology Research Mentorship (WERM)
July 2014–August 2015
Currently open to high school sophomores and juniors, this 14-month program provides participants with a unique opportunity to participate in ecological research projects under the mentorship of local scientists. Rigorous, hands-on fieldwork and two, tuition-free college courses at Lehman College, in Environmental Conservation and GIS Mapping, during their first summer, culminate in a research project. Students who are dedicated and interested in excelling in this unique setting—but are not necessarily the highest achievers—are encouraged to apply. Candidates must be organized, dependable, self motivated and willing to make the necessary time commitment. The application deadline for this program is March 2, 2014. For more information about this program and to access the online application please visit wavehill.org/education/woodland-ecology-research-mentorship/
Forest Project Summer Collaborative
June 27–August 16, 2014
With more than 32 years of experience, the Forest Project Summer Collaborative is one of the nation’s longest running youth development internships focusing on urban ecology and encouraging students to explore the natural environment in an urban setting. Open to current sophomores, juniors and seniors, Forest Project Interns work in small, supervised crews to help restore woodland areas at Wave Hill, as well as earn three tuition-free college credits by taking either Environmental Conservation or GIS Mapping at Lehman College. This seven-week program meets Monday through Friday. The application deadline for this program is March 23, 2014. For more information about the program and to access the online application please visit wavehill.org/education/forest-project/
Wave Hill is grateful for the opportunity to work with our collaborating partners, the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation Natural Resources Group, the New York City Natural Areas Conservancy, the USDA Forest Service New York City Urban Field Station, Lehman College, the American Museum of Natural History and the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies and Cornell University.
Wave Hill’s environmental education programs for youth are generously supported by the Barker Welfare Foundation, the Bay and Paul Foundations, Con Edison, The Lucius N. Littauer Foundation, the National Endowment for the Arts, The New Yankee Stadium Community Benefits Fund, the Pinkerton Foundation, the Dr. Robert C. and Tina Sohn Foundation and Target. Sustaining support for Wave Hill’s educational programming is provided by the Sally and Gilbert Kerlin Endowment Fund at Wave Hill for Environmental Science and Nature Education. The buildings and grounds of Wave Hill are owned by the City of New York and the institution’s operations are made possible in part by public funds provided through the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs and the Zoos, Botanical Gardens and Aquariums Grant Program administered by the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
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