Applications due May 1

The Philipstown Garden Club is accepting applications for its annual summer internship program, now in its 20th year. The deadline is May 1.

The program is open to middle school and high school students from the Philipstown area. Each student is assigned to and mentored by staff at Constitution Marsh Audubon Center & Sanctuary, Manitoga, Stonecrop Gardens, Glynwood Farm or the Garrison Institute.

Students work eight 20-hour weeks during July and August and receive a stipend of $1,000. The work schedule is determined by the mentor organization and the intern.

Before applying, students should visit the websites of the participating organizations to learn about their missions. Candidates will be interviewed and selected by the Garden Committee. For an application and more detailed job descriptions, visit pgcinternship.com.

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