About the role
During the summer Riverside Park Conservancy provides a paid experiential learning program for high school volunteers interested in learning basic horticultural knowledge and skills. Volunteers work closely with Conservancy staff to maintain key park areas, participate in ecological revitalization projects, and prepare sites for fall planting projects. Teen Corps Interns: - Assist in caring for diverse plantings of trees, shrubs, vines, perennials, grasses and bulbs - Assist with seasonal landscaping work including weeding, watering, removing ‘invasive’ species, mulching, aerating tree pits, and general park cleanup - Assist with preparation, staffing, and cleanup for community volunteer groups - Assist in maintaining equipment and supplies needed to perform weekly tasks