Internship Program
Former interns reunited to celebrate
the internship program's 25 years of success.
In the early 1900's, John and Lydia Morris clearly envisioned that one day their estate, Compton, would become a world-class educational institution. John wrote of his vision for the Arboretum as "a school where young men, and possibly young women, may be taught practical gardening and horticulture." Today, the Morrises would be proud of the positive impact the Arboretum has on people's lives. Perhaps the most profound and lasting impact on the lives and careers of young people has occurred thanks to our Internship Program, which marked its 25th anniversary in 2004. Today, the Morrises' vision, combined with their values of stewardship and conservation, are even more important.
They would no doubt be proud of the many great interns who have studied here over the years, and how they are continuing the Morrises' legacy today. This year-long, paid internship program starts in mid-June and focuses on providing practical training as well as the development of a wide range of management skills. Graduates of the program have gone on to administrative careers in the horticulture industry and in botanic gardens, arboreta, and government as well as positions in research, education, and extension service.
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