Join an impactful volunteer initiative led by horticulturist Jeff Hewitt, where you will help to restore and maintain the flowerbeds of crucial pollinator plants. Meet at Kent Ave and N. 12th (10AM – 12PM).
No RSVP required.
Get a weeding workout at a waterfront park with amazing Manhattan views and gorgeous pollinator gardens. Meet at Kent Ave and N. 12th (10AM – 12PM).
Volunteer in the NBK Parks Native Nursery, where we grow thousands of plants right under the BQE. Meet in the Nursery | 470 Scott Ave, Brooklyn 11222 (10 AM – 12 PM).
Join an impactful volunteer initiative led by horticulturist Jeff Hewitt, where you will help to restore and maintain the flowerbeds of crucial pollinator plants. Meet at Kent Ave and N. 12th (10AM – 12PM).
No RSVP Required
Garden with neighbors and help care for our urban forest in an Olmsted-era park with a stunning mature tree canopy. Meet near the pavilion at the center of McGolrick Park (10AM – 12PM)
Join an impactful volunteer initiative led by horticulturist Jeff Hewitt, where you will help to restore and maintain the flowerbeds of crucial pollinator plants. Meet at Kent Ave and N. 12th (10AM – 12PM).
No RSVP Required
Get a weeding workout at a waterfront park with amazing Manhattan views and gorgeous pollinator gardens. Meet at Kent Ave and N. 12th (10AM – 12PM).
Volunteer in our Native Nursery, where we grow thousands of plants right under the BQE. Meet in the Nursery | 470 Scott Ave, Brooklyn 11222 (10AM – 12PM).
Volunteer in our Native Nursery, where we grow thousands of plants right under the BQE. Meet in the Nursery | 470 Scott Ave, Brooklyn 11222 (10AM – 12PM).
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If you are interested in pursuing fields in horticulture or ecology, our Fellowships are advanced volunteer opportunities designed to build skills, resumes, connections, and career paths. Our Fellows play a vital role in monitoring seed germination in our Native Nursery, assisting with the repotting process, and drafting educational materials about our plants.
Commitment: 10 weeks (see dates below) at Under the K Bridge Park on Fridays (12:00-4:00) with occasional field trips
Fellows will gain:
Hands-on skills through practical horticultural experiences
Networking opportunities with ecological practitioners & other horticultural enthusiasts
Fellowship Dates
Spring: April – June
Fall: Sept – November
How to Apply
Email jobs@nbkparks.org using the subject line “Horticultural Fellowship Application” with your resume and a written response to these questions: What do you hope to learn as an NBK Parks Horticultural Fellow? How does this Fellowship align with your experiences and goals? Optional: You may submit 2 additional relevant materials, such as a work portfolio or references.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.
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