Science and ConservationAt — San Diego Botanic Garden (aka Quail Botanical Gardens Foundation, Inc.)

Opportunity Summary 

Dedicated to studying and conserving native plants, medicinal species, and food and agricultural plants, our Science & Conservation activities at SDBG have grown enormously over the past few years. Service learning within this department includes opportunities to work closely with the Science & Conservation team to conduct environmental restoration, rare and native plant nursery propagation, seedbanking and herbarium voucher preparation, and a variety of experiments and literature reviews.

Opportunity Learning Outcomes 

Field, nursery, laboratory, scientific, and/or research skills

Opportunity Training 

Requisite training to successfully accomplish field, nursery, laboratory, scientific, and/or research tasks

Additional risk specific to this opportunity 

Work may be outside and in different weather conditions and uneven terrain. If working in nursery or laboratory, will work in proximity to chemicals requisite to those activities

Opportunity Application Instructions 

Student will need to contact and interview with SDBG staff

Program 
Service Learning
Location Type 
Hybrid (combination of on-site and remote)
Location 
United States
Expected Hours 
HoursDuration
20hours per academic term
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
No
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
Unknown
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
No
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing