Our current intern in the Garden began in May 2011 to help us plan, coordinate and work the Garden. During her internship she will gain valuable experience in horticulture, volunteer coordination, and communications.

This year's intern is:

Renee Connor

Renee is from Severn, Maryland. She is a rising senior in the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, double majoring in Natural Resource Management and Political Science. She is a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Pi Sigma Alpha Honor Society, and is the Director of Special Events for Delta Gamma Fraternity. Besides gardening, Renn also gets exercise with the UD Women's Rugby Football Club.

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The 2010 interns were:

Dan Ford

Dan is from Hillsborough, New Jersey. He graduated from UD in May 2011 double-majored in Wildlife Conservation and Entomology.  In addition to his involvement with the Garden, Dan worked part-time with the USDA-ARS Beneficial Insects Introduction Research Unit in Newark, Delaware. Outside of the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dan was a member of the University of Delaware Drumline and Pep Band, and was found showing his school spirit at every Blue Hen football game and basketball game.

Christine Gordy

Christine is from Seaford, Delaware. She graduated from UD in May 2011 and majored in Landscape Horticulture and Design. She spends her spare time roto-tilling her yard and doing residential landscaping projects. Christine was an intern with the University of Delaware Botanic Gardens in 2008, helping to implement their Lepidoptera Trail. During her time at UD, Christine wrote for the UD Review, acted in E-52 student theater, and attended field trips with the Horticulture Club.