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In the Field

Tyler Arboretum Board Member

The Tyler Arboretum, located in Media, PA, is one of America's oldest public horticulture institutions with several well recognized plant collections and educational opportunities. Tyler Arboretum offers the opportunity for one second year graduate student to observe the its Board of Trustees as a non-voting member. Each student attends all meetings of the board and receives all board packets and related reports. The student also has the opportunity to observe one of the board committees of special interest. Students are encouraged to attend board events held throughout the year, including Tyler’s annual Auction in June and a summer staff picnic. Special projects of mutual interest to the student and Tyler Arboretum may also occur over the term of one year.

Delaware Center for Horticulture Board Member

The Delaware Center for Horticulture (DCH) is an institution dedicated to improving the quality of life in Delaware by promoting knowledge and appreciation of gardening, horticulture and conservation. Major programs focusing on the urban environment include greening initiatives, such as community gardens, public landscaping and tree programs, and education programs. One ex-officio board member position is available to a second-year Longwood Graduate fellow. The Director of the graduate program and the Executive Director of DCH choose the fellow that will best serve on the board during their second year in the graduate program. The fellow receives exposure to budget, fundraising, general operation, and many other activities associated with the operation of DCH. As well as serving on the board of DCH as an ex-officio member, it is also encouraged that the fellow serves on one of the board committees (Nominating, Development, Investment, Operations Finance, Audit, or Marketing Committees). This increased exposure to a facet of the organization helps to bring the fellow closer to the "real world." This is truly a unique opportunity for any student and helps to broaden their experience while in the Longwood Graduate Program.

Longwood Gardens International Gardener Training Program Selection Committee Member

One committee member position is available to a second-year Longwood Graduate Fellow. The Longwood Graduate Program Director and the Longwood Gardens Student Programs Coordinator choose the fellow that will best serve on the committee during their second year in the graduate program. The Longwood Graduate Fellow is responsible for reviewing applications and participating in group discussions resulting in the bi-annual selection of students for the International Gardener Training Program. This position is a valuable, real-world opportunity for a Longwood Graduate Fellow interested in pursuing student programs in their future career and helps to broaden their experience while in the Longwood Graduate Program.

The International Gardener Training Program is a twelve-month practical training experience for students from other countries. The individuals selected have previous training and experience in horticulture. While at Longwood, they are able to rotate monthly through various indoor and outdoor training assignments, as well as attend field trips and special lectures.

Public Programs Committee at the Morris Arboretum

The Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania is located in Philadelphia, PA and is a historic public garden and educational institution. The Morris Arboretum strives to promote an understanding of the relationship between plants, people, and place through programs that integrate science, art, and the humanities. The Public Programs Committee at the Morris Arboretum works to create many of these programs for the community. Each year a seat on the Public Programs Committee is available to a second-year Longwood Graduate Program Fellow. The Director of the graduate program and the Public Programs Chair choose the fellow that will best serve on the board during their second year in the graduate program. The fellow receives exposure to educational programming in another organization and the experience helps bring the fellow closer to the "real world." This seat is an opportunity for the student to broaden their experience while in the Longwood Graduate Program.

University of Delaware Botanic Gardens Advisory Board Member

The University of Delaware Botanic Gardens (UDBG) traces its roots back to the late 1950’s with the planting of specimen trees and shrubs around Townsend Hall at the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR). The name ‘University of Delaware Botanic Gardens’ was adopted in 1992, and in 2006, the Dean of CANR officially recognized UDBG and appointed its first Director. Today, UDBG is a series of twelve gardens on fifteen acres. UDBG continues to be used by faculty, students, Green Industry professionals, and the public, and serves a primary role in supporting CANR programs in horticulture, plant science, entomology, wildlife ecology, plant pathology, and landscape design. Each year one Fellow in the Longwood Graduate Program will be appointed by the Program’s Director to serve on the UDBG Advisory Board. The Fellow will attend all Advisory Board meetings as a non-voting member. Additionally, the Fellow will serve on one or more standing committees, which include Educational/Extension, Research/Outreach, Development, Horticultural/Facilities, and the Volunteer Committee.