The Butterfly House

The Butterfly House, a division of the Missouri Botanical Garden, is looking for interns in their Horticulture Department. The internship provides practical, hands-on work experience in a unique garden setting. Interns will assist the Horticulture staff and volunteers in maintaining the tropical conservatory garden, native habitats, prairie garden, annual garden, and grounds.

Duties include, but are not limited to, planting, pruning, watering, and pest management. Interns will have direct contact with visitors and be responsible for answering general questions about the Butterfly House including questions about the plant collection and general butterfly questions.

The internship requires an interest in horticulture and coursework in botany, horticulture, or a related disciple. Applicants should have at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA and related coursework or experience in area of internship. High school seniors entering college in the fall are accepted on a case by case basis. Download application from website or contact us for more information.