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Events

Bicentennial Bonsai: Emissaries of Peace- National Arboretum

Are you looking for something fun to do next weekend for Mothers Day? How about visiting the National Arboretum to view Bicentennial Bonsai: Emissaries of Peace, an award-winning documentary by NVCC Cinema Professor Paul Awad and Professor Emerita Kathryn O’Sullivan.

This is a ticketed event, with tickets prices as follows:
General Admission: $12.50
NBF, FONA, JASWDC members**: $10
You also have the option of preordering themed food to accompany your time at the arboretum!
Bento Box (vegan or chicken) pre-order: $20

The event will include:

An Evening in the Bonsai Museum
4:30 – gates to the Bonsai Museum open for after-hours tours*
5:00 – koto music, free sake tastings, and pre-ordered bento boxes in the museum
6:00 – movie screening in the auditorium followed by Q&A with filmmakers

If you’re interested in attending, you can purchase tickets here:
https://www.usna.usda.gov/visit/calendar-of-events/bonsai-film-event
Registration for the event ends May 10th!

Hope to see some of you there!

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Jobs

Flex Gardener- Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation

Did you fall in love with the Bishop’s Garden at the Washington National Cathedral while on the Plant Composition Field Trip? Even if you’re not familiar with the beauty of the gardens at Washington national cathedral, you’ll still be interested in an opportunity that just opened up for a Flex Gardener. A Flex Gardener with the Protestant Episcopal Cathedral Foundation would report to the Horticulture and Grounds Director and expect to complete tasks including but not limited to maintaining ornamental plantings, recognizing and reporting pests and diseases, and following proper techniques for plant installation. The ‘flex’ in ‘flex gardener’ indicates that you float between areas of responsibility, determining the most pressing garden needs and concentrating on assisting the zone gardener to meet identified needs. This is a full-time position, with a Monday through Friday schedule, and is a year-round position to accommodate events and visitors.

If you’re interested in working in one of the most influential gardens in the DMV area, do not hesitate to apply as the National Cathedral typically gets a high volume of applicants. To apply visit pecf.org. Click on Employment, Opportunities – scroll down to “Click here for PECF Opportunities” to apply.

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Internships, Jobs

Temporary Summer Gardener- Dumbarton Oaks

Dumbarton Oaks in Washington DC is looking for a Temporary Seasonal Gardener. As a temporary summer gardener, you will assist in the general maintenance of the Dumbarton Oaks gardens and grounds. Actively participates in the daily care and maintenance of this historic 16-acre property including 10 acres of formal gardens and terraces. Works under the general supervision of the garden director, and the direct guidance of Foreperson and Crew Leaders. Works alongside gardeners, interns, and volunteers within the assigned crew, with particular responsibility for the maintenance duties pertaining to the crews’ designated sections of the gardens

https://www.doaks.org/about/employment/temporary-summer-gardener

To Apply

This position remains open until filled. Candidates should submit their resumes to: HumanResources@doaks.org

Please use the email subject line “Temporary Summer Gardener”

Jobs

Gardener- Architect of the Capitol

An excellent opportunity just came across my desk and I had to share! The Architect of the Capitol is hiring a gardener! You might be asking yourself, well what does this mean? Well, The Capitol Grounds and Arboretum is responsible for preserving and maintaining acres of landscape across Capitol Hill including plantings and infrastructure. The Gardener performs gardening tasks in support of the overall efficiency and effectiveness in the maintenance of the Capitol Grounds. So that means you, yes you!, could be helping preserve the beauty of our nation’s capitol’s most iconic government areas.

If this interests you, please don’t hesitate to apply! The position posting closes on February 10th!

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/700653000?utm_name=

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Internships

Horticulture Internship- Washington National Cathedral

Did you fall in love with the beauty of the Washington National Cathedral Grounds during Plant Composition or History of Garden Design? Well, then you’re in luck! The Washington National Cathedral is looking to hire 3! that’s right 3! Horticulture Interns for the Summer of 2023! If you’re interested in this position, please make sure you get your application in before the deadline of March 31st 2023! These positions go fast, so if you’re still looking for something to satisfy your Cooperative Education Credits, don’t hesitate!

Hort Internship WNC 2023

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Internships

Summer Internship (Horticulture Aide)- Architect of the Capitol

Are you still looking for your summer internship or not quite sure of your options? Well the Architect of the Capitol, located in the heart of Washington D.C., is looking for a summer intern for their gardens! If you’re interested in enriching your skills or working in public service then this opportunity is for you! Several NOVA Horticulture Alumni have interned for this historic institution, and gone on to work full-time there!

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/689114400

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Jobs

Horticulturist- General Services Administration

Are you looking to get into a government job? The General Services Administration is hiring a Horticulturist to assist the Regional Horticulturist in improving the landscape management program for the National Capital Region at GSA. The application cut-off date is April 14th 2022, so act fast if you want this position!

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/646236800 

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