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Now accepting applications for 2026 internships in horticulture, research, and archival science at the US National Arboretum! Applications are due by January 19. 2026.

Program Description

The U.S. National Arboretum is one of the premier arboreta in the country, located just two miles from the U.S. Capitol. We offer paid internships for qualified individuals seeing on-the-job work experience and training in horticulture, botany, and plant research (genetics, conservation, taxonomy, pathology, and production). Selected applicants gain hands-on experience working in the Arboretum’s various plant collections, greenhouses, or research laboratories. In addition, interns develop independent projects and participate in educational field trips. Internships vary in length from 3 months to 1 year and are located at either the National Arboretum in Washington, DC, or at our research facilities in Beltsville, MD, or McMinnville, TN.

Learn More About Available Opportunities

• Horticulture internships
• Research internships
• Archives internship
• Bonsai apprenticeship (CLOSED)

Questions?

Contact the Internship Coordinator at:
USNA Internship Coordinator
U.S. National Arboretum
3501 New York Ave NE
Washington, DC, 20002
202-245-5093