Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Conservancy’s Green and Grow Program

With temperatures in the 50s in the Boston area this weekend, many local residents have been flocking outside, basking in the relatively warm sun, and already dreaming of summer days and outdoor activities.  In such a dense area, urban parks such as Boston Common and the Emerald Necklace not only provide space for recreation on nice days such as today, but also bring vegetation into a landscape of concrete and asphalt, reduce heat island effect, and often provide habitat for wildlife.

This summer, Boston students will have the opportunity to learn about the stewardship of one of Boston's newest open spaces.  The Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Conservancy's Green and Grow program will provide part-time summer internships for Boston residents between the ages of 17 and 20.  For eight weeks in July and August, participants will gain hands-on, outdoor experience in horticulture and maintenance of over one mile of connected parks in the heart of downtown Boston. 

See the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Green and Grow webpage for further details. Applications for the program are open until April 5.