Internship
Wave Hill Forest Project
Wave Hill Forest Project is a internship run by Wave Hill in Bronx, NY. Open to: 16 and up.
- Who can join
- 16 and up
- minimum age posted
- Status
- Opens seasonally
- Season
- Summer
- Cost
- Free
About the program
A paid summer ecological restoration internship at Wave Hill for NYC high school students.
Interns build trails, remove invasive plants, restore eroded slopes, and take a college course on restoring NYC natural areas.
Key facts
- Run by
- Wave Hill
- Where
- Bronx, NY
- Who can join
- 16 and upEnrolled in high school; 16 by May 1, 2026; NYC resident eligible to work in the U.S.
- Commitment
- Full summer program
- Applications
- 2026 applications closed; check back next winter for 2027; separate SYEP application required (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability)
- Cost
- Free; about $2,275 paid through NYC SYEP plus credit for one college course
- To apply
- SYEP application
- Ability to do physical fieldwork
- Good fit for
- Biology and Environmental Science
Making the most of it on a college application
- Stay long enough to take on more responsibility, such as a second year or training new volunteers.
- Keep a log of hours and a few specific moments. They become the activities list entry and, often, an essay.
- Pair it with something that shows the same interest from another side, such as a class, a competition, or a summer program.
Email me the Forest Project details
A link to this page, with the age rule and application window, plus similar programs.
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Frequently asked questions
How old do you have to be to join Wave Hill Forest Project?
16 and up. Enrolled in high school; 16 by May 1, 2026; NYC resident eligible to work in the U.S.
How many hours does Wave Hill Forest Project require?
Full summer program
When does Wave Hill Forest Project take applications?
2026 applications closed; check back next winter for 2027; separate SYEP application required (as posted when checked 2026-10-13; confirm availability)
What do you need to apply?
SYEP application, Ability to do physical fieldwork.
Sources and method
Suggested attribution: Dewey Smart. “Wave Hill Forest Project”. https://www.deweysmart.com/opportunities/wave-hill-forest-project.
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