Matthaei Botanical Gardens & Arboretum
| At the Gardens and Arboretum, Cecilia Seiter interned with the Natural Areas team. She worked outdoors to maintain the woods and trails of both properties. Cecilia removed woody and herbaceous invasive species, and helped make decisions about priorities in one particular area of the Gardens. She learned to apply pesticides, drive a tractor, use a gas-powered brush blade, and drive a dump truck. She also learned a lot both about working as a team, and leading a team. |
Fields of Study:
Conservation Ecology
Employment Sector:
Academic
Topic Areas of Internship:
forest management, pest management
Duration & Dates:
05/01/12-08/17/12
Skills Gained:
team work, leadership skills, problem solving
Duties Performed:
ground maintenance
How Student Obtained Internship:
Applied on their website
Paid or Unpaid?:
Paid
OK to Contact Student for More Information? :
Contact Cecilia Seiter