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Garden Apprentice Program DUE 12/05/2025

The Garden Apprentice Program (GAP) at Brooklyn Botanic Garden is a great way for teens to learn about urban agriculture. Apprentices can work their way up through the four-tier program!

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All application materials must be submitted by midnight on Friday, December 5, 2025. 

Garden Apprentices in all tiers:

  • Learn about botany and environmental science. 
  • Grow and harvest fruits, vegetables, and herbs in the Children’s Garden.  
  • Teach children and visitors about the garden.
  • Explore Brooklyn Botanic Garden’s amazing plant collections.  
  • Develop job skills, including teamwork, communication, and professionalism. 
  • Earn a reimbursement check at the end of the GAP year. 
  • Learn more about the roles and responsibilities of each tier here.

Our Application consists of the following:

  • Page 1 - Important Application Dates
  • Page 2 - Application Requirements
  • Page 3 - GAP 2026 Calendar
  • Page 4 - Basic Information Form Part 1
  • Page 5 - Basic Information Form Part 2
  • Page 6 - Select Your Tier
  • Page 7 - Short Answer Questions
  • Page 8 - Link to Request References
  • Page 9 - Parent/Guardian Feedback Form and Commitment Pledge