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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