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![]() Amit Bhowmick catches dragonflies in the Delaware Bayshores. © The Nature Conservancy |
“This experience was the best month of my life. I was away from my parents for so long, I really had to learn how to take care of myself. I went through so many new experiences, I feel like I have a new home and a new family. I had to work very hard, and a lot of times I was exhausted, but the staff workers would always congratulate me and I'd feel special about myself. The Nature Conservancy helped me to learn a lot and made me a better person in all respects."
Amit Bhowmick, 16
Delaware Bayshores
High School for Environmental Studies
“What I'd tell someone who is about to do this job is that they'll love it because if someone like me, who is nervous in nature, can feel so comfortable here, then anyone can. I've learned to appreciate this place and now I go swimming and kayaking more because these are things that most people never get to do in New York City. It's very beautiful to see all the love and effort people put into this preserve. Everyone has been so friendly to me.
Emily Chan, 17
Mashomack Preserve
High School for Environmental Studies
![]() Shannel Hodge plants flowers in a nursery in Martha's Vineyard. © The Nature Conservancy |
![]() Paul Knudsen (right) helps other interns prepare a seining net. © The Nature Conservancy |
“This program has helped me to see the bigger picture of what experiences I can face in different environments. I discovered that I can probably go to a college far away from home. I can be independent and not use a lot of electronics. I always thought I would be terrified of having lots of bugs around, but it's really not that bad when you have on bug spray. This experience has shown me that I can overcome my fears. Being in the field has opened my eyes to discover the beauty of nature because it is peaceful and has a community just like humans do. I have realized that nature is a beautiful thing."
Tiffany Charles, 17
Adirondack Mountains and Southern Lake Champlain Valley
Brooklyn Academy of Science and the Environment
![]() David Londono (left) and Paris Lingard repair a fence. © The Nature Conservancy |
“I had a mixture of feelings on the last day of this program. Tired because of all the hard work and sad because I have gotten so used to this place. I love it here. I also feel confused because as much as I want to stay here, I want to see my family again. And I feel happy because I have found what I want to do in the future, the kind of job I want to have."
David Londono, 17
Sam's Point / Shawangunk Mountains
High School for Environmental Studies
If you are interested in sponsoring a student or want more information on the Internship Program, please contact Brigitte Griswold at (212) 381-2186 or email bgriswold@tnc.org.