• Fellows will get to know each other through virtual and/or in-person team building activities.
• Fellows will learn about local environmental issues and plant science topics and will choose one to focus on for the duration of the program.  
• Fellows will create an action plan that each individual student can carry out in their own community following social distancing safety guidelines, or virtually through an approved platform.

Community Involvement:

• Fellows will individually carry out the plan they created during the Fellows meetings February–May.
• In early May, Fellows will debrief about their experience with their community and will share their experience with Garden staff and invited guests.

To apply:

1. Complete application, highlighting:
   • Previous work in at least at least two of the following environmental component areas during high school tenure:
     • Research
     • Restoration
     • Education
     • Advocacy
     • Sustainability
     • Horticulture
     • Plant Science
     • Nature Immersion
   • Future plans in an environmental or plant science career or how your passion for the environment plays a role in your life.
     Application Form
2. List two (2) references who are familiar with applicant's work in environmental stewardship. Staff will contact references with a form for them to complete. References can be community members and/or teachers, but cannot include family members. You must provide the email addresses for references at time of application submission.

For more information, contact the program coordinator at ssorrick@mobot.org.