Schedule, Activities and FAQ
for 2022 Summer Program

Work locations

Please ensure that you can get to the following work locations where activities will be conducted. Refer to the map for details.

  • Adult Activities Center - Plant a Row (PAR) Garden, Port Washington : The PAR Garden is located right behind the Adult Activities Center building. Learn to plant grow and harvest food on the 18 new raised beds that are being put in by Plant A Row For the Hungry. All produce we grow will be donated to a food pantry.

  • Guggenheim Preserve, Port Washington : Access the Guggenheim Preserve from Oakland Avenue as shown on the map. Learn about native and exotic plants. Help clear invasive plants and plant a wildflower garden in this location.

  • Helen Keller National Center - Plant A Row (PAR) Garden, Port Washington : The PAR Garden is located on the grounds of the Helen Keller Center, down the drive as indicated on the map. Learn to plant, grow and harvest food. All produce we grow will be donated to a food pantry.

  • ReWild Garden @ Dodge, Port Washington : There are two activities that will be located at the Thomas Dodge Homestead. Learn to plant grow and harvest food, compost yard and kitchen waste, as well as rewilding and sustainable landscaping at this location. Additionally, Transition Town Port Washington and ReWild have an intiative to clean and recycle used plant pots at this location.

  • Sands Point Preserve - Vegetable Garden, Port Washington : The fruit and vegetable gardens at the Sands Point Preserve are located behind the Hempstead House as indicated on the map. Learn to plant grow and harvest food. All produce we grow will be donated to a food pantry.

  • Sands-Willets House, Port Washington : The Sands Willets House is a farmhouse from the 18th Century that is run by the Cow Neck Peninsula Historical Society. Learn rewilding, composting and sustainable landscaping at this historic location.

  • Science Museum of Long Island - Audubon Wildflower Garden, Plandome : Located next to the Leeds Pond Preserve, the SMLI maintains a pollinator-friendly native plant garden next to the parking lot shown on the map. We will work on maintaining the garden, learn to identify native and non-native invasive plants, and observe the importance of native plant gardens for birds on Long Island.

  • Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Shelter Rock (UUCSR) Preserve, Manhasset: The 100 acre grounds of the UUCSR are home to wildflower gardens and a very large Preserve. Help clear invasive plants and learn how coyotes are making a comeback.

We will communicate detailed pickup and drop off instructions for different locations.

Draft Schedule

Please note that the schedule below is indicative of the times that various activities will be conducted.

Interns: We will assign you to different work locations on a fixed rotation. You will be working on a specified set of activities each month, and move on to additional activities the following month. There will be some flexibility and you can request changes, for example, if you’re away for a week or two over summer. The weekly web conference on Sundays and the first week of training are mandatory for all.

Volunteers: You will be able to sign-up to activities based on sign-up slots available. You have flexibility in how you schedule your time, other than two mandatory activities : The weekly web conference on Sundays and the first week of training are mandatory for all.

 
 
 
 
 
 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • “I will be away for one or two weeks this summer. Am I eligible to apply for the program?”

    • You have to be present for training week - June 25 through July 1.

    • Otherwise, yes, you are eligible. You can apply for internships or volunteer roles. For internships, we will ask that you make up those weeks. The earlier you know, the more likely that you’ll be able to reschedule to your satisfaction.

    • If you need more flexibility, you can definitely apply and qualify to join the program as a volunteer. You will participate in all activities when you’re here. Assuming you do a good job, we will certainly include you in commendation awards and give you a good reference.

    • Given that we have a limited number of internships, we prioritize those that can be present more of the time.

  • “I don’t live in near Port Washington-Manhasset and it will be hard for me to get there twice a week. But I’m super-interested in what you do. Should I apply?”

    • You can definitely apply and join the program even if don’t live in the area as long as you can commit to being here at the scheduled times.

    • Given that we have a limited number of scholarships, we prioritize those that are local. Depending on your level of engagement, we can consider you for one if we have the funding.

  • “I have other things going on over summer so I’m not sure what times I will be available. When are the program activities scheduled?”

    • See the draft schedule above. That should give you a good idea of what the weeks will be like.

    • Our schedule is not finalized yet, but activities are scheduled during the day on weekdays and weekends when school is out. Once school starts, the activities are in the evenings and weekends (after Labor Day).

    • If you’re committed to something else over the summer, do apply and express your constraints. We can keep you notified of activities and you can volunteer, and not apply for an internship.

  • “When is the deadline for applications? When will I know if I have been admitted?”

    • You should have your applications in by May 1st. We will start interviews a week later.

    • We hope to let everyone know by early June. Some late spots may open up after that.

  • “I don’t check email. Can you let me know via text?”

    • Please check your email or have someone check them. All our communications to you will go out by email