Things to Do. Interns may attend monthly meetings of special-interest groups held at the Gardens, such as the Sarasota Orchid Society, the Bromeliad Society, the Fern Society and the Native Plant Society. Interns may be invited to sit in on staff meetings. Community classes are open to interns. Interns live in a two-story house on the MSBG property across from the grounds open to the public.
Facilities are modest.
Linens, and a washer and dryer are provided. Interns who choose to live elsewhere during the internship do not receive financial support for housing. Interns have access to the Gardens and the research library. They enjoy some privileges offered to members and staff such as discounts on purchases at the MSBG plant shop and book shop, and discounted entrance fees to tourist destinations in south and central Florida . MSBG interns have student or trainee status and are not employees.