Ecology Internship
Conservation Ecology Internship
Explore ecology, conduct scientific investigations, and gain real-world experience.
Application due April 17th
Middle School STEM Internship in Ecology
What You Will Do
• Conduct fieldwork at Izaak Walton Preserve in Homewood
• Study plants, wildlife, and ecosystems using scientific methods
• Develop and lead a conservation project for the community
• Present findings at a STEM Saturday
Program Benefits
• Hands-on experience in ecology and environmental science
• Leadership and teamwork skills for young scientists
• Opportunities to collaborate with peers and science educators
• Contribute to real conservation and community science projects
Program Details
• Dates:
April 25th – Izaak Walton, 9:30-11:30am
May 2nd – Izaak Walton, 9:30-11:30am
May 9th – Izaak Walton, 9:30-11:30am
May 16th – Izaak Walton, 9:30-11:30am
May 23rd – OPTIONAL (Memorial Day wknd) Homewood Science Center, 9:30-11:30am
May 30th – Presentations at Homewood Science Center, 10:00am-1:00pm
• Instructor: Mr. Charlie Rohrer, HSC STEAM Educator
Assistant Instructors: Karen Klyczek & Jim Schreiber
• Locations: Izaak Walton Preserve, 1100 Ridge Road
Homewood Science Center, 18022 Dixie Hwy
• Eligibility: Students in grades 6–8 with interest in ecology, conservation, or STEM
• Time Commitment: 11 to 13 hours including fieldwork and public presentation
How to Apply
• Complete the online internship application
• Notifications will be sent to applicants when applications open
• Questions or inquiries can be sent to info@homewoodsciencecenter.org
