For well over a century a beautiful Purple-leaf Beech tree (Fagus sylvatica ‘Atropunicea’) has graced the front entrance to the Cemetery and greeted visitors.  Beloved by staff and visitors alike, its large wrinkled trunk and vast canopy delighted and impressed … Continue reading →

The position will provide an opportunity to engage in botanic garden collections management, primarily focusing on tracking plant acquisitions data, labeling the collections, conducting field-checks and taxonomic verifications, and using GPS equipment with digital mapping software.

This position will provide training and experience to a student enrolled in a horticulture program. Mount Auburn will accommodate the following areas of study: Arboriculture, Gardening, Greenhouse/Nursery management, and Sustainable Horticulture practices. The student may have a preferred area of … Continue reading →

This position will provide training and experience to a recent graduate or student enrolled in a horticulture program. Mount Auburn will accommodate the following areas of study: Arboriculture, Gardening, Greenhouse/Nursery management, and Sustainable Horticulture practices. The apprentice will rotate through … Continue reading →