Student Internship Experience | Managing the Backyard Farmer Garden
Design student Corey Schumacher spent the summer managing the Backyard Farmer Garden and Keim Hall Courtyard — gaining hands-on experience that goes beyond the classroom.
🌿 In this video, you’ll see:
How students benefit from immersive learning in landscapes
The daily changes in a teaching garden — new flowers, weeds, and surprises
Mentorship from Master Gardeners and faculty
How working outdoors builds critical thinking & adaptability
Why hands-on internships give students an edge with future employers
From pulling weeds to photographing insects, Corey shares how an internship in the Backyard Farmer Garden helped him grow as a designer, forester, and problem solver.
💌 Interested in horticulture or urban forestry? Reach out to UNL Extension: [email protected]
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