Step Into the World of Nature Conservation This Summer
Are you 16+ and curious about a future in environmental science, botany, or conservation?
Connect with Nature, a youth initiative by Emirates Nature–WWF and the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi, is offering a unique 5-day work experience opportunity this summer at the Plant Genetic Resources Centre in Al Ain.
- 🗓 Dates: 23rd to 27th June or 7th to 11th July
- 🕘 Timings: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- 📍 Location: Al Ain, Abu Dhabi
- 🎓 Eligibility: Open to all students aged 16 and above
- 📄 Certificate: Certificate of participation provided
During the experience, you’ll get to:
- 🌱 Clean and sort seeds
- 🌾 Seed germination with state-of-the-art lab machinery
- 📚 Work in a herbarium and mount native species
- 🧪 Conduct soil and purity tests
- 🪴 Digitising and databasing plants
This is your chance to:
- ✅ Gain hands-on experience in conservation
- ✅ Explore potential green career paths
- ✅ Work with real researchers in a conservation facility
How to apply
🕒 Deadline to apply: Sunday 1st, June 2025
Note: Accommodation and transport are not provided. Students must be able to commute daily to Al Ain.
📩 Apply now to secure your place – limited spots available!