Erica Blaine
Horticultural Intern
Erica Blaine. Photo by Claire SocashMy name is Erica Blaine, and I was a horticultural intern at Green Spring Gardens this summer. I am a junior at the University of North Carolina Wilmington, where I am pursuing a degree in Environmental Science. Alongside Claire Socash, another one of Green Spring’s horticultural interns, I have learned how to maintain and take care of an incredible garden. Working with the horticultural staff, such as Parker Jennings and Brenda Skarphol, we were often installing new plants, removing invasive species, and collaborating with volunteers to keep Green Spring not only looking beautiful, but also helping the local ecosystems. We also had the opportunity to go offsite and visit other parks in the area, like Mount Vernon and Riverbend. This internship allowed me to explore different fields within environmental science, like landscape design, and I cannot wait to learn more. I am extremely grateful for this opportunity and the people who have contributed to my experience.
