"People really appreciate what we do."

"I've definitely learned leadership skills and teamwork skills. These skills will help in any job I apply for in the future."

"I like the fact that we get to be outside. I like the fact that we have to use our bodies in physical activities in order to achieve our goals."

"The Summer Gardening Program is perfect for high school students because we all work together, and we learn teamwork before going out in the real world. "

"I liked the fact that I was earning my own money, waking up everyday, committed tothe job. I liked the paycheck the most, knowing that I earned that money from my everyday hard work."

"It was kind of scary at first, not knowing anyone, but by the end, we're like a big family."

Buena Vista Park

Join us to celebrate our 30th summer working in Buena Vista Park, located at Haight and Baker Streets.  A team of students will work to make major improvements to the park including clearing out overgrown brush, removing litter, planting trees and plants, and building structures to prevent soil erosion.

San Francisco Botanical Garden

Enterprise will hire a team of students to work in the San Francisco Botanical Garden at 9th Avenue and Lincoln Way in Golden Gate Park.  The Botanical Garden grows and conserves plants from all over the world. Students will weed, reseed, plant, prune and relocate plants in specific areas of the Botanical Garden.

McLaren Park

The wildest site in our Summer Gardening Program is McLaren Park, the second largest park in San Francisco, located in the Excelsior district.  A gardening crew will have the opportunity to plant, work in natural areas, weed and clear fennel forests and brush in this 360-acre park. 

Why should I apply?

• Gain work experience
• Beautify your community
• Work effectively and have fun within a multicultural team
• Experience the satisfaction of successfully completing work assignments and showing them off to your peers
• Bring home a paycheck
• Learn about the local environment and native plants
• Explore career opportunities in the horticultural field
• Earn a positive job reference

How do I apply?

Become a member of Enterprise if you are not already!

Contact the Coordinator by phone at (415) 392-7600 x1, or by email by clicking this button to apply for Enterprise membership.

What are the program requirements?

• The program runs for seven weeks, usually from mid-June through July.
• Students work Monday through Friday from 9:00 am -1:00 pm.
• The wage is $9.79 per hour.
• Students must be available to work for the entire seven weeks of the program.
• Students attending summer school will not be able to work in the Summer Gardening Program as the program hours fall during summer school hours.
• Students will be assigned to a work crew of 6-8 members and a supervisor who will work together in one of the parks for the duration of the program.
• Students are expected to be punctual, learn specific skills, be willing to perform a variety of tasks and work cooperatively in teams.

Everyone is required to wear sturdy work clothes and shoes that will get dirty!

2006 Photo Gallery

Group Photos

Buena Vista Park

Crissy Field

McLaren Park

San Francisco Botanical Garden