Nursery at the Garden Volunteering

Open Opportunity
This event has been cancelled.

About

Memphis Botanic Garden is in need of volunteers to help support the growth the Nursery at the Garden. We ask that volunteers commit to volunteering on a regular basis, ideally weekly or bi-weekly, due to the nature of this project. Volunteering is generally from 9 am-12 pm on Wednesdays.

Nursery volunteers will work under the supervision of horticulture staff and volunteers. Tasks include weeding, tending soil, and more. Regular volunteers are eligible for exclusive perks including free horticulture classes and discounted/free plants and soil.

 

For more information, please contact Brianna Helms at brianna.helms@memphisbotanicgarden.com.
Approval
Organizer will approve registrants
Age Limit
16 and up
Requirement Details
Volunteers must be willing to commit to returning on a regular basis (i.e.) weekly, bi-weekly)
Perks
Free water
FREE Horticultural Education Classes (scheduled through Hort. department)
Work with friendly and knowledgeable horticulture staff and volunteers
Verified volunteer hours (Master Gardener Approved)
Highly-discounted/FREE plants and soil (on select plants, dependent on availability)
Potting plants
Horticulture work is great way to relieve stress!
Parking Details
Park in main lot
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