Museum of Northern Arizona Garden Volunteering

Garden Volunteer Opportunities
The Museum of Northern Arizona’s campus includes natural areas, the Colton Garden, and many landscaped areas. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with plant projects and gardening tasks throughout the growing season.

Native Plant Material Volunteer
The Native Plant Material Project was developed in collaboration with The Arboretum of Flagstaff and U.S. Forest Service to improve our ability to propagate native species and evaluate those species for use in restoration projects. Volunteers are needed to assist with harvesting, cleaning, and processing native seed. Seed collecting trips will occur throughout Flagstaff and Northern Arizona’s National Forests.

Colton Garden Volunteer
The Colton Garden is located on the research campus of the Museum of Northern Arizona and includes a community garden, research beds, and a native seed garden. Volunteers are needed to help with all aspects of garden maintenance, including: weeding, watering, planting, seeding, mulching, and fence repair.

Horticulture Volunteer
In addition to the Colton Garden, The Museum of Northern Arizona’s grounds a variety of additional landscaped areas. Volunteers are needed to assist with the weeding, watering, and seasonal maintenance tasks associated with maintaining the aesthetics of the Museum’s grounds.

For more information and to become a volunteer, please contact Connie at (928)774-5211, ext. 216 or email ccowan@mna.mus.az.us