Volunteering at MNA

Looking for volunteer work?

MNA is looking for seasonal volunteer for the following:

Plant Volunteers: The Museum of Northern Arizona has a variety of volunteer opportunities working with plants. Volunteers are needed to assist with gardening, landscaping, as well as, with the herbarium collection. Numerous opportunities are available and training will be provided. Scheduled projects are listed below, but independent gardeners are also welcome.

• Native Plant Materials Volunteer: Assist with the development of a Native Seed Garden, which includes propagation, planting, watering, weeding, seed harvesting, and fence repair. Tuesday mornings, 9am to 11:30am at the Colton Community Garden.
• Historic Colton House Garden Volunteer: Garden at the original home of Dr. Harold S. Colton and Mary-Russell Ferrell Colton, cofounders of the Museum of Northern Arizona. Perform tasks including weeding, watering, planting, pruning, and raking. Wednesday mornings, 9am to 11:30am at the Colton House.
• Plant Mounting Volunteers: Volunteers are needed to assist with the mounting and processing of herbarium specimens collected for the Plant Atlas Project of Arizona. Volunteers will gain experience in the art of plant mounting, develop basic plant preservation techniques, and learn about plants of Arizona. Monday afternoons, 2pm to 5pm in Schaefer on the Research Campus.

Notes: Volunteers should have an interest in learning more about plants. The gardening roles require bending and some light lifting. For more information and to volunteer, please contact Connie at (928)774-5211, ext. 216 or email ccowan@mna.mus.az.us

Contact: Connie Cowan

Phone: (928)774-5211, ext. 216

Email: ccowan@mna.mus.az.us