Volunteering at the Arboretum

 

What Does it Mean to Volunteer? Volunteers are those who give their time freely to undertake a task and get jobs done. These good-hearted folks are crucial to helping organizations like The Arboretum to thrive and are often the unsung heroes behind successful operations and events. This month, I would like to raise a glass and toast all volunteers in our community for supporting local organizations and businesses, being positive community role models, and making our lives better. Thank you for volunteering!    We are planning to re-open to the public on May 1st of this year but our volunteer opportunities begin as soon as the snow melts (hopefully this month?!?). Below you will find a list of some of the volunteer opportunities available this season. See something you like? Please contact Kristin.Haskins@thearb.org to learn more and get connected!   Grounds Department: ·      Trail clearing and debris removal ·      Unwrapping and cleaning interpretive signs ·      Garden bed clean up (removing dead material and needles) ·      Hanging banners   Horticulture Department: ·       Emptying dead pots into materials pile ·       Mixing soil amendments  ·       Pot washing ·       Weeding (which can be wicked fun!) (in Research GH, pots and around grounds) ·       Dividing plants  ·       Organizing plant sale signs  ·       Turning and watering compost piles ·       Pruning Artemisia ·       Container Exhibit clean up and plantings ·       Leaf and stem cleaning ·       Sowing seeds ·       Organizing potting shed    Conservation and Research: ·      Straightening and cleaning of plant labels in the gardens ·      Milkweed garden care…weeding, phenology timing (checking on the timing of important events like flowering and seed set), seed collecting and cleaning. ·      Invasive Plant Grant: Removing invasive species before they get out of hand in the shadow of the Museum Fire ·      Native seed collection The Office: ·      Fun with document scanning! ·      Preparation of Mother’s Day Gifts Facilities: ·      Painting benches/tables ·      Moving tables out to stage area Education: ·      Helping with Saturday Story Times ·      Cleaning up/organizing the Education classroom ·      Inventorying supplies