Opportunity Details
The UC Santa Cruz Arboretum & Botanic Garden is largely self-supporting and we rely on our wonderful volunteers to keep the gardens growing! Volunteers at the Arboretum are part of a community that directly supports our mission: to inspire stewardship of the world's biodiversity through research, education, and the conservation of rare, endangered, and extraordinary plants. When volunteering, you will learn by working side by side with staff and garden enthusiast of all ages and experience levels. Meet others with similar interests and experience the joy and satisfaction of working together on important projects.
Natives First Gardeners: Volunteers help with weeding, light pruning, some planting and general clean up in the California Entrance Garden. Opportunities abound to learn about native plants, pollinators, and other critters! Meets Tuesdays, 9am – 12pm.
Kiwi Gardeners: We weed, prune, and do general garden upkeep of the New Zealand Garden. Meets Tuesdays, 9:30am - 12:30pm followed by "tea time" a hearty snack with tea served either hot or iced.
Aussie Weeders: he Aussie Weeders have a wonderful time weeding and tending to the amazing plants in the Australian gardens, one of the largest collection of Australian plants outside of Australia! Meets Thursdays, 9am - 12pm.
California Native Conservation Garden: Volunteers help with weeding, light pruning, more weeding, planting and transplanting of California Native plants. Opportunities abound to learn about native plants and critters! Meets Thursdays, 9am - 12pm.
Aroma Garden and More!: Volunteers focus on the upkeep of our Aroma Garden, one of our most visible and popular gardens. They also cover other areas of the Arboretum as time allows. Meets Tuesdays, 9am - 12pm and Fridays, 9am - 12pm.
Succulents Garden: Volunteers keep the succulent garden in good shape. Much of this garden is on a hill and requires strong balance and care. Opportunities are flexible and can be scheduled on any weekday.
APPLY ONLINE:
https://arboretum.ucsc.edu/support/volunteer/index.html
Or select the Red "Express Interest" button below and connect with the volunteer coordinator
Age Minimum (with Adult): 5+, Minimum Age:15+
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