Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity to give back to Five Rivers MetroParks through Gardening? Would you like to be a part of building a space that connects families and youth to the enjoyment and benefits of what a garden has to offer? Join the knowledgeable education team in Skeeters' Garden, assisting with weekly garden tasks that create a space where visitors and families can discover, experience, and love our world through gardening.
Impact
Horticulture at Five Rivers MetroParks creates, maintains, and preserves green space and habitats for pollinators and native plants, as well as educates visitors on sustainable gardening practices and local food production. Gardening volunteers support the Horticulture and Outdoor Connections staff in a variety of gardening tasks.
Tasks
Under the supervision of the Staff Lead(s), support and assist with the following:
- seasonal tasks including cleaning out raised beds and containers
- cut back perennials and pull out annuals
- carry garden debris to the compost pile within the garden area
- prepare bed for topdressing of compost
- planting, staking, deadheading ornamental flowers, weeding, and watering container plants (seasonally-dependent)
- using a garden hose and being able to rewind and store it
- utilize a variety of hand tools including soil knives, spades, pruners, loppers, shovels, and rakes.
- provide excellent customer service by assisting park visitors with questions and wayfinding.
Additional Notes
- Please sign up for your shift at least 1 day in advance
- If you are unable to reach the contact listed, you may also contact shawna.balog@metroparks.org
- Must be able to work for 1-2 hours outdoors in the summer morning heat and humidity
- Meet at the entrance to Skeeter's Garden at the end of the parking lot
- This is a Long-term and Short-term volunteer opportunity. Learn more about our Types of Service here
- Please review Five Rivers MetroParks latest COVID-19 Updates
- This opportunity is family friendly. Families with youth volunteers under the age of 14 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian who engages in service and assumes supervisory responsibility during their volunteer assignment.
See the Gardening Volunteer Position for more details regarding this opportunity.
