Wegerzyn Gardens MetroParks actively promotes landscaping with native plants in balance with traditional garden selections to inspire visitors. Your participation in an Adopt-A-Park volunteer service project allows MetroParks to continue its mission to protect the region's natural heritage and provide outdoor experiences that inspire a personal connection with nature.
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 assigned staff, volunteers will support and assist with the following:
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spring clean-up of landscape beds and borders, including edging, perennial cutback, raking, and mulching.
Additional Notes:
- This is a Public Volunteer Opportunity. Learn more about our types of service here.
- This opportunity is for ages 14 and older.
- Environment & Physical Demands: be aware of outdoor risks such as poison ivy, insects (bees), seasonal allergies, and extended exposure to sun. Volunteers can expect to participate in routine digging, bending and lifting objects of 15lbs.
- Meeting/Parking Instructions: click here for a map of Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark. Volunteers should park at the North-end of the parking lot (1301 E. Siebenthaler Ave., Dayton, OH 45414), and meet staff at the North Kiosk sign. Look for 'Volunteer Event' signage.
- Please review Five Rivers MetroParks latest COVID-19 Updates.
See Gardening Volunteer Position Description for more detailed information.
