The following is a press release issued by the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens:
Are you a nature enthusiast ready to make a positive impact in your community? The Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens invites individuals with a passion for nature to join its dedicated team of volunteers. Since the 1960s, caring hands have nurtured a diverse array of plants across this 47-acre garden by the sea. A long history of passionate people behind the scenes is what makes this nonprofit botanical wonder so unique.
If you have been thinking of digging deeper into the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens, now is the perfect time to join as a volunteer. Whether you can spare a few hours weekly, monthly, or seasonally, there are a variety of opportunities waiting for you. Volunteers gain hands-on experience, expert horticultural knowledge, and other fantastic benefits.
Volunteers at the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens assist with plant collections, contribute to special events, support fundraising initiatives, and more. For those with a love of people and enthusiasm for plants and nature, an exciting opportunity awaits – the Spring Docent Training begins in February. As a docent, you’ll create unforgettable learning experiences for visitors through guided tours, educational events, and interpretation stations. Connect with nature, build friendships, and make a lasting impact as a volunteer.
Key Opportunities for Volunteers:
- Assist with plant collections
- Contribute to special events
- Engage visitors through outreach and education
- Support fundraising initiatives
Exciting Opportunity for Spring Docent Training:
- Free training offered at the Gardens on Feb 9, Feb 16, Feb 23, and Mar 1, 2024 from 9:30AM to 12:30PM
- This four-part training is designed for all levels of experience
- Help create unforgettable learning experiences for visitors of all ages
- Docents engage visitors through guided tours, educational events, and interpretation stations
Join the Mendocino Coast Botanical Gardens community and make a difference today! Email Sarah at volunteer@gardenbythesea.org to get started or visit www.gardenbythesea.org/support/volunteer to learn more about volunteering and find details about our upcoming Spring Docent Training.
A wonder-filled place and exciting volunteer opportunities abound.