Native gardens Volunteer
Position Title: Native Gardens Volunteer
Purpose: Join GTCD staff, MSU Extension master gardeners, and native plant lovers in all aspects of gardening throughout the growing season and familiarize yourself with the native species we have onsite.
No experience or tools required but volunteers are welcome to bring their own gloves or small tools.
Location: The Native Gardens surrounding the Boardman River Nature Center
Key Responsibilities:
Weeding
Mulching
Planting/Transplanting
Watering
Responsible To: Joe Arnold, Nature Center Groundskeeper
Time Commitment: Twice a month on Thursdays from May through October.
2025 Dates & Times:
May 1st, 9:00 - 11:00am
May 22nd, 9:00 - 11:00am
June 12th, 8:30 - 10:00am
June 26th, 8:30 - 10:00am
July 10th, 8:30 - 10:00am
July 24th, 8:30 - 10:00am
August 7th, 8:30 10:00 am
August 21st, 8:30 - 10:00am
September 4th, 9:00 - 11:00am
September 18th, 9:00 - 11:00am
October 2nd, 9:00 - 11:00am
Qualifications: No experience or tools required but volunteers are welcome to bring their own gloves or small tools.
Next Steps & Training: Please fill out the application and indicate you are interested in volunteering for “Native Gardens.” You will then receive an email about upcoming native garden workbees. We will also place you on our general email list so you will receive info on other volunteer opportunities throughout the year!
Specific training for this position will be provided on-site. In addition, staff will be readily available for questions and assistance.