| Opportunity |
Description |
Training |
Time Commitment |
| Propagation |
Propagate perennials in the garden via cuttings and seed gathering. Document propagation species, timing and protocol. |
Introductory workshop and ongoing as new plants need propagating |
June-August. 1-3 hours per week |
| Horticulture |
Assist in planting and maintaining the outdoor gardens including tasks such as transplanting, watering, weeding, pruning, collecting and cleaning seeds. |
Introductory workshop |
Flexible hours mid May through mid September |
| Greenhouse |
Work in the horticulture greenhouse maintaining a large collection of ornamental flowering and foliage plants, propagating plants, assisting in the production of vegetable and flower bedding plants including plug production, transplanting, fertilizing and organic pest control. |
Introductory workshop and ongoing as needed |
3.5 hours one day each week March -May |
| Gift Shop |
Operate the cash register, inventory stock, price and display items, and provide general information to the public about the gardens, volunteer and membership opportunities. |
Introductory workshop and sales workshop |
3 hours per week from Memorial Day through Labor Day |
| Library |
Assist in re-organizing and maintaining a collection of books and publications relating to horticulture. Update database library materials. |
Individual training as necessary |
Variable |
| Education |
Assist with leading school groups on educational programs in the garden. |
Introductory workshop and Educational programs workshop |
On an as-needed basis for scheduled school groups. Usually a 2 hours commitment on scheduled days. |
| University Credit for Work Experience |
Earn college credit for work experience in certain programs of the botanical garden by completing an independent study program called Horticulture Practicum. |
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Credits vary with time commitment but generally involve 4 hours per week for 15 weeks (60 hours total) for each credit. Inquire for details. |
