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45 people are interested
Brookside Gardens Gardener Assistant
ORGANIZATION: Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC
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45 people are interested
This work, while sometimes physically demanding, provides volunteers the opportunity to work with professional horticulture staff, enjoy the appreciation of the Gardens' visitors, and enhance their own knowledge of plants and gardening techniques!
Volunteers assist with planting and care of a wide variety of ornamental plants, including weeding, pruning, watering, grooming, staking, and deadheading, preparing garden beds, mulching, and general clean-up.
Training will be provided. Currently looking for volunteers available Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday mornings.
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About Montgomery Parks, M-NCPPC
Location:
Wheaton Headquarters, 2425 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, MD 20902, US
Mission Statement
Protect and interpret our valuable natural and cultural resources; balance the demand for recreation with the need for conservation; offer a variety of enjoyable recreational activities that encourage healthy lifestyles; and provide clean, safe, and accessible places for leisure-time activities.
Description
Our agency is located just north of Washington D.C., and was originally created to protect the stream valleys around the D.C. area. We have grown into a 34,000 acre park system with over 400 local, urban and regional parks; recreation centers; ballfields; playgrounds; nature centers, a botanic garden and over 200 miles of trails.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Brookside Gardens1800 Glenallen AvenueWheaton, MD 20902
DATE POSTED
October 21, 2016
SKILLS
- Gardening
- Horticulture
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 3 hours per week, Tues, Weds. or Thurs mornings
- Must work during the week