Garden Assistant
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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154 people are interested
Assist in maintaining the ABC medicinal theme gardens on our 2.5 acre property. There are currently over 30 theme gardens, a few of which are: human systems garden, culinary cuisine gardens, as well as Ayurvedic and TCM medicinal gardens. For more info on the gardens, refer to the Virtual Garden link on our website (www.herbalgram.org)
Assistance comes in the form of weeding, plant propagation and transplanting, occasional building of beds, watering, pruning, as well as harvesting and cleaning seeds. It is a wonderful opportunity to spend time outdoors and learn about medicinal plants.
We are looking for volunteers who have organic gardening experience and who would be able to commit to at least 4 hours per week. Ideal volunteers should be free from physical injury and must have the ability to push/pull 50#. Times for volunteering are from 8am-2:30pm, M-F. If you do not have garden experience, that is okay, so long as you are enthusiastic and willing to learn!
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About American Botanical Council
Location:
6200 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723, US
Mission Statement
Provide education using science-based and traditional information to promote responsible use of herbal medicine -- serving the public, researchers, educators, healthcare professionals, industry and media.
Description
Since 1988, the American Botanical Council (ABC) has been educating consumers, healthcare professionals, researchers, educators, industry, and the media on the safe and effective use of herbs and medicinal plants. ABC is an independent, nonprofit, organization supported by thousands of members around the world. From its headquarters at the Case Mill Homestead in Austin, Texas, ABC publishes HerbalGram, a peer-reviewed quarterly journal; HerbClip, a twice-monthly series of summaries and critical reviews of recently published herbal literature; HerbalEGram, a monthly electronic newsletter.
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
6200 Manor RdAustin, TX 78723
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Botany
- Gardening
- Horticulture
- Farming
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 4 hrs per week minimum preferred
- must be able to perform standard gardening tasks