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8 people are interested
Garden Tour Guides Needed
ORGANIZATION: Smith-Gilbert Gardens
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8 people are interested
Interested in sharing you passion for gardening with others? Smith-Gilbert Gardens conducts classes for anyone interested in learning to lead tours of the Garden or give tours of the historic Hiram Butler House (ca 1881). Classes include plant identification, history of the Hiram Butler house and information about our 30 pieces of Garden Sculpture. The main requirement for being an SGG docent is enthusiasm! At the conclusion of the sessions, you will be fully prepared to take groups on guided tours through the Gardens. Come and join a great group of volunteers and participate in the many activities we have at Smith-Gilbert Gardens. We look forward to having you join us.
Our next docent training course will occur on Mondays in October 2017. For more information, please contact Anna Bell King via email. Tour guides should be availabe at least two days during Spring and early Fall. Tours typically occur on weekdays.
More opportunities with Smith-Gilbert Gardens
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Smith-Gilbert Gardens
Location:
2382 PINE MTN RD NW, KENNESAW, GA 30152, US
Mission Statement
A unique horticultural and historical destination, Smith-Gilbert Gardens will be a nationally recognized premier garden focused on education, maintaining tradition and creating an environment of simplicity and distinction for all our guests. Mission To support Smith-Gilbert Gardens as a resource for conservation, education and enjoyment of horticulture, fine arts and historic preservation.
Description
With a variety of plantings, the Hiram Butler Home (ca. 1880) and 31 sculptures, Smith-Gilbert Gardens has something for everyone.
At the center of Smith-Gilbert Gardens is the historic Hiram Butler House, dating back over 150 years. The house was once owned by Mr. Butler, a Confederate railroad man, who worked the lines most of his life and was present during the "Great Locomotive Chase."
In 1970, Mr. Richard Smith and Dr. Robert Gilbert bought the Hiram Butler House and surrounding acreage in Kennesaw, Georgia. Over the following 35 years, they realized their dream of developing the house and grounds, with an emphasis on unique plantings and thoughtfully positioned sculpture.
Now open to the public, Smith-Gilbert Gardens is 16 acres of serene setting with over 3,000 species of plants, several rare in American gardens. United by woodland paths, the Gardens consist of separate groupings with individual elements of fascination. These include the Bonsai Exhibit, Palladino Camellia Garden, tea house and waterfall area, Rose Garden, and Conifer Display.
Our Garden is a proud member of various horticultural groups including the American Conifer, American Daffodil, American Hosta and the Southeastern Camellia societies. We are also a designated wildlife habitat by the Atlanta Audubon Society. Both our Rose Garden and the Conifer Collection have received special recognition as places to visit by their respective societies.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2382 PINE MTN RD NWKENNESAW, GA 30152
DATE POSTED
August 4, 2017
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Teaching / Instruction
- Public Speaking
- Environmental Education
- Gardening
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Must be available to tour in spring and fall
- Drug screen required, free of charge