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Gardening Volunteer Ambler Arboretum
ORGANIZATION: Ambler Arboretum of Temple University
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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23 people are interested
Year Round
Our gardening volunteers help maintain the historic and educational gardens of the Ambler Arboretum of Temple University. Throughout the growing season volunteers find themselves pruning, weeding, transplanting, dividing and planting depending on what needs to be done in the garden that day. Sessions are Mon - Sat 9-12 or 1-3. Covid 19 Protocols - mask wearing, sopcial distancing and no tool sharing are in place. Volunteers limited to two per session and must sign up to be added to a schedule. Walk-in volunteering not permitted at this time.
Currently, volunteer opportunities are available only to persons ages 18 and over.
You may comeplete a volunteer interest form by visiting:
https://ambler.temple.edu/become-ambler-arboretum-volunteer
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About Ambler Arboretum of Temple University
Location:
580 Meetinghouse Road, Administration Building, Ambler, PA 19002, US
Mission Statement
Ambler Arboretum of Temple University is an educational resource modeling the art and science of horticulture and environmental responsibility while fostering research, celebrating the achievements of women in horticulture, preserving the historic significance of the campus and highlighting the health benefits of nature, plants and gardening.
Description
On September 1, 2021 the Ambler Arboretum was struck by a confirmed EF2 Tornado that was spawned from Hurricane Ida. The damage to the arboretum's collections was catastrophic. The Arboretum lost more than 500 trees within its cultivated areas and many more in the natural woodland areas. Volunteering at this time is focused on the recovery and rebuilding from this disaster.
Temple University Ambler has a long history of horticulture and landscape design. Established as the Pennsylvania School of Horticulture for Women in 1910, the 187-acre campus represents a unique mix of natural and designed landscapes. The gardens serve as excellent outdoor learning laboratories for numerous classes and as a source of inspiration for the campus and local communities.
The Ambler Arboretum of Temple University has a diverse range of learning gardens, from formal perennial gardens to a green roof garden, which provide a rich diversity of garden experiences.
CAUSE AREAS
Education & Literacy,
Environment,
Women
WHEN
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WHERE
Temple University Ambler Arboretum508 Meetinghouse RdAmbler, PA 19002
(40.16724 ,-75.19695 )
DATE POSTED
May 28, 2025
SKILLS
- Habitat Restoration
- Botany
- Gardening
- Horticulture
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Public Groups
- Private Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- This is a Done in a Day opportunity and there is no prior training or ongoing commitment needed.
- 2-3 hours per session.
Private Group Details
- Group Size Range 1 - 50+
- Event can be held at a volunteer group location (e.g. office, park)
- No Donation