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8 people are interested
Inspire Explorers as they Discover the Arboretum
ORGANIZATION: Wilbur D. May Arboretum & Botanical Garden
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8 people are interested
Inspire the next generation of environmental stewards by becoming an Environmental Educator! Discover the Arboretum Station Tour facilitates a diverse learning experience for students grades k-5, at the Wilbur D. May Arboretum & Botanical Garden. Students will interact with 6 stations; wetlands, watershed, native plants, conifers, ancient trees, and the food web. The Educator is responsible for choosing a station that interests them, and teaching that station six times. Each station stop is approximately 10 min long, hands on, and discussion based. We are looking for volunteers who are passionate about nature and have experience or an interest in teaching kids. Contact us today and see where your passion for nature can take you!
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About Wilbur D. May Arboretum & Botanical Garden
Location:
1595 N. Sierra St, Reno, NV 89503, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Wilbur D. May Arboretum & Botanical Garden is education, research, conservation, and to demonstrate how introduced plant species and native plants grow in a high desert environment.
Description
Interpreters of the Arboretum is a group of dedicated volunteers whose mission is to inspire visitors and support the educational programming at the Wilbur D. May Arboretum & Botanical Garden. The May Arboretum is a collection of plant communities from around the globe and is the jewel of Reno, NV. The rich plant diversity and garden layouts make it an ideal location for environmental education of all ages. We currently offer programming for early childhood education, elementary school field trips, middle school field trips, older adults, families, and special events. Contact us today and see where your passion for nature can take you!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1595 N. Sierra St.Reno, NV 89503
DATE POSTED
January 8, 2018
SKILLS
- STEM
- Teaching / Instruction
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- Environmental Science
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 3-4 hours, once a week
- Passionate about nature such as watersheds, trees, and native plants, and environmental education.