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2 people are interested
Farandnear Garden Team - Trustees of Reservations
ORGANIZATION: TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS
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2 people are interested
Farandnear Garden Team
Overview
We are looking for volunteers to join the Farandnear Garden Team in Shirley! Farandnear was the summer home of Arthur Banks - an accomplished political scientist and professor - and is now managed by the Trustees of Reservations. Farandnear is truly a special place, home to a pinetum full of more than 80 conifer trees, 2.7 miles of wooded trails, huge hemlocks and beautiful perennial garden beds.
We need your help to maintain these gorgeous grounds, gardens and conifers. This is a perfect opportunity for anyone with some gardening skills and experience, but mostly someone with a passion and interest in plants and conifers and looking to give back and be part of this special arboretum.
Responsibilities
* Assisting in the general care of the conifer collection
* Assisting in efforts to maintain and improve the perennial flower beds
* Repetitive garden tasks such as watering, weeding, mulching, and pruning
* Maintaining clean edge on existing garden and pinetum beds
* Noting and reporting any plant, tree, shrub, or area that needs special attention
* Interacting with Farandnear visitors in a friendly manner
* And representing the Trustees in a professional, friendly and inviting manner
* Reporting volunteer service hours in a timely fashion
* Communicating with Trustees stewardship staff, Farandnear lead garden volunteers and Trustees Volunteer Coordinator.
Qualifications
* Enthusiastic about plants and gardening, especially conifers
* Interested in learning about Farandnear, the gardens and the conifer collection
* Interest in performing general gardening practices, including repetitive tasks such as weeding and watering and pruning.
* Able to identify plants and trees is a plus
* Ability to work with Trustees staff and other volunteers
* Ability to work independently
* Able to interact with visitors in a friendly manner
* Able to use garden tools, including wheelbarrows, edger, trowels, shovels, pruners
* Able to work outdoors in varying seasonal weather conditions
* Able to bend, stoop, dig, lift over 15lbs
* Flexible schedule, allowing for consistent volunteering at the property
Time Commitment
Approximately 2-4 hours per week from April - November To Apply Contact Marc Mahan, Trustees Volunteer Coordinator at mmahan@thetrustees.org
More opportunities with TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS
Location:
200 High St., Boston, MA 02110, US
Mission Statement
The Trustees of Reservations preserve, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in Massachusetts.
Description
The Trustees of Reservations is one of Massachusetts' largest non-profits and the nation's first conservation and preservation organization. We preserve and protect places of natural, scenic and historic beauty and hold these "reservations" in "trust" for public use and enjoyment. Our passion is to improve the quality of life in the Commonwealth, using our properties and their many programs as a powerful and compelling platform to engage more residents and visitors in our mission-driven work. We believe in protecting the irreplaceable forever, for everyone. Today, we care for 112 special reservations -- from beaches to farms, gardens and historic sites - within minutes of every resident. Funded and supported entirely by our nearly 2 million visitors and supporters, and more than 100,000 members, we invite you to find your place.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
156 Center Rd.ShirleyShirley, MA 01464
DATE POSTED
August 3, 2018
SKILLS
- Gardening
- Horticulture
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 2-4 hours per week April-November