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ORGANIZATION: California Botanic Garden

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CalBG’s volunteer educators are at the heart of our mission to increase awareness and appreciation of California native plants for visitors of all ages.

California Botanic Garden offers various educational programs for people of all ages, including school programs (TK-6th), family-friendly events, tram tours, and guided tours for adults, scouts, colleges, day camps, etc. Our Garden Guides act as Garden docents and lead tours for these various educational programs.

If you...

  • Find California native plants fascinating;
  • Enjoy sparking conversations on topics related to the natural world;
  • Like interacting and engaging with people of all ages and backgrounds;
  • And consider yourself a lifelong learner...

Then we want to hear from you!

Training will be provided.

More opportunities with California Botanic Garden

No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.

About California Botanic Garden

Location:

1500 North College Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711, US

Mission Statement

‍The Garden’s mission is "to promote botany, conservation and horticulture to inspire, inform, and educate the public and the scientific community about California’s native flora. The Garden is devoted to the collection, cultivation, study and display of native California plants and to graduate training and research in plant systematics and evolution. Through all its programs the Garden makes significant contributions to the appreciation, enjoyment, understanding and thoughtful utilization of our natural heritage."

Description

California Botanic Garden is the largest botanic garden dedicated to California native plants, promoting botany, conservation and horticulture to inspire, inform and educate the public and scientific community about California's native flora. The Garden is a living museum with curated collections of more than 22,000 California native plants, some of which are rare or endangered. Spread across 86 acres in Claremont, California, the Garden is located approximately 35 miles east of Los Angeles.

CAUSE AREAS

Education & Literacy
Environment
Education & Literacy, Environment

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

1500 N College AveClaremont, CA 91711

(34.10166,-117.71156)
 

SKILLS

  • Teaching / Instruction
  • Adult Education

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Orientation or Training
  • Volunteers typically contribute at least 30 hours annually.
  • Ability to stand/walk for lengths of time.

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