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ORGANIZATION: UM Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum

  • 3 people are interested
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Join the U-M MBGNA education team as a Docent volunteer educator! Volunteers in this role lead immersive field trips and youth programs, sharing the beauty and wonder of nature. You will work directly with children and will primarily assist in the interpretation and education for K-12 youth field trips.

Learn more about the volunteer role and apply your interest here: https://forms.gle/zzVWEJJLVjdGc723A

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About UM Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum

Location:

1800 N. Dixboro Rd., Ann Arbor, MI 48105, US

Mission Statement

Promoting environmental enjoyment, stewardship and sustainability through education, research, and interaction with the natural world.

Description

Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum are two properties in different locations operating as one unit within the University of Michigan.

Matthaei Botanical Gardens is located in northeast Ann Arbor at 1800 N. Dixboro Rd. Here you’ll find the conservatory; gift shop; classroom and meeting spaces; display gardens such as the Gaffield Children’s Garden, Bonsai & Penjing Garden, Great Lakes Gardens, and others; and many trails and natural areas. The Botanical Gardens are free and open 7 days a week.

Nichols Arboretum is located at 1610 Washington Hts. on the University of Michigan’s central campus next to the U-M hospital. The Arb is a haven for students, hospital staff, and visitors year-round. It’s also home to the Nichols Arboretum Peony Garden and several collections of historic or native plants such as the Julie Norris Post Collection of Ericaceous and Appalachian Plants, Centennial Shrub Collection, prairie, and others. The Arb is free and open 7 days a week sunrise to sunset.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Community
Environment
Children & Youth, Community, Environment

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

1800 N. Dixboro Rd.Ann Arbor, MI 48105

(42.29967,-83.66198)
 

DATE POSTED

January 7, 2025

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • See link for full details: https://forms.gle/zzVWEJJLVjdGc723A
  • See link for full details: https://forms.gle/zzVWEJJLVjdGc723A

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