Sign up and register here! https://metroparks.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=615604 Do you enjoy gardening in a variety of settings? Would you like to discover gardening design ideas and unique plants for the home landscape? Make an impact by helping staff in the Federal, English, Victorian, and Woodland Gardens, among other great horticulture features at Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark. Impact Horticulture at Five Rivers MetroParks creates, maintains, and preserves green space and habitats for pollinators and native plants, as well as educates visitors on sustainable gardening practices and local food production. Gardening volunteers support the Horticulture and Outdoor Connections staff in a variety of gardening tasks. Tasks Under the supervision of the Staff Lead, support and assist with the following tasks: general garden maintenance including weeding, edging, mulching and cleaning around the gardens planting bulbs installing annuals, perennials, and cannas moving tropicals in and out of the greenhouse provide excellent customer service by assisting park visitors with questions and wayfinding Additional Notes: Please sign up for your volunteer shift at least 1 day in advance Meet on the plaza at the entrance to the Wegerzyn Building This is a Long-term and Short-term Volunteer Opportunity. Learn more about our Types of Service here This opportunity is for ages 14 and older. Volunteers ages 14-17 must first be approved by a Volunteer Coordinator to sign up. Contact volunteer.services@metroparks.org to request approval. Please review Five Rivers MetroParks latest COVID-19 Updates See the Gardening Volunteer Position for more details regarding this opportunity.