education programs

Adult Tour Guide
Share your knowledge and love of plants by guiding guests through a variety of tours, which include: Outdoor Garden, Sensory Garden, Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory, Winter Green (outreach program) or Mount Goliath Wildflower Tours.
Qualifications: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to speak comfortably to a group; stamina to walk for one hour.
Schedule: Varies based on tour type. Tours typically last one hour.

School Program Facilitator
Volunteers will lead small groups of 10-12 students in specific activities, while facilitating the process of discovery.
Qualifications: Enjoy working with children; interest in plants; comfortable multi-tasking; patient.
Schedule: Each program occurs on a specific weekday morning during specific seasons.  Volunteers are expected to commit to guiding at least two programs per month during the months that the program is offered.

Family Volunteer Opportunities
Starting this April, select families will have the chance to volunteer together in the Mordecai Children’s Garden. The program will focus on educating children 7 to 15 years old about working with the garden environment, guided by parent involvement. A variety of horticulture projects and general garden maintenance topics will be covered. If you are interested in finding out more about this pilot project, please join us at an informational session on Saturday, Feb. 11 from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in Gates Hall. Space is limited so please RSVP to Volunteer Services at 720-865-3609.