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April 7, 2006
Arboretum at Flagstaff Volunteer Orientation
A Call for Volunteers!
Throughout the year, we seek volunteers to participate in our day-to-day activities and special events. If propagation, high elevation gardening, or crafting with children interests you, please consider sharing your time and talents with the visiting public and Arboretum staff. Applications may be sent to Lyn Stevens, Volunteer Coordinator, or contact her at (928) 774-1442.
The 2006 Volunteer Orientation takes place on Wednesday, April 19 and Wednesday, April 26, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Please call Lyn at the above number to reserve a spot during these informative sessions.
A Few Volunteer Accomplishments:
Organic Vegetable Garden
Penstemon Garden
Butterfly Garden and curriculum
Nature Trail
Layman's Herbarium
Construction assistance in Herb Garden
Creation of plant labels
Construction of bookshelves, cold frames, and garden signs
Research assistance in plant ecology and rare plant studies
Office assistance with mailings, promotions, and special events
Benefits to Volunteers
Increased knowledge of high elevation plants and gardening techniques. Satisfaction of helping others become successful gardeners.
Satisfaction in helping Flagstaff's own public garden create beautiful gardens and teach Flagstaff residents and visitors about the horticulture and ecology of plants in our unique climate.
RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program) mileage reimbursement for those over 55.
Invitation to the annual staff-hosted Volunteer Recognition event for volunteers working more than 25 hours by July 31.
Gift Shop and Plant Sale discounts: 10% discount to those working more than 25 hours. Volunteers working more than 50 hours during a calendar year will receive a 15% discount for the remainder of the year.
Volunteer Positions
Horticulture
Special Events
Research
Visitor Services
Education
Administration
Library
Facility (carpentry, woodwork, etc.)
Docent Program (information on request)
Special Volunteer work with the Research Department:
Monitoring Workshop April 25 and Field Work funded by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Grant, The Arboretum at Flagstaff
The Arboretum at Flagstaff will host a training workshop for plant inventory and monitoring volunteers. The focus this year is monitoring seven threatened and sensitive plants in northern Arizona that may be incurring effects from long-term drought. Workshop topics include: how plant conservation is different from animal conservation; rarity in plants; species concepts; threats; population evaluation; demography, population viability; seed collecting and storage techniques. The first workshop will be held April 25th at The Arboretum and in the field. Additional field days will be scheduled in coordination with local land management agencies. The workshop is free; however, trainees should anticipate assisting in some field monitoring during the summer and fall. Contact Sheila Murray (sheila.murray@nau.edu) for more information on the workshop.
Posted by maxmaddy at April 7, 2006 6:20 AM