Volunteer Opportunity Details:

If you like to garden and want to learn more about native Wisconsin plants, basic botany, and plant care, consider assisting in the U.W. Arboretum's Native Plant Gardens. We seek volunteers to help weed, plant, mulch, and do other garden tasks as we establish and maintain these gardens. Individuals, families, and small groups are welcome, as are novice gardeners eager to learn more. While gardening is done for the year, you are welcome to inquire about garden volunteering for spring 2010.

All tools and instruction are provided. One-time, biweekly, or weekly schedules can be arranged.

This opportunity is sponsored by: UW-Madison Arboretum

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adult (18+) Individual Adolescents (13-17) Small Group (2-10) Adults (55+) Unpaid Interns Children (5-12) We need volunteers who are free at these times Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su Morning X X X X Afternoon X X X X Evening X

Contact Person: Susan Carpenter, Gardener, (608) 262-2445, (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

1207 Seminole Highway Madison, WI 53711 (See a map)

Directions:

To reach the Visitor Center from the UW-Madison campus travel south on Mills Street past St. Mary's Hospital. At the stop sign marking the intersection of Mills St., Haywood, Wingra Drive, and Arboretum Drive, turn right onto Arboretum Drive. Go about 2 miles until you reach a large, paved parking lot adjacent to a building. This is the Arboretum Visitor Center. You may also reach the Visitor Center by turning east from Seminole Highway onto Arboretum Drive. Travel about .5 miles to a large, paved parking lot adjacent to a building - that is the Visitor Center. Please call or look at a map for more details and directions to other Arboretum volunteer meeting sites.

Web Site: http://www.uwarboretum.org

Additional Information

Is this an opportunity for youth to volunteer?
	Yes
If yes, what is the minimum age allowed?
	5
Is this opportunity appropriate for court-ordered service?
	No

Last updated on November 3, 2009

5 Overall Experience   
a relaxed, appreciative environment

I volunteered at the Arboretum a few years ago and worked on their archives. It was a very pleasant environment and everyone was so friendly and appreciative. I'd highly recommend it! posted by katreese on March 9, 2003