2010 Spring Horticulture Project Days
Disney Give a Day. Get a Day.
Have you ever wondered what it takes to keep Red Butte Garden looking so amazing? Our horticulture Project Days are an opportunity for people to come in mass to assist our Horticulture staff with a projects that could take weeks to accomplish without additional help. These one time commitments are a great way to serve your community and to get your hands in the soil and feel the sun on your skin. We welcome work, scout, church, school and other organized service groups to join in! Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@redbutte.utah.edu to register.
If you are looking to qualify for the Disney Give a Day. Get a Day program please know that Disney has concluded this program as of March 9th. If you have not confirmed your volunteer date and time you will no longer be able to qualify for the Disney voucher. For more information you can visit www.DisneyParks.com for a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions about the Give a Day. Get a Day program.
Upcoming project dates:
Shifts 9-noon &/or 1-4pm
Sat, March 27th (morning shift only)
Wed, March 31st
Sat, April 10th
Sat, April 10th
Sun, April 11th
Wed, April 14th
Sat, April 17th
Sun, April 18th
Thurs, April 22nd
Sat, April 24th - FILLED
Sat, May 1st
Sat, May 15th
Wed, May 21st - Morning shift only
More Information and to register:
Call (801) 585-5688 or email volunteer@redbutte.utah.edu
Horticulture
Are you anxious to get your hands into warm soil, work with plants, and feel the sun on your face? Join Red Butte Garden Horticulture Volunteers and learn first hand the tricks of the trade and discover a world of plants that flourish in the Intermountain West, while at the same time contributing to the care of beautiful formal gardens.
Opportunities available mornings, evenings, weekdays and weekends. Hands-on training provided, no experience necessary. Volunteers are asked to volunteer on a weekly or bi-weekly schedule for a minimum of 20+ hours per year. 15 years and older.
Formal Garden Volunteers
Are you interested in Gardening?
Gain valuable gardening skills and knowledge as you work alongside Red Butte Garden’s horticulture professionals in the cultivated portion of the Garden. Assist staff by planting, pruning, deadheading, weeding, mulching, and providing other care of the Garden’s valuable plant collection. You will become familiar with basic garden maintenance and plant names as you learn a wealth of gardening insight for use in your own landscape.
Volunteering in the Garden includes physical labor (kneeling, bending, lifting, tool use, etc) and working in a variety of weather conditions. Volunteers must be 15 years or older.
Available: April – October or longer depending on the weather conditions.
Natural Area Volunteers
Do you have an interest in landscape preservation practices and native species?
The Natural Area provides volunteers with an opportunity to learn about the habitat and care of native plants in the foothill’s most pristine region by assisting with restoration projects, trail maintenance, invasive species removal and native seed collection. Other opportunities include planting, pruning and seasonal greenhouse activities. Volunteers must be 15 years or older.
Working in the Natural Area includes physical labor (hiking, kneeling, bending, lifting, tool use, etc) and working in a variety of weather conditions.
Available: April – October or longer depending on the weather.
Greenhouse Volunteers (Currently Filled)
Are you interested in plant propagation?
Volunteers at the greenhouse are the foundation for the Garden’s seasonal displays, beginning with propagation from seed and cutting to transplanting, spacing, thinning, watering and pruning. In addition to growing and caring for young plants, greenhouse volunteers plant and care for a portion of the Garden’s outdoor seasonal displays. Volunteers must be 15 years or older.
Working in the greenhouse includes light lifting, getting a little wet on occasion, working with your hands, small seeds and delicate plants.
Available: Year round with August and December off.
Visitor Center & Orangerie Display Volunteers (Currently Filled)
Interested in unusual indoor plants?
If you are interested in indoor and exotic plants consider working with our greenhouse staff in the care and maintenance of the amazing plants displayed in the Visitor Center and Orangerie. This small group of volunteers work on picking, deadheading, replacing old moss with new, pruning, and other plant maintenance needs. Volunteers must be 15 years or older.
You must be willing to work from ladders, light lifting and working with your hands, as well as have an eye for detail.
Available: Year round. Commitment to every other Monday morning shift.
Winter Hardy Horticulture Volunteers
Do you love the winter weather?
For those of you who volunteer during the growing season but consider yourselves hardy winter volunteers, consider working with the Horticulture staff occasionally during the winter months when the sun is out and the weather affords a day or two of outside work. This is an opportunity to work on pruning, trail maintenance and other winter garden care. Expect a weather dependant schedule. Volunteers must be 15 years or older.
Available: Weather dependent throughout the winter.
Plant Curation Volunteers (Currently Filled)
Do you have an interest in Botany?
Plant Curation volunteers assist staff in the vital record keeping and research of plants throughout the Garden. This opportunity allows volunteers to learn botanic names, curation methods, GIS skills, basic photography and data entry. Volunteers must be 15 years or older.
Plant Curation includes standing for short periods, walking the Garden and working in a variety of weather conditions.
Available: Year round.
Conservation
Do you have an interest in Plant Conservation?
Conservation volunteers assist and learn from experienced plant conservationists concerning native, rare and endangered plant species while working to save them in the field throughout the State of Utah. This position includes plant surveying, seed collection, cleaning, sorting and banking, rare plant curation and propagation, greenhouse work and research. Training is provided in the field. Volunteers must be 18 years or older.
Conservation volunteers work throughout the State of Utah which may including camping, hiking and working in remote locations in a variety of weather conditions.
Available: March – November.
Education
Red Butte Garden provides the community with an outstanding resource for environmental education through lectures, classes, workshops, school field trips, kids classes, camps, festivals, tours, and outreach events. If you like people, enjoy plants and nature, and can communicate well, you may enjoy being an education volunteer. All education volunteer positions require training.
School Programs
Do you enjoy teaching and inspiring youth?
School Program Volunteers explore Red Butte Garden’s 100 acre outdoor classroom while sharing their knowledge of plants and animals with children. Volunteers lead weekly two-hour field classes through the Garden for a unique and exciting learning experience that highlights topics found in the science core curriculum of their grade level. Volunteers must be 20 years or older.
School Program volunteers need to be able to comfortably walk/hike the Garden and work in a variety of weather conditions.
Available: March to June and August to October, Monday – Thursday mornings and early afternoons. Commitment of two shifts per week is preferred, with one being acceptable.
Training: Training is required and provided each March and August.
EDUCATION VOLUNTEER TRAINING
MONDAY & WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29 & 31
9AM - NOON
Share your love of plants and the natural world with elementary school students! Red Butte Garden is seeking volunteers to teach young people about the wonders of botany and ecology. This training will give you the tools you need to lead exciting and educational tours through the Garden and natural area.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL (801)585-5688.
Youth & Family Programs
Are you interested in playing with kids in an educational environment?
Volunteers teach children ranging in ages from 4–12 in Em’s Sprout House during all four seasons about the wonderful world of plants and animals. Programs include Garden Adventure Classes, Summer Camps, Birthday Parties and celebrations such as Arbor Day and Winter Solstice. Volunteers must be 15 years or older.
Youth & Family volunteers need to be comfortable working with children in an exciting environment.
Available: Year round. Week long commitment available for summer camps.
Training: Hands on training.
Garden Guides (Currently Filled)
Do you enjoy the outdoors and meeting new people?
Volunteers share their love and knowledge of plants and Red Butte Garden with others by leading private and public tours, answering visitor questions, hosting programs and acting as an ambassador for the Garden throughout the community. Private, public, walking and tram tours included. Volunteers must be 18 years or older.
Garden Guides must be able to comfortably walk/hike the Garden and work in a variety of weather conditions.
Available: Year round.
Training: Training required and provided each April.
GARDEN GUIDE VOLUNTEER TRAINING
SATURDAYS, MARCH 27, APRIL 10 & 24
10AM - NOON
Interested in sharing your love of plants with others? Join us on Saturdays and to learn about Red Butte Garden, its plant collections and history. We’ll teach you how to share your knowledge with others by leading tours, hosting programs and being an ambassador for the Garden.
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CALL (801)585-5688.
Special Events
Do you enjoy working with the public?
Volunteers are vital in helping with large special events including Arbor Day, Plant Sales, Garden Gala, Outdoor Concert Series, Garden After Dark, Monday Family Nights, Special Exhibits and more. Opportunities include customer service, hosting crafts and activities, running information booths, taking tickets, selling items, greeting guests and other assignments. Excellent customer service is required and an ability to work in a fast pace atmosphere with a smile. Age requirement dependant on event.
Special Event volunteers must be willing to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
Available: Year round. Must commit to a variety of events.
Training: Training is required for some events.
Group Volunteering
Are you looking for an opportunity for office, church, scout, school and other organized service groups to volunteer on a one time basis? Red Butte Garden provides opportunities to work in the Garden helping with garden plantings, mulching, weeding, and other projects that could take weeks to accomplish without large volunteer groups.
Working in the Garden includes physical labor (hiking, kneeling, bending, lifting etc) and working in a variety of weather conditions.
Available: March – November depending on the weather.
Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 801-585-5688 for more information about group volunteering.
Eagle Scout Projects
Eagle Scouts have provided Red Butte Garden with dozens of valuable projects over the years and we are truly grateful for their good turn. Scouts interested in doing their Eagle project at Red Butte Garden need to contact the Volunteer Coordinator who will provide the Eagle Scout Policy, a list of possible projects and the Eagle Scout Application for the scout to complete. The leadership component of the Eagle Scout Program is important to us and we look forward to working directly with dedicated and enthusiastic Scouts.
Contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 801-585-5688 for more information about group volunteering.
Community Service
Those looking to perform community service whether it is a school requirement, court ordered, or other required service will follow the same procedures for applying for volunteer service. Dependent on the type of required service, there may be limits placed on where, when, and if you can perform your service at Red Butte Garden. A minimum of 20 hours is required of all volunteers. Volunteer benefits do not apply to community service volunteers.
Please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 801-585-5688 for more information.
