Gardening

Purpose: To care for the butterfly garden by planting, weeding, watering, and doing other assigned tasks as needed.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Plant butterfly host plants
• Water plants as needed
• Weed garden

Requirements/Skills:

• Physically able to work standing or kneeling
• Ability to carry up to 15 lbs.
• Enjoy working outdoors.
• Specific knowledge of the plants in the butterfly garden.

Training Required:

• Volunteer orientation
• Specific training given on individual basis

Time Commitment:

• Seasonal (April – October)
• Times and days vary, depending on the weather

Benefits:

• Increase your knowledge about caterpillar host plants and butterfly nectar sources
• Be a part of helping to create and maintain a well-known exhibit
• An enjoyable atmosphere to participate in and meet people that love gardening and being outdoors
• Opportunity to relax and have fun while learning
• Increase your knowledge on perennials and annuals

Future Goals:

• Maintaining a year round indoor exhibit with plants and butterflies

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