VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
A Message From Our Volunteer Coordinator
Welcome to Beech Creek Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve. We’re so glad you’re here, we have so many opportunities for you to share your time with us.
Volunteers are the lifeblood of our organization and allow us to offer vital programming and events to our members and guests. We want every visitor to enjoy their time at the Gardens, soaking in the beauty that surrounds them, enjoying the diversity of plants and animals that inhabit our nature preserve.
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Areas We
Need Support
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Amazing Garden Plant & Animal Center
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Butterfly House & Caterpillar Nursery
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Education / School Field Trips / Camps
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Gardens / Greenhouse / Grounds
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Raptor Hallow Sanctuary
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Visitor Center Assistant
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Seasonal events:
Spooky Science (October)
Nature-A-Glow Festival of Lights (November/ December)
Bird In Hand & Cool Adventures (January / February)
Earth Day (April)
Butterfly Release (September)
If you’re not sure where you’d like to volunteer, contact me to be added to our email list to receive our volunteer opportunities on a regular basis. Also, keep an eye out for our annual Volunteer Information Day in April where you can find out more about volunteering at Beech Creek Gardens in person.
Feel free to email any time to volunteer or for more information.
Thank you again for your interest in volunteering at Beech Creek Botanical Garden & Nature Preserve
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Current Volunteer Opportunities
Below are the current links to sign-up for volunteer slots for each of our projects/ areas. If there is not a live link, one will be posted closer to the event.
If you’d like to receive email notifications of Volunteer opportunities, please email volunteers@beechcreekgardens.org
Events
Volunteer Information Session
Sunday, April 16th at 2pm
Want to volunteer, but not sure where to start? Come find out about all of the unique ways you can volunteer at Beech Creek Garden & Nature Preserve. Whether you want to get your hands dirty in the gardens or spend your time with the butterflies, this session is for you. We will begin at 2pm at the Water Sciences building down by the creek. We look forward to seeing both our current volunteers and those wanting to learn more.
School Field Trip Guide / Volunteer
End of April - Beginning of June.
Support our Education Department by assisting with school field trips. Choose the days that work best for you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EADA928A3FDC07-school1
Butterfly House Flight Attendant
Daily shifts June - September
Beginning June 5th greet our visitors & guests, show them points of interest in the Butterfly House and Caterpillar Nursery and answer questions. Knowledge of butterflies is helpful but not necessary.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4eada928a3fdc07-813#/
Earth Day 2023
Sunday, April 23rd 2-4pm
Celebrate Earth Day! Come out to Beech Creek for a family-friendly afternoon of volunteering - there will be projects for all-ages throughout the grounds. Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes, bring work gloves if you have them, and plan to get dirty! No RSVP needed - but feel free to call/text (330-904-9609) if you'd like to let us know you're joining us.
Summer Adventure Day Camp - Camp Assistant
Wednesdays & Thursdays 6/7 - 8/3
Feel like a kid again! Join us and support the staff from our Education Department as they host summer adventures throughout Beech Creek. Each week will have a different focus and new activities for campers.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4eada928a3fdc07-summer1#/
Golf Cart Driver
Daily Drivers through September
Do You Like driving Golf Carts ? Do You Like helping People ? Do you Like being Outside ?
Then we have a Great Volunteer Opportunity for You !!! Shifts are 10am—1pm or 1pm—4pm Monday—Saturday Sunday shift needed 12—2:30pm or 2:30—5:00pm
See you in the Garden,
Christine
Christine Haddon, Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteers@beechcreekgardens.org
330.904.9609
