You can assist on the grounds and in various gardens, enjoying either camaraderie or quiet moments on your own, and learning while you plant or till. By helping the woodland reclamation, you learn the succession of native species and the importance of forestalling invasive plant competitors. If teaching is rewarding to you, you can train as a docent-guide for children's outdoor environmental education classes and also lead tours for children or sometimes adults. Fund-raisers are vital, since the City of Summit provides no financing. You can be a leader, propose a new event, join the planning committees or participate on the day of the activity.
Events are for families, children or adults.
The office staff is very much in need of volunteers to assist with a great variety of projects. Don't forget to bring your lunch and relax with everyone who gathers in the sun porch at noon. If you like working with the public, The Garden Shop needs you as a sales assistant. Two-hour shifts are available, Mon. On week-nights and weekends, hosts for workshops, concerts and lectures fulfill a role as goodwill representatives.