Even our Nursery Training Class is a hands on experience, learning the techniques you'll use as volunteers and, hopefully, be able to apply in your own gardens. There are a lot of different opportunities presented below. Volunteers aren't limited to one group, either. Quite a number of our people participate in multiple groups, either shifting groups by season or, in the case of a few hardy souls, coming more than one day a week. At times when another group needs particular help, the Nursery group might help the perennial people for a day, or the perennial people help the Nursery people propagate.
Flexibility is our motto.
After you've worked in one of the basic groups presented below,, perhaps you'll be interested in one of our special groups. Also, a word out there for you experienced gardeners. In the basic groups you might quickly find yourself paired with a newcomer to help them along. Or most of the special groups are immediately open to those who have special skills. We are a University botanic garden, and teaching is part of our mission - and not just teaching UCI students.