All of Old Westbury Gardens children s educational programs are generously supported by the Roslyn Savings Foundation. Storytime is enjoyed by volunteers, parents and children. Watercolor artist Arline Goldstein coaches a young artist Budding Botanists enjoy a salad they grew during last year s program. Volunteers Needed This summer, we are offering several volunteer opportunities. One is for people who are interested in helping maintain our gorgeous gardens.
Some experience is helpful and the ability to carry out normal gardening tasks.
Following an orientation and training, each garden volunteer will work under the supervision of the professional horticultural staff. Another is for people who would be interested in selling memberships at special events. All except membership volunteers are asked to work a set schedule of four hours per week. One of the Gardens most popular events, the Scottish Games is a fun-filled day with Scottish dance and music performances, demonstrations and competitions, and specialty crafts and food. The festivities will include traditional Scottish bagpipe music and highland dancing, as well as caber tossing, sheepdog trials and putting the stone competitions.