Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ volunteer opportunity combines enthusiasm for gardens and children
February 19, 2013
NACOGDOCHES, Texas - Area residents are invited to participate in a Garden Guide training class at Stephen F. Austin State University.This class will prepare volunteers to give guided tours of the Ä¢¹½ÊÓÆµ Mast Arboretum and Pineywoods Native Plant Center to area school children. Garden Guides introduce small groups of students to the gardens through hands-on activities. The volunteers may be found encouraging students to explore the inside of a flower, learn about honeybee communication, take a closer look at soil, investigate forest habitats or measure a tree. Advanced horticulture knowledge is not necessary, but a love and appreciation for energetic, curious children is.
An orientation will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, in the Tucker House Conference Room at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center, 2900 Raguet St. Training will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 27 and 28, at the same location. To register for the class or obtain more information, contact Elyce Rodewald, education coordinator, at (936) 468-1832 or erodewald@sfasu.edu.