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Thank you for signing up to volunteer with us at the Arboretum!
There are a few things you need to know about volunteering: We are looking for individuals to become "regulars" which means volunteering at least 1 to 2 times per month, hopefully more. You may come for a few trial sessions to see if you would like to become a part of our regular team. We do this because the work that we do requires many sessions of learning and training, which includes plant ID, proper pruning, mulching, weeding, planting etc. If you are interested in volunteering once or few times a year we have seasonal Weed Warrior Days that will allow you to pitch in at the Arboretum without a commitment.
On Saturdays: please notify Jean by email jnepiphan@thielkearboretum.org You will then be included on a weekly group text that you can respond to that will confirm your participation in that week’s session. On Tuesdays:please notify Herb by email at arbeiter@optonline.net and you may then come to the Arboretum for that week’s session.
Please come on time - our sessions start at 9am and end at 12pm - meet at the tool shed in the center of the Arboretum - very easy to find when you walk in.
Wear the right clothes/gear for the weather and the site. In winter we suggest insulated warm waterproof boots and layers and clothes that you expect to get dirty. Tough materials that are protective like dungarees or canvas pants are highly recommended, (leggings and shorts are not a good idea as your outer layer).There are gloves on site you can use, but they have been used. In spring the ground softens and is super mucky - boots are a must! We have poison ivy on site so beware and dress smart. (Our orientation will explain washing up procedures if exposed to poison ivy). Sessions may be canceled due to weather conditions.
It is important to let Herb or Jean know if you have any physical limitations, health concerns, or severe allergies (bees or poison ivy). Often work is done at a moderate pace and we do lots of bending and kneeling, Feel free to reply to this message with any comments or questions.
Thanks and hope to meet you at the Arboretum soon!
Jean Epiphan - Arboretum Land Manager
Herb Arbeiter - Tuesday Volunteer Coordinator
There are a few things you need to know about volunteering: We are looking for individuals to become "regulars" which means volunteering at least 1 to 2 times per month, hopefully more. You may come for a few trial sessions to see if you would like to become a part of our regular team. We do this because the work that we do requires many sessions of learning and training, which includes plant ID, proper pruning, mulching, weeding, planting etc. If you are interested in volunteering once or few times a year we have seasonal Weed Warrior Days that will allow you to pitch in at the Arboretum without a commitment.
On Saturdays: please notify Jean by email jnepiphan@thielkearboretum.org You will then be included on a weekly group text that you can respond to that will confirm your participation in that week’s session. On Tuesdays:please notify Herb by email at arbeiter@optonline.net and you may then come to the Arboretum for that week’s session.
Please come on time - our sessions start at 9am and end at 12pm - meet at the tool shed in the center of the Arboretum - very easy to find when you walk in.
Wear the right clothes/gear for the weather and the site. In winter we suggest insulated warm waterproof boots and layers and clothes that you expect to get dirty. Tough materials that are protective like dungarees or canvas pants are highly recommended, (leggings and shorts are not a good idea as your outer layer).There are gloves on site you can use, but they have been used. In spring the ground softens and is super mucky - boots are a must! We have poison ivy on site so beware and dress smart. (Our orientation will explain washing up procedures if exposed to poison ivy). Sessions may be canceled due to weather conditions.
It is important to let Herb or Jean know if you have any physical limitations, health concerns, or severe allergies (bees or poison ivy). Often work is done at a moderate pace and we do lots of bending and kneeling, Feel free to reply to this message with any comments or questions.
Thanks and hope to meet you at the Arboretum soon!
Jean Epiphan - Arboretum Land Manager
Herb Arbeiter - Tuesday Volunteer Coordinator