The Arboretum is a great place to visit any time of the year.

Have you always wanted to garden, but didn’t know where to start?

Are you an avid gardener, but would like to learn new skills and information on gardening?

If you answered yes, then the Volunteer Gardener Training is what you are looking for! Come join the team of volunteer gardeners at the U.S. National Arboretum!

This February all current and prospective volunteers are invited to attend the Volunteer Gardener Training. The class is taught by the professional staff of the U.S. National Arboretum. Class topics include:
• Botany
• Pruning
• Plant Identification
• Weed Removal
• Soils
• Integrated Pest Management

The four week training will take place every Thursday in February starting February 2, 2012. Each class will run from 8:45am-1:30pm.
At the end of the training, volunteers will select in which gardens they would like to volunteer.

Volunteers are asked to commit to 4 hours of service per week for a yearlong commitment

Desired skills in a volunteer gardener are:
• A strong interest in gardening.
• Ability to withstand frequent walking, standing, bending, and kneeling while gardening.
• Exposure to sun, heat, cold, dust, & dirt.
• Ability to use a variety of hand tools.

To register for the training please call (202)245-4563 or email usna.volunteers@ars.usda.gov.

Photos from the Arboretum’s website.

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