Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Last updated on May 29, 2010

Volunteer gardeners work with Arboretum Grounds Staff on a variety of plant care and grounds maintenance activities. Arboretum collections include roughly 5,000 different species of Native Hawaiian, Polynesian Introductions, and Tropical Plants, many of which are endangered or at risk in their native habitats. Volunteer gardeners work closely with Arboretum staff to maintain these special collections. Duties may include weeding, mulching, planting and pruning.

Volunteers of any skill level are welcome, but should be able to navigate the Arboretum trails, be willing to work in wet, muddy conditions and be able to lift 35lbs. Training is provided as needed in tool use, garden maintenance, special collections management, and general horticultural care.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Lyon Arboretum

We need volunteers who are free at these times Weekdays This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (55+)

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Contact Person: Jill Laughlin, Education Programs And Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

3860 Manoa Road Honolulu, HI 96822 (See a map)

Directions:

Take the University Ave. exit on H1. Drive mauka (towards the mountains), pass the University and continue up the valley. At the Intersection of Oahu Ave.,and University Ave, take Oahu Ave. (middle fork) and continue up the valley. At the 5 way intersection (Lowry Ave, Oahu Ave. Manoa Rd.) take Manoa Road. Continue driving mauka past Paradise Park. The Arboretum driveway is at the Manoa Falls trailhead. Parking for Arboretum visitors is at the top of the driveway.   Nearest Bus Stop: Nipo Street , 20 minute walk

Web Site: http://www.hawaii.edu/lyonarboretum

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Service Learning Opportunities
	This is a Service Learning Opportunity

Last updated on May 29, 2010

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