Native Plant Trust, the nation’s first plant conservation organization and the only one solely focused on New England’s native plants, announces volunteer opportunities for 2020. Volunteer initiatives span the region and include openings in field conservation, horticulture, and educational outreach. Training begins in Winter 2020. Volunteering with Native Plant Trust offers adults a unique chance to learn about native plants from experts, to make a difference locally and regionally by supporting the environment, and to build community and friendships with others who share their interests. All volunteer opportunities come with complimentary training and enrichment.

Plant Conservation Volunteers (PCV) training is in March and April 2020. PCVs help conserve native flora by participating in plant monitoring, seed collection, and habitat management throughout New England. Interested applicants should have some botanical knowledge, a strong commitment to native plant conservation, good observation skills, and a sense of adventure.

Community Outreach Volunteers support Native Plant Trust by sharing information about the organization’s work and resources at events in their local areas. Requirements: Community Outreach Volunteers should be active in their local communities or willing to be more engaged, attend, or serve on the planning committee for large/community events. They must enjoy interacting with the public.

Garden Guides offer visitors a personal introduction to Garden in the Woods, the renowned botanic garden of Native Plant Trust and sharing the beauty and importance of native plants. Requirements: Garden Guides should enjoy interacting with both people and plants, and enjoy learning and sharing that knowledge. They must be comfortable spending extensive time outside.

For more information about volunteer programs at Native Plant Trust or to apply, please contact publicprograms@NativePlantTrust.org or visit http://NativePlantTrust.org/about/volunteer.