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MBG Docent Training Class

February 25 @ 8:30 am - 12:00 pm

MBG Docent Training

Join us for the 2025 MBG Docent Training Class!

GET INVOLVED!  KNOW YOUR GARDENS!

Have you ever thought you would like to spend more time at your Mobile Botanical Gardens; to know more about the collections and special, unique garden ‘rooms’?  Do you get a kick out of seeing the excitement of a child  exploring the wonders of nature; learning to grow their own food?  Do you enjoy interacting with really  interested and curious adults and young people.  Are you a retired teacher and miss teaching?  Are you more of an organizer or a ‘techy’?  Please consider becoming an Education Docent at the Botanical Gardens.  Training classes for new docents begin in February.

NEW MBG Docent TRAINING AND ORIENTATION

2025

February 4, 11, 18 & 25; 8:30-12:00am

Classes and activities will take place at the Mobile Botanical Gardens, in the Larkins Classroom, at Magnolia Hill outdoor classroom and throughout the Gardens.  Participants are expected to attend all sessions.  A training manual and reference handouts will be provided.  Participants will become familiar with the various garden collections, the facilities and regular program offerings through guided walks and activities.

Follow-up opportunities will include observing field trips and assisting with activities led by experienced docents.  Participation in these opportunities is encouraged for experience and is voluntary on an ’as available’ basis.

CONTACT:  Sara Habel  shabel@mbgardens.org

Sample Volunteer Opportunities

Tales and Trails – Children’s literacy and garden activity program

Veggie Kids – Saturday morning kids gardening series (fall and spring series)

Family Fun Days – periodic Saturday activity programs for family groups

Plant Sales – Spring and Fall; prepare and post educational signage.  Assist customers if comfortable.

NatureBLAST!  – week long summer program for students rising third grade through fifth.

Field Trips (all ages) – Lead or assist with guided nature walks or garden related activities.

First Fridays  and other Guest Seminars and Workshops – assist speaker and staff with setup and cleanup and to welcome and guide guests.

Cataloging and strengthening the gardening reference and lending libraries at MBG.

Learning to research and prepare public interpretive plant information signs for the grounds and plant sales.

Assisting to map and compile GPS referenced database of MBG plant collections.

Details

Date:
February 25
Time:
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Series:
Event Category:

Organizer

Mobile Botanical Gardens
Phone
(251)342-0555
Email
mbg2@bellsouth.net

Venue

Mobile Botanical Gardens
5151 MUSEUM DR
MOBILE, AL 36608 United States
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Phone
2513420555