Volunteer in the Michigan 4-H Children's Garden


		Volunteering in the Michigan 4-H Children's Garden The Children's Gardens are a marvelous place for kids of all ages to discover the fascinating world of plants. We are completely supported by private contributions and have come to rely on generosity of volunteers to keep our gardens a beautiful and educational destination. We welcome anyone interested in making a difference in children's lives! There are many opportunities for families, teens, students, retirees, or anyone to have fun either helping us maintain the garden and to serve as a docent to our numerous educational programs. Click here for more detailed information about our volunteer opportunities. We hope to see you soon!
		Upcoming 2006 Docent Training Dates Butterfly Training I. Thurs., February 16, 8:30 am -Noon Introductory training for new docents interested in leading groups for "Butterflies in the Garden." We will cover educational philosophies, background information on butterflies and work through the Butterflies and Plants program.
		Butterfly Training I. Sat., February 18, 8:30 am -Noon This is the same training session as listed above, but an alternative date to attend. Docent Potluck Lunch Sat., February 18, Noon - 1:00pm All docents, newbies and oldtimers are welcome to come and mingle with each other. Bring your favorite dish to share and we can talk about mentoring opportunities for new docents and pair them up with someone who is crazy enough to have been doing it awhile. We can also brainstorm ideas for a seminar series and field trips!
			Butterfly Refresher Sat., February 18, 1:00-2:30pm For experienced docents. For oldtimers wishing to learn a few new tricks and polish their repetoire! Butterfly Training II. Tues., February 21, 8:30 am -noon Some classes are interested in spending an entire day learning with butterflies and others would like to study butterflies a little more in-depth. This training session covers Butterfly Experiments, Butterfly Timelines and Butterfly Migration.
		Seeds of Science Training! We will begin training for our plant programs later this spring. Check the calendar for exact dates and more information.

		To sign up for any of the training sessions or for more questions about volunteering in the Michigan 4-H Children's Gardens, contact: Liz Driscoll Education Coordinator, Michigan 4-H Children's Gardens B102 Plant & Soil Sciences East Lansing, MI. 48824-1325 517.355.5191 x 1-327 monroeel@msu.edu
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