Short Hill's Greenwood Gardens Seeks 2017 Docents

From Greenwood Gardens: Greenwood Gardens, a 28 acre historic public garden in Short Hills, NJ seeks outgoing individuals who enjoy nature, local history, and working with the public to become garden docents for the 2017 Season. Greenwood Gardens is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to connect people to nature in an historic garden oasis.

Guided tours at Greenwood are to educate the public and enhance the visitor experience. Garden docents are highly valued members of the Greenwood Gardens team. They greet and provide orientation to the gardens, and lead small groups on 45 minute walking tours.

A docent training seminar will be held on Thursday, March 30, from 10am until 3pm. Volunteers will learn Greenwood’s history and become familiar with the garden’s unique horticultural and architectural features. As the season progresses, garden docents work with a mentor until they are ready to lead tours on their own.

Qualified garden docent applicants:

• Enjoy interacting with people of all ages
• Are able to walk safely on stairs, inclines and uneven terrain
• Are able to attend the training seminar; interested in history and/or horticulture
• Are willing to lead at least 5 tours through the season

To apply to become a Garden Docent at Greenwood Gardens and learn more about the requirements and benefits, please visit the “Support” page here or call 973-258-4026.

274 Old Short Hills Rd │Short Hills, NJ 07078 │973-258-4026 │greenwoodgardens.org

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