Grow what you love. Volunteer at the Garden.

Are you looking for an engaging and interactive opportunity?
It’s so much fun to be a Botanic Garden Volunteer!

Learn more below or just drop us a line at volunteer@thebotanicgarden.org.

D O C E N T S

Garden docents lead group tours, show off the Garden, and help us tell the transformative story of this historic park. Meet and visit with folks from all over America – and all over the world! Group and individual training is provided. As a docent, you’ll leave Garden visitors enriched with a greater understanding of our Garden’s unique past and appreciation for its growing future.

Email our Volunteer Coordinator

C A R E T A K E R S

Garden caretakers dig in the dirt! Tasks include weeding, watering and monitoring the health of our plants across multiple Garden spaces and containers. Our caretakers work in teams with training and support from our horticulturalist to keep the Garden blooming beautifully. As a caretaker, you’ll help Garden visitors to experience firsthand the belief of Dr. James D. Munson that “beauty is therapy.”

Email our Volunteer Coordinator

Ready to Explore Volunteer Opportunities?

Volunteering at the Botanic Garden at Historic Barns Park is a rewarding way to connect with nature and your community all year long. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just curious to learn, there are opportunities in every season to get your hands in the soil, support a beautiful public space, and build practical plant and gardening knowledge along the way.

It’s also a surprisingly social experience! Volunteers often say they’ve made lasting friendships while working side by side outdoors. If you’re looking for something meaningful, educational, and genuinely fun to do in Traverse City, this is a great place to start.

Send us an email at volunteer@thebotanicgarden.org to find out about ways to get involved.

We can’t wait to hear from you!

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