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Pollinator Garden Work Day at Mason Neck, October 21st

Photo: Tricia Rowlison

October 21
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Visitor Center Pollinator Garden
Mason Neck State Park
7301 High Point Rd.
Lorton, VA 22079

Join the Friends of Mason Neck for a volunteer garden day at Mason Neck State Park! Help care for the park’s pollinator gardens by planting native species, weeding and mulching to support local wildlife, promote biodiversity and keep these natural spaces thriving. No gardening experience is needed, just a love of the outdoors and a willingness to help.

Additional details can be found on the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation website.

 

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens Seeks Volunteers

Lake Gardiner photo: Chelsea Mahaffey

Meadowlark Botanical Gardens of Vienna, Virginia has a variety of indoor and outdoor volunteer opportunities available. Weekly commitment is not required to volunteer in the Gardens, but when a volunteer has completed 10 hours of volunteer service they will receive an Annual Garden Membership, 10% off gift shop purchases, Meadowlark Volunteer Bumper Sticker & Lapel Pin, and a wonderful opportunity to be part of a great community.

Garden Volunteer
Do you have experience gardening? Do you wish you could get more experience gardening? Meadowlark Botanical Gardens would love to have you on board to assist with our 95-acre garden oasis. Learn more about planting cycles, proper pruning habits, garden management and much more from our experienced horticulture team. The garden volunteers season begins in March and runs through December (Weather Permitting). Currently shifts include mornings, Monday through Thursday.

Photo: Chelsea Mahaffey

Visitor Relations Aide
Do you love helping people and having the answer to questions? Our Visitor Relations Aide are where the public turn to when they have something to ask, or a comment they would like to share with us. Assist staff with answering questions or following up with guests about annual memberships, portrait photography scheduling, tour scheduling and more. Current shifts include afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

Trail Volunteer
Do you enjoy spending time in the woods? Meadowlark Botanical Gardens would love to have you on board to assist with our trail systems throughout the gardens. Our diverse terrain needs regular pruning, clearing, and assessing to maintain access for all guests. Current shifts include mornings.

Those interested are encouraged to fill our volunteer inquiry form or email meadowlark@nvrpa.org.