Become a Docent

Next docent-training course
September 11 – November 20

9 week course
Saturdays 
Small fee to cover the cost of materials + membership
Please contact (520)326-9686, Ext. 39 to reserve space

9/11 9 a.m. - noon

9/18 9 a.m.  - noon

9/25 9 a.m.  - noon

10/2  5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

10/16  9 a.m. – noon

10/23  9 a.m. – noon

10/30  9 a.m. – noon

11/6  9 a.m. – noon

11/20  9 a.m. – noon

 

What does a docent do?

• Participate in specialized training sessions
• Lead garden tours
• present educational outreach programs for adults and children
• Staff educational carts
• Implement horticultural therapy programs
• Teach Gardens’ Signature classes
• Staff volunteer booths at community events
• Information center to provide Gardens and plan information to visitors as a Gardens’ Interpreter

What do docents learn?

• History of Tucson Botanical Gardens
• Botany for Gardeners
• Wildflowers
• Gardening for Birds and Butterflies
• Water Resources and Conservation
• Principles of Xeriscaping
• Desert Ecology
• Herb Gardening
• Ethnobotany
• Tour guide and presentation skills

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