Volunteer
opportunities abound at the Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden. Whether
you are an individual or part of a larger corporate or community group,
the garden is a great way to help build friendships and community. HBGF
volunteers donate thousands of hours to the garden annually. Come find
out what's going on!
Contact information for Garden Volunteers:
Organizations wishing to hold volunteer work parties in the
garden should contact
Roger
Chouinard of the City of SeaTac.
Individuals
wishing to volunteer should contact one or more of the
following:
- To volunteer
in "Elda Behm's Paradise Garden", contact Markus Burdine at
206-391-4003
- To volunteer
with the King County Iris Society, contact
Dwayne Booth
- To volunteer
with the Puget Sound Daylily Club, contact
Garry
Fanthorpe
- To volunteer
with the Seattle Rose Society, contact Markus Burdine at
206-391-4003
Maintenance
The gardens and plants need constant care. Learn the tricks of the trade
from seasoned veterans by assisting with weeding, mulching, planting and
removal, and more!! Positions are available during weekdays and work
parties. See the garden
calendar for more
information.
Board Members
The Foundation is seeking to expand the board. Interested individuals
having expertise in fundraising, administration, or other project
building expertise, please contact us by
email or by phone
at 206-391-4003
Fundraising
People with grant writing expertise or folks interested in participating
in fund-raising projects are encouraged to contact
Wendy Morgan by email
or by phone at 206-391-4003.
Public Relations/Advertising
Help us get the word out! Design newsletters and publications, create
flyers and distribute information. If you have PR skills or are
interested in learning, we need your help. Please contact us by
email or by phone
at 206-391-4003.
Construction
Skilled hands are needed in the construction and installation of garden
features including arbors and benches, planting beds, ponds, irrigation,
drainage, and the like.
Docents
Introduce visitors to our garden and lead tours. Training is provided.
Contact 206-391-4003.
