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No Matter What Your Skills Are, Or How Much Time You Have, Any Help At The Garden Is Valuable And Greatly Appreciated.
Each task, no matter how small, has a profound impact on the success of the Garden. Whether you're arranging flowers for a display, helping prune plants, or leading a tour, your time and energy ensure that the garden remains a welcoming and beautiful space for visitors. Come volunteer with us today!
Want to see volunteer opportunities? Check out our Linktree:
Volunteer Groups
🌿 Trail Maintenance
Wed, 9–12
Ensures our paths are clear, safe, and inviting for visitors, meeting regularly to uphold the integrity of our trails and surrounding areas.
🌹 Rose Garden
Wed, 9–12
Cultivates the timeless beauty of our rose garden, from meticulous pruning to nurturing blooms that enchant visitors year after year.
🌼 Garden Horticulture
Tues-Fri, 9:30–12
Partners with our horticultural team to maintain the splendor of our planted areas, from weeding to propagation for future generations to enjoy.
🌱 Children's Nature
& Education
Varies
Cultivates curiosity and a love for learning by creating engaging play areas and educational
programs that inspire young hearts to connect with nature and deepen their appreciation for
the world around them.
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📋 Private Events
Tues, 3–5
Collaborates with our events team to support the seamless execution of private gatherings.
Volunteers assist with essential tasks such as cleaning, maintaining chairs, steaming linens,
and organizing materials.
🌸 Camellia Garden
Thurs, 9–12
Tenderly cares for our stunning camellia collection, from nurturing new growth to offering enlightening tours during peak seasons.
🌾 GA Native Garden
Tues, 9–12
Revitalizes our native plant garden to reflect the rich biodiversity of our region, preserving native flora for future generations.
🥕 Vegetable Terrace
Tues & Thurs (select)
9:30–12
Nurtures our sustainable food efforts, from seed to harvest, ensuring a bountiful yield for donation and enjoyment.
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🌸 Floral Design
Tues, 10–3
Immerse yourself in the artistry of floral arrangements, tending to plant care, seasonal displays, and event decorations while enhancing the garden's beauty with vibrant blooms and greenery.
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♻️ Compost
Tues, 9–11
Supports the Garden’s sustainability efforts by collecting and managing compost materials,
maintaining compost piles, and assisting with educational activities.
🐝 Pollinator Garden
Mon, 10–12
Champions the vital role of pollinators by maintaining a thriving habitat, consulting with our horticultural team to ensure optimal conditions year-round.
🌳 Ginkgo Shade
Garden
Tues, 9–12
Preserves the tranquil ambiance of our shaded areas, expertly tending to trees and underplanting to provide an oasis for visitors.
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🌿 Native Plant Trail
Thurs, 9–12
Advocates for native conservation by curating our native plant trail, sharing knowledge and passion with visitors.
🍽️ Lunch & Learn
3rd Wed, 12–1
Elevates our educational sessions by preparing snacks and drinks, fostering an inviting atmosphere that enhances learning and makes each session a delightful experience.
🎉 Event Setup and
Tear Down
Varies, mostly weekends
The unsung heroes behind the scenes, ensuring every event runs smoothly and our garden remains pristine before and after gatherings.
🛠️ Garden Fix-It &
Facility Care
Fri, 9–12
Masters of all trades, tackling maintenance projects big and small to keep our garden running smoothly while ensuring the comfort and safety of visitors by inspecting and repairing benches, signs, fountains, and other facilities for a positive experience.
🏡 Farmhouse and
Garden Docent & Historian
Tues–Sun, 10–2
Brings our garden and farmhouse to life by guiding visitors through immersive tours that
illuminate their rich history. Volunteers document, lead docent tours, and share the historical
significance of these cherished spaces, preserving their legacy for all to appreciate.
🍃 Herb Garden
Wed, 9–12
Cultivates and cares for a variety of herbs, ensuring a fragrant and thriving garden that supports our culinary and wellness initiatives, while sharing the benefits of fresh herbs with our community.
Volunteer Recognition Program
At Columbus Botanical Garden (CBG), we deeply value the contributions of our volunteers, whose dedication and hard work help us thrive and fulfill our mission. To show our appreciation and recognize the commitment of our volunteers, we have established the CBG Volunteer Recognition Program. This program rewards volunteers with various incentives based on their accumulated volunteer hours.
Seedling Level
The "Seedling Level" is all about kicking off a volunteer’s journey at Columbus Botanical Garden. Just like a new sprout popping up from the soil, volunteers at this stage are starting to explore and get involved. It’s a time to dive in, discover what the garden has to offer, and start building a solid foundation for future
growth and impact.
Upon reaching 50 volunteer hours, receive a custom water bottle from CBG
Blossom Level
The "Blossom Level" represents the exciting stage when volunteers hit 100 hours at Columbus Botanical Garden. Just like a flower moving from a bud to full bloom, these volunteers are recognized for their growing dedication and impact. It’s all about celebrating their progress and the difference they’re making in the garden and the community.
Upon reaching 100 volunteer hours, receive a FREE CBG beehive membership
Garden Guardian Level
The "Garden Guardian Level" is all about recognizing the amazing volunteers who’ve put in over 200 hours at Columbus Botanical Garden. It’s like being a true garden superhero, taking on extra responsibility and showing major dedication. These volunteers are celebrated for their hard work in keeping the garden beautiful, sustainable, and thriving through their ongoing efforts.
Upon reaching 200 volunteer hours, receive a custom t-shirt from CBG
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Arboreal Ambassador Level
The "Arboreal Ambassador Level" is all about capturing the idea of a strong, tall tree that stands firm and deeply rooted. At Columbus Botanical Garden, when volunteers hit the 300 hour mark, they earn the "Arboreal Ambassador" title. This means they’ve become key members of the CBG community, showing dedication and making a big impact. Just like an ambassador represents their organization with pride, these volunteers are valued representatives of CBG, helping to support and spread the garden’s mission far and wide.
Upon reaching 300 volunteer hours, receive a commemorative plaque recognizing your outstanding service to CBG
If You Are Interested in Volunteering
Please Fill Out This Form
How to Use SignUpGenius
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How to Sign Up for an Event
✅ Click on the SignUpGenius link provided by our team.
✅ Find the date and time slot that works for you.
✅ Click Sign Up next to your preferred slot.
✅ Click Submit and Sign Up, enter your name and email, and confirm!
No account is required to sign up!
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How to Cancel a Sign-Up
🔹 Already signed up but need to cancel? Follow these steps:
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Log in to SignUpGenius (if you have an account).
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Click on "Sign Ups" to see your upcoming commitments.
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Find the event and click "Delete" to remove yourself from the slot.
Can’t cancel online? Email us, and we’ll update your registration!
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How to See Who Else is Volunteering
👀 Want to know who you’ll be volunteering with?
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Visit the event’s SignUpGenius page to see available and filled slots.
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Depending on settings, names of other volunteers may be visible.
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How to Add Someone Else to a Sign-Up
👥 Want to sign up a friend or family member?
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Click "Sign Up" as usual.
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Enter their name and email instead of yours.
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Submit and confirm!
Still Need Help?
Contact us at volunteering@columbusbotanicalgarden.org for assistance!
Or visit the SignUpGenius Help Center.
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When is the garden open?We are open Tuesday - Sunday from 9am to 5pm with last entry at 4pm. Hours vary seasonally.
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Where should I park?You can park anywhere in the Garden parking lot. Please do not park in the church parking lot across the street.
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When is the best time to visit?The garden is beautiful year-round! Our Camellias are in bloom January-March, Roses are putting on a show from April-October, our Vegetable Garden is vibrant all twelve months, annual displays are changed twice a year, and our flowering trees, shrubs and perennials are showstoppers from March-November!
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What is there to see?Visit the Explore our Gardens page to learn more!
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What does it cost to visit?General Admission to the Garden is $12.00 for Adults. $8 for ages 2-17. Ages 1 and under are free. Members always enter FREE - Learn more about Memberships
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Is the Garden accessible to wheelchairs?Our Cottage Garden and Farmhouse are wheelchair accessible, as is our Rose Garden, and the Perennial and Gingko Shade Gardens. As we develop more of the gardens, we will be upgrading areas so that we can be accessible in most of the garden.
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Are there restroom facilities?Restrooms can be found outside adjacent to the farmhouse and are are open from 9am to 5pm.
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Can I bring my dog?Dogs are welcome on the JoAnn Holt Walking Trail on non-retractable leashes no longer than six feet. Dogs are not allowed in any other part of the botanical garden. Please make sure to clean up after your dog.
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Do you have a gift shop?Gifts are available at our ticket booth and our online shop.
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Is there someplace to eat?Although there is no food available for purchase at the garden, we are close to Columbus Park Crossing, where you can find a variety of restaurants on Whittlesey Blvd.
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Do you host events?The Columbus Botanical Garden offers a diverse array of programs and events during the year. Please visit our Annual Events, Lifelong Learning, and Children’s Programs pages to learn more!
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Do you give tours?Yes! Please visit our Garden Tours page to decide which tour is right for you and your group.
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Do you have volunteers?We do! To learn more about our volunteer program, or to register as a volunteer, please visit our Become a Volunteer page. We look forward to meeting you!
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Do you have a photo & videography policy?Guests are welcome to take photos and videos for personal use. However, all professional photography sessions must abide by the Garden photography policy.
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Professional Photography Session GuidelinesGuests are welcome to take photos and videos for personal use. However, all professional photography sessions must abide by the Garden photography policy.
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COVID-19Be advised, outdoor amenities such as benches, handrails, etc. are not sanitized and may pose a risk for transmitting the COVID – 19 virus, so please use caution and follow CDC health and safety guidelines. We encourage the use of social distancing protocols when interacting with other guests not in your group. We do not require masks for fully vacinated individuals, however kindly request you continue to wear a mask when interacting with others if you are not fully vaccinanted. We will continue to follow the CDC guidelines, and so these protocols may change if required by new CDC guidelines.