Temporary Closures – March 24–26 Old Garden Road in the Garden will be intermittently closed Tuesday, March 24 through Thursday, March 26. During this time, the Beauty Bus may not be in service, but an 8-passenger cart will be intermittently available. Additionally, our University Drive entrance will be closed March 24–25. All guests should access the Garden via our Trail Drive entrance through Montgomery Street to Trail Drive. We appreciate your patience!

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    Step into a world where your passion for plants, conservation, and education can truly flourish. By becoming a volunteer at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden (FWBG), you’ll not only nurture our natural environment but also cultivate new friendships, learn valuable skills, and inspire others to embrace our planet’s rich biodiversity.

    Find Your Perfect Fit

    Whether you love getting your hands dirty in the garden or prefer sharing stories with guests, there’s a volunteer role waiting for you. Dive into conservation research, help cultivate our specialty gardens, welcome visitors at special events, or champion community education programs. The opportunities are as diverse as the species we care for!

    Flourish with Us

    As a volunteer, you’ll gain much more than hands-on experience. You’ll increase your understanding of plant science and horticulture, strengthen your ties to like-minded individuals and organizations, and become part of a vibrant community dedicated to protecting and celebrating our natural world.

    Volunteer Benefits

    • Make a meaningful impact at a treasured community institution
    • Expand your knowledge of botany, gardening, and conservation
    • Network with partner organizations and gardening societies
    • Receive our monthly “Volunteer Vine” newsletter for behind-the-scenes updates
    • Earn a free individual FWBG membership after completing 100 service hours in a calendar year
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    1. Cultivate

      Eager to get your hands in the dirt and make the Garden grow? Sign up for one of these volunteer opportunities that involves hands-on work in the Garden.

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    2. Engage

      This category represents all volunteer activities that involve sharing our mission with the public. Some of these roles may require further training in Abuse Prevention Training.

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    3. Conserve

      This category represents all volunteer activities that involve or relate to conservation of plants, specimens, and plant-related media.

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    4. Explore

      This category represents all volunteer activities that involve educating children, adults, and educators on the wonderful world of plants.

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    Volunteer Services

    Contact

    Ryan Kough
    Director of Volunteer Services
    Phone: 817-546-1846 ext. 229
    Email: rkough@fwbg.org

    Molly Bell
    Volunteer Services Manager
    Phone: 817-546-1846 ext. 120
    Email: mbell@brit.org

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