Volunteer Fair at the Desert Botanical Garden Saturday, August 25, 2007

(Phoenix, AZ)  The Desert Botanical Garden is hosting its Volunteer Fair on Saturday, August 25, 2007, from 9 a.m to noon.  The Volunteer Fair is designed to introduce the community to Garden volunteer opportunities for the coming year.  This is the first step for anyone who is interested in volunteering at the Garden.  There is something for everyone, including opportunities in education,  horticulture, and special events. There is a special need at this time for volunteer docents/guides. Volunteer opportunities include weekday, weekend, morning and afternoon programs.

Everyone is welcome to drop in between 9 a.m. –  noon to learn about different programs, talk to staff and volunteers and sign up for training courses.  There is also a special teen program for 12 ‑17 year olds.

WHO:  Anyone 12 years and older

WHEN: Saturday, August 25, 2007, 9 am – 12 noon

WHERE: Desert Botanical Garden’s Dorrance Hall

1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ  85008

INFO:  For more information call Nancy White at 480‑481‑8197 or email nwhite@dbg.org

 A “Phoenix Point of Pride”, the Desert Botanical Garden is one of only a few botanical gardens accredited by the American Association of Museums. It is a privately funded, non‑profit organization and depends on revenues from admissions and gift shop sales, as well as contributions from individuals and businesses to fund its programs of environmental education, plant conservation and research. Admission rates are $10.00 for adults, $9.00 for seniors, $4.00 for children 3‑12 years‑of‑age; Garden members and children 2 years and younger are admitted free.   The Desert Botanical Garden is located inside Papago Park at 1201 North Galvin Parkway in Phoenix, Arizona.  The Garden is open every day, except December 25 and July 4, between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.  Ottosen Gallery is open from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.  Call (480) 941‑1225 or visit www.dbg.org for more information.