The Dunn Gardens docent program is a wonderful way to get involved, connect with the community, and share your love of gardens with others.

Our energetic and knowledgeable docents participate in workshops, tour gardens throughout the region, and develop a deep familiarity with the sophisticated plant palette and history of Dunn Gardens. They share that knowledge with visitors as ambassadors for the Gardens, leading tours and bringing its horticultural and historic legacy to life.

There are many other ways volunteers contribute their time and talents, too. Whatever your interests or experience, we’d love to hear from you.

Please let us know if you are interested in the Dunn Gardens docent program or sign up here to be a docent!

For more information, please contact us.

Details

• Training:  Spring orientation with meetings on periodic Tuesdays through tour season (April ~ October)
• Study guide: Dunn Gardens notebook and web resources
• Commitment: Lead four garden tours a year
• Benefits:
  • Plant Identification classes with Dunn Gardens staff
  • Field trips to private and public gardens
  • Lectures by noted local horticultural experts
  • Enjoyable camaraderie while learning NW history, Olmsted design, and rare plants in a beautiful setting

• Past Docent Events: 
  • Spring preview stroll
  • Erythronium Stroll
  • Docent meetings with speakers: David Jennings on roses and John Marheling on native bees
  • Private visit to "secret gardens" in Lake Forest Park
  • Fall plant ID class