Ambler Arboretum Volunteer Days

    Temple University Ambler Campus
    Saturday, October 14, 2023 // 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
    Repeats every week every Saturday 9 times. Also includes Sat Mar 11 2023, Sat Apr 15 2023, Sat May 13 2023, Sat Jun 10 2023, Sat Jul 08 2023, Sat Aug 12 2023, Sat Sep 09 2023, Sat Oct 14 2023, Sat Nov 11 2023.
    • Saturday, October 14, 2023 // 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
    • Saturday, November 11, 2023 // 9:30 am to 12:30 pm
    Ambler Arboretum of Temple University // 580 Meetinghouse Rd. // Ambler, PA 19002
    Volunteering in the Ambler Arboretum

    The energy and creativity of volunteers provide essential support to our Ambler Arboretum gardens and programs. The Arboretum welcomes volunteers with an interest in plants to help Horticulture Staff maintain the Arboretum’s gardens. Learn more about Volunteering.

    Drop-In Volunteer Opportunities

    No RSVP Required.

    Second Saturdays, March through November
    9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
    March 11, April 15, May 13, June 10, July 8, August 12, September 9, October 14, November 11

    Third Thursday Evenings, March through September
    5 to 7:30 p.m.
    March 16, April 20, May 18, June 15, July 20, August 17, September 21

    Year-Round

    Mondays – 1 to 3 p.m.

    Tuesdays – 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or 1 to 3 p.m.

    Wednesdays – 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

    For more information about these volunteer opportunities for individuals 18 years of age and older, contact Kathy Salisbury, Director of the Ambler Arboretum of Temple University, at 267-468-8400 or arboretum@temple.edu.

    Register for Event

    If you are interested in becoming an Ambler Arboretum volunteer, please fill out our online volunteer form.

    Park in Lot 1 on Meetinghouse Road. Once on campus, register your vehicle. Enter the Arboretum through the Meetinghouse Road Entrance, through the trellis.

    You will find details about that day's project on the white board at the Entrance Circle Garden.

    We provide all tools and gloves. Bring water and snacks and dress to work in the gardens. Closed-Toe Shoes Required. Dress in layers, remember water, sunscreen and insect repellant.