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Plant Lover! Landscape and Gardening Opportunity in Tallahassee

Landscape and Garden Volunteer - Alfred B. Maclay Gardens - Tallahassee, FL

Enjoy one of Florida's most beautiful State Parks while volunteering at Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park, located in the heart of Tallahassee, FL. The gardens are a masterpiece of floral architecture, featuring a picturesque brick walkway, secret garden, reflection pool, walled garden and hundreds of camellias and azaleas. The park is also home to a recreation area, two lakes, and miles of shaded multi-use trails.

The park is currently seeking reliable local volunteers to assist with Landscape and Garden tasks.Examples of assigned tasks may include:

  • Pruning and weed pulling
  • Debris pickup
  • Vine pulling and removal
  • Watering and planting
  • Mowing
  • Spread pine-straw and mulch
  • Greenhouse work


Please indicate on your application any special skills or training you have that would be relevant to this position, including:

  • Knowledge of irrigation systems
  • Prior experience with landscaping or gardening
  • Ability to identify plant species
  • Ability to safely lift 20 lbs. frequently and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
  • Ability to withstand exposure to the outdoors including heat, cold, inclement weather, and biting/stinging insects.


We ask that volunteers in this position contribute a minimum of one 5-hour shift per week, preferably on the same day and time each week.

You will be provided a Volunteer T-shirt and a nametag. Upon completion of your first 50 hours, you will receive a free entrance pass to the park you currently serve and 6 visits for you and your family to any other state park. Upon completion of 250 hours, you will receive a special volunteer annual pass for you and your family to any Florida State Park. Join us in all park staff gatherings (i.e., potlucks, celebrations, holiday parties, etc.) and the annual district Volunteer Appreciation gathering.


For any questions about this opportunity, please reach out to the Maclay Gardens Volunteer Coordinator:

Liz Woods

Elizabeth.Woods@floridadep.gov


We look forward to having you aboard the Maclay Gardens team!



Location: District 1.Alfred B. Maclay Gardens State Park