Overview
With 500 hanging baskets, 220,000 square feet of gardens and more than 150 planters to plant and maintain, Saint Paul Parks and Recreation’s gardening team simply can’t do it alone. Garden Stewards are volunteer groups or individuals who help the Gardening staff create a beautiful and pleasant atmosphere within the Saint Paul parks system.  They help care for ornamental gardens throughout the City by planting, weeding, mulching and providing general garden maintenance.  In 2010, 48% of all Park gardens were maintained with the help of Garden Stewards. 

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Garden Stewards are volunteer groups or individuals who help the Gardening staff create a beautiful and pleasant atmosphere within the Saint Paul parks system.  They help care for gardens throughout the City by planting, weeding, mulching and providing general garden maintenance.  In 2010, 48% of all Park gardens were maintained with the help of Garden Stewards.  The Garden Steward program is designed to enhance – not replace - regular maintenance of the parks. 

Map of park gardens:  to find a garden in need of volunteer help, click here.

Benefits to the Volunteer

• Gratifying volunteer work -  see and enjoy the impact of your volunteer efforts immediately
• Learn about and gain skills in horticulture
• Flexible scheduling – set your own volunteer schedule and work independently
• Enrich, beautify and take pride in your local community
• Volunteer outdoors, get fresh air and exercise

Submit a volunteer interest form online.

Contact
Andy Rodriguez, Volunteer Coordinator
651-632-2411