[A close-up of a plant Description automatically generated] Lakewold Gardens is recruiting seasonal part-time volunteer environmental educators. Are you passionate about introducing youth to the natural world? Do you have some time to share with your community? Then consider joining the Lakewold team as we host youth from our local school district. Available Shifts: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, March 5th through April 19th, 2024 Key Duties: * Lead short walking tours of Lakewold Gardens 10 acres of native and ornamental plantings and features. Touch on themes of water & energy cycles; habitat creation; ecosystems; and data gathering. * Create safe, welcoming learning environment * Reflect the values and vision of the organization About Us: Lakewold Gardens is a historic garden estate on Gravelly Lake in Lakewood, Washington. It is a non-profit, 501 (c) 3. In 1989, the gardens were given to the public by the Wagner family, who forecasted that access to gardens like Lakewold would become increasingly scarce and precious as urbanization expands. Today Lakewold Gardens is a community-driven organization cultivating a space where everyone can flourish. We care about science and social and environmental justice. We nurture a culture of learning and resilience. Please join us in welcoming youth into the garden observe and inquire. Mission: Lakewold Gardens provides intentional encounters with the life-changing power of nature, fostering peace, creativity, and healing in our communities. Vision: A world where people flourish in harmony with nature. Contact: Jazmyn Braithwaite, jbraithwaite@lakewoldgardens.org<mailto:jbraithwaite@lakewoldgardens.org>, 253-584-4108