The Gardens on Spring Creek

The Gardens on Spring Creek

Fort Collins, CO

The Gardens on Spring Creek is the community botanic garden of Fort Collins, Colorado. The 18-acre site opened in 2004 as part of an important partnership between the City of Fort Collins and the Friends of the Gardens on Spring Creek. Our mission is to enrich the lives of people and foster environmental stewardship through horticulture.

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Ages Served

11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, Post-High School

Opportunity Types

  • Learning Experiences
  • Stewardship Experiences
  • Volunteer Positions
  • Unpaid Internships
  • Seasonal Jobs

You will work

Both Indoors and Outdoors

Work Examples

Project Hort

Project Hort: A full summer stewardship and volunteer program for teens entering 7th through 12th grade who are passionate about gardening, plants, animals and the environment.

Volunteering

Volunteering: Perform gardening tasks throughout our 12 acres of gardens and greenhouses and assist with special events. Butterfly House volunteers are responsible for maintaining USDA containment standards, helping to ensure excellent guest experience, and enhancing guest takeaways through interpretation and education.

Internships

Internships: Helps college students or recent graduates transition effectively from the classroom to the professional world. Interns gain hands-on experience in a variety of areas through our public garden.

Skills & Attributes

  • Attention to detail
  • Communication
  • Critical thinking and problem solving
  • Leadership
  • Science
  • Technology

Career Categories

Protecting the Natural World Connecting People with Nature Investigating the Environment Designing & Building Sustainably

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