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To book a program or to find out
more information contact us:
Edu@TexasDiscoveryGardens.org
214 428 7476 x 27
Click on the button below to Donate to Texas Discovery
Gardens, become a member, or sign up for public workshops
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If you think that making a difference in the lives of local
children is important, then we've got a great opportunity
for you! Texas Discovery Gardens has developed a wide range
of environmental education programs that help preK-8th grade
students understand and appreciate the intricate and
fascinating web of life that is known as a garden.
As an Earthkeepers® Docent you will be introducing children
to the unique interrelationships of plants, insects, and
other creatures in nature. Each age specific program
includes an interactive tour of the Gardens and a wide
variety of hands-on activities such as building a terrarium,
planting seeds, measuring garden beds, and observing insect
behavior. Programs last approximately an hour and are
offered Monday through Saturday 10am to 5pm.
New Docents will receive written curriculum, attend an
orientation session, and shadow experienced Docents and
Staff before leading tours themselves.
Our education department works with local public and private
schools, scouts, family groups, neighborhood play groups,
science clubs, and other children's groups.
Scout/After-School Programs and Birthday Parties are another
way to work with children in a relaxed, less structured
manner.
To volunteer with children’s programming please contact:
Neli Spurrell at 214 428 7476 x 27 or
Edu@TexasDiscoveryGardens.org
You will need to download and complete the following 4 forms
in order to be eligible to volunteer at Texas Discovery
Gardens
Volunteer Application
Emergency Medical Form
Ethics Form
Criminal Background Check Consent
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Tig Thompson
Tig is a Master Gardener
and a Master Naturalist who spends an average of
5 hours per month educating children at the
Gardens. Tig started volunteering at the Gardens
in November of 2002 when he completed the Dallas
County Master Gardener program. Tig says, "I
enjoy showing the children the amazing things to
be found in nature and how we and nature depend
upon each other."
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