FWBG Japanese Garden

The Japanese Garden in the Fort Worth Botanic Garden is beautiful! This garden provides a peaceful and serene place to volunteer. Three volunteer opportunities are available:

Garden Volunteer

The garden volunteers at the Japanese Garden have the opportunity to work with and learn from Head Gardener Nick Esthus. Tasks include but are not limited to weeding, raking, planting and pruning.

Project Lead: Gina Erazo

Contact Info: In Membership Directory

Workdays: Tuesdays & Wednesday

Time: 9:00 to 12:00 (8:00 to 11:00 during summer months)

TCMGA Activity Code: Ft Worth Botanic Garden

Docent Volunteer

The docent volunteers at the Japanese Garden have the opportunity to give tours to a variety of guests including children and adults. During tours docents discuss design elements and history of the garden and introduce guests to the wonderful plants and animals who call the garden home. Scheduling is flexible and comprehensive training is provided.

Project Lead: Diane Jones & Gina Erazo

Contact Info: In Membership Directory

Workdays: Tours are scheduled per guest request

Time: Per guest request

TCMGA Activity Code: Ft Worth Botanic Garden

Ambassador Volunteer

The ambassador volunteers at the japanese Garden have the opportunity to meet and assist a variety of guests in the JG. Ambassadors are present in the Japanese Garden seven days a week. Two-hour shifts are requested. Scheduling is flexible and training is provided.

Project Lead: Diane Jones & Gina Erazo

Contact Info: In Membership Directory

Workdays: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Mondays

Time: 2-hour shifts (9-11, 11-1 and 1-3)

TCMGA Activity Code: Ft Worth Botanic Garden