Classes / Special, Workshop
2025 TBG 6-Part Docent Training Academy
February 5 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
In Person Education Building Classroom
These classes take place In-Person in the Education Building Classroom
$100/Member *Must have an active Membership
Wednesdays, Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, Mar. 5, 12 at 10am-11:30am
Interested in becoming an ambassador for the Gardens?
TBG Docents are trained volunteers who help visitors connect with and learn about the place they are visiting – the Gardens, the Tucson area, and the Sonoran Desert ecosystem.
Docent Requirements
- Have an active TBG membership and have volunteered for a minimum of 6 months.
- Attend all docent trainings (a six-part training in person and additional training via Zoom.
- Commit to an average of 10 volunteer hours per month at the Gardens (including leading tours, greeter shifts, special events, classes, trainings).
- Participate in continuing education opportunities
Docent Benefits
- Learn directly from Tucson Botanical Gardens’ staff and local experts.
- Access to high quality continuing education and special programming.
- Get to know like-minded people.
- A sense of accomplishment by sharing your skills and knowledge with visitors.
Become a TBG Docent! Reserve your spot today, registration is limited.
Contact Katie Rogerson at education1@tucsonbotanical.org
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