Foster Garden Docent Training Begins

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October Docent Training Eager to explore Foster Botanical Garden's rich history, discover its fascinating plant life, and share that wonder with others? Now's your chance, with training to become a volunteer docent!   Our talented garden staff and experienced docents will be training the next cohort of volunteer tour guides beginning in October. This seven-week training course will take place Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., October 7 through November 18, 2026 at Foster Botanical Garden.   Participants must attend at least six of the seven sessions, but we're sure you'll want even more of this high-level training. It provides participants the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills needed to lead introductory and specialized tours. Major topics will include: Garden introduction History of Foster Botanical Garden Economic & prehistoric plants Trees & plants of the Historic Terraces Palms of the garden Significant and exceptional trees Orchids, conservation, & butterfly garden The docent experience The course fee is $25, which covers the cost of the docent manual which is yours to keep. Participants of all backgrounds and experience levels are encouraged to apply by contacting Noel Chilton at [email protected] or (808) 726-6763. Our garden docents play an important role in helping visitors discover, understand, and appreciate Foster Botanical Garden. While prior botanical knowledge is welcome, the garden is seeking participants who bring enthusiasm, curiosity, and a willingness to learn. Following completion of the training, docents are invited to lead tours of their own, based on their availability, at 10:30 a.m. Mahalo for your interest, and we hope to see you at Foster Botanical Garden!

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