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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens View Charity Profile
Mission: To further the understanding and appreciation of plant life, with emphasis on epiphytes, and to provide enjoyment for all who visit the Gardens.
Vision: The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is the leader in the study, conservation, and display of epiphytes and their canopy habitats. Our collection of epiphytes is the best in the world. Our visitors see beautiful horticultural displays and learn from our educational programs. They take away with them a better understanding and greater appreciation of the natural world and the challenges it faces.
Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Volunteer Information
Volunteers at Selby
Even before The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens opened to the public in 1975, volunteers were at work behind-the-scenes collecting specimens, researching, and preparing greenhouses and grounds. Over the years dedicated volunteers have given thousands of hours to the growth and development of the orchid and bromeliad center of the world.
Today, Selby Gardens provides volunteering opportunities in horticulture on the grounds and in greenhouses, special events, education tours, children’s activities, research, plant fairs, retail shops, orchid and bromeliad identification, administration, and special projects. Volunteers learn new skills, make new friends with similar interests, and learn about Florida gardening and plants.
Interested in the Gardens’ wealth of volunteer opportunities? You are invited to attend one of our monthly Volunteer Orientations. During the presentation, you will learn more about how Selby Gardens carries out its vital mission of research, education, conservation and horticultural display, and you’ll hear about the benefits and responsibilities of Gardens volunteers. You will also enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of many of the places where volunteers work.
Volunteer Benefits – The following benefits are available to you in recognition for your donation of time and talent.
Free Admission – You may visit Selby Gardens free of charge anytime curing normal business hours 364 days a year. Just show your name badge. Special evening fundraiser events are excluded.
Store Discount – If you volunteer more than 25 hours per year you are eligible for a 10% discount at the Rainforest Store and the Banyan Treasures Store. If you are a member of the Gardens and volunteer more than 25 hours per year, you will be eligible for a 20% discount at the stores.
Free Classes – You may attend certain Selby Gardens classes free of charge.
Free Tours – You will have the opportunity to attend free tours of the Gardens grounds and behind-the-scenes areas such as the greenhouses, herbarium and library.
Free Lectures – You may attend lectures by staff and visiting experts free of charge.
Free Library Use – You may use the Selby Gardens library and check out duplicate copies of material.
Membership Discount – We encourage you to support Selby Gardens by purchasing a membership offered to volunteers at a 25% discount.
Free Membership – If you volunteer over 200 hours a year, you will receive a free membership.
Volunteer Appreciation Party – You will be invited to attend this annual event held each spring.
Service Awards – You will receive awards and public recognition based on years and hours of service.
Tax Benefits – Your mileage to and from Selby Gardens for purposes of volunteering, membership purchases, and other tangible donations are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. Selby Gardens is a 501©3 non-profit organization.
Selby Gardens Associates – The Associates is an allied organization open to members of the Gardens. They are dedicated to supporting the mission of the Gardens through volunteerism, special events, education and ambassadorship. Meetings are held monthly October through April. There is a small membership fee.
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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens Donation Information
Your support enables Marie Selby Botanical Gardens to further our mission, to understand and conserve tropical plants – with emphasis on epiphytes and their natural habitats – through programs of research, education and horticultural display that promote appreciation of plant life and provide enjoyment for all who visit the Gardens.
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Marie Selby Botanical Gardens
