Volunteer
All Play Volunteer Days
Come play with us!
All Play Volunteer Days are when we host one-time volunteer activities that are open to anyone, whether you are a current volunteer with us or not. They include special family-friendly events to engage our youngest gardeners, unique Green Teen events designed for volunteers ages 15-19, full on All Play Days where we can take all comers and more.
All Play Days give you chance to help the environment, make new friends, try out volunteering for us and – hopefully – have a little fun! Plus, you get the benefit of free parking and free admission before or after volunteering, so you can enjoy our remarkable forests & gardens.
We typically host one All Play Volunteer Day each month at either our Cleveland Botanical Garden or Holden Arboretum campus. You can see the current schedule for 2025 here.
You can learn more or sign up for one of our All Play opportunities below – and bring a friend!
Upcoming All Play Days
ALL PLAY Summer Family Days – Biome Clean-up
Sundays, June 22 & August 17 from 9:30am-12pm @ CBG
Join us at our Cleveland Botanical Garden campus to do a semi-extreme makeover in our Eleanor Smith Glasshouse biomes. These amazing spaces are packed with exotic plants, trees and animals – and they need a little love to keep them healthy. Biome Clean-up activities include raking leaves and removing debris from beds, wiping down vents, helping repair screens and more. No prior experience necessary! Our special ALL PLAY Family Days work for individuals ages 14+, small groups, and families with children ages 8 and up!
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ALL PLAY Days – Power of Plants
Wednesdays & Saturdays in July and August @ CBG
Power of Plants or ”POP” is an interactive program geared towards children aged 3-12 (grades PK-6) where they can learn about all the great things people get from plants! We are hosting several POP sessions this summer where volunteers ages 14 and up can help engage young guests in fun nature-based learning activities. Teams of volunteers assist at ten different interactive stations focused on products from plants, plant careers, health & wellness related to plants, and more! You’ll have fun, make a difference, and be amazed at the POWER OF PLANTS!
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ALL PLAY Family Day – 5K Race Supporter
Sunday, September 14 @ ARB
Even our youngest volunteers can help at this special ALL PLAY Family Day at Holden Arboretum! Join us for the return of a family-favorite event, the Trailblazer 5K Race through the beautiful paths and walkways of our forests & gardens. Teams of volunteers will be placed along the race course to direct racers to the correct trails, keep an eye on runners’ safety and of course – cheer everyone on to victory! Grab some friends or family members, brush up on your best “C” jump and come on out! Open to volunteers ages 5+!
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