Volunteer Gardening at Vizcaya

3251 South Miami Avenue,Miami FL 33129

02 September, 2021

Description

Help keep Vizcaya green and learn from our expert horticulturists in the formal gardens. Volunteers are needed to assist Vizcaya’s Horticulturist, David Hardy, and his team with special projects that will enhance the visual appearance and natural environment of the historic Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. || DATE & TIMES || FIRST AND THIRD THURSDAYS | Click above to register ADDITIONAL DATES | For additional dates and opportunities to volunteer at Vizcaya, please check out the Hands on Miami website and search for keyword "Vizcaya." || HEALTH AND SAFETY || For the safety of all participants, volunteers are required to adhere to the following regulations: All volunteers are required to bring and wear masks Social distancing of 6 feet is required at all times with the exception of families Gloves will be provided. When possible, it is appreciated for volunteers to bring their own Highly recommended for volunteers to bring water bottles, sun lotion and insect repelling. To minimize touch points, the work will not require tools or sharing of any items. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a National Historic Landmark that preserves the Miami estate of agricultural industrialist James Deering to engage our community and its visitors in learning through the arts, history and the environment. Built between 1914 and 1922, Vizcaya is one of the most intact remaining examples from this era in United States history, when the nation’s most successful entrepreneurs built estates inspired by the stately homes of Europe. Vizcaya features a Main House filled with a decorative art collection, 10 acres of formal gardens, a rockland hammock (native forest), mangrove shore, and a historic village that is being restored to tell Vizcaya’s full story and provide additional spaces for programs and community outreach, including those on agriculture. Vizcaya has been a community hub since it opened to the public in 1953; it currently welcomes about 300,000 visitors annually. Located on Biscayne Bay at 3251 South Miami Avenue, Vizcaya is open Wednesday through Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Closed Tuesdays, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. For more information, visit www.vizcaya.org, connect via social media, or call 305-250-9133.