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Due to the extreme heat forecast for Saturday 22 February, the Bicentennial Conservatory, where In Full Colour: Dale Chihuly is held, will be CLOSED from 2pm to ensure the safety of visitors, staff and volunteers. It will reopen for Chihuly Nights.

If this impacts your planned visit, please email botanic.exhibitions@sa.gov.au for ticketing enquiries.

Mount Lofty Botanic Garden will also be CLOSED on Saturday 22 February, due to the extreme fire danger rating.

Volunteer

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Science and conservation

The Science and Conservation program undertakes diverse activities to conserve flora and support the management of natural resources in South Australia.
 

Current opportunities available:

Science and Conservation volunteer

We are particularly interested in volunteers who have an interest in committing to developing skills in botany and photography in lab and field settings. Much of the work requires methodical practice with an attention to detail.

We welcome volunteers with experience working in scientific and medical laboratories, or in plant nurseries and horticulture.

Tasks may include:

Library volunteer

The Library at the Botanic Gardens of South Australia contains more than 40,000 items including books, journals, reprints, microfiche, photographs, maps, plans, letters and other archive material.

Tasks may include:

Note: A smaller number of volunteer opportunities are available in the Science and Conservation program and priority is given to volunteers with established skills or experience, or who have previously volunteered in other roles in our organisation.
 

Register your interest

To indicate your interest in volunteering with the Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium please register your interest online.
This link will take you to the Rosterfy platform, the Volunteer Management System for Botanic Gardens and State Herbarium volunteers where you will be able to setup your volunteer profile and learn more.