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Become a Cactus Garden Volunteer at Tovrea Castle
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Description
The grounds of Tovrea Castle are a large "Cacti Garden."
As a Volunteer in the Garden, you’ll be helping Tovrea Carraro Society keep the gardens in great shape during your 3-hour time. You must be 13 years of age or older; everyone under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult over the age of 21.
You do NOT need to attend an orientation prior to signing up to volunteer in the Garden; please DO sign up so we know you are coming.
What to Wear:
- On Your Feet - Work boots or a heavy-duty tennis shoe with thick rubber only; no flip-flops, sandals or thin shoes of any kind.
- On Your Body - Long pants, Denim Jeans are Great - no exceptions! We’re in the desert and those cacti will get you! A T-shirt with short sleeves, at a minimum. Long sleeves are an even better idea, for sun and cacti protection. No Sleeveless shirts of any kind.
- On Your Head - Hats and Sunglasses.
For YOUR SAFETY, You will be turned away if not dressed appropriately!
What to Bring:
Your favorite weeding tools and gloves. Don’t have any, we’ll share ours with you.
How to Sign Up:
We use SignUp.com to sign up for Garden Days... Sign Up Here
Dates, Times and More Information are on our website Cactus Gardens
This Volunteer Opportunity does NOT include a Tour of the Castle
Location
Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights Visitor Center
Directions
Directions:
From Arizona State Route 202 (Loop 202/Red Mountain Freeway) in
Phoenix, Exit 4 (Van Buren/52nd St), turning west off the Freeway. The Visitor Center is on the south side of Van Buren St and has a large concrete parking lot.
From Van Buren St, the Visitor Center is west of the Loop 202 on the south side of Van Buren St; just east of the Main Post Office,
If using a GPS system for directions, please do NOT enter just the location name ‘Tovrea Castle,” as it will take you to the wrong side of the Castle on Washington Street where there is NOT an entry.
If you do use your GPS system, please enter the address: 5025 E Van Buren St, Phoenix, AZ 85008
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