Volunteers are crucial to maintaining and improving the health of Hermann Park. In 2002, the Conservancy commissioned a study to determine the Park’s maintenance needs. The study identified an annual 20,000 hour gap in what the Parks and Recreation Department is able to provide and what the Park needs to be properly preserved.
Each year since then, the Conservancy's volunteer department has worked hard to successfully close this gap by overseeing more than 20,000 hours of volunteer work. Help us build on this success by signing up to be a Conservancy volunteer.
With 445 acres to take care of, there's much to do! Together we can continue to properly care for this Park which means so much to so many.
Get involved today!
In the Park
Volunteers are needed to keep the Park looking clean and beautiful. These are just a few of the activities volunteers perform in the Park:
- Weeding and mulching plant beds
- Restoring picnic tables and benches
- Planting and watering trees
- Removing invasive plants
- Cleaning and repairing trails
McGovern Centennial Gardens
McGovern Centennial Gardens, a paradise for garden lovers, offers many opportunities for volunteers in the various horticultural-themed gardens. Garden ambassadors who welcome visitors and answer questions are also needed. It is a fun way to help Hermann Park and spend time with people who also love to garden. To learn more about the McGovern Centennial Gardens, click here.
Japanese Garden
The Japanese Garden features waterfalls, bridges and stone paths that wander among crape myrtles, azaleas, Japanese maples, dogwoods and cherry trees. Explore the winding pathways and pass by a teahouse and admire natural materials used such as rock, wood and plants to give a feeling of serenity.
Event Support
Hermann Park Conservancy counts on volunteer support at its events throughout the year. Major events include Evening in the Park, Hats in the Park luncheon, the Hermann Park Conservancy Kite Festival, Park to Port Bike Ride and Run in the Park. To successfully pull off each of these events, the Conservancy counts on volunteers to help with gift bag preparation, event check-in, and post-event clean up.
Office Support
Want to stay indoors? Give us a hand at the Hermann Park Conservancy offices. From answering phones to mail assistance, data entry to filing, we're always looking for an extra hand. Conservancy offices are located near McGovern Centennial Gardens at 1700 Hermann Drive, and are open from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
