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SFA Mast Arboretum garden guide Vicki Baggett introduces Carpenter Elementary students to the wonderful world of bees during their “Arboretum Adventures” field trip.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
2/6/2003- Ginny Butler

Wanted: Arboretum Garden Guides

            The SFA Mast Arboretum volunteers invite area residents to the Spring 2003 volunteer training class to emphasize giving tours for school groups.

            Garden Guides will introduce small groups of students to the Arboretum through hands-on activities. Volunteers will guide children as they explore the inside of a flower, become part of a “Tree Factory,” watch a worm or create natural work of art.

            Classes will meet from 1 until 4 p.m. Tuesdays, Feb. 11 through March 4, in Room 117 of the Agriculture Building located on Wilson Drive on the SFA campus.

            To register or for more information, contact Elyce Rodewald, educational programs coordinator, at (936) 468-1832 or erodewald@sfasu.edu.

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