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How You Can Help

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Support the Botanical Gardens' Mission

Show your support for the Gardens by visiting, volunteering, attending events, purchasing a membership or donating.

VOLUNTEER

The ±«Óãtv Botanical Gardens values and appreciates anyone who can offer a helping hand. If you are in need of service hours or just want to get out and do some good in your community, start volunteering with us, please fill out the volunteer form below. You can either email this form to the Gardens staff or drop it off at the plant shop, and a staff member will reach out to you.

Parental permission required in prior to approval of any volunteer under the age of 18.

RESEARCH OR CLASS REQUEST

The ±«Óãtv is dedicated to fostering a culture of research
excellence and innovation. To that end, we invite faculty, students, and staff to submit research requests that align with our mission of furthering research and advancing scientific pursuits. Whether you are seeking funding for a new project, access to specialized equipment or facilities, or collaboration opportunities with our world-class scholars, our research request form is designed to help you achieve your goals. Our team of staff is committed to supporting your research needs and helping you make a positive impact in your field. Submit your research request today and let us help you start your project.


Forest Preserve

The Forest Preserve is currently only in use for ±«Óãtv classes and research and is not yet open to the general public. The Forest Preserve is located north of Fletcher Avenue beyond the southeastern corner of the ±«Óãtv main campus in Tampa.

VOLUNTEER

The ±«Óãtv Forest Preserve is closed to the public, but does host a volunteer Burn Team comprised of ±«Óãtv students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Reach out to the ECORE System staff for more information!

RESEARCH OR CLASS REQUEST

The ±«Óãtv is dedicated to fostering a culture of research
excellence and innovation. To that end, we invite faculty, students, and staff to submit research requests that align with our mission of furthering research and advancing scientific pursuits. Whether you are seeking funding for a new project, access to specialized equipment or facilities, or collaboration opportunities with our world-class scholars, our research request form is designed to help you achieve your goals. Our team of staff is committed to supporting your research needs and helping you make a positive impact in your field. Submit your research request today and let us help you start your project.