Grow and Give Back! Garden Volunteer Days

June 13, 2026 - August 22, 2026

Whether you are a green thumb, a beginner, or a Master Gardener, join us for Garden Volunteering Day thought-out the summer and fall! We will all join together to make the SAM historic gardens beautiful and healthy. Learn new skills and/or offer your knowledge, there is something for everyone. Lead Gardener, Chrissy Cannon, will be there to give direction.
We recommend that you register before arriving so we can best prepare.
Please sign up for a 2-hour session. Feel free to sign up for both.
Dates and times:
Saturday, June 13
  • Session #1: 9am-11am
  • Session #2: 11am-1pm
Saturday, July 11
  • Session #1: 9am-11am
  • Session #2: 11am-1pm
Saturday, August 22
  • Session #1: 9am-11am
  • Session #2: 11am-1pm
Saturday, September 26
  • Session: 2pm-4pm

Saturday, October 17

  • Session: 2pm-4pm

Saturday, November 14

  • Session #1: 9am-11am
  • Session #2: 11am-1pm

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
The only thing you’ll need is clothes to get dirty in and a water bottle! Please note that the museum is not responsible for any injury. Tools will be provided and you’ll be taught how to properly use them. A first aid kit will be on site if necessary.

Please reach out to katie@mytemplearts.org with any specific questions.

If there is an alternate time you would like to volunteer in the garden or are connected with a business or organization interested in completing a service project, please reach out to katie@mytemplearts.org or call the museum at (989)754-2491.

Lead Gardener Bio: Chrissy Cannon is a certified MSU Extension Master Gardener and is currently the lead designer and organizer of the Hemmeter Elementary School Garden program. She has a Master of Science degree in Environmental Science, with a concentration in conservation biology focusing on bioregional Great Lakes ecology and environmental education. She has worked for both the Michigan and Wisconsin Departments of Natural Resources in park interpretation and for Northwood University teaching environmental science, ecology, and climate change courses. Chrissy has a passion for sharing the joy of the natural world with others which she hopes ignites sparks in people as they dig in the dirt and learn more about nature! 

Grow and Give Back Education series support provided by Strom Master Exteriors.