Join the MSHS team by volunteering with us. We offer a wide variety of positions to match your interests and schedule–some are one-time events, some ongoing. And you will be helping out our mission of educating northern gardeners. 

Volunteering at the Minnesota State Fair

August 22 through Labor Day
Volunteer for MSHS at the Minnesota State Fair and receive free admission the day you volunteer. Click here to view the volunteer schedule. To sign up to volunteer for MSHS at the Minnesota State Fair, please call 651-643-3601 ext 208 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . 

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MSHS volunteers joined staff and board members for supper at the annual Volunteer Recognition Event at Lakewood Cemetery’s new Garden Mausoleum and Reception Center last Thursday.  Guests enjoyed a bus tour of Lakewood’s historic, park-like grounds led by staff horticulturalist, Paul Aarestad and were escorted on a walking tour the Memorial Chapel led by Mary Lerman, MSHS board chair.  Thanks to Lakewood’s director, Ron Gjerde, for providing MSHS with a beautiful space for this event and to Paul Aarestad and Mary Lerman for leading the tours.

Benefits of Volunteering:

• Invites to the Annual MSHS Volunteer Recognition Event.
• Additional Northern Gardener Store discount
• Free admission to the Home Shows and The Minnesota State Fair the day you volunteer
• Connect with other northern gardeners, from beginning to master

Current Volunteer Projects:

• Special Events
• Data Entry
• Answering MSHS phones and assisting customers in our store
• Mailings

For more information, call 651-643-3601 ext 208 or 800-676-6747 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .