Get Involved
Be part of preserving BC's botanical heritage. Whether through membership, donations, or volunteering—your support makes a difference.
Join the Society
The RHCS invites you to join us in supporting our efforts to keep the site of British Columbia's first botanical garden intact. Your membership dues support tree tours, public awareness, and presentations.
Annual Membership
Due January 1st
How to Pay
e-Transfer
Send to TD@rhcs.org
Cheque
Mail to Riverview Horticultural Centre Society, Como Lake RPO, P.O. Box 64616, Coquitlam, B.C., V3J 7V7
Send your receipt to 'Riverview Horticultural Centre Society', Riverview Horticultural Centre Society Como Lake RPO, P.O. Box 64616 Coquitlam, B. C., V3J 7V7 Phone: (604)290-9910 with a completed Membership / Renewal form
Interested in Giving a Donation?
As a registered non-profit society with charitable income status, your donations help cover BC Housing fees for Tree Tours, public education, and more.
Payment Options
Cheque
Mail to our PO Box
Cash
Accepted at any RHCS tree tour or event
(RHCS is a registered charity. Please indicate if you would like a tax receipt. Tax receipts are issued for donations of $25 or more, excluding any membership portion)
Volunteer Opportunities (Friends of Finnie's)
Become a Friend of Finnie's! There are many ways to contribute to preserving British Columbia's horticultural heritage. Find the opportunity that matches your interests and availability.
For more information on volunteering call (604) 290-9910
Garden & Grounds Maintenance
3 - 6 hours per week, flexible schedule
Join our dedicated team in maintaining the beauty and health of our historic gardens and landscapes.
Tasks include:
- Weeding, mulching, and general garden care
- Pruning and deadheading flowers
- Watering during dry spells
What we're looking for:
- Passion for gardening and the outdoors
- Ability to perform physical tasks (bending, lifting, kneeling)
- Reliability and commitment to regular volunteering
- Gardening experience helpful but not required
Requirements:
- Take a archaeological class (A one day class yearly to qualify through BC Housing)
What you'll gain:
- Hands-on gardening experience and skill development
- Work alongside experienced horticulturists
- Fresh air, exercise, and connection with nature
- Satisfaction of preserving a community treasure
Ask for providing tools and gloves. Please dress for outdoor work.
Tree Tour Guide
1 - 2 hours per Tree Tour
These are usually arborists who are interested in the range of trees at Riverview, and knowledgeable about different techniques of propagating and caring for them. Someone who has been on a number of walks & shows an interest or knowledge of the trees.
What you'll do:
- Conduct guided tree tours for small groups
- Share knowledge about tree species, history, and ecology
- Answer visitor questions and encourage curiosity
- Promote conservation and appreciation of our arboretum
Requirements:
- Interest in trees, plants, or local history
- Comfortable speaking to groups of 5-20 people
- Ability to walk outdoors for 1-2 hours
- Training will be provided!
Benefits:
- Comprehensive training on tree identification and site history
- Meet fellow nature enthusiasts
- Deepen your knowledge of BC's botanical heritage
Website Content Manager
3 - 5 hours per week, flexible schedule
Help us keep our website fresh and informative! As our Website Content Manager, you'll update content, add news posts, manage Tree Tours listings, and ensure our online presence accurately reflects all the great work happening at RHCS. No coding knowledge needed!
What you'll do:
- Update website content using Decap CMS (user-friendly, no coding required!)
- Add and edit news posts, events, and volunteer opportunities
- Upload and manage photos from tours and events
- Review and update information across different pages
- Ensure all content is current, accurate, and engaging
- Monitor the website for broken links or outdated information
Requirements:
- Comfortable using computers and web browsers
- Good attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong writing and proofreading abilities
- Basic understanding of file management (uploading images, PDFs)
- Ability to follow content guidelines and maintain consistency
- No technical or coding experience required - training provided!
Benefits:
- Flexible remote volunteer opportunity - work from home
- Learn modern content management systems
- Develop digital communication skills
- Directly impact RHCS's online visibility and outreach
- See the immediate results of your contributions
- Great for students, retirees, or anyone wanting remote volunteer work
Ideal for:
- Communications or marketing students building portfolio experience
- Retired professionals who enjoy staying digitally active
- Detail-oriented individuals who love organizing information
- Anyone passionate about RHCS who prefers behind-the-scenes work
Tree Tours Assistant
2 - 3 hours per event
Help us make our public events a success! As an Events Assistant, you'll help set up and take down displays, assist visitors, and ensure everything runs smoothly at community events like Tree Tours.
Responsibilities:
- Keep participants safe
- Manage membership forms and signing of waivers
- Answer visitor questions
- Distribute brochures and materials
- Set up and take down event displays
What You'll Gain:
- Meet fellow nature enthusiasts
- Learn about local ecology
- Build event management experience ...