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Posted by Anderson Japanese Gardens
Posted on June 10, 2021
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As a 501(c)(3) organization, we have volunteers that help us with many tasks around the Gardens. Most of our volunteers are the friendly faces you see during your visit. They love to share details about the Gardens that our guests may not know, and learn more about why you came to visit us. Some of our volunteers also help maintain the grounds and take great pride in making their section beautiful for our guests.
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