Kansas City Rose Society Invites you to become a groomer.
Weekly Groomers - Training Session
  • Thursday, May 18, 2023 ... 9a - noon
    Location: East Pavilion and Rose Garden
  • NOTICE: the WEEKLY Rose Groomer Program (Tuesday-Thursday) is now full for this year.

Rosebud Groomers - Training Session
...for our young professionals, ages 25 to 45, group
Registration or Questions
Where we meet:
  • The Laura Conyers Smith Municipal Rose Garden
    5200 Pennsylvania
    Kansas City, Missouri  64112.
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What We Do
  • Garden Groomers serve under the direction of the KC Parks Head Rosarian and KCRS Garden Chair to snip spent blossoms, weed, rake and trap insects in the Rose Garden. 
  • Weekly groomers may choose to volunteer on Tuesdays or Thursdays during the season. 
  • Rosebuds groom the second and fourth Saturdays throughout the summer months, starting in June.  
  • Join the Kansas City Rose Society and earn an Authorized Rose Groomer green apron.  Pins are earned in subsequent years. 
  • Serve as a Rose Garden Ambassador to greet visitors.
  • Enjoy an Annual Volunteer Recognition and Awards Luncheon.
Our Rosebuds enjoying grooming work in the garden!
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