Visit The Water Conservation Garden

 











The Garden has received a prestigious Orchid Award in the annual Orchids and Onions event sponsored by the American Institute of Architects, San Diego Chapter.

The Water Conservation Garden, a joint venture of Helix Water District, Otay water District, Padre Dam Municipal Water District, Cuyamaca College, San Diego County Water Authority, and the City of San Diego, continues to be an effective illustration of water conservation and an outstanding example of xeriscape landscape architecture.

Many thousands of visitors have come to The Garden to browse and attend meetings, seminars and other special events. The Garden also received a prestigious Orchid Award in the annual Orchids and Onions event sponsored by the American Institute of Architects, San Diego Chapter.

Docents have volunteered more than 4,000 hours at The Garden and contributions to cover expenses for upkeep and exhibits are always welcome. For information about making a donation, please call (619) 660-1684.

Garden Days/Hours: Open seven days a week, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Location: 12122 Cuyamaca College Drive West, El Cajon, California
[see map below]

For more information, visit the garden's Web site:
http://www.thegarden.org



The following websites contain information on native and exotics plants:
California Native Plant Society
http://www.cnps.org
Weed Research and Information Center
http://wric.ucdavis.edu
California Exotic Pest Plant Council
http://www.caleppc.org










The Garden wins
Constructor award
from AGC of CA



The District's annual
report is out. Get all
the info online by
clicking
here.