SELF-GUIDED GARDEN TOURS

1. CSU Extension
Location: Tri-River Area Office (within the Mesa County Fairgrounds)
2775 US 50 Grand Junction, CO 81503

Open dawn to dusk
◊ Chinle Cactus & Succulent Society Cactus Garden – Must see!
◊ Plant Select Demonstration Garden
◊Ute Learning Garden
◊Tri-River Area Arboretum

2. Discovery Garden
Location: North 5th Street and Chipeta Ave., Grand Junction

Details: The Discovery Garden is a project of the Mesa County Libraries in Grand Junction. This garden showcases a variety of garden techniques as well as garden beds for pollinators, water conservation, and more.

3. Western Colorado Botanical Garden
Location: 655 Struthers Ave

Details: A 15-acre site along the Colorado River. Home to several specialty gardens including the Cactus Garden, Antique Rose Garden, Children’s Secret Garden, the Western Heritage Garden, Celebration Plaza, Japanese garden and the gardens that surround our buildings. The tropical rain forest and butterfly house showcase tropical plants and orchids as well as koi fish, turtles, tortoises, and butterflies.  As the WCBG grows, more gardens will be developed.

4. Main Street Arboretum
Location: Main Street, between 1st and 8th St., Grand Junction

Details: Main Street in Grand Junction is home to many extraordinary trees and the Main Street Arboretum highlights 48 of the most notable. Learn about the native and non-native trees the City of Grand Junction utilizes in its urban forest.

5. Lincoln Park Arboretum
Location: 910 N 12th Street., Grand Junction

Details: Lincoln Park is home to many extraordinary trees and the Arboretum highlights 69 of the most notable.