The Western Colorado Botanical Gardens and Butterfly House is located at 15 acres (6.1 ha) cite on the bank of Colorado River at the southern end of 7th Street in Grand Junction, Colorado, United States. Garden is connected with Colorado River Trails system via walkways.[1]
History
The Gardens was developed on reclaimed site previously filled with thousands of used tires, junk car parts, and dead batteries. Founded in 1994, The Gardens have been increasing in size of the facility since 2003.[citation needed]
It is managed by a non profit organization known as STRIVE.
A variety of outdoor gardens have been developed and/or planned, including a Cactus and Succulent Garden, Children's Secret Garden, Harmony In Color Garden, International Garden, Native Garden, Seasonal Xeric Garden, and Sensory Garden.