Western Colorado Botanical Gardens

Grand Junction, Colorado, United States

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The Western Colorado Botanical Gardens in Grand Junction, Colorado, is a well-established botanical garden founded in 1994 on a reclaimed site along the Colorado River.

Managed by a non-profit organization called STRIVE, it spans 15 acres and features a variety of specialty gardens, including a cactus garden, antique rose garden, children’s secret garden, Japanese garden, Western heritage garden, and a celebration plaza.

The gardens also contain a tropical rainforest and butterfly house that showcase exotic tropical plants, orchids, koi fish, turtles, and butterflies, making it a vibrant and diverse space for visitors. Since its inception, the garden has grown significantly, with community volunteers contributing many hours to prepare the site.

Its mission emphasizes conserving natural resources and offering educational and recreational opportunities for all ages. The gardens are open regularly with modest admission fees and are also a popular venue for events like weddings. Over the years, it has become a treasured local attraction and a beautiful example of botanical diversity and conservation in western Colorado.