Native Plants
National Organizations Directory
As a service to the public, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center collects information on native plant societies, conservation groups, governmental agencies, botanical gardens, arboreta, and other plant-related organizations throughout North America. Click here to add your organization to the directory. Affiliates are organizations that partner with the Wildflower Center to encourage the preservation and use of native plants in different regions of the country.
Western Colorado Botanical Society
Address: 407 Dressel Dr.
Grand Junction, CO 81503
Region: Rocky Mountain
Web: www.wcbotanic.org
Services this organization provides
Description: In 1986 the Western Colorado Botanical Garden (WCBG) was established as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The Gardens are located on 15 acres leased from the City of Grand Junction. The first step was clean-up as the site was originally a salvage yard in a run-down neighborhood, long neglected. Twelve local agencies and many volunteers worked long and hard to clear the land. A 4,900 square foot greenhouse/butterfly house, including a gift shop opened on 1997. The greenhouse displays over 600 tropical plant species and the butterfly house many species of North American butterflies. The gift shop provides educational and gift items celebrating nature and plants, as well. Since the greenhouse and butterfly house were opened, we have welcomed over 20,000 visitors annually, many of whom were school children on field trips.
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