The Water Conservation Garden

Categories
MuseumEvent CenterGarden Pottery, Fountains, Ornaments
- 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr. W El Cajon CA 92019
- (619) 660-0614
- Send Email
- The Water Conservation Garden's Website
Hours:
Open Tuesday-Thursday 9am-2pm
Friday-Saturday 9am-4pm
Sunday-Monday Closed
Driving Directions:
Located near the Jamacha Road entrance of Cuyamaca College in El Cajon.
About Us
Our Mission
The mission of The Water Conservation Garden is to educate and inspire through excellent exhibits and programs that promote water conservation and the sustainable use of related natural resources.
The Water Conservation Garden has nearly six acres of displays that showcase water conservation through a series of beautiful themed gardens, such as a native plant garden, formal garden, compost exhibit and a vegetable garden, as well as how-to displays such as mulch and irrigation exhibits. The Garden also features a native butterfly pavilion that is open spring and summer each year. Please visit our Exhibits page for more information.
The Garden offers many programs and services including:
Workshops on Gardening, Sustainability, Art & Wellness.
Adult, youth and community education programs.
The Dorcas E. Utter Butterfly Pavilion featuring seasonal butterflies native to Southern California and the host and nectar plants they love
School tours by appointment
Large group tours by appointment
Consultations by appointment in Landscape Design (on hold)
Large events such as festivals and plant sales throughout the year featuring family-friendly activities
Hosted events such as fundraisers, wedding and other ceremonies
Volunteer run Gift shop with a curated collection of unique, one-of-a-kind items including local art, garden photography, crafts, jewelry, up-cycled items and garden essentials.
Video Media
Images



















Events
Free Day Friday at the Water Conservation Garden
- Enjoy a free day at The Garden the 2nd Friday of every month!
- Friday Mar 14, 2025
Free Day Friday at the Water Conservation Garden
- Enjoy a free day at The Garden the 2nd Friday of every month!
- Friday Apr 11, 2025
Rep/Contact Info
Lauren Magnuson
Director of Garden Operations
- Phone: (619) 660-0614
- Send an Email
- 12122 Cuyamaca College Dr. W El Cajon CA 92019