In 1994, the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens located at 655 Struthers Avenue, in Grand Junction, Colorado entered into a long-term lease with the City of Grand Junction for 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.