Garden News
Donor Appreciation Awards go to Rosalie Dosik and Las Patronas
The Water Conservation Garden recognized the exemplary philanthropy and generosity of Rosalie Dosik and Las Patronas at the Donor Appreciation Luncheon held at The Garden on Monday, March 13. The Garden announced the creation of the Dr. Richard Wright Award named...
California Museum Program Grant
On February 24, 2023, the California Cultural and Historic Endowment approved full funding of $266,000 for the creation of a new Oak Grove Exhibit at The Water Conservation Garden. This is the third largest gift The Garden has ever received. The Water Conservation...
The Garden Awarded Environmental Stewardship at East County Honors
The Water Conservation Garden won the Environmental Stewardship award at the 111th East County Honors Business & Organizations Gala presented by the San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce on Saturday, March 4, 2023. The East County Honors Annual Awards...
Volunteer Spotlight: Mosaic Artistry in Plain Sight
We are everything together and our volunteers know it! There is hidden artistry throughout The Garden - mosaics in plain sight! Years back, a team of volunteers created the mosaics on the caterpillar by the butterfly pavilion that started it all: Sally Long created...
Jennifer Pillsbury Nominated for Women in Leadership
We are excited to share that our very own fearless leader, Jennifer Pillsbury, has been nominated as part of the East County Chamber's 20th Annual Women in Leadership Luncheon for her leadership at The Garden. The first Women in Leadership Luncheon (WILL) was launched...
2022 American Water Charitable Foundation Water and Environment Grant Awarded
The Water Conservation Garden announced today it was awarded a 2022 American Water Charitable Foundation Water and Environment Grant, focusing on The Adventures of Ms. Smarty-Plants™ Earth Heroes—a water conservation education children's picture book that will include...
Donor Appreciation Luncheon and Donor Wall Unveiling 2022
The Water Conservation Garden welcomed donors at a Donor Appreciation Luncheon, on Monday, March 14, 2022, and acknowledged Sam Ciccati – for The Samuel M. Ciccati Education Center and Richard Wright – for the new Donor Wall. Their contributions celebrate the...
Veterans Day 2021 Free Admission to The Garden
The Water Conservation Garden is proud to announce a special Veteran's Day Flag Raising and Coffee/Doughnuts on Thursday, November 11 at 8:30am. Our garden thanks its local veterans for their bravery and service to our country. Visitors will be able to enjoy a series...
Meet Jennifer Pillsbury
Hear from Jennifer Pillsbury about The Water Conservation Garden. It has nearly six acres of displays that showcase water conservation through a series of beautiful themed gardens. The Garden also features a native butterfly pavilion that is open spring and summer...
The Water Conservation Garden Launches New Scholarship Fund on Earth Day
April 22 marks Earth Day, a worldwide push to protect and appreciate our environment. Over a full year has passed since the COVID -19 pandemic began, and Earth Day reminds us of our impacts on nature, both good and bad. For more than two decades, The Water...