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Ms. Smarty-Plants™ Education

Ms. Smarty-Plants™ education programs  teach residents of all ages about the importance of water conservation and stewardship of the earth.  Learn more about field trips, assemblies and special programs on the Ms. Smarty-Plants™ page.

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San Diego Tree Week 2023

San Diego Tree Week 2023

April 28 marks Arbor Day, a national celebration to plant and protect trees. A local environmental nonprofit, The Water Conservation Garden is calling on the community to register for their second annual San Diego Tree Week initiative, April 22-29, 2023. San Diego...

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California Museum Program Grant

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...

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Volunteer Spotlight: Mosaic Artistry in Plain Sight

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...

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Jennifer Pillsbury Nominated for Women in Leadership

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...

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Donor Appreciation Luncheon and Donor Wall Unveiling 2022

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...

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Veterans Day 2021 Free Admission to The Garden

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...

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Meet Jennifer Pillsbury

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...

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