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Water wise landscaping for the California Central Valley

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Clovis Botanical Garden

Our mission is to promote water conservation in the California Central Valley landscape through excellent gardens, exhibits, and programs that educate and inspire the public.

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Featured in the Garden

While our whole garden is beautiful, these are the features we think everyone should see.

Mediterranean Garden

The Mediterranean Garden features plants native to the Mediterranean Sea area. It is one of the 5 regions with a climate similar to the Central Valley.

Home Demonstration

The Home Demonstration Garden features 4 garden landscapes using the 7 principles of Central Valley gardening in addition to an irrigation display.

Cactus Garden

Interesting shapes, low maintenance, and drought resistance make cacti and succulents popular additions to southwestern landscapes.

Sensory Garden

This accessible garden provides a stimulating journey through the senses to heighten awareness or achieve calmness.

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A group of childern huddled around a docent at the Children's Garden at Clovis Botanical Garden

The Children’s Garden

The Children’s Garden offers opportunities for children to learn about plants. Educational displays are posted throughout the area to provide information about the plant life cycle, animals, insects, and how they interact.

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Nice collection of plants suited for this area

They have a good collection of trees, shrubs, cacti suited for this area's climate. The volunteers do a great job in keeping this gem well maintained.

Testimonial by: Martin C.

Quiet and smells delicious!

I love this place. I can go spend some quiet time there and take in all the scents from the flowers and trees. It's a truly beautiful place to visit.

Testimonial by: Barbara C.

Always beautiful and peaceful place to relax

Always beautiful. Changing with the seasons and periodic new plantings keep each visit interesting. New areas being created welcome children to learn about plants and nature, and offer everyone a peaceful place to relax . . . . Visitor supported, please help

Testimonial by: Mary S.

Fun for kids!

A beautiful and fun place for kids! Nice and clean.

Testimonial by: Briana C.

Can't wait for spring!

Beautiful garden in the spring 😍

Testimonial by: Jonathan W.

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Clovis Botanical Garden

The Pavilion

The perfect place for a large event

We host life’s most special celebrations! Including parties, luncheons, teas, birthdays, anniversaries, memorials, baptisms, fundraisers, receptions, reunions, concerts, and work picnics. And we’d love to host your next function.

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The Pavilion at Clovis Botanical Garden

How You Can Help

The Garden is a registered nonprofit developed, managed, and operated by volunteers for the benefit of the community.

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The Garden needs your donation to maintain and upgrade the garden and its facilities.

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With your support through membership dues, we can continue to develop the garden and its services.

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Without dedicated volunteers giving freely of their time and talents, the Clovis Botanical Garden would not exist.

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Supporting the garden will ensure its preservation

With your support, we can continue to develop the garden and its services. The garden is a registered nonprofit developed, managed, and operated solely by volunteers.

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Sensational 70

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Chilopsis linearis ‘Burgundy’ Desert Willow Shrub

Chilopsis linearis “Burgundry” Desert Willow

One of the Sensational 70, this is a deciduous shrub or tree is native to the desert from California to Texas where it grows in washes and streambeds.

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A walkway lined with Crape Myrtle shrubs.

Lagerstroemia indica “Muskogee” Crape Myrtle

The Crape Myrtle is a deciduous shrub or tree that is attractive year-round for fall color, peeling bark, and profuse bloom that lasts all summer.

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A Salvia “Indigo Spires” plant

Salvia “Indigo Spires”

This is a shrubby, perennial variety of Salvia that reaches 3 to 4 feet tall and wide. It’s one of our top three in the Sensational 70.

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Open: Wednesday – Sunday: 9 am – 4 pm
Closed: Monday & Tuesday, and select holidays

Location: 945 N Clovis Ave Clovis, CA 93611
(between Alluvial & Nees)

Admission: Free for children and adults.

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