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GENERAL RULES FOR THE MONTROSE BOTANIC GARDENS
All visitors are expected to treat the Gardens and its facilities with respect. Please stay on the paths and off the planted gardens, trees and boulders. All activities shall be conducted to minimize impact to plants and garden infrastructure. Please do not cut, pick or step on plant material.
While within the fenced area of the Gardens, please respect our prohibition of:
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Pets. Service animals that are trained to perform tasks for the benefit of an individual with a disability are welcome at the Montrose Botanic Gardens. All other animals, trained or untrained, whose function is to provide emotional support, therapy, comfort or companionship do not qualify as service animals and are not permitted.
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Smoking
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Alcoholic beverages (unless you have a special event liquor license)
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Glass containers
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Throwing rice, birdseed, or confetti (Bubbles are acceptable.)
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The use of fireworks
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​​The Garden is constantly growing and changing.
Our 2019 Master Plan for the remaining portions of the garden is shown below,
although it is currently undergoing some "tweaking".
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Click on each section of the map to learn more.
Montrose Botanic Garden 2019 Master Plan
The 2019 Montrose Botanic Garden Master Plan by Mt Daly Enterprises, LLC, is the fourth master plan for the 3.5 acre garden since it was a vision in 1995 of Jim Chaplin, the first president of the Montrose Botanical Society.
The current master plan was over 18 months in development, soliciting input from the Society’s membership, stakeholders in the community and the general public. It is focused on the undeveloped lower two thirds of the site, featuring five gardens: the Environmental Education Center with the "Happy Hollow” Children’s Garden, the Plateau Garden, the Semi-Desert Garden, the Serenity Garden and the historical Jacal Homestead with an Agricultural Demonstration Area.
In contrast to past plans, major water features have been pared down along with formal garden designs in accordance with southwest Colorado’s arid climate and casual life style. What has not changed is the Society’s commitment to development of Botanic Gardens for demonstration, education and leisure.
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Click the image to see the whole plan.