Garden News
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...
The Water Conservation Garden Remains OPEN
The Water Conservation Garden Remains OPEN with Modifications for the Community During Time of Need The Water Conservation Garden will remain open for walking, hiking, holiday lights and retail shopping with some modifications. Under California health guidelines The...
Veterans Day Free Admission to The Garden
The Water Conservation Garden is proud to announce that admission will be free for veterans this Veterans Day. Our garden thanks its local veterans for their bravery and service to our country. Visitors will be able to enjoy a series of beautifully themed...
Former President of Cuyamaca College Gifts $300K to The Garden
A former president of Cuyamaca College donated $300,000 to The Water Conservation Garden on the East County campus that has been used to create an endowment. Samuel Ciccati was president of Cuyamaca from 1984 to 1993, following eight years as vice president of...
WaterSmart Landscape Winners Announced!
Water News Network: 28 July 2020 Two Vista homeowners received recognition from the Vista Irrigation District Board of Directors for their entries in the District’s 2020 WaterSmart Landscape Contest at its July board meeting. The annual contest recognizes outstanding...