The Gardens on Spring Creek facts for kids
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| Established | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Location | 2145 Centre Avenue Fort Collins, Colorado 80526 |
| Type | Botanical garden |
| Visitors | 70,000 |
| Nearest parking | On site |
The Gardens on Spring Creek is a wonderful 18-acre botanical garden. It is located in Fort Collins, Colorado, right along the Spring Creek corridor. You can find the entrance at 2145 Centre Avenue.
This special garden is owned and managed by the City of Fort Collins. A non-profit group of volunteers also works with the city. They help make the Gardens a great place for everyone to visit and learn.
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How the Gardens Began and Grew
The idea for a community garden in Fort Collins started a long time ago, around 1986. The city began a horticulture program in 1995. This program helps people learn about growing plants.
Opening and First Steps
Work on the visitor center began in 2004. The Gardens officially opened later that same year. It quickly became a popular spot for people to enjoy nature.
Big Expansion and New Gardens
In 2017, the Gardens started a huge expansion project. They added 5 new acres of garden spaces. This big project lasted for two years.
Many new gardens were created during this time. These included the Great Lawn, the Undaunted Garden, and the Prairie Garden. They also added the Foothills Garden and several Theme Gardens.
New Butterfly House
The expansion finished in 2019. It also doubled the size of the visitor center. A beautiful all-glass butterfly house was also added. Here, you can see many different kinds of butterflies. This house is run with the help of the Butterfly Pavilion from Westminster, Colorado.
Exploring the Gardens: What You Can See
The Gardens on Spring Creek has many different areas to explore. Each garden has its own special plants and theme. It's a great place to learn about nature and see beautiful flowers.
Current Garden Areas
Here are some of the cool garden spaces you can visit:
- Entryway Garden
- Children's Garden (opened in 2006)
- Garden of Eatin' (opened in 2009)
- Rock Garden (opened in 2010)
- Xeric Parkway Strip (opened in 2006)
- The Great Lawn and Everitt Pavilion (opened in 2018)
- The Undaunted Garden (opened in 2018)
- Prairie Garden (opened in 2018)
- Foothills Garden (opened in 2018)
- Theme Gardens (opened in 2018)
- Hummingbird Garden
- Moon Garden
- Rose Garden
- Plant Select Garden
- Butterfly House (opened in 2019)
