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Garden Address: 450 Alessandro Blvd.
Riverside 92508

Contact: Pamela Pavela

Phone: (951) 789 - 5087

Fax: (951) 780 - 3837

Mail Address: 450 Alessandro Blvd., Riverside, CA 92508

E-mail Address: wmwd@wmwd.com

Web Site: http://www.wmwd.com/garden.htm

Sponsor: Western Municipal Water District

Days: daily (not holidays)

Hours: 10 a.m.--4 p.m.

Fees: free

Size: 1 acre

Wheelchair Access: Yes

Directions: From I 215: Exit onto Alessandro Blvd. Drive west on Alessandro. Turn right onto Mission Grove Pkwy. Make the first driveway on your right. From 60 Fwy: Take I215 South and follow directions above. From 91 Fwy: Exit onto Central Ave. Drive east on Central which becomes Alessandro. Turn left onto Mission Grove Pkw. Turn at the first driveway on your right.

Description: This one-acre water conservation demonstration garden features over 150 species of water-wise plants in a natural setting. Visitors may pick a free copy of the Garden Guide which includes a plant list and conservation tips.

Features: Beautiful specialty gardens, such as the woodlands walkway, cottage garden, Southwestern landscape, Oriental corner, and herb garden, prove that virtually any style can be achieved while landscaping for water conservation. Seminars, tours, and an annual plant sale.

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