Conejo Valley Botanic Garden

400 W. Gainsborough Road, Thousand Oaks, CA

The Conejo Valley Botanic Garden is 33 acres of natural terrain encircled by the city of Thousand Oaks. From the sweeping vistas at the peak of the Garden through fifteen unique hillside specialty gardens, and onto the hiking trail along the riparian stream, the Conejo Valley Botanic Garden is a destination for UC Master Gardeners to learn and volunteer.

The Garden is a visual guide to low-maintenance, drought-tolerant plants and a teaching laboratory for what works in the Conejo Valley. It serves as a resource for horticultural information relevant to this region.

Objectives

• Preserve much of the Garden's natural terrain
• Establish landscaped areas as demonstration gardens with Mediterranean and water-conserving plantings
• Develop specialty gardens as outdoor classrooms
• Establish a center for horticultural and environmental interest, information, and activity in Ventura County
• Promote and demonstrate UC science-based gardening practices

Activities

• Regular gardening practices including weeding, cleaning, deadheading, and planting as needed
• Garden design, site preparation and layout, and irrigation installation and repairs as needed
• Enjoy gardening alongside fellow volunteers

Volunteer Work Days

• Thursdays: 8:30 AM–12:00 PM (noon)
• Saturdays: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM (noon)