The Montrose Botanic Gardens was established to provide horticultural education and leadership for the Uncompahgre Valley.
The Gardens' primary goal is education for adults and children. Guided tours are available upon request and free classes are frequently offered.
The Gardens are open all year from dawn to dusk and admission is free. For a small fee, the Gardens can be reserved for weddings, catered events, class reunions, portraits and other social events.
Volunteers are gladly welcomed!
The Montrose Botanical Society is a non-profit organization that provides horticultural education and leadership for residents of the Uncompahgre Valley through the development of botanic gardens for demonstration, education and leisure.
Weed Warriors / Wonderful Volunteers
Keeping the weeds under control is a challenge in any garden, and ours is no exception. Our team of volunteers, the Weed Warriors, assist with this never-ending task. Working under the guidance of Sara Ungrodt, our Horticulture Chairman, the volunteers work to keep the gardens in shape by weeding, dead-heading, planting and doing other tasks as needed. Coffee, treats and good conversation are an added benefit. Sessions are held every Wednesday at 8:00 a.m., April - October.
In 2010 over 18 volunteers have donated more than 750 hours maintaining the gardens. If weeding and dead-heading with a fun group of gardeners appeals to you, call Cindy at 249-0742 for information on joining the group.
