Western Colorado Botanical Gardens was founded in 1997. We have Butterfly Pavilion, Rain Forrest and multiple outdoor gardens. In 2012, Strive, a local non-profit organization took over management of the Gardens. Since the takeover, there has been a huge growth in its work program at the gardens, where the clients needing vocational experience train in both paid and volunteer capacities at the gardens gift shop or on the 15-acre grounds. (Strive offers numerous services for clients who have a broad range of developmental issues.)
