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The Native Garden at Golden West College is a living celebration of California’s incredible native flora. Focused on local species, habitat restoration, and sustainable landscaping, this vibrant garden is a place to explore, learn, and reconnect with the natural world.
First planted in 1975 at the request of faculty seeking an outdoor lab for botany and biology students, the garden has evolved into a serene, inspiring escape. Today, it stands as a powerful reminder of our bond with nature and the vital role native plants play in protecting California’s wild beauty.
