Share Queen Creek Botanical Gardens is a nonprofit organization that inspires and educates about elegant edible plants, showing the future of sustainable food production in landscaping. Unique among botanical gardens, all of the plants in the Gardens are edible－fruits, vegetables, herbs or edible flowers have been individually selected for their aesthetic style and elegance. Additionally,the 10-acre Gardens feature the only fully-operational industrial-age water mill in the American Southwest, shops, and themed demonstration gardens. The Gardens provide a place to escape, enjoy the beauty of nature, and learn more about food security through community resources. Future developments at the Gardens include a reception center, and state of the art conservatory with an education center and expanded exhibits.
Description
Enjoy a serene self-guided tour through the beautiful all-edible Queen Creek Botanical Gardens at Pecan Lake. Explore the hidden alcoves, English Gardens, grassy meadows, Japanese terraced gardens, legend falls, a turn-of-the-century water wheel, hillside gardens, scavenger hunt for kids, and so much more!
Unlike a public park, a botanical garden is a concentration of exquisitely maintained natural beauty. The Queen Creek Botanical Gardens goes a step beyond as a fully functional, edible landscape, a sacred garden, and an event venue. It is a place where visitors and patrons may quietly enjoy, reflect, and appreciate the relaxation-inducing gardens, a tradition that holds both ancient significance as well as spiritual renewal for many. Garden rules are here to protect, honor, and respect these traditions and values for all who enter. Any patron found violating the following rules may be asked to leave and/or escorted from the Gardens.
RULES OF THE GARDENS
STAY ON THE PATHS: DO NOT climb trees, sit on rocks, or enter the waterfall/vegetation areas. Children must be supervised by an adult at all times. DO NOT pick flowers, herbs, or other plants unless specifically permitted to do so as part of a guided class, workshop, or volunteer event of which you are an authorized member.
NO UNAUTHORIZED PHOTOGRAPHY: Amateur photographers and garden guests are welcome to shoot photos throughout the Gardens for their personal use and enjoyment, rather than for commercial or gallery use. All other photo sessions require a reservation with the Gardens staff, and fees are charged.
NO OUTSIDE FOOD OR DRINK: Because we grow food in a particular organic and sustainable way, outside food not only can harm our growing ecosystems but can also create undue problems for the sustainable flow of garden operations. Please leave food and beverages (except your personal bottled water) outside the Gardens.
NO PETS: Pets, except for registered service animals, are strictly prohibited in the Gardens as they pose a significant health risk to the edible produce grown on-site.
KEEP IT TRANQUIL: To maintain the quiet reverence and serenity of the Gardens for all, please refrain from using loud voices, shouting, or running.
DO NOT PICK OR EAT THE PLANTS: For the safety and health of our patrons and to preserve and protect the production in the gardens, in all its forms, harvesting and/or tasting is strictly prohibited unless expressly permitted and supervised by QCBG staff. Please register for a guided tour, field trip, harvesting event, or foraging experience to taste the beauty of the gardens. Produce from the garden is also available for purchase through the CSA Subscription Box and at the Farm Stand.
DON'T DRINK THE WATER: Water from sprinklers and the rivers/lake is regenerative and has been naturally formulated for plants, not for people. Drinkable water is available in the reception area and at the bathrooms.
Date & Time
Jun 27 - Dec 27, 2024
Venue Details
Queen Creek Botanical Gardens
25002 South 206th StreetQueen Creek, Arizona 85142
