SWC Botanical Garden

Southwestern College Botanical Garden - Growing Our Future

The Southwestern College Botanical Garden is located on the Southwestern College campus in Chula Vista, California. 

Mario:  Please add the Botanical Garden Footprint Map and a Garden video created by ACE (IArmando)

Garden Feature Highlights:

• Greenhouses
• Urban Farm & Orchard
• California Native Plants 
• Cutting-Edge Classrooms
• Formal Gardens
• Live Oak Amphitheater
• Auditorium

The Southwestern College Botanical Garden is a public garden dedicated to education and enjoyment, while also providing a space for research, conservation, and higher learning. It meets the standards of a public garden in several ways, given its educational, environmental, and community-focused goals. 

Designated by the American Public Gardens Association, the Southwestern College Botanical Garden offers numerous educational opportunities and is open to the public. It emphasizes conservation and environmental responsibility, highlighting sustainable horticultural practices.  The garden is visually appealing and serves as a relaxing space for students, staff, faculty, and visitors. 

As a community hub, the Botanical Garden provides volunteer opportunities, partners with local organizations, and hosts a variety of community service projects. This engagement fosters a shared investment in the garden’s mission and reinforces its role as a public space.

Through these functions, the Southwestern College Botanical Garden supports the goals of promoting plant knowledge, sustainability, accessibility, and community enrichment.

Check out the Botanical Garden's Mission, Vision & Goals

Get Involved!

Contact Paul Redeker

Interested in becoming a volunteer? 

Want to get on our mailing list for events and The Oak bimonthly publication?

Interested in renting the Garden for a local business or community event? 

Interested in taking classes?

• Floral Design 
• Horticulture 
• Landscape Architecture -