The Palomar College Gardens
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BGCI Member: Yes
ArbNet Accredited: Level II
About the The Palomar College Gardens
Palomar Community College District is located in North San Diego County, California. Palomar is one of the largest community colleges in the country, in both geographical area and student population. The student population is over 30,000, throughout the district. The main campus is located in San Marcos on a 252 acre site. In 1973, a 5 acre hillside on the main campus was set aside for an arboretum. Soon thereafter, many trees, palms and bamboos from around the world were planted and labeled, making the arboretum not only an area for the study of Photography, art, communications and physical education students have used the arboretum for class field trips and projects.In 2012 the Palomar Cactus and Succulent Society donated the its collection of more than 3500 speciemens to the campus. This garden is now considered the south pert of the arboretum collection.
Today the Arboretum consist of nearly 10 acres and is considered one of the many gardens at Palomar College. The Friends of the Palomar College Arboretum Committee meets once a month. Usually the second Wednesday of the month at 5:30 pm in room RS-5 on the main San Marcos campus.
Main Address:
The Palomar College Gardens
1140 West Mission Road
San Marcos
California 92069-1415 United States of America
Telephone: (760) 744-1150 ext. 2133
Fax:
URL: www.palomar.edu/arboretum
Primary Email: arangel@palomar.edu