Gardens on the Roof?
Explore the "greenest" feature of the building as you stroll through the Rooftop Gardens.
The 15,000 square foot "living roof" was designed to be an environmentally conscious addition to the facility as well as an educational tool and public resource.
The gardens provide additional insulation for the building (reducing internal temperature fluctuations), reduce rain water runoff (helping prevent local flooding), and help reduce the local "heat island effect" by absorbing sunlight (reducing the amount of sunlight reflected back into the atmosphere). Our 50 kw photovoltaic solar panel system occupies approximately one-third of the roof of the facility. Solar tubes can be seen dotting the gardens and allow natural light to enter the building through the ceiling without allowing excess heat to enter.
Ten raised bed planters each showcase a different classification of plants or specific habitat.
Cactus Garden Succulent Garden Permaculture (Edible Plants) Herb Garden Backyard Plants and Flowers California Natives Children's Garden Native Grasses Pumpkin's Patch (Tortoise Habitat) Serenity Pond
Interested in helping care for the Gardens? Check out our Adopt-a-Garden Program.
