Conservation Gardens Fair

2026 Conservation Gardens Fair

Saturday, June 13, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Save the date for Northern Water’s annual Conservation Gardens Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on June 13. Learn about Front Range-focused landscaping and see examples of drought-friendly plants while enjoying kid-friendly activities, educational talks, giveaways, tours and food trucks.

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Free and Open to the Public, Activities Include:
  • Educational landscape talks.
  • Demonstrations of irrigation technologies.
  • Kid-friendly activities.
  • Informational booths.
  • Local food trucks.
  • Free plants and other prizes.
Roam the Gardens

Guests can take a self-guided walk through the gardens, or they can join in on a scheduled tour to view examples of plants, trees and grasses to learn how to conserve water and understand ways to increase water efficiency at home without sacrificing curb appeal.

Prepare for the Summer Heat

Wear a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and UPF protective clothing and bring a refillable water bottle. Stay hydrated!

Aerial illustration map of Northern Water Berthoud campus that shows all buildings, but mainly the two public ones for Building A and H.

Schedule of Events

9:45-10:15 a.m. - Educational Talk

10:20-10:40 a.m. - Gardens Tour

10:45-11:15 a.m. - Educational Talk

11:20-11:40 a.m. - Educational Talk 

12:20-12:50 p.m. - Gardens Tour


Vendor Booths

City of Loveland
CSU Extension
Energy Resource Center
Fort Collins Nursery
Little Thompson Water District
Master Gardeners
Plant Select
Resource Central
Town of Berthoud
WaterSense

Event FAQs

  • How much is a ticket? This event is free and open to the public! There is no charge for admission. 
  • Where can I park? Parking is open throughout the campus with several accessible spaces available. Please follow event staff for
  • Can I leave and re-enter? Yes! You are able to leave and re-enter as you wish.
  • Can children attend? Absolutely. This is an all-ages event, and there is a dedicated Kids Zone full of fun activities. 
  • Are dogs allowed? Due to the amount of foot traffic anticipated, please leave your furry friends at home (with the exception of service dogs). 
  • What if there is a weather emergency? In the event of a weather emergency, attendees are advised to seek shelter immediately in the Building A lobby just inside the main entrance. Please follow event staff instruction.
  • What if I have a question but don't see it here? Please reach out to us at events@northernwater.org and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.