Campus Gardens and Landscaping.

Utah is the second driest state in the U.S. and has the second highest water use per capita.  Most of that water is used outdoors. Wise water conservation practices are an essential part of meeting Utah's current and future water needs.

Campus Demonstration Gardens

Several gardens on campus showcase sustainable landscaping practices.  These beautiful spaces save water, provide urban habitat, and even grow healthy, organic food. 

• Malouf Courtyard Teaching Garden: a space that attracts birds, butterflies, bees, and moths while offering learning opportunities for students in Education and Biology.
• Naturescape & Wildlife Area: located on the south side of Dumke field, this area emphasizes native plants that are beneficial to wildlife.  
• Residential Water Wise Streetscape: demonstration of low-water plant selection and landscaping practices at homes along 1200 East. 
• Organic Vegetable & Herb Garden: located off of 1200 East, this space allows students, faculty, and staff to dig in and grow healthy, organic produce and herbs.   

Landscape Master Plan

Completed in November 2005, the Westminster College Landscape Master Plan addresses the campus as a place of learning, investigation, demonstration and environmental stewardship. As part of this comprehensive look at future landscape design and development, the plan emphasizes the use of water-wise plantings which maintain the traditional feel of campus and provide learning opportunities for students and the community. A copy of the plan is available in the Environmental Center.