Xeriscape (pronounced Zer'-i-skap) is the conservation of water and energy with water conservation in mind. The Xeriscape Learning Center and Design Garden is located at 1900 N. Chaparral. The garden serves as an extension to the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History. Entrance to the garden is free. For information, call the City of Corpus Christi Water Hotline at (361) 826-1600.
The concept of Xeriscape was developed by the Denver Water Department during the early 1980's to promote water conservation during a critical drought period. The word Xeriscape has become an international term, as countless cities promote the use of Xeriscape to help curb water use and to extend limited water resources.
Why Xeriscape?
Water use in the landscape is known to increase 50 to 60 percent during summer time use. Xeriscape helps home owners and commercial facilities learn more about how water can be more efficiently used.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers help maintain the City's only demonstration garden located at the entrance of the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History. Volunteers that work 35 hours or more are honored with a personalized brick paver in the garden.
Garden Tours
You're invited to visit Corpus Christi's award-winning Xeriscape garden. Take a self-guided tour, or contact the Xeriscape Coalition about guided tours and presentations for schools or civic organizations. Please allow two-weeks advance notice.
The Children's Exhibit
The Children’s Exhibit was designed to provide hands-on learning opportunities through a variety of interactive activities and elements focusing on water conservation.
The Water Story Exhibit
The Water Story Exhibit features a six-foot topographical map of the Nueces River Basin. Fiber optics and an audio relate information on storage and delivery of water to the Coastal Bend.
Additional Resources
Seven Principles of Xeriscape »
WaterWise Plant List for Coastal Bend »
The City of Corpus Christi adopted a tax rate that will raise more taxes for maintenance and operations than last year's tax rate. The tax rate will effectively be raised by 4.69 percent and will raise taxes for maintenance and operations on a $100,000 home by approximately $16.87.
