Acacia Demonstration Gardens

The Acacia Demonstration Gardens is an educational complex in Henderson featuring multiple themed sections, including allergy-friendly plants, native species, and Mediterranean vegetation adapted to arid climates. The gardens showcase practical examples of water-efficient landscaping methods suitable for desert environments.

The Conservation District Southern Nevada partnered with Henderson City to establish this garden as a model for water-efficient landscaping in desert regions. The project grew from the need to demonstrate practical solutions for managing the area's limited water resources.

The ethnobotanical section displays plants with traditional uses in the region, and a dedicated area honors Nanyu Tomiyasu for his community work. This part invites visitors to explore how local plants connect to the area's heritage and how people have used them over time.

Visitors can explore the gardens and find on-site information about xeriscaping techniques, water conservation, and sustainable gardening practices suited to Nevada's climate. The free resources help people understand how to apply these methods in their own yards.

The gardens feature a dry wash demonstration area that replicates natural desert water channels and shows how native plants adapt to occasional water flows. This feature gives visitors a realistic view of how plants thrive in actual desert conditions.