A Project by Maggie Wagner and Friends
Dinosaur Caves Landscape
Upgrade Proposal
The Vision
•For years, longtime Pismo Beach resident and
veterinarian, has had a vision to someday help create a spectacular succulent landscape at Dinosaur Caves Park. •She now has serious health concerns and would like to
make this dream a reality.
•Her goal is to fund and leave a beautiful and thriving garden for visitors to enjoy long into the future.
Dinosaur Caves Landscape Upgrade Proposal
A project by Maggie Wagner and Friends
Dinosaur Caves Landscape Upgrade Proposal
•Professionally designed and installed beautiful succulent plant landscape
•Specimen anchor plants
•Infill plants chosen for color, texture, bloom, etc.
•Incorporation of boulders / hardscape
Safety and Plant Selection
•Plant selections not dangerous to visitors
o Especially children and pets
•Height consideration to prevent view blocking
•Drought tolerant / fire resistant qualities
o Signage for public information
Possible Additional Areas
•Additional or future sites (as funding allows):
o Planter in front of bathrooms
o Planter between playground and restrooms
o Planters around parking lot
Responsible People – The Team
Maggie Wagner, DVM
•Resident of Pismo Beach since 1998
•Central Coast Veterinarian since 1995
•Member Cactus & Succulent Society of America and CCCSS Ben Trogdon
•Established commercial wholesale nursery. Owned for over 40 years •President of the Central Coast Greenhouse Growers Association •Former board member of the San Luis Obispo Botanical Garden •Member Cactus & Succulent Society of America and CCCSS
Responsible People – The Botanica Nova Team
Nick Wilkinson
•Co-owner of Botanica Nova landscape – (licensed, insured and bonded) •Professional landscape designer specializing in succulent plant landscapes •Owner of Grow Nursery in Cambria
Brandon Nelson
•Co-owner of Botanica Nova landscape – (licensed, insured and bonded) •Professional landscape designer specializing in succulent plant landscapes
Areas of Responsibility
•Maggie Wagner will fund up to $100K for the project
•Nick Wilkinson responsible for delivery of and
purchasing plants, soil components, hardscape
items, labor, and irrigation supplies
•Brandon Nelson responsible for site work supervision
•Ben will maintain accounting for project
Scope of Work and Timeline
•Landscape plan & schedule approval by PBC staff
•We’ve completed an Agreement drafted by PBC staff
•Copy of license, insurance and PBC named as
additional insured paperwork to be supplied
•Groundbreaking in October 30, 2025
•Initial project timeline: 3 weeks
The Current Garden Area
The Proposed Future Garden Area
Ben’s Brainstorming Idea – Scary Clown Statues and Cardon Cactus –(FAILED !)
The Current Garden Area
The Proposed Future Garden Area
Post Planting Celebration
•We would like to have an event to introduce the public to the new garden
•Ideas Include:
o Public Announcement
o Invite City Council and other officials
o Have an information booth
Promotion and Fundraising
•Instagram Page
•Donations
•PBC Can Issue Donation Acknowledgement Letter For Amounts Over $500
•Go Fund Me Page For Smaller Donations
•Recognition of Donors
•Custom ceramic tiles attached to flagstone slabs at restroom planter
Plans for Maintenance
•City Provides Basic Maintenance
o Leaf Blowing, Weeding, Etc.
•Monthly Volunteer Schedule
o Weeding, Pruning, Disease, Need of Replacement, Etc.
o Information table
Plans for Maintenance (cont’d)
•Quarterly Maintenance
o Contracted landscape company – plant replacement, weed abatement, irrigation repair, etc.
o Paid for by Maggie Wagner endowment and private contributions o Details to be worked out with PBC Staff
o Maggie & Nick will hire landscape company that is approved by PBC to do maintenance not done by PB Staff or volunteers.
Contact Information
Margaret Wagner DVM
[email protected]
805-723-4920
Ben Trogdon
[email protected]
805-431-9365
Nick Wilkinson
[email protected]
805-305-9292
Brandon Nelson
[email protected]
Thank You!
Questions or Comments?