“Teaching children about the natural world should be treated as one of the most important events in their lives.”
-Thomas Berry, Dream of the Earth

At the Desert Botanical Garden, we believe that connecting to nature is essential for kids!  Our children’s programs provide youth with a variety of unique opportunities to discover the wonders of the Sonoran Desert in a safe and stimulating environment.   We integrate a place-based focus on science, art, music, literature and social studies into all of our programs and rely on the expertise of The Garden’s enthusiastic staff, dedicated volunteers, and diverse partnerships with other organizations to ensure high-quality offerings.  Whether you are looking for early-childhood programming to introduce your preschooler to the magic of the desert or in-depth camps and service-learning opportunities to challenge older children and teens, the Garden is a fantastic resource you can count on year-round.

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