March 4 – May 14
Families can get an up-close and unforgettable experience when more than 2,000 native Southwestern butterflies return for the Cohn Family Spring Butterfly Exhibit. Get acquainted with thousands of butterflies, observe each stage of their life cycle and learn what actions we can take to protect them.
March 4 – May 14
Families can get an up-close and unforgettable experience when more than 2,000 native Southwestern butterflies return for the Cohn Family Spring Butterfly Exhibit. Get acquainted with thousands of butterflies, observe each stage of their life cycle and learn what actions we can take to protect them.
Find Your Experience
In search of a stroller friendly day with the family, the perfect date-night spot, or a place to enjoy the local music scene? Look no further than Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona.
Playing with Stars: Rotraut at Desert Botanical Garden
Oct. 7, 2022 - May 14, 2023
The bold and lyrical large-scale sculptures of Rotraut will enliven the Garden trails while a selection of her paintings and small sculpture fill the Ottosen Gallery. Known around the world, and based in Arizona, Rotraut’s artwork explores the energy of the seasons and the relationship of nature with the sky, sun and universe.
Cactus Clubhouse
Jan. 1 - April 30
Desert Botanical Garden invites kids to engage with the outdoors around them at Cactus Clubhouse–a nature play space. The play area provides unstructured, child-led activities for kids under 12 to discover the fun of the natural world.
Music in the Garden 2023
March 31 | April 7, 14, 28 | May 5, 12, 19, 26
Spring into the season with an exciting lineup of artists at Music in the Garden. Join us Fridays for a night filled with music, memories and a full Sonoran Desert experience.
Dog Days at the Garden
Select Saturdays | March 25 - May 27 (excluding April 22)
Paws up for Dog Days at the Garden! Explore the trails with your pup, smell the spring wildflowers and pose for photos on Saturday mornings.
Majestic Mariposas
March 4 - May 14
Families can get an up-close and unforgettable experience when more than 2,000 native Southwestern butterflies return for the Spring Butterfly Exhibit. Get acquainted with thousands of butterflies, observe each stage of their life cycle and learn what actions we can take to protect them.
Your Garden at Home
Explore Your Garden at Home for activities, stories of conservation, plants in bloom and more.
Welcome new postdoc associate: Dr. Brad Posch
Dr. Posch is starting the next chapter of his career as a postdoc associate in the Dryland Plant Ecophysiology Lab, studying alternative water use strategies of plants in hot environments.
How to Diagnose Plant Problems
Plants are susceptible to diseases, injuries and stress. Here are a few tips to help you diagnose your plant problems.
Unbe-leaf-able Clover Plants
St. Patrick’s Day is approaching, which means you might see shamrock plants at grocery stores or local nurseries.
Garden Staff’s Top Spring Plant Sale Picks
Meet Some of the Farmers from Spaces of Opportunity
Each year, the Garden hosts its Fund the Farm celebration to honor and support Spaces and its farmers. This year, the event will take place March 24.
In preparation for the event, the Garden would like to highlight a few of those farmers who have made their mark and been a part of Spaces for several years now. Read more about them below.
Top 10 Spring Blooms to Look for at the Garden
Make A Date To Visit
See the daily lineup of activities, exhibits, events and classes at the Garden.
- Playing with Stars: Rotraut at Desert Botanical Garden 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Desert Sol 2023 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Cactus Clubhouse 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- CENTRAL ARIZONA CACTUS AND SUCCULENT SOCIETY SHOW & SALE 2023 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Majestic Mariposas 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Docent Tours 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Music in the Garden 2023 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The bold and lyrical large-scale sculptures of Rotraut will enliven the Garden trails while a selection of her paintings and small sculpture fill the Ottosen Gallery. Known around the world, and based in Arizona, Rotraut’s artwork explores the energy of the seasons and the relationship of nature with the sky, sun and universe.
Info & TicketsAwaken your senses and sooth your soul with the healing power of nature. Experience and connect with a variety of cultural and healing traditions from around the world.
Info & TicketsDesert Botanical Garden invites kids to engage with the outdoors around them at Cactus Clubhouse–a nature play space. The play area provides unstructured, child-led activities for kids under 12 to discover the fun of the natural world.
Info & TicketsThe Central Arizona Cactus and Succulent Society is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Annual Show and Sale at the Desert Botanical Garden. Don’t miss seeing beautifully grown, amazingly spectacular, and just plain weird cactus and succulent plants grown by Society members.
Info & TicketsFamilies can get an up-close and unforgettable experience when more than 2,000 native Southwestern butterflies return for the Spring Butterfly Exhibit. Get acquainted with thousands of butterflies, observe each stage of their life cycle and learn what actions we can take to protect them.
Info & TicketsExplore the Garden with an expert who will highlight the living collection of desert plants from around the world and the Sonoran Desert. See how and why the Garden is committing to conserving these amazing organisms for generations to come.
Spring into the season with an exciting lineup of artists at Music in the Garden. Join us Fridays for a night filled with music, memories and a full Sonoran Desert experience.
Info & Tickets- Playing with Stars: Rotraut at Desert Botanical Garden 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Dog Days at the Garden 8:00 am - 11:00 am
- Cactus Clubhouse 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- CENTRAL ARIZONA CACTUS AND SUCCULENT SOCIETY SHOW & SALE 2023 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
- Majestic Mariposas 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Docent Tours 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
The bold and lyrical large-scale sculptures of Rotraut will enliven the Garden trails while a selection of her paintings and small sculpture fill the Ottosen Gallery. Known around the world, and based in Arizona, Rotraut’s artwork explores the energy of the seasons and the relationship of nature with the sky, sun and universe.
Info & TicketsPaws up for Dog Days at the Garden! Explore the trails with your pup, smell the spring wildflowers and pose for photos on Saturday mornings.
Info & TicketsDesert Botanical Garden invites kids to engage with the outdoors around them at Cactus Clubhouse–a nature play space. The play area provides unstructured, child-led activities for kids under 12 to discover the fun of the natural world.
Info & TicketsThe Central Arizona Cactus and Succulent Society is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Annual Show and Sale at the Desert Botanical Garden. Don’t miss seeing beautifully grown, amazingly spectacular, and just plain weird cactus and succulent plants grown by Society members.
Info & TicketsFamilies can get an up-close and unforgettable experience when more than 2,000 native Southwestern butterflies return for the Spring Butterfly Exhibit. Get acquainted with thousands of butterflies, observe each stage of their life cycle and learn what actions we can take to protect them.
Info & TicketsExplore the Garden with an expert who will highlight the living collection of desert plants from around the world and the Sonoran Desert. See how and why the Garden is committing to conserving these amazing organisms for generations to come.
- Playing with Stars: Rotraut at Desert Botanical Garden 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
- CENTRAL ARIZONA CACTUS AND SUCCULENT SOCIETY SHOW & SALE 2023 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Cactus Clubhouse 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Majestic Mariposas 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Docent Tours 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
The bold and lyrical large-scale sculptures of Rotraut will enliven the Garden trails while a selection of her paintings and small sculpture fill the Ottosen Gallery. Known around the world, and based in Arizona, Rotraut’s artwork explores the energy of the seasons and the relationship of nature with the sky, sun and universe.
Info & TicketsThe Central Arizona Cactus and Succulent Society is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Annual Show and Sale at the Desert Botanical Garden. Don’t miss seeing beautifully grown, amazingly spectacular, and just plain weird cactus and succulent plants grown by Society members.
Info & TicketsDesert Botanical Garden invites kids to engage with the outdoors around them at Cactus Clubhouse–a nature play space. The play area provides unstructured, child-led activities for kids under 12 to discover the fun of the natural world.
Info & TicketsFamilies can get an up-close and unforgettable experience when more than 2,000 native Southwestern butterflies return for the Spring Butterfly Exhibit. Get acquainted with thousands of butterflies, observe each stage of their life cycle and learn what actions we can take to protect them.
Info & TicketsExplore the Garden with an expert who will highlight the living collection of desert plants from around the world and the Sonoran Desert. See how and why the Garden is committing to conserving these amazing organisms for generations to come.
- Playing with Stars: Rotraut at Desert Botanical Garden 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Majestic Mariposas 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Docent Tours 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Behind-The-Scenes Tour 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
The bold and lyrical large-scale sculptures of Rotraut will enliven the Garden trails while a selection of her paintings and small sculpture fill the Ottosen Gallery. Known around the world, and based in Arizona, Rotraut’s artwork explores the energy of the seasons and the relationship of nature with the sky, sun and universe.
Info & TicketsFamilies can get an up-close and unforgettable experience when more than 2,000 native Southwestern butterflies return for the Spring Butterfly Exhibit. Get acquainted with thousands of butterflies, observe each stage of their life cycle and learn what actions we can take to protect them.
Info & TicketsExplore the Garden with an expert who will highlight the living collection of desert plants from around the world and the Sonoran Desert. See how and why the Garden is committing to conserving these amazing organisms for generations to come.
Explore the Garden with an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour that showcase desert plants from around the world and the Sonoran Desert. Visitors will have a chance to experience the Garden’s state-of-the-art greenhouses, witness rare and endangered desert plants, and learn about the Garden’s conservation and research work that protects desert plants for future generations.
Info & Tickets- Playing with Stars: Rotraut at Desert Botanical Garden 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Majestic Mariposas 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Docent Tours 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
The bold and lyrical large-scale sculptures of Rotraut will enliven the Garden trails while a selection of her paintings and small sculpture fill the Ottosen Gallery. Known around the world, and based in Arizona, Rotraut’s artwork explores the energy of the seasons and the relationship of nature with the sky, sun and universe.
Info & TicketsFamilies can get an up-close and unforgettable experience when more than 2,000 native Southwestern butterflies return for the Spring Butterfly Exhibit. Get acquainted with thousands of butterflies, observe each stage of their life cycle and learn what actions we can take to protect them.
Info & TicketsExplore the Garden with an expert who will highlight the living collection of desert plants from around the world and the Sonoran Desert. See how and why the Garden is committing to conserving these amazing organisms for generations to come.
- Playing with Stars: Rotraut at Desert Botanical Garden 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Cactus Clubhouse 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Majestic Mariposas 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Docent Tours 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Behind-The-Scenes Tour 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
The bold and lyrical large-scale sculptures of Rotraut will enliven the Garden trails while a selection of her paintings and small sculpture fill the Ottosen Gallery. Known around the world, and based in Arizona, Rotraut’s artwork explores the energy of the seasons and the relationship of nature with the sky, sun and universe.
Info & TicketsDesert Botanical Garden invites kids to engage with the outdoors around them at Cactus Clubhouse–a nature play space. The play area provides unstructured, child-led activities for kids under 12 to discover the fun of the natural world.
Info & TicketsFamilies can get an up-close and unforgettable experience when more than 2,000 native Southwestern butterflies return for the Spring Butterfly Exhibit. Get acquainted with thousands of butterflies, observe each stage of their life cycle and learn what actions we can take to protect them.
Info & TicketsExplore the Garden with an expert who will highlight the living collection of desert plants from around the world and the Sonoran Desert. See how and why the Garden is committing to conserving these amazing organisms for generations to come.
Explore the Garden with an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour that showcase desert plants from around the world and the Sonoran Desert. Visitors will have a chance to experience the Garden’s state-of-the-art greenhouses, witness rare and endangered desert plants, and learn about the Garden’s conservation and research work that protects desert plants for future generations.
Info & Tickets- Playing with Stars: Rotraut at Desert Botanical Garden 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Cactus Clubhouse 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
- Majestic Mariposas 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
- Docent Tours 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
The bold and lyrical large-scale sculptures of Rotraut will enliven the Garden trails while a selection of her paintings and small sculpture fill the Ottosen Gallery. Known around the world, and based in Arizona, Rotraut’s artwork explores the energy of the seasons and the relationship of nature with the sky, sun and universe.
Info & TicketsDesert Botanical Garden invites kids to engage with the outdoors around them at Cactus Clubhouse–a nature play space. The play area provides unstructured, child-led activities for kids under 12 to discover the fun of the natural world.
Info & TicketsFamilies can get an up-close and unforgettable experience when more than 2,000 native Southwestern butterflies return for the Spring Butterfly Exhibit. Get acquainted with thousands of butterflies, observe each stage of their life cycle and learn what actions we can take to protect them.
Info & TicketsExplore the Garden with an expert who will highlight the living collection of desert plants from around the world and the Sonoran Desert. See how and why the Garden is committing to conserving these amazing organisms for generations to come.
Explore The Beauty
Think the desert is all dirt and tumbleweeds? Think again. Desert Botanical Garden is home to thousands of species of cactus, trees and flowers from all around the world spread across 55 acres in Phoenix, Arizona.
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– William M., Member from Phoenix, AZ
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– Jen & Chris K., Members of Emerging Leaders
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