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Experience Desert Oasis:
Summer at the Garden

SUMMER DAYS

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Morning strolls and audio tours

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Sunrise Yoga

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Gertrude's now open at 6 a.m.

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Dog Days

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Summer Nights

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12 New Glowing Installations

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Sunset Meditation

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Events & Music

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Check Out the New Cactus Cantina

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All New! Desert Oasis Garden After Dark

June 1 – Sept. 30

All New! 12 light installations now on view at Garden After Dark throughout the Garden trails. This brand-new shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with cooling colors and designs inspired by the monsoon season.
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Wellness Wednesdays: Sunset Sound Meditation

Wednesdays, Now – Sept. 30

Let the soothing melodies of singing bowls and gongs transport you to a state of pure relaxation.

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Sonoran Sippin’

Fridays, Now-June 26

Celebrate Fri-YAY at the Garden. Kick start your weekend with themed Friday nights with a welcome drink and an evening in nature. Plus, enjoy live music and pop-up activities.

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Dog Days of Summer

Saturdays, Now – Sept. 26

Beat the heat with your four-legged best friend. Early mornings are made for wagging tails and cool trails, and the Garden opens its paths for pups and their people to explore the desert together.

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Flashlight Nights: Summer Edition

Saturdays, Now – Sept. 26

Whether you’re planning a date night or a family adventure, discover the magic of Flashlight Nights.

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12 New Installations for Summer!
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Summer Stories

Discover planting tips, behind the scenes stories, summer blooms and everything in between in our Summer Stories series.

Father’s Day at the Garden

Desert Botanical Garden is celebrating Father’s Day with cool deals and a special Dad’s Nights Out on June 20.

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Who Needs a Paintbrush? Nature Has Plenty!

Get creative and use nature to create art tools! Use natural materials to create paintbrushes and explore textures and patterns with art.

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2040 Compass: North Star 2

As our region continues to grow and adapt to a changing climate, sharing those stories and lessons becomes more important than ever. That’s why the second North Star of the Garden’s strategic plan, the 2040 Compass, focuses on bringing desert stories and impact to life.

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Tracking the Power of Shade

Summer at the Garden has always challenged plants to endure extreme conditions. Learn how our Horticulture team is protecting desert plants as temperatures rise.

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2040 Compass: North Star 1

Desert regions are on the front lines of the future. Rising heat, water challenges and rapid growth are reshaping communities across Arizona and around the world, making the need for desert innovation more urgent than ever.

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Open earlier, open later: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Heat Advisory:  Higher than normal temperatures expected.  Drink plenty of water, avoid prolonged outdoor activity and utilize Garden cool zones.
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The Garden will close at 3 p.m. Friday, March 20 for Fund the Farm Celebration
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