Month: July 2020
Monsoon Marvels
Trees bring surprises in the Sonoran Desert monsoon The cloudy days, the high humidity and afternoon thunderstorms. For many Arizonans, these are the signs of monsoon season. If you look to the trees, you will see the fascinating insects that signal it is monsoon...
Sounds of Serenity
Garden staff always hope visitors will return with a thirst to learn more. Remarkably, one of the things that sparks the most curiosity is water. Previous visitor research showed that water is a key topic of interest to audiences across all demographics. Though it...
For the Love of Monsoons
Is it the brief break from the sweltering summer heat, the sounds of raindrops tapping the earth, the herbal smell of creosote or all of the above? Who doesn’t love a monsoon storm in the Sonoran Desert. Take a look at this photo gallery of desert plants...
Bats | Fact or Fiction
Bats, Agave & Tequila | Test your Knowledge Test your knowledge about bats, agaves and tequila. Have fun learning about the amazing stories found at the Garden and in our beloved Sonoran Desert. You will never look at a margarita the same way again. Here in the...
An Ode to Agave
Agaves showcase an abundance of fascinating features–from smooth velvety leaves to razor-sharp points and flowery blooms. Agaves are one of the most photographed and liked plants in the Garden. Enjoy this slideshow showcasing the incredible intricacies of agaves. Back...
Spaces of Opportunity | Farmers Markets
Spaces Farmer’s Markets Saturdays | 7 – 9 p.m. 1200 W. Vineyard Rd Phoenix, Arizona 85041 Recipes courtesy of Gertrude’s Restaurant Tomato Salad Ingredients: 2 beefsteak or 3 plum tomatoes, sliced into wedges 2 cucumbers, peeled and sliced ½ small...
Activity | Constellation in a Cup
ObjectiveChildren will create their own constellation designs to project and view. Materials 5 oz paper cup Pencil Pushpin Cell phone flashlight or single-LED flashlight Have you ever looked up at the night sky and picked out images between the stars? Humans have...
Flashback to Electric Desert
Relive the sights and sounds of last season’s blockbuster exhibit–Electric Desert | A Light and Sound Experience by Klip Collective. Cactus and desert became a living canvas in this nighttime experience, which took visitors on an immersive journey through the...
