November 2020 | Desert Botanical Garden

OPEN DAILY 8 A.M.|7 A.M. FOR MEMBERS WED. & SUN.

Month: November 2020

Activity | Nature Collage Mandala

Activity | Nature Collage Mandala

November 30, 2020

Spending time in nature is a perfect way to relax and stay grounded, especially during the holiday season. Consider the following nature collage mandala activity to unwind. Mandalas are circular structures with patterns surrounding the center. While on an outdoor...
Eat, Drink and Cranberry

Eat, Drink and Cranberry

November 18, 2020

Cranberry Prickly Pear Relish Recipe By Barb Fenzel   Hazelnuts, also called filberts, add a delicious crunch to this relish. To toast them, place on a baking sheet and bake at 350° for 10 to 15 minutes. Remove them from the oven and wrap them in a clean kitchen...
National Take a Hike Day | Leave No Trace

National Take a Hike Day | Leave No Trace

November 10, 2020

Fall, especially in the desert, is a spectacular time to get outside and explore nature. While the summer heat keeps most Arizonans inside, lower temperatures introduce a rejuvenated excitement to explore local parks and trails. If you are considering celebrating...
November EcoQuest Challenge | Broom Bloom

November EcoQuest Challenge | Broom Bloom

November 10, 2020

This EcoQuest is focused on desert broom (Baccharis sarothroides). Find and map as many desert broom as possible. As a bonus, see if you can also find great purple hairstreak butterflies (Atlides halesus). It’s that time of year, when desert broom starts to bloom,...
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The Garden is closed June 30 - July 6 for construction. Access to the Garden will be restricted, including bus routes. We will reopen July 7 at 7 a.m.