March 2021 | Desert Botanical Garden

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

Month: March 2021

The Chavez Legacy Continues

The Chavez Legacy Continues

Meet Alejandro Chavez  Alejandro Chavez is an activist who works in grassroots organizing, Latinx outreach and movement-building to activate positive change in communities. He served as the campaign manager for Ruben Gallego’s successful run for State Representative....
Activity | Plant Potions

Activity | Plant Potions

Create a magical potion from nature! Fairies and wizards are not the only potion makers.  Plants play a vital role in our lives. In fact, many modern-day medicines are derived from plants. Scientists are still learning all of the different ways plants can enhance our...
Brittlebush | A Desert Survivor

Brittlebush | A Desert Survivor

Brittlebush–a widespread and very drought-resistant woody shrub with bright yellow flowers–is one of the most conspicuous desert plants when in bloom from late winter to mid-spring.  During really dry, hot years with little soil moisture, their green leaves can appear...
Feminine Nature

Feminine Nature

Feminine Nature Nora Burba Trulsson Read more from the Fall 2019 Sonoran Quaterly, 80th Anniversary issue to learn about women who have made history at the Garden. Through the years, strong women have shaped Desert Botanical Garden. More than ever, women and the...
Activity | Shades of Green

Activity | Shades of Green

Discover a Color field of green in the desert While some might think the desert is just brown and dusty, with a closer look, you can find many shades of green. Head out in search of all things green to re-discover the saturated color palette of the Sonoran Desert....
Chuparosa | A Plant for Every Season

Chuparosa | A Plant for Every Season

When driving through the desert or walking the paths at the Garden this time of year, feast your eyes on the red blossoms of the Chuparosa (Justicia californica). This native plant grows along the washes of Southern Arizona, but is also a terrific addition to a home...
The Hunt for a Four Leaf Clover

The Hunt for a Four Leaf Clover

St. Patrick’s Day is fast approaching on Wednesday, March 17. One of the most prominent traditions associated with the holiday is the wearing of the shamrock and the color green. When the Irish moved to new parts of the world and couldn’t find shamrocks, they wore...
March Ecoflora Challenge | Wildflower Wonders

March Ecoflora Challenge | Wildflower Wonders

Join the March EcoQuest: Wildflower Wonders. Find and map as many wildflowers as possible. Wildflower season is a cherished phenomenon in the Sonoran Desert. Blanketing the desert floor with impressive shapes and colors, these ephemeral wonders have specific...
Garden Staff Picks | Children’s Books

Garden Staff Picks | Children’s Books

Garden Staff Picks | Children’s Books Looking for great books for kids? Dive into some selections recommended by Garden staff that will take young readers into the world of the Southwest desert and beyond. Visit the Garden Shop on your next visit or online. “The...
Activity | Wild & Unusual Plants

Activity | Wild & Unusual Plants

Wild & Unusual Plants | Seek and Find The desert is full of strange and amazing plants that are adapted to survive and thrive in extreme living conditions. Head to the Garden or search your neighborhood to find some of the most bizarre plants of the Sonoran...
 
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March 22 The Garden will close at 3 p.m., last admission 1:30 p.m.