June 2024 | Desert Botanical Garden

Meet the Highly-Specialized Photographers Helping Create Desert Botanical Garden’s Next Exhibit DESERT PULSE

June 18, 2024

It’s a sweltering morning in early June, and Charles Darr prepares to set up a 3D laser scanner that will capture images, or scans, of the entire scenery at an undisclosed site at the McDowell Mountain Preserve. He quickly unloads 70 pounds of gear off his shoulders,...

Celebrating 85 Years of the Garden: Research and Conservation Local to Global

June 18, 2024

For 85 years, Desert Botanical Garden has served as a global leader in research and conservation of desert plants and their habitats. Today, 26 Garden research and conservation staff collaborate with academic, research, and conservation groups across nine countries...

Plant Pressing

June 18, 2024

A great summertime activity is to collect small leaves and flowers to dry and preserve. These natural keepsakes remind us of special outdoor adventures. They can also be used to make homemade gifts for friends and loved ones. Try this DIY plant press activity that...

Month: June 2024

Meet the Highly-Specialized Photographers Helping Create Desert Botanical Garden’s Next Exhibit DESERT PULSE

Celebrating 85 Years of the Garden: Research and Conservation Local to Global

Plant Pressing