August 2024 | Desert Botanical Garden

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

Month: August 2024

Saguaro Census Results 2024

Saguaro Census Results 2024

August 19, 2024

Desert Botanical Garden’s Saguaro Census recorded 3,406 saguaro observations across metro Phoenix in May, bringing the total to 25,739 since the project began two years ago. Before the census, only 4,096 observations were logged in iNaturalist, a free app that tracks...
Leaf Rubbings with Crayons and Watercolors

Leaf Rubbings with Crayons and Watercolors

August 16, 2024

With the opening of The Leaf Connection on Aug. 24, try this fun family-friendly activity with your kids using leaves you might encounter in your neighborhood.   Whenever you are out in nature, its exciting to see the different shapes and patterns that occur in the...
ADVANCE TICKET RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR MEMBERS AND GENERAL PUBLIC
Jan. 19: Due to Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon, the Garden and Garden Shop will open at 10 a.m. Gertrude's and Cactus Clubhouse will open at 10:30 a.m. 
Van Buren St./Galvin Pkwy and McDowell/Galvin Pkwy will experience temporary road closures and restrictions until 12p.m.