Desert Botanical Garden has the power to quiet the distractions of life and recenter human connection with nature—even for children. In this activity, kids engage in the natural world around them to search for and count butterflies interacting with plants. You can...
Desert Botanical has again achieved accreditation by the American Alliance of Museums, the highest national recognition afforded to the nation’s museums. Accreditation signifies excellence to the museum community, to governments, funders, outside agencies, and to the...
As April arrives, the Arizona Columbine Garden Club and Garden Club of America are once again leading the charge in celebrating Native Plant Month, a nationwide initiative aimed at raising awareness about the vital role native plants play in sustaining ecosystems,...
The Canelo Hills Cienega Preserve, located in southeastern Arizona, is a critical wetland ecosystem protected by The Nature Conservancy (TNC). This cienega, or desert wetland, represents one of the few remaining wetland habitats in the region, playing a vital role in...
Guests can now enjoy a stroll in Desert Botanical Garden’s new Ahearn Portal, a reimagined open space area that leads visitors into the Hazel Hare Center for Plant Science, Agave Circle and The RAF Exhibit Gallery. The Portal is an inviting space that features...
On March 15, Desert Botanical Garden’s new The RAF Exhibit Gallery will be filled with 3,000 colorful orchids, representing more than 18 different species. Orchid Fever is the Garden’s first-ever orchid show—a breathtaking display that celebrates the beauty and...
Most orchids available at grocery stores or nurseries are likely moth orchids (Phalaenopsis spp.). These plants demand minimal care and produce an abundance of beautiful flowers, making them an ideal choice for novice collectors. The Garden’s horticulture department...
Read the full story for an update! Meet Circe and Muon! They are two specially-trained dogs used in ecological research who are helping Desert Botanical Garden, U.S. Fish and Wildlife and the Smithsonian find rare and endangered orchids growing in southern Arizona....
ADVANCE TICKET RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR MEMBERS AND GENERAL PUBLIC March-April Reservations are strongly recommended for Gertrude's Restaurant
Community Day April 8, 8 a.m - 12 p.m., 5-6:30 p.m. SOLD OUT. Click here to book open reservations
