Desert Botanical Garden Unveils 2040 Compass to Launch Bold New Century
Desert Botanical Garden today unveiled the 2040 Compass, a once-in-a-century strategic plan designed to build on the Garden’s deep community legacy and position it as the world’s leading destination for desert plants, desert experiences and desert solutions.
Dinner on the Desert Celebrates Conservation, Community and the Beauty of the Garden
Desert Botanical Garden hosted its 40th annual Dinner on the Desert, one of the Valley’s most anticipated philanthropic events, on April 25. The evening was a milestone in every sense, celebrating the Garden’s dedicated volunteers and raising $1 million to support its mission to bring people together to protect and celebrate the unique wonders of the desert.
Five Interesting Facts about Saguaros
From May through early June, the Sonoran Desert is graced with saguaros blooms. Don't miss the opportunity to catch these towering cactus in bloom...
Arizona Community Foundation, City of Phoenix, Arizona State University and Desert Botanical Garden Launch 122° Conference
On Dec. 2–3, 2026 Desert Botanical Garden joins the Arizona Community Foundation, City of Phoenix and Arizona State University to launch the 122° Conference, a national convening focused on accelerating real solutions to extreme heat.
Meet Annual Members Meeting Speaker, Traveling Gardener Linda Larson
Desert Botanical Garden will host its Annual Members Meeting on May 14 from 10-11:45 a.m. This year, the Garden is inviting a special presentation by Linda Larson, who is a traveling gardener based in Mesa. Members can reserve their spot here.
What’s A Garden Without Its Members?
What’s a Garden Without Its Members? Did you know the Garden started as a Member organization?
Arbor Day Planting & Pruning Tips
To celebrate Arbor Day, the Garden’s horticulture department compiled some tips to keep your trees healthy year-round.
Magnificent Journey of Migratory Monarchs
Each winter, monarch butterflies make a magnificent migratory journey to avoid freezing temperatures and spend the winter in temperate locations. The most well-known and largest of these overwintering sites for monarchs occur on the coast of California and in central Mexico, in the state of Michoacán.
Make Your Own Cactus Box Guitar
Combine art and nature at home with this Cactus Box Guitar craft
