Desert Refuge: A New Way To Help Monarch Butterflies
In July, the decline of the migratory monarch butterfly was once again in the spotlight. The International Union for Conservation of Nature...
Arizona-based Rotraut brings her large-scale and colorful sculptures to the Garden this fall
The Garden’s latest art exhibit Playing with Stars: Rotraut at Desert Botanical Garden opens Oct. 7 and is on display through May 14. Arizona-based...
September EcoQuest: Tracking Tamarisk Beetles
Join the September EcoQuest: Tracking Tamarisk Beetles. Join the EcoQuest WHAT TO OBSERVE:Find and map as many tamarisk beetles (larvae too!)...
Meet Rufina Ruiz Lopez the creator behind the Garden’s Día de Muertos Mega Altar
This fall, Garden visitors will be moved at Día de Muertos on Oct. 29-30.
Meet one of the coordinators for the Garden’s Guelaguetza
The Garden will host a dazzling Guelaguetza festival for the first time ever. This cultural festival hails from Oaxaca, Mexico and it is held every summer to celebrate the diverse culture of Oaxaca through music, dance, food, and drink.
August 2022 EcoQuest: Palms on Parade
Join the August EcoQuest: Palms on Parade Find and map as many palm trees as possible.Join the EcoQuestSee them on iNaturalist. WHAT TO OBSERVE: Any...
Tips on How to Conserve Water at Home
In June, several Valley cities issued water alerts, calling residents and customers to reduce their water use amid droughts throughout Arizona. The alerts are the first steps in city’s drought management plans.
July 2022 EcoQuest: The Leaf Connection
July 2022 EcoQuest: The Leaf Connection IMPORTANT: Be sure to include the hashtag #theleafconnection in the notes section of your observation. WHAT...
June 2022 EcoQuest: Unfamiliar Pollinators
Join the June EcoQuest: Unfamiliar Pollinators WHAT TO OBSERVE: Let’s celebrate Pollinator Week, June 20-26! Pollinator Week is an annual event...
