Saguaro Census Results 2024
Desert Botanical Garden’s Saguaro Census in May 2023 recorded 3,670 saguaro observations across metro Phoenix in May with the support of Valley residents and volunteers, expanding its total number of observations to more than 19,000 since the project’s launch in 2022.
Arizona Lottery unveils Lotería Grande Scratchers® in partnership with Desert Botanical Garden
Desert Botanical Garden and the Arizona Lottery proudly announce a new Lotería Grande Scratchers ticket. This exciting Scratchers game showcases Arizona-themed imagery designed by the Garden for a unique interpretation of the traditional Mexican Lotería game.
Leaf Rubbings with Crayons and Watercolors
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 or hike.
Meet The Leaf Connection Creator Mary Meyer
On Aug. 24, Desert Botanical Garden will debut its first art exhibition — The Leaf Connection —inside Webster Center. Before the exhibit opens to the public, learn more about Meyer in this Q&A as delves into her background, previous works and explains the importance of her upcoming exhibit at the Garden.
The Team Sniffing Out Endangered Plants
In 2022, Desert Botanical Garden introduced a pair of scientists with paws who are helping researchers with a major conservation project that involves endangered Southwestern plants.
Celebrating 85 Years of the Garden: GROWING THE GARDEN’S COLLECTION
Thanks to Bert and Betty Feingold, generous donors and Desert Botanical Garden members since 1983, the Garden’s research, conservation and collections staff were able to make three expeditions in 2023 to the Arizona Strip, San Luis Potosi, Mexico and Puerto Rico.
Meet the Highly-Specialized Photographers Helping Create Desert Botanical Garden’s Next Exhibit DESERT PULSE
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
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 scientists collaborate with academic, research, and conservation groups across nine countries and four continents.
Plant Pressing
A great summertime activity is to collect small leaves and flowers to dry and preserve. These natural keepsakes remind us of special outdoor adventures.
