The Golden Barrel Cactus | So Common, Yet Endangered
Golden Barrel Cactus The golden barrel cactus is a mainstay of desert landscapes and is one of the most popular cactus species in the world....
July EcoQuest | Oleander Occurrence
Join the July EcoQuest: Oleander Occurance This month’s EcoQuest is in collaboration with Strategic Habitat Enhancements (SHE). Strategic Habitat...
Is Saguaro Cactus Fruit Edible?
Photo by Michael Searcy Ripening in the hottest, driest time of the year, saguaro fruit provide important moisture and nutrition to animals and...
21 U.S. Urban Agriculture Public Garden-Community Partner Collaborations Awarded Funds
The United States Botanic Garden (USBG) and American Public Gardens Association (Association) have partnered to support public gardens and their...
Flashlight Nights 2021
Don't miss the chance to experience Flashlight Nights at the Garden. From hands-on fun, cool treats, farmers market and more this is the must-see...
Naturalist Corner | It’s a dinosaur? It’s not!
Photo by Jim RorabaughExcited shouts of, “Did you see that huge lizard?” often accompany a sighting of a desert spiny lizard. Frequently seen at...
Teachers Discover New Ways to Engage Students During the Pandemic
The pandemic has created numerous struggles for everyone. Teachers, in particular, have been faced with new challenges to keep their students engaged and inspired.
Doga
There are two more Dog Days left this June. After the event wraps up, here is a literal way to take downward facing dog to a whole new level.
Activity | Paint By Number
Get creative with these Garden inspired Paint by Numbers Sheets. This activity is a great way to be creative while staying cool indoors with a fun...








