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Monsoon Marvels

Monsoon Marvels

Trees bring surprises in the Sonoran Desert monsoon The cloudy days, the high humidity and afternoon thunderstorms. For many Arizonans, these are...

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Sounds of Serenity

Sounds of Serenity

Garden staff always hope visitors will return with a thirst to learn more. Remarkably, one of the things that sparks the most curiosity is water....

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For the Love of Monsoons

For the Love of Monsoons

Is it the brief break from the sweltering summer heat, the sounds of raindrops tapping the earth, the herbal smell of creosote or all of the above?...

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Bats | Fact or Fiction

Bats | Fact or Fiction

Bats, Agave & Tequila | Test your Knowledge Test your knowledge about bats, agaves and tequila. Have fun learning about the amazing stories...

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An Ode to Agave

An Ode to Agave

Agaves showcase an abundance of fascinating features–from smooth velvety leaves to razor-sharp points and flowery blooms. Agaves are one of the most...

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Flashback to Electric Desert

Flashback to Electric Desert

Relive the sights and sounds of last season's blockbuster exhibit–Electric Desert | A Light and Sound Experience by Klip Collective. Cactus and...

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Monsoon Vegetable Gardening

Monsoon Vegetable Gardening

Monsoon Vegetable Gardening When a gardener spends every day staring at the same plants, little changes can mean big things. At the Garden, the...

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Open early and late, visit 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. 
Weather Alert : Open earlier, open later: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Open early and late, visit 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. Trails, Gertrude's by Tarbell's and Garden Shop closed 1-5 p.m. for peak heat.
Temporary Trail Closure- Plants & People of the Sonoran Desert Trail Aug. 10-14