Community Initiatives
From Vacant Lot to Vibrant Harvest: Juana Silva’s Story and the Power of a Growing Community
In summer 2015, the land that is now Spaces of Opportunity looked nothing like the thriving urban farm it is today.
Desert Botanical Garden Donates more than 2,000 Orchids to Three Valley Organizations
Desert Botanical Garden is excited to announce the donation of more than 2,000 vibrant orchids to Hospice of the Valley, HonorHealth and Child Crisis Arizona after the closure of its first-ever Orchid show.
Tracking Monarchs with Arizona Lottery Gives Back Support
Desert Botanical Garden is making exciting strides in monarch butterfly research thanks to a generous partnership with the Arizona Lottery Gives Back program. This year, the Garden is enhancing its efforts to track and understand monarch migration patterns in Arizona.
Meet Spaces of Opportunity New Executive Director Maria Valenzuela
Desert Botanical Garden is excited to welcome its new Director of Spaces of Opportunity Maria Valenzuela.
Saguaro Census Award Ceremony
Desert Botanical Garden hosted its first-ever Saguaro Census Awards Ceremony on Nov. 23, celebrating the top observers who helped document the iconic cactus as well as showcasing insights and key findings from the results.
Garden Hosted Its First Naturalization Ceremony On Veterans Day
On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, The Garden hosted its first Naturalization Ceremony welcoming 25 new citizens to the United States.