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Recipe | Spiced Rosemary Citrus Cookies
Spiced Rosemary Citrus Cookies Courtesy of Rebekah Swift, Pastry Chef, Fabulous Food Fine Catering and Events and Gertrude's at Desert Botanical Garden Ingredients: 3 sticks unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp.vanilla extract 2 tsp. finely chopped...
Activity | Nature Collage Mandala
Spending time in nature is a perfect way to relax and stay grounded, especially during the holiday season. Consider the following nature collage mandala activity to unwind. Mandalas are circular structures with patterns surrounding the center. While on an outdoor...
Thank You, Gracias, Merci
GRATITUDE JOURNEY | A THANK YOU TO NATURE The natural world is all around us, in our backyards, local parks and at Desert Botanical Garden. During the holiday season, explore a new way to create safe and enjoyable memories. Supplies: notebook pencil/crayon/marker Take...
National Take a Hike Day | Leave No Trace
Fall, especially in the desert, is a spectacular time to get outside and explore nature. While the summer heat keeps most Arizonans inside, lower temperatures introduce a rejuvenated excitement to explore local parks and trails. If you are considering celebrating...
Halloween Snack | Tarantula Brownies
Savor the Halloween season with a creepy, crawly snack. Inspired by a Sonoran Desert species, these tasty tarantula brownies are a little sweet, a little salty, a little crunchy and a whole lot of fun. Materials you will need include the following. Brownies Biscuit...
Debunking Myths About Creepy, Crawly Creatures
There are a lot of creepy, crawly creatures out there that look very strange that have a bad reputation, but you’d be surprised to learn that myths contribute to their notoriety. Here are a few examples of the desert tarantula and scorpion and their debunked...
