Activities
Get Outdoors! – Map Making Merriment
Summer Camps at Desert Botanical Garden will return in early June. Reserve your child’s spot today, and try your hand at another one of our popular activities: map making. This activity allows children to lead an outdoor adventure that will teach them to appreciate...
Making Paper Polyhedrons
With LIGHT BLOOM opening Oct. 12, gather your family and explore the fascinating world of shapes featured in the exhibition.
Meet the Artists Behind LIGHT BLOOM
Desert Botanical Garden is excited to welcome its upcoming exhibition, LIGHT BLOOM, opening Oct. 12. This immersive experience will explore the fascinating intersection of science, math and nature through stunning geometric light installations throughout the Garden.
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.
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.
At-Home Activity Insect Egg Hunt
Did you know there are mysterious insect eggs potentially in your backyard! – These oddly shaped, colorful eggs that might have escaped your notice! Check out these snapshots of these intriguing eggs and join us for an insect egg hunt.
