Education
Activity | DIY Dog Tags
Before you head to Dog Days at the Garden, create matching tags for you and your furry friend. • Print out the dog tag activity page.• Decorate! You can use crayons, markers or any other art supplies you may have at home.• With the help of an adult, cut out your...
Activity | Build a Rain Stick
Monsoons sometimes need a little encouragement to get going and really pour. One way to accomplish that is with an instrument that sounds like the pitter-patter of rain. Rain-themed dance and music can be a fun way to express yourself creatively, while integrating...
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 found at the Garden and in our beloved Sonoran Desert. You will never look at a margarita the same way again. Here in the...
Activity | Constellation in a Cup
ObjectiveChildren will create their own constellation designs to project and view. Materials 5 oz paper cup Pencil Pushpin Cell phone flashlight or single-LED flashlight Have you ever looked up at the night sky and picked out images between the stars? Humans have...
Activity | Nature Sketching
Tips For Creating Your Own Botanical Illustration Journal Observe & SketchSketching from nature is a great way to connect with plants and animals while enjoying the outdoors. Practice observation skills to record and preserve details of plants in the field through...
Activity | Forest Bathing
Forest Bathing in the Desert | A Prescription to Wellness Treat yourself to a forest bathing experience in the desert. Forest bathing includes a range of techniques designed with the intention to be present in and connected to the natural world. Forest bathing also...
