Events
35th Annual Dinner on the Desert
Desert Botanical Garden's 35th Annual Dinner on the Desert Raises More Than $350,000 On Saturday, April 24 a group of philanthropists, community leaders and Garden friends gathered safely for the 35th Annual Dinner on the Desert–the Garden’s major annual...
Sonoran Sippin’ at Home | Copper & Cotton’s Velvet Mizquitl
"Velvet Mizquitl" Desert Botanical Garden has teamed up with Mezcal Carreño to challenge local mixologists to create desert-inspired mezcal cocktails. The rules are simple—each cocktail must include at least one desert ingredient and mezcal. Check back into Your...
Las Noches de las Luminarias | Through The Years
Since 1978, nearly 2 million Garden visitors have made Las Noches de las Luminarias a part of their holiday tradition. What began as an idea from former Executive Director Rodney Engard, Garden staff and volunteers to create a Southwestern holiday event that also was...
Sonoran Sippin’ At Home | Otro Café’s “Summer Scents”
"Summer Scents" Desert Botanical Garden has teamed up with Mezcal Carreño to challenge local mixologists to create desert-inspired mezcal cocktails. The rules are simple—each cocktail has to include at least one desert ingredient and must feature mezcal. Check back...
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...
History of Desert Botanical Garden’s Plant Sale
The first Plant Sale at Desert Botanical Garden debuted in 1976 and was called the Unusual Plant Sale of Unusual Plants. It took more than a year of planning at the Garden with a group of selected growers. The goal was to bring together an ample amount of uncommon...
