Garden Stories
Dinner on the Desert Celebrates Conservation, Community and the Beauty of the Garden
Desert Botanical Garden hosted its 40th annual Dinner on the Desert, one of the Valley’s most anticipated philanthropic events, on April 25. The evening was a milestone in every sense, celebrating the Garden’s dedicated volunteers and raising $1 million to support its mission to bring people together to protect and celebrate the unique wonders of the desert.
Arizona Community Foundation, City of Phoenix, Arizona State University and Desert Botanical Garden Launch 122° Conference
On Dec. 2–3, 2026 Desert Botanical Garden joins the Arizona Community Foundation, City of Phoenix and Arizona State University to launch the 122° Conference, a national convening focused on accelerating real solutions to extreme heat.
Meet Annual Members Meeting Speaker, Traveling Gardener Linda Larson
Desert Botanical Garden will host its Annual Members Meeting on May 14 from 10-11:45 a.m. This year, the Garden is inviting a special presentation by Linda Larson, who is a traveling gardener based in Mesa. Members can reserve their spot here.
What’s A Garden Without Its Members?
What’s a Garden Without Its Members? Did you know the Garden started as a Member organization?
Celebrating Volunteer Appreciation Month: Honoring the Heart of Our Garden
During April, Volunteer Appreciation Month gives us a chance to pause, reflect and celebrate the people who quietly power so many of the places we love.
Extended Hours, Lower Evening Prices During Heat Wave
To help keep the outdoors accessible during the heat wave, the Garden will also reduce the cost of admission after 8 p.m. each night.
