Desert Pulse Experiences | Desert Botanical Garden

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UPCOMING DESERT PULSE EXPERIENCES

Framerate: Desert Pulse

October 11, 2025 - May 10, 2026

Desert Pulse, a multi-sensory art exhibit, by ScanLAB Projects, immerses visitors in the visual and emotional energy of the Sonoran Desert. The thought-provoking exhibit celebrates the breathtaking complexity of nature and challenges you to see it through a different lens. Blending photography, motion and sound it awakens a deeper appreciation of the Sonoran Desert.

Desert Pulse Kickoff Weekend

Oct. 11-12

Join us for the Desert Pulse Kickoff Weekend featuring hands-on art activities, exciting giveaways, interactive photo stations and the chance to meet the artists behind the exhibition. Celebrate creativity in the desert landscape with family-friendly fun and unique experiences for all ages. Don’t miss this vibrant start to our new season!

Nature Journaling: Sketching through Time

Oct. 16, 23, 30

Take a sketchbook out onto the Garden trails to do some deep observation, noticing change in the desert each week. This series focuses on the concept of change in desert plants over time, highlighted by the Desert Pulse exhibit.

Desert Studio: Emerging Artists Series

Oct. 17, Nov. 14

Discover the next wave of talent with our new series—uncover emerging artists, never-before-heard music and album drops designed to spark excitement for Garden members and music lover alike!

Seeing Time Series: A Photographer’s Journey through Change in the Sonoran Desert

Oct. 20 | Nov. 3, 17

Experience the Sonoran Desert like never before: through the lens of time. This photography series invites you to observe and document the quiet transformations of the natural world, culminating in a personal photo story inspired by Desert Pulse.

Rooted: Voices of Our Community

Oct. 23, Nov. 20

In partnership with Bar Flies, each night storytellers will share impactful stories that build upon and reflect the messages of Desert Pulse.

Desert Views: A Conversation Series

Nov. 6

Learn about the behind- the-scenes of the 3D scanning technology and conservation work that makes Desert Pulse come to life.

Pulse Parties

Nov. 7

Themed parties in the Garden will get your pulse racing through movement, music, creativity and other engaging experiences.

Timelapse Photography for Beginners

Nov. 10

This workshop introduces the art and technique of time-lapse photography in a desert setting.