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Community Day: Pay What you Can Day
DATE: May 12, June 9, July 14, August 11, Sept. 8
TIME: 8 a.m.- 9 p.m.
PRICE: Free admission
Your Garden, Your Way! We believe nature should be accessible to everyone. On Community Day pay what you can. Pay $5, $10, $15 or any amount that works for you.
In return, your contribution nurtures the Garden’s research, conservation and protection of desert plants for generations to come.
Join us each month:
May 12: Sustainability Expo
Activities 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Join us as we explore technologies and community-driven actions shaping a more sustainable future in the desert. Learn how local efforts are advancing environmental justice and sustainability with AZ(LAND) and try a hands-on paper-making activity using invasive plant materials.
June 9: Juneteenth
Celebrate Juneteenth at the Garden with an exciting evening filled with a variety of family-friendly activities and a market featuring local Black-owned businesses. Immerse yourself in a collaboration of culture, entertainment and community as we honor our past and shape our future. Juneteenth celebrates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and is a time for remembrance, resilience and joy. On June 19, 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, freedom reached Texas, marking the beginning of the end of slavery in the United States. Juneteenth, now a nationally recognized holiday, honors this pivotal moment in history. Programming subject to change.
Cactus Clubhouse open April & May 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Cactus Clubhouse is an engaging, hands-on nature play space designed especially for kids 12 and under. Capacity may be limited on Community Day.
Programming subject to change.
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