Name: Community Day: Pay What you Can Day
Start: 2026-07-14T08:00:00-07:00
End: 2026-07-14T18:30:00-07:00

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Community Day: Pay What you Can Day

DATE: Oct. 13, Nov. 10
TIME: S a.m. - 10 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.

October, Fall Into Adventure
Programming 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
As temperatures begin to cool, celebrate the changing of the seasons and reconnect with the outdoors at the Garden. Discover responsible outdoor recreation, participate in wellness activities and learn about the essential role pollinators play in desert ecosystems. Plus, be among the first to experience our newest exhibit, Super Bloom by Graphic Rewilding.

November, Harvesting Desert Flavors
Programming 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Explore the flavors of fall while discovering how to grow and forage food in the desert. Learn about desert gardening, edible native plants, responsible foraging practices and ways to get involved in local food systems.

Questions
Email: [email protected], or visit the Admissions Box Ofﬁce 8 a.m. – 9 p.m

Are you an organization interested in partnering with us on Community Day Programming? Email: [email protected]

Programming subject to change.

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