Name: Majestic Mariposas
Start: 2023-10-16T09:30:00-07:00
End: 2023-10-16T17:00:00-07:00

Home » Events » Majestic Mariposas

This event has passed.

Majestic Mariposas

DATE: Sept. 23 - Nov. 12
TIME: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
PRICE: Included with Garden admission or membership

Don’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies. Get an up close and personal experience with these winged beauties, learn about each stage of their life cycle and discover what actions we can take to protect them.

ADD-ON TO YOUR EXPERIENCE

Butterfly Photography
Oct. 4 | 7-9 a.m. | Members $51.95 General Admission $64.95
Colorful butterflies in the Fall Butterfly exhibit can be challenging to capture. Learn how to photograph these fast-moving subjects using a DSLR camera on Manual Mode. Practice using “burst mode” while photographing water splashes and other fast-moving subjects, then apply that to butterflies. Photographer Ryan Parra covers shutter speed, aperture, ISO and other camera settings. Participants have exclusive access to the Fall Butterfly exhibit and need a DSLR camera and at least a 200mm long lens.
Click here to purchase class

Butterflies in Watercolor
Oct. 1 | 12-2 p.m. | Members $51.95 General Admission $64.95
Celebrate the opening of the Fall Butterfly exhibit by learning how to paint butterflies found in the Sonoran Desert. Enjoy an introduction to painting using the wet-on-wet technique and then apply what you learn to butterfly outlines provided. No drawing or painting skills required. All art supplies included. Participants are welcome to explore the Butterfly Exhibit before class and take photos for inspiration.
Click here to purchase class

Previous Next

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

Generously Supported By:

INFO & TICKETS

The Leaf Connection

Now through Aug. 24

The Leaf  Connection showcases the vibrant plant diversity of the Phoenix metro area through an intricate display of hand-made, ceramic leaves at Webster Center.

INFO & TICKETS

602 Day at Desert Botanical Garden

June 2

Desert Botanical Garden is excited to participate in 602 Day in partnership with the City of Phoenix to promote community spirit! On June 2, you can visit the Garden for only $6.02 per ticket.