DATE: Aug. 6
TIME: 6-8 p.m.
PRICE: Member $34.95 | General Public $39.95
Learn to prepare and capture Arizona’s dramatic skies, rainbows, haboobs and lightning. Photographer Joanne West will share creative ideas for capturing all the drama and subtle beauty of the season. Practice in the Garden at twilight with long exposure photography, landscape composition and weather dependent related subjects. DLSR, mirrorless and phone cameras all welcome. Garden admission included.
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Oct. 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.
Now - 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.
Thursdays – Sundays | Oct. 11 – May 10
Cactus Clubhouse is a fun and immersive nature play space for kids 12 and younger. Kids can engage in activities that spark their curiosity for nature and encourage exploration.