Storytime | Desert Botanical Garden

OPEN DAILY 8 A.M.|7 A.M. FOR MEMBERS WED. & SUN.

Loading Events
Home  »  Events  »  Storytime
  • This event has passed.

Storytime

DATE: Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25
TIME: 9-10 a.m.
PRICE: Included with membership or Garden admission


Summer Storytimes are back this summer. The Garden invites kids five and younger and their caregivers to enjoy different nature-themed books each week, and partake in songs and playtime while immersed in the Garden. Included with general admission.

Location: Weisz Learning Center

May: Welcome!

  • May 26 | Way Out in the Desert by T.J. Marsh and Jennifer Ward & Cactus Hotel by Brenda Z. Gulberson

June: Desert Animals

  • June 2 | Coyote, A Trickster Tale from the American Southwest by Gerald McDermott
  • June 9 | Fast Freddie, The Legend in a Shell by Michael Hale (Michael will be reading his book)
  • June 16 | I am Amazing! By Alissa Holder
  • June 23 | The Hungry Hummingbird by April Pulley Sayre
  • June 30 | Alicia: La Historia de Una Amistad | Alice A Story of Friendship by Bill Vermooten (Bilingual)

July: Desert Plants/Landscape

  • July 14 | Over and Under the Canyon by Kate Messner
  • July 21 | The Giving Tre of the Desert by Danielle Fradette
  • July 28 | (Bilingual): El desierto es mi madre | The Desert is My Mother by Pat Mora

August: Desert Nights

  • Aug. 4 | Desert Song by Tony Johnston
  • Aug. 11 | Desert Day Desert Night by Anthony Frederic
  • Aug. 18 | Night Song by Ari Berk
  • Aug. 25 | Night Blooms by Lara Hawthorne

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE

Flashlight Nights 2024

July 27 | Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | Sept. 7 & 14

Escape the heat and explore the Garden after dark with family and friends! Discover the Garden’s five thematic trails, encounter desert creatures, and immerse yourself in the captivating nighttime ambiance with cool drinks and treats.

Herbarium Tours

July 31 | Aug. 2, 21, 23

In celebration of the Garden’s 85th anniversary, step behind the scenes of the Garden’s herbarium filled with a rich collection of dried pressed plant specimens that span both place and time.

Sunset Sound Meditation (Indoors)

July 31 | Aug. 7, 14, 22

Let the soothing melodies of singing bowls and gongs transport you to a state of pure relaxation and meditation.

Become a member and get unlimited access all year!

BECOME A MEMBER

ADVANCE TICKET RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR MEMBERS AND GENERAL PUBLIC.