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Herbarium Tours

DATES: Aug. 21, 23
TIMES: 9 a.m.
PRICE: Free with general admission.


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.

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The Cactus Clubhouse will be closed 11/16 and 11/17, but join us on the PPSD Trail for an activity from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.