Children of all ages and their families can participate in hands-on, nature-based walks, activities, and experiences in a fun and safe environment.
Nature Programs & Activities for Kids & Families
Girl Scouts | Virtual Patch
Wild Waterworks
Learn about the importance of water with Desert Botanical Garden from home! Click here to download the Garden’s virtual Wild Waterworks program and learn to conserve.
Girl Scouts Virtual Patch
Brilliant Bugs
Celebrate bugs with Desert Botanical Garden from home! Click here to download the Garden’s virtual Brilliant Bugs program to discover your inner scientist.
Girl Scout Programs
Girl Scouts learn about life in the desert and complete activities to earn participation patches. For more information contact Cody Lawrence at clawrence@dbg.org
Cactus Clubhouse
Explore, play and discover at the Cactus Clubhouse. Children ages 0-12 and their caregivers will enjoy multiple nature play activities while connecting with nature.
Cactus Kids Club
Cactus Kids Club is for kids 12 and under. Cactus Kids will dig into Garden trails, learn about the wonders of the Sonoran Desert, meet enchanting creatures and enjoy fun onsite activities. Free with Garden admission.
Cactus Kids Kits
The Garden is excited to launch an activity kit for kids and their families to get outside and have fun in nature. Cactus Kids Activity Kit includes six different experiences with instructions in English and Spanish to some of the Garden’s most popular activities, like nature walks and hands-on explorations. The kit is for children 7 to 12.
Teens in the Garden Program
Participants meet monthly from October to May for hour-long engagement opportunities with professionals across the field of horticulture, ecology, and many more. Contact clawrence@dbg.org for more information.
The program will be meeting in person or virtually on alternating months. In-person meet-ups are subject to change.
Desert Kids Camp
storytime
Desert Botanical Garden is excited to launch children’s storytime on various mornings this summer. Each day Garden instructors will read different nature-themed books that highlight the wonders of the desert.
