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 PatchEs
Wild Waterworks & brilliant bugs
Girl Scouts sonoran search
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 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 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.
Flashlight Nights
Grab your flashlight and get your glow on! Experience the desert after dark with hands-on activities, live dance, musical performances, cool treats, a farmers’ market and more. Perfect for a “cool” summer date night or family adventure.
