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
Cactus Clubhouse
The Garden is growing! With new trails and Garden spaces under construction, Cactus Clubhouse will be closed to the public starting May 1 through 2025.
Please stay tuned for pop-up Cactus Clubhouse experiences along the Garden trails and venues spaces. There are still other Garden experiences to explore this summer too, including Storytimes, Flashlight Nights and Garden Summer Camps.
girl scouts
Girl Scout events are back at the Garden! Desert Botanical Garden offers a variety of Girl Scout based programs throughout the year including dedicated badge workshops. Girl Scout opportunities are available for all Girl Scout levels from Daisy to Ambassadors.
Stay tuned on this page for updates.
Upcoming Events:
Girl Scout’s Sonoran Search at Flashlight Nights
Date: July 15 & 29 | Aug. 12 & 26
Time: 7 – 9 p.m.
Location: Desert Botanical Garden
Questions, contact clawrence@dbg.org.
summer camps
Camps available for ages 8-12 and 13-18.
If you have questions, contact jpalomo@dbg.org
Teens in the Garden Program
Participants meet monthly from October to May for 3 hour-long engagement opportunities with professionals across the field of horticulture, ecology, and many more.
Contact clawrence@dbg.org for more information.
Stay tuned for more information.
storytime