Father’s Day at the Garden
Desert Botanical Garden is celebrating Father’s Day with cool deals and a special Dad’s Nights Out on June 20.
Who Needs a Paintbrush? Nature Has Plenty!
Get creative and use nature to create art tools! Use natural materials to create paintbrushes and explore textures and patterns with art.
2040 Compass: North Star 2
As our region continues to grow and adapt to a changing climate, sharing those stories and lessons becomes more important than ever. That’s why the second North Star of the Garden’s strategic plan, the 2040 Compass, focuses on bringing desert stories and impact to life.
Tracking the Power of Shade
Summer at the Garden has always challenged plants to endure extreme conditions. Learn how our Horticulture team is protecting desert plants as temperatures rise.
Desert Oasis Garden After Dark Opens with New Indoor Gallery, Light Installations
The Garden’s trails now shimmer in gradients of cool blues and new stunning light installations at Desert Oasis Garden After Dark.
Monsoon-Loving Desert Plants
The Sonoran Desert is one of the greenest deserts in the world, thanks in part to the summer monsoon rains.
2040 Compass: North Star 1
Desert regions are on the front lines of the future. Rising heat, water challenges and rapid growth are reshaping communities across Arizona and around the world, making the need for desert innovation more urgent than ever.
Celebrate Juneteenth at the Garden: Building Resilience Through Community and Joy
Join us at the Garden on June 9 from 7–10 p.m. for an evening of culture, connection and celebration in honor of Juneteenth.
Gertrude’s by Tarbell’s Begins Early Hours at 6 a.m. & Fresh Dining Options
If you love the new early morning hours at the Garden, we’ve got great news. Gertrude’s by Tarbell’s is now opening bright and early at 6 a.m., giving guests a chance to enjoy the Garden mornings with something delicious to start the day.
