Magnificent Journey of Migratory Monarchs
With their famous orange wings and incredible migration, monarch butterflies are one of nature’s most fascinating travelers. You can see them up close at Majestic Mariposas, Sept. 27 – Nov. 16 at Desert Botanical Garden.
Make Your Own Cactus Box Guitar
Combine art and nature at home with this Cactus Box Guitar craft
Celebrating Volunteer Appreciation Month: Honoring the Heart of Our Garden
During April, Volunteer Appreciation Month gives us a chance to pause, reflect and celebrate the people who quietly power so many of the places we love.
Palo Verde Fun Facts
In the heart of the Sonoran Desert, few trees capture the spirit of resilience quite like the palo verde tree.
Your Guide to the 2026 Central Arizona Cactus & Succulent Show & Sale
More than 600 spectacular cactus and succulents at the Central Arizona Cactus & Succulent Society Annual Show & Sale
Night-blooming Plants
This spring, the Garden’s trails will be blanketed with a variety of flowers, including those of night-blooming cactus.
From Sunrise to Starlight: Experience the Garden Day and Night
Whether you’re an early riser chasing blooms at sunrise or looking for a vibrant night out, the Garden offers a full day of discovery, beauty and connection.
Plant Care Tips During Heat Wave
Record-breaking high temperatures this Spring are stressful for many plants. Despite best efforts to keep plants alive, many will begin to see symptoms of heat and drought stress.
Extended Hours, Lower Evening Prices During Heat Wave
To help keep the outdoors accessible during the heat wave, the Garden will also reduce the cost of admission after 8 p.m. each night.
