

LEVEL UP YOUR NETWORK—NATURALLY.
Skip the stuffy conference rooms and connect with sustainability-minded professionals at Desert Botanical Garden. Emerging Leaders (45 and under) enjoy exclusive, after-work events where nature meets purpose.
The Garden is evolving, just like the Valley, and you can be part of what’s next. If conservation, community and the future of the desert matters to you, this is your opportunity to engage, grow and make an impact.
Emerging Leaders is driven by the Garden’s Monarch Council. Learn more here.


Members receive VIP invites to exclusive, after-work events at the Garden:
- All core Garden membership benefits for you and your Bestie/Spouse/Situationship
- Six free guest passes
- Grow your plant squad with a special invitation to the exclusive Patrons Circle Plant Sale Preview & Picnic
- Explore our conservation work with a behind-the-scenes tour
- Yearly volunteer day
NEED A BIT MORE CONVINCING?
By being a part of this group, you’ll receive VIP invitations to Signature Emerging Leaders Events. Take a look at what we have planned for the 2025-2026 season.
Friday, October 10
Patrons Circle Fall Plant Sale Preview & Picnic
Wednesday, October 15
Fall into Fun Social
Friday, October 24
Mixer with Valley Young Professionals (VYP)
Wednesday, October 29
Spring Celebration
Saturday, February 28
Patrons Circle Spring Plant Sale Preview & Picnic
Wednesday, March 11
*Calendar subject to change
Membership is available in three options to fit your budget.
Sign-up for $40/mo, $113/quarter, $450/year. Ready to join? Fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch with more details about this program.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?
We’d love to hear from you. For more information, please contact Lindsi Baldwin at [email protected].