Join Emerging Leaders Membership

OPEN DAILY 8 A.M.|7 A.M. FOR MEMBERS WED. & SUN.

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.

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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?

    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.

    As a part of this group, you’ll receive VIP invitations to Emerging Leaders Events.
    Save the Dates for the 2026-2027 season:

    Signature Emerging Leaders Events 

    Super Bloom Opening Weekend
    Friday, Oct. 9

    50th Anniversary Plant Sale Preview & Picnic
    Wednesday, Oct. 21

    Mixer with Valley Young Professionals (VYP)
    Thursday, Oct. 22

    Spring Celebration
    Saturday, March 6

    September 2027, TBA 

    Networking Socials:

    Fall Social
    Monday, Nov. 16
    Garden-wide theme: Uncorked Mondays: Sips, Strolls & Sounds

    Spring Social  
    Wednesday, April 7
    Garden-wide theme: Dog Nights at the Garden

    Summer Social ,  TBA
    Garden-wide theme: Desert Mornings Step Club

     

    *Calendar subject to change 

    Membership is available in three options to fit your budget.

    Sign-up for $40/month, $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. Call 480.941.3517 or email [email protected].  

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