Celebrating 85 Years of the Garden:Secret Pollinators of the Sonoran Desert

March 19, 2024

Home to more than 4,000 plant species and 550 animals, the Sonoran Desert is the most diverse desert in the world. It’s beautiful array of colors and thriving plants would not be possible without pollinators. They help transfer pollen from male flower parts (stamen)...

Native Bees | The Unsung Heroes of the Desert

April 27, 2021

Spring brings an astounding display of desert wildflowers thanks to behind-the-scenes contributions of winter rains and native bees. Flowers rely on bee pollinators to create seeds for the next season’s blooms. Native bees’ relationship with plants extends...

Milkweed Ecology

April 7, 2021

Milkweeds support more than just monarchs. They offer value to a variety of landscapes by providing nectar for pollinators and attracting predatory insects that are excellent for pesticide-free pest control. Great Milkweed Grow Out is currently working on a project...

Nature Sightings | A Recap of Metro Phoenix EcoFlora Project Observations

August 27, 2020

For the last few months, Desert Botanical Garden and the Central Arizona Conservation Alliance have asked for your help to find and photograph the plants, animals and insects in your neighborhood, on local trails and around town. In doing so, you are helping the...

Featured Class: Beekeeping for Beginners

January 10, 2020

Join beekeeper Dan Punch to learn about the different types of bees and their roles in the hive, the work and lifecycle of honeybees, how to construct hives and where to purchase equipment. There will be hands-on material and local honey samples. Limit 30. Register...