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Paint with Water

Paint with Water

Objective: Explore evaporative properties of water in the desert through creative outdoor painting. One characteristic of a desert is a dry climate with a relatively high rate of evaporation. This is especially true for the Sonoran Desert, which in some cases, small...
Activity | Build a Rain Stick

Activity | Build a Rain Stick

Monsoons sometimes need a little encouragement to get going and really pour. One way to accomplish that is with an instrument that sounds like the pitter-patter of rain. Rain-themed dance and music can be a fun way to express yourself creatively, while integrating...
Bats | Fact or Fiction

Bats | Fact or Fiction

Bats, Agave & Tequila | Test your Knowledge Test your knowledge about bats, agaves and tequila. Have fun learning about the amazing stories found at the Garden and in our beloved Sonoran Desert. You will never look at a margarita the same way again. Here in the...
Activity | Constellation in a Cup

Activity | Constellation in a Cup

ObjectiveChildren will create their own constellation designs to project and view. Materials 5 oz paper cup Pencil Pushpin Cell phone flashlight or single-LED flashlight Have you ever looked up at the night sky and picked out images between the stars? Humans have...
Activity | Nature Sketching

Activity | Nature Sketching

Tips For Creating Your Own Botanical Illustration Journal Observe & SketchSketching from nature is a great way to connect with plants and animals while enjoying the outdoors. Practice observation skills to record and preserve details of plants in the field through...
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