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Meet Spaces of Opportunity New Executive Director Maria Valenzuela

Meet Spaces of Opportunity New Executive Director Maria Valenzuela

Spaces of Opportunity is excited to welcome its new Executive Director, Maria Valenzuela. Spaces of Opportunity is a collaboration of Desert Botanical Garden, TigerMountain Foundation, Unlimited Potential, Orchard Community Learning Center and Roosevelt Elementary...
Butterfly Search

Butterfly Search

Desert Botanical Garden has the power to quiet the distractions of life and recenter human connection with nature—even for children. In this activity, kids engage in the natural world around them to search for and count butterflies interacting with plants.   You can...
At-Home Activity Insect Egg Hunt

At-Home Activity Insect Egg Hunt

Did you know there are mysterious insect eggs potentially in your backyard? Take a look at these oddly shaped, colorful eggs that might have escaped your notice!  Check out the chart below and see if you can find in your own backyard with your family. Explore our...
Tips on How to Conserve Water at Home

Tips on How to Conserve Water at Home

In June, several Valley cities issued water alerts, calling residents and customers to reduce their water use amid droughts throughout Arizona. The alerts are the first steps in city’s drought management plans. Phoenix, Peoria, Tempe, Mesa and Scottsdale were among...
Recipe | Cucumber Cooler

Recipe | Cucumber Cooler

The August welcome drink for Sonoran Sippin’ is Cucumber Cooler. Check out the recipe below and enjoy a refreshing summer drink with or without alcohol. Ingredients 1.5 oz Effen Cucumber Vodka 3 oz lemonade 0.5 oz Monin mojito mix Optional cucumber slice and...
ADVANCE TICKET RESERVATIONS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED FOR MEMBERS AND GENERAL PUBLIC
March-April Reservations are strongly recommended for Gertrude's Restaurant
April 26: The Garden, Gertrude’s & Garden Shop will close at 12 p.m. with last admission at 10:30 a.m.
Music in the Garden will be held in Dorrance Hall due to rain