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Saguaro Census Award Ceremony

Saguaro Census Award Ceremony

Desert Botanical Garden hosted its first-ever Saguaro Census Awards Ceremony on Nov. 23, celebrating the top observers who helped document the iconic cactus as well as showcasing insights and key findings from the results. The results of the Saguaro Census 2024 were...
Dinner on the Desert 2025

Dinner on the Desert 2025

As of January 20, Dinner on the Desert is sold out. If you need to pay for a current reservation or would like to be added to a waitlist, please contact Lindsi Baldwin at [email protected]. Get ready to celebrate the 39th Annual Dinner on the Desert—an evening filled...
It’s a Plant Match!

It’s a Plant Match!

What does your zodiac sign mean when it comes to picking the perfect plant for your home or garden? There are desert plants that have common personality traits also and that’s why the Garden’s horticulture team took on the challenge to match various desert...
Is Saguaro Cactus Fruit Edible?

Is Saguaro Cactus Fruit Edible?

Photo by Michael Searcy Ripening in the hottest, driest time of the year, saguaro fruit provide important moisture and nutrition to animals and insects in the Sonoran Desert before the summer monsoon rains. With each saguaro able to produce an average of 150 fruit,...
Activity | Paint By Number

Activity | Paint By Number

Get creative with these Garden inspired Paint by Numbers Sheets. This activity is a great way to be creative while staying cool indoors with a fun art project great for all ages. The Garden would love to see your finished work, tag us on our social media channels at...
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