Tag: desert
Late Night Blooms
Summers are never dull in the Sonoran Desert, with the stream of late night bloomers that might greet guests along the trails at Desert Botanical Garden. These cactus species are a spectacle to witness. Their flowers begin to unfold late in the evening and stay open...
Tissue Sampling a Desert Botanical Garden Icon
On a beautiful Monday morning in January, scientists from Desert Botanical Garden and the Arizona Genomics Institute (AGI) from the University of Arizona came together to embark on an exciting scientific journey—sampling the iconic giant cardon cactus, located right...
Desert Botanical Garden Welcomes Steve Erickson as New Chief Learning Officer
Desert Botanical Garden is excited to welcome Steve Erickson as its Chief Learning Officer (CLO), a new leadership role that will ensure learning is a driving force that deepens engagement with the Garden, inspires stewardship for the natural world and increase the...
