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From Sunrise to Starlight: Experience the Garden Day and Night

From Sunrise to Starlight: Experience the Garden Day and Night

Whether you’re an early riser chasing blooms at sunrise or looking for a vibrant night out, the Garden offers a full day of discovery, beauty and connection. Start Your Day with Desert Blooms For those who love a quiet, reflective start, visit early morning. The...
Dried Flower Bookmark

Dried Flower Bookmark

Spring buds are blooming at the Garden! You can make art that celebrates the spring season by using pressed plants. Pressed plants are also a useful science tool, allowing scientists to look at preserved plant specimens from all over the world.  One simple project you...
Five Date Ideas at Desert Botanical Garden

Five Date Ideas at Desert Botanical Garden

Desert Botanical Garden offers a variety of romantic ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend. From stargazing under desert skies to strolling through a one-of-a-kind light experience, you’ll find plenty of unforgettable moments to share. Along the trails, discover...
New open-access book authored by Garden researcher

New open-access book authored by Garden researcher

New open-access book authored by Garden researcher Senior Research Scientist Dr. Joe McAuliffe is the principal author of a new, web-based, open access book on arid and semi-arid environments of western South Africa, including the Succulent Karoo. The book focuses on...
Heart-shaped Cactus at Desert Botanical Garden

Heart-shaped Cactus at Desert Botanical Garden

Love is in the air, and perfectly shaped on the cactus at Desert Botanical Garden. Along the trails, you will find several pads of prickly pear cactus species in the shape of hearts. This is often due to animals nibbling at pads that create little hearts, or cold...
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The Garden will close at 3 p.m. Friday, March 20 for Fund the Farm Celebration
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