Activity | Ojo de Dios

December 13, 2021

God’s Eyes or Ojos de Dios are a popular Southwest holiday tradition that have roots from indigenous practices in Mexico. Ojos de Dios were first made by Wixárika, who are also known as Huichol, an indigenous group in Mexico, during the 15th century. They considered...

Noches de linterna 2021

October 16, 2021

Las noches de linterna son aventuras nocturnas autoguiadas a través del Jardín Botánico del Desierto. Los exploradores nocturnos pueden traer sus propias linternas para brillar a lo largo de los senderos para capturar las plantas y animales que florecen por la...

Activity | Butterflies In the Air

September 14, 2021

Butterflies come in all different shapes, sizes and colors. Can you guess the butterfly that travels long distances (migration) from north to south America and back? That’s right, it’s the Monarch butterfly. The monarch butterfly has bright orange wings covered with...

Generations at the Garden

September 8, 2021

After an endless year of screens, Zoom and TikTok, the great outdoors might be the refresh button we’re all been waiting to hit to clear our minds and get us moving. The Phoenix area alone is a mecca for urban hiking and exploration. There is a multitude of trails...

Cocoon | A Space for Garden Play

August 23, 2021

Sept. 25 – Nov. 14, 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Included with admission or membership Calling all Insect Explorers! Outside the butterfly exhibit is a space just for you. Find fun, buggy activities, test your insect superpowers and more at Cocoon: A Space for Garden...

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Activity | Ojo de Dios

Noches de linterna 2021

Activity | Butterflies In the Air

Generations at the Garden

Cocoon | A Space for Garden Play