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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...
Grow a Kitchen Scrap Garden

Grow a Kitchen Scrap Garden

In April, welcome the spring blooms with your littlest ones at a Seedlings class. Seedlings is a wonderful experience for kids ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers where we learn about nature, explore the Garden and play outside. For four Wednesdays in April, we’ll be...
Glowing Garden Lantern

Glowing Garden Lantern

  The Garden is aglow with beautiful Luminarias as the sun sets and the wonderful storytellers and performers come out for Las Noches de las Luminarias. As the Garden comes alight, bring some light into your abode with this fun lantern craft! What you’ll need:...
Icy Experiments: Winter Kids Activities

Icy Experiments: Winter Kids Activities

Season’s greetings! It’s time to bundle up in some comfy jackets and drink delicious warm drinks as the chilly breeze comes in. What you’ll need: Mason jar (or tall clear cup make that can be heated) Pipe cleaners Salt  Hot water String Step 1: Grab your pipe cleaners...
Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day

Moms are free with paid admission ticket, use promo code MOMS26 at checkout. Celebrate all the moms in your life who make life bloom. Enjoy a day surrounded by cactus-filled landscapes, the immersive exhibit, FRAMERATE: Desert Pulse, and a complimentary photo booth....
Weather Alert March 16-22: The Garden is extending hours from 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. to help the community during record heat week.