Las Noches de las Luminarias Through the Years

November 1, 2025

What started out as a one-night holiday event to showcase the vibrancy of the Sonoran Desert with luminaria-lit bags has now grown into a nearly months-long festive tradition at Desert Botanical Garden. Las Noches de las Luminarias was first introduced in 1978,...

Endangered Species Act protection proposed for monarch butterflies: What can you do?

December 17, 2024

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recently announced their intention to list the monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. Following a comment period and evaluation of additional information, a final decision will...

Activity | Red Hot Ristras

December 8, 2020

Courtesy of Tavo Ruffo, Fabulous Food Fine Catering & Events and Gertrude’s Restaurant Add some Southwest flare to your décor this holiday season. This ristra is multi-purpose–after enjoying it’s color-changing beauty, use the dried chiles in cooking. Fun...

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Las Noches de las Luminarias Through the Years

Endangered Species Act protection proposed for monarch butterflies: What can you do?

Activity | Red Hot Ristras