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Debunking Myths About Creepy, Crawly Creatures

Debunking Myths About Creepy, Crawly Creatures

October 20, 2020

There are a lot of creepy, crawly creatures out there that look very strange that have a bad reputation, but you’d be surprised to learn that myths contribute to their notoriety. Here are a few examples of the desert tarantula and scorpion and their debunked...
Falling For Fall

Falling For Fall

October 13, 2020

Autumn is typically synonymous with scarves, sweaters and, of course, changing leaves. While the Sonoran Desert may not be known for its colorful transition of trees, if you know what to look for, desert plants have their own way of indicating a shift in the seasons....
Conservation Celebration | 2020

Conservation Celebration | 2020

October 13, 2020

Virtual 4th Annual Conservation Celebration   Nov. 19, 2020 | 4 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.   Join the Fourth Annual Conservation Celebration, a virtual event to support the Central Arizona Conservation Alliance (CAZCA) an initiative of Desert Botanical Garden....
Sonoran Sippin’ at Home | Copper & Cotton’s Velvet Mizquitl

Sonoran Sippin’ at Home | Copper & Cotton’s Velvet Mizquitl

October 7, 2020

“Velvet Mizquitl” Desert Botanical Garden has teamed up with Mezcal Carreño to challenge local mixologists to create desert-inspired mezcal cocktails. The rules are simple—each cocktail must include at least one desert ingredient and mezcal. Check back...
Las Noches de las Luminarias | Through The Years

Las Noches de las Luminarias | Through The Years

September 30, 2020

Since 1978, nearly 2 million Garden visitors have made Las Noches de las Luminarias a part of their holiday tradition. What began as an idea from former Executive Director Rodney Engard, Garden staff and volunteers to create a Southwestern holiday event that also was...
Open early and late, visit 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. 
Sept. 13: Garden closes at 1 p.m. Last Admission at 12 p.m. Gertrude's by Tarbell's and Garden Shop remain open.
Weather Alert : Open earlier, open later: 6 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Open early and late, visit 6 a.m. – 10 p.m. Trails, Gertrude's by Tarbell's and Garden Shop closed 1-5 p.m. for peak heat.
Temporary Trail Closure- Plants & People of the Sonoran Desert Trail Aug. 10-14