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Tissue Sampling a Desert Botanical Garden Icon

Tissue Sampling a Desert Botanical Garden Icon

On a beautiful Monday morning in January, scientists from Desert Botanical Garden and the Arizona Genomics Institute (AGI) from the University of Arizona came together to embark on an exciting scientific journey—sampling the iconic giant cardon cactus, located right...
World Labyrinth Day

World Labyrinth Day

May 3, 2025 is World Labyrinth Day! Join “Toward 2050” artist Ann Morton and labyrinth expert Jennifer Waldron for a guided labyrinth experience 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. at Sunset Plaza. Included with Garden admission. First 100 visitors will receive a commemorative button....
Seed Planting for Kids

Seed Planting for Kids

Early spring is the perfect time to germinate seeds. This activity helps children find joy in watching plants take root and grow! They are also able to see the major parts of the plant—the seeds, roots and stems—up close and personal.  Supplies:  Dried raw seeds: (dry...
Tracking Monarchs with Arizona Lottery Gives Back Support

Tracking Monarchs with Arizona Lottery Gives Back Support

Desert Botanical Garden is making exciting strides in monarch butterfly research thanks to a generous partnership with the Arizona Lottery Gives Back program. This year, the Garden is enhancing its efforts to track and understand monarch migration patterns in Arizona....
Meet Spaces of Opportunity New Executive Director Maria Valenzuela

Meet Spaces of Opportunity New Executive Director Maria Valenzuela

Spaces of Opportunity is excited to welcome its new Executive Director, Maria Valenzuela. Spaces of Opportunity is a collaboration of Desert Botanical Garden, TigerMountain Foundation, Unlimited Potential, Orchard Community Learning Center and Roosevelt Elementary...
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