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Is Saguaro Cactus Fruit Edible?

Is Saguaro Cactus Fruit Edible?

Photo by Michael Searcy Ripening in the hottest, driest time of the year, saguaro fruit provide important moisture and nutrition to animals and insects in the Sonoran Desert before the summer monsoon rains. With each saguaro able to produce an average of 150 fruit,...
Flashlight Nights 2021

Flashlight Nights 2021

Don’t miss the chance to experience Flashlight Nights at the Garden. From hands-on fun, cool treats, farmers market and more this is the must-see event for summer. Whether it’s date night or family night out, this event is not to be missed. Back to...
Naturalist Corner | It’s a dinosaur? It’s not!

Naturalist Corner | It’s a dinosaur? It’s not!

Photo by Jim Rorabaugh Excited shouts of, “Did you see that huge lizard?” often accompany a sighting of a desert spiny lizard. Frequently seen at Desert Botanical Garden, desert spiny lizards look like dinosaurs and can be as long as 11 inches from nose to tail tip....
Teachers Discover New Ways to Engage Students During the Pandemic

Teachers Discover New Ways to Engage Students During the Pandemic

The pandemic created numerous struggles for everyone. Teachers, in particular, faced new challenges to keep their students engaged and inspired. Candace Green, an art teacher from Alhambra Elementary School District turned to nature to connect with her students. She...
Doga

Doga

There are two more Dog Days left this June. After the event wraps up, here is a literal way to take downward facing dog to a whole new level. Back to...
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May 13: Partial Trail Closures: Ottosen Entry Garden and Lewis Portal will be partially closed. Sybil B. Harrington Cactus Gallery will be closed. 
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The Garden will close at 3 p.m. Friday, March 20 for Fund the Farm Celebration
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