Cactus and Their Genes

September 14, 2021

Cactus and their genes — Desert Botanical Garden hosts international symposium to understand and conserve iconic plant family Earlier this month, the Garden hosted a first-of-its-kind international symposium focused on “CACTACEAE: PHYLOGENETICS, EVOLUTION AND...

Activity | Butterflies In the Air

September 14, 2021

Butterflies come in all different shapes, sizes and colors. Can you guess the butterfly that travels long distances (migration) from north to south America and back? That’s right, it’s the Monarch butterfly. The monarch butterfly has bright orange wings covered with...

Fall Plant Sale | 2021

September 9, 2021

Download this year’s Plant Sale Guide. Member Dates: Oct. 14-15, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Last reservation entry at 2 p.m.) General Public Dates: Oct. 16-17, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Last reservation entry at 2 p.m.)Free public event Bring the Garden home! The Plant Sale is back with...

Generations at the Garden

September 8, 2021

After an endless year of screens, Zoom and TikTok, the great outdoors might be the refresh button we’re all been waiting to hit to clear our minds and get us moving. The Phoenix area alone is a mecca for urban hiking and exploration. There is a multitude of trails...

September EcoQuest | What’s That Weed?