Monarchs Are Returning to Phoenix. Here’s How You Can Help

September 3, 2026

The cooler temperatures the Phoenix area has been experiencing this week might mean you’re a little more excited to go outside, and cooler weather also means we’ll soon be seeing monarch butterflies back in the Garden! While Phoenix summer temperatures are too hot for...

Celebrate Arizona pride and Hispanic Heritage Month with exclusive Yo Amo AZ collection

September 3, 2026

Desert Botanical Garden is celebrating Arizona pride and Hispanic Heritage Month with an exclusive collection from Yo Amo AZ. Starting Sept. 11, guests can purchase an exclusive collection from local artist Eric McIntosh at the Garden Shop that features T-shirts,...

Across the Succulent Karoo: Dr. Joe McAuliffe’s Journey Through Southern Africa

August 20, 2026

This month, Garden Senior Research Scientist Dr. Joe McAuliffe will begin a 15-day, 1,300-mile journey through one of the most botanically remarkable landscapes on Earth. Arriving in Windhoek, Namibia, McAuliffe will first securing supplies, outfitting a vehicle and...

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Monarchs Are Returning to Phoenix. Here’s How You Can Help

Celebrate Arizona pride and Hispanic Heritage Month with exclusive Yo Amo AZ collection

Across the Succulent Karoo: Dr. Joe McAuliffe’s Journey Through Southern Africa