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Desert Botanical Garden

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In search of a stroller friendly day with the family, the perfect date-night spot, or a place to enjoy the local music scene? Look no further than Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, Arizona.

2024 Annual Members Meeting

May 10, 2024

This year’s Annual Members Meeting will consist of a brief order of business and address by Garden Board President Harold Dorenbecher, as well as a history of the Garden from Executive Director Ken Schutz followed by our keynote speaker Dr. Juliet C. Stromberg, and her experience tending a four-acre riparian garden to provide food, climate moderation, habitat and ecotherapy.

Celebrate National Cactus Day at the Garden

May 10, 2024

Since the Garden opened its doors 85 years ago, it has been celebrating and honoring the fascinating and resilient nature of cactus throughout its history.

The Metro Phoenix Saguaro Census 2024

May 1-31

The Garden is launching the 3rd Annual Saguaro Census in May to document more saguaros throughout the Phoenix metro area using the iNaturalist app. We have learned a lot about saguaros in the Valley and new challenges have emerged.

Yoga at the Garden

Thursdays, April 25 | May 2, 9
DATE: Sundays, May 5, 12, 19, 26

Unwind and connect with nature during this memorable Sunset Yoga session, led by local studio Metta Yoga. Together, in a Sonoran desert oasis, we will breathe, stretch and embrace the beauty of the setting sun whilst enjoying the Garden view

Majestic Mariposas

March 13 - May 12

Don’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.

Your Garden at Home

Explore Your Garden at Home for activities, stories of conservation, plants in bloom and more.

Celebrating 85 Years of the Garden: 85 Never Looks So Good

Desert Botanical Garden is helping to save cactus from threats like habitat loss and poaching. At the same time, these remarkable plants are helping to save us.

Celebrating 85 Years of the Garden: Current State of the Garden’s Collection

Every botanical garden has an origin story. The story tells how the garden came to be where it is, the passions of the founders, the purpose for its being and the original plants.

Celebrating 85 Years of the Garden: Amazing Uses for Cacts

Desert Botanical Garden is helping to save cactus from threats like habitat loss and poaching. At the same time, these remarkable plants are helping to save us.

Celebrating Desert Botanical Garden’s 663 Volunteers 

Volunteers are an integral part of Desert Botanical Garden. Each year, Volunteers in the Garden, or VIGs as they are affectionately known here, help make the Garden as lively as it is.  

An Earth Day Self-Guided Tour

Garden Go! This all-new Earth Day self-guided Garden-wide tour explores how desert plants adapt to...

Fund the Farm Recap 2024

More than 400 community leaders, philanthropists and Garden friends attended the Garden’s sixth annual Fund the Farm fundraiser for Spaces of Opportunity.

Make A Date To Visit

See the daily lineup of activities, exhibits, events and classes at the Garden.

Tue 07 May, 2024

The Garden is launching the 3rd Annual Saguaro Census in May to document more saguaros throughout the Phoenix metro area using the iNaturalist app. We have learned a lot about saguaros in the Valley and new challenges have emerged.

Info & Tickets

Don’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.

Info & Tickets
Wed 08 May, 2024

The Garden is launching the 3rd Annual Saguaro Census in May to document more saguaros throughout the Phoenix metro area using the iNaturalist app. We have learned a lot about saguaros in the Valley and new challenges have emerged.

Info & Tickets

Don’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.

Info & Tickets
Thu 09 May, 2024

The Garden is launching the 3rd Annual Saguaro Census in May to document more saguaros throughout the Phoenix metro area using the iNaturalist app. We have learned a lot about saguaros in the Valley and new challenges have emerged.

Info & Tickets

Cactus Clubhouse has relocated as the Garden is growing and under construction. Please visit us in our new location in the Weisz Academic Bulding. In this temporary space, kids encounter several activity areas designed to spark independent play, while encouraging physical, cognitive and behavioral growth.

Info & Tickets

Don’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.

Info & Tickets
Fri 10 May, 2024

The Garden is launching the 3rd Annual Saguaro Census in May to document more saguaros throughout the Phoenix metro area using the iNaturalist app. We have learned a lot about saguaros in the Valley and new challenges have emerged.

Info & Tickets

Since the Garden opened its doors 85 years ago, it has been celebrating and honoring the fascinating and resilient nature of cactus throughout its history.

Info & Tickets

Cactus Clubhouse has relocated as the Garden is growing and under construction. Please visit us in our new location in the Weisz Academic Bulding. In this temporary space, kids encounter several activity areas designed to spark independent play, while encouraging physical, cognitive and behavioral growth.

Info & Tickets

Don’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.

Info & Tickets

This year’s Annual Members Meeting will consist of a brief order of business and address by Garden Board President Harold Dorenbecher, as well as a history of the Garden from Executive Director Ken Schutz followed by our keynote speaker Dr. Juliet C. Stromberg, and her experience tending a four-acre riparian garden to provide food, climate moderation, habitat and ecotherapy.

Info & Tickets

Enjoy a stunning Garden backdrop as you experience local bands during this Friday’s night series.

Info & Tickets
Sat 11 May, 2024

Enjoy a weekend excursion with your four-legged friend through the Garden’s trails. A paw-fect place to enjoy the outdoors together with some great photo opps.

Info & Tickets

The Garden is launching the 3rd Annual Saguaro Census in May to document more saguaros throughout the Phoenix metro area using the iNaturalist app. We have learned a lot about saguaros in the Valley and new challenges have emerged.

Info & Tickets

Cactus Clubhouse has relocated as the Garden is growing and under construction. Please visit us in our new location in the Weisz Academic Bulding. In this temporary space, kids encounter several activity areas designed to spark independent play, while encouraging physical, cognitive and behavioral growth.

Info & Tickets

Don’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.

Info & Tickets
Sun 12 May, 2024

The Garden is launching the 3rd Annual Saguaro Census in May to document more saguaros throughout the Phoenix metro area using the iNaturalist app. We have learned a lot about saguaros in the Valley and new challenges have emerged.

Info & Tickets

Unwind and connect with nature during this memorable Sunset Yoga session, led by local studio Metta Yoga. Together, in a Sonoran desert oasis, we will breathe, stretch and embrace the beauty of the setting sun whilst enjoying the Garden view

Info & Tickets

Cactus Clubhouse has relocated as the Garden is growing and under construction. Please visit us in our new location in the Weisz Academic Bulding. In this temporary space, kids encounter several activity areas designed to spark independent play, while encouraging physical, cognitive and behavioral growth.

Info & Tickets

Treat a Mom in your life to a day filled with desert blooms along the Garden’s trails, the spring butterfly exhibit plus complimentary photo ops and moms can take home a complimentary plant.

Info & Tickets

Don’t miss this living exhibit that features more than a thousand free-flying Southwestern butterflies.

Info & Tickets

Let the soothing melodies of singing bowls and gongs transport you to a state of pure relaxation and meditation. Participants can be seated or lie down for the entirety of the class. Don’t forget to bring your mat. All levels welcome. Instructed by experienced sound practitioners.

Info & Tickets
Mon 13 May, 2024

The Garden is launching the 3rd Annual Saguaro Census in May to document more saguaros throughout the Phoenix metro area using the iNaturalist app. We have learned a lot about saguaros in the Valley and new challenges have emerged.

Info & Tickets

Explore The Beauty

Think the desert is all dirt and tumbleweeds? Think again. Desert Botanical Garden is home to thousands of species of cactus, trees and flowers from all around the world spread across 55 acres in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Protecting the Sonoran Desert is a year-round effort. Make a gift today to support Desert Botanical Garden in 2024 and beyond.

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