Garden Tours
Daily / October 1 - May 9
Can you drink water from a cactus? Do century plants really live 100 years? Get your burning questions answered on this docent-led tour and see why our desert plant collection is world-renowned. You will discover how plants survive, and even thrive, under the extreme conditions of the Sonoran Desert. Bring your camera and water, and wear a hat, sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes.
Mondays / October - November / 8 a.m.
Second Saturdays / October - November / 8 a.m.
Join expert birders for a morning bird walk along the Garden trails. Everyone is welcome, including first-time birders. Wear a hat, sunscreen and comfortable shoes, and bring binoculars if available.
Ask a Gardener
Saturdays and Sundays / October - November / 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Want ideas for creating year-round color in your yard and conserving water in the desert? Drop by our Ask a Gardener station where knowledgeable volunteers can help with your gardening questions.
Kids Corner
Saturdays and Sundays / October 4 - November 22 / 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Learn about desert plants and animals through science-based, hands-on activities.
Free for Members / $3 Non-Members
These lighthearted, fun and informative tours bring alive our collections of plants along the Desert Discovery Trail. The adult or family audio presentations are available in multiple languages.
Group Tours and Activities
Do you have a group of 10 or more people? Call to find out about special discounts and exciting tour packages. Private guided tours, southwestern cooking demonstrations and Native American tour packages are just a few of the choices. Call 480-481-8104 or log on to dbg.org/groupsales for more information. If you prefer to register for a private tour for 10 or more people please click here.
Daily and weekly activities included with membership or admission
