Spring 2008 March / April / May
(Included with Membership or Admission)
Daily / October 1 through May 11, 10 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1 p.m.
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.
Saturdays / March-May 11 / 12 and 2 p.m.
Join a docent for a 45-minute tour to learn about the Sonoran Desert’s edible plants and discover how they have been used over time as a source of nutrients.
Mondays / May / 7 a.m.
Second Saturdays / May / 7 a.m.
Join expert birders for a morning bird walk along the Garden trails. Everyone, including first-time birders, is welcome. Wear a hat, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes, and bring binoculars if available.
Saturdays and Sundays / March-May 11 / 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Learn about desert plants and animals, have your face painted, and make a take-home craft. Be on the lookout for “Sammy Saguaro”.
Thursday and Saturday evenings / May, June, July and August / 7 to 9 p.m.
Experience a magical twilight adventure in the Garden this summer. Witness the mysterious and beautiful opening of night-blooming flowers, smell the damp air of the pond while listening to singing toads and crickets, and examine a tarantula close up. You will need your flashlight to light the way on this nocturnal journey.
Flashlight Tours are included with admission. Reservations recommended by email or phone: flashlight@dbg.org; 480-941-3510.
If you prefer to register for a private tour for 10 or more people please
click here.
