Daily and weekly activities included with membership or admission
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.
Year-round
Every Monday and second Saturday, October – April / 8 a.m.
Every Monday, May – September / 7 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
Saturday and Sunday
February - April / 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
January 9 - May 9 / 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Explore fun, self-led activites to learn about desert plants and animals. Activites are science-based and hands-on.
Free for Members / $3 Non-Members
These lighthearted, fun and informative tours bring alive our collections of plants along the Desert Discovery Trail. Adult or family audio presentations are another great opportunity to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Garden.
Group Tours and Activities
We offer special discounts and customized tours for groups of 10 or more people. Join us for team building, education and entertainment offerings, including private guided tours, planting activities, southwestern cooking demonstrations and La Bella Terre classes. Ask about our Native American tour package featuring Allan Houser that includes visits to the Desert Botanical Garden and the Heard Museum with a boxed lunch. 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.
