GARDEN
SUMMER 2023
your
TRAIL MAP & VISITORS GUIDE
GARDEN GOlike a pro
Welcome to summer in the Sonoran Desert!
Your visit today supports Garden scientists working worldwide to save cactus for generations to come.
Summer temperatures frequently reach more than 115 degrees. Be prepared for the extreme heat:
Stay hydrated with water refilling stations.
Pace yourself and cool off in shady spots.
Don’t be shy–anyone with a name badge is happy to help.
Garden Shop
8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Daily
Be sun safe–wear a hat and reapply sunscreen often.
Gertrude’s Restaurant
8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Daily Last seating at 7:30 p.m.
Patio Café | Ullman Terrace Closed for summer
Snap a picture during your visit today? We want to see it!
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HERE WE grow again!
Exciting new projects are breaking ground at the Garden this summer, temporary trail closures may occur.
YEAR ROUND
Here are seasonal highlights you may encounter on today’s visit. For more bloom sightings, visit the “What’s in Bloom” display in Ottosen Entry Garden.
Carnegiea gigantea Saguaro
Ferocactus wislizen Fishhook Barrel Cactus
Echinopsis candicans Argentine Giant
Archer House Webster Center Binns Wildflower Pavilion Admissions Garden Shop Gertrude’s Restaurant Steele Herb Garden Ullman Terrace Pratt Ramada Amphitheater Schilling Entry Arbor Ride Share Pick-Up/Drop-Off Mountain Vista Telescopes Desert Oasis Apache Household Akimel O’odham Household Weisz Family Plaza Ottosen Entry Garden Saguaro Harvesting Ramada Grassland Spanish Gardens Native Crop Garden Butterfly Garden Hummingbird Garden Bee Garden Shade Garden Boulder Garden Edible Garden Patio Café Closed in Summer Lewis Desert Portal Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Desert Terrace Garden Kitchell Family Heritage Garden Harriet K. Maxwell DESERT WILDFLOWER LOOP TRAIL 1/3 mile = .53 km Closes at sunset SONORAN DESERT NATURE TRAIL 1/4 mile = .40 km PLANTS & PEOPLE OF THE SONORAN DESERT TRAIL 1/3 mile = .53 km DESERT DISCOVERY TRAIL 1/3 mile = .53 km CENTER FOR DESERT LIVING TRAIL 1/10 mile = .16 km Cohn Family Butterfly Pavilion Nina Mason Pulliam Desert Research and Horticulture Center Berlin Agave Yucca Forest Ottosen Gallery Dorrance Hall Boppart Courtyard Marley Education and Volunteer Building Weisz Learning Center Opening Fall 2023 Closed for Construction Summer 2023 – Winter 2025 Construction Closure begins in August Sybil B. Harrington Cactus and Succulent Galleries Stardust Foundation Plaza READY TOexplore MAP LEGEND Information Restrooms Food First Aid Parking ATM ATM Hydration Stations Retail Cohn Tour Gathering Area
ABOUT THEtrails
DESERT DISCOVERY TRAIL
(1/3 mile = .53 km)
Explore the Garden’s main trail and discover the many ways desert plants from around the world have adapted to the environment. Featuring a diverse array of cactus and succulents as well as historic plant collections, this central route connects visitors to the beauty of the desert.
Harriet K. Maxwell
DESERT WILDFLOWER TRAIL
(1/3 mile = .53 km) | Closes at sunset
Stroll along this meandering trail where you’ll encounter brightly colored blooms as well as the pollinators they attract, like bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Find out how flowers, insects and birds play an essential role in thriving desert ecosystems.
CENTER FOR DESERT LIVING TRAIL
(1/10 mile = .16 km)
Fragrant herbs, vegetable beds and shady spots to relax make this trail a delight for the senses. Come see what’s growing this season and discover tips for creating a robust, water-wise home garden.
SONORAN DESERT NATURE TRAIL
(1/4 mile = .40 km)
Take this trail to the top for sweeping mountain views, telescopes and an organ pipe cactus forest. Then look closer to gain insight to the resilience and survival strategies of Sonoran Desert plants and animals.
PLANTS &
PEOPLE
OF THE SONORAN DESERT TRAIL
(1/3 mile = .53 km)
Wander through five diverse desert habitats and discover the variety of ways indigenous people have used native plants for food, fiber and shelter.
The Garden is here to
help you enjoy
THE BEAUTY OF THE DESERT AND CARE
ABOUT IT.
Ready to plan your next visit? Visit dbg.org to discover upcoming events and exhibits or simply roam and enjoy the Garden’s beauty again.
MEMBERSHIP
HAS ITS
Turn your admission into a membership today.
A Senita membership pays for itself in only two visits for two adults and one child–and supports the Garden’s conservation efforts. Stop by Admissions to learn more.
Offer is only valid the day of admission. 1201 N. Galvin Parkway Phoenix, AZ 85008 | 480.941.1225 dbg.org | #desertbotanicalgarden | @dbgphx