DESERT
OASIS
Summer at the Garden TRAIL MAP & VISITORS GUIDE
GARDEN GO
like a pro
Welcome to Your Nighttime Desert Oasis! As you explore the Garden and desert plants from around the world remember:
Summer temperatures frequently reach more than 115 degrees. Be prepared for the extreme heat. Stay hydrated with water refilling stations.
Cool off in Cool Down Zones.
Weekly Soundtrack Let the music guide your night: • • • • • • •
Monday: Throwback 80s Tuesday: Classical Under the Stars Wednesday: Chill Desert Jazz Thursday: 90s / 2000s Throwback Friday: Latin Nights Saturday: Today’s Hits Sunday: Soundless Socials (Quiet Night)
Garden Shop
Gertrude's by Tarbell's
8 a.m. – 9 p.m. Daily
6 a.m. – 9 p.m. Daily Starting Sept. 24 | 10:30 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Patio Café | Ullman Terrace Opens Sept. 24 | 7 a.m – 2 p.m. Mark Tarbell serves as Executive Chef for all Garden dining establishments.
Grab a Drink at the Cactus Cantina! Enjoy cold cocktails, beer, wine or soda as you wander the trails. Open 5-9:30 p.m. Nightly
Your Nights Just Got Cooler ... More than 12 light installations create a playful break from the summer heat with cooling colors and designs inspired by the monsoon season.
Equilibrium A mesmerizing installation from HYBYCOZO transforms the trail with glowing patterns and shifting shadows in Ahearn Portal.
Garden Shop Grab a bubble wand and create fun bubbles and playful shapes as you explore the Garden's trails.
MAP LEGEND Parking Restrooms Grassland
Mountain Vista Telescopes
Hydration Stations
Pratt
Ramada Apache Household
ATM
SONORAN DESERT NATURE TRAIL
Akimel O’odham Household
Food
1/4 mile = .40 km
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Spanish Gardens
Retail
Ullman
Terrace
CENTER FOR DESERT LIVING TRAIL
Native Crop Garden Graden Grab & Go Opens Sept. 24
Saguaro Harvesting Ramada
Mary Jean Connell
Webster
1/10 mile = .16 km
Sensory Garden
Desert Oasis
Steele
Archer
Herb Garden
House
Information First Aid Cactus Cantina
Center
PLANTS & PEOPLE OF THE SONORAN DESERT TRAIL
ATM
Edible Garden
Desert Oasis Garden After Dark
Weisz
Family Plaza
Kitchell Family
Heritage Garden
1/3 mile = .53 km
DESERT DISCOVERY TRAIL 1/3 mile = .53 km Berlin
Agave Yucca Forest
READY TO
explore
The RAF
Sybil B. Harrington
Lewis
Cactus and Succulent Galleries
Exhibit Gallery
Desert Portal
Marley
Learning Lab
Sunset Plaza
Ahearn Portal
Christensen Family Desert Oasis
Nina Mason Pulliam Desert Research and Horticulture Center
Virginia G. Piper Charitable Trust Boppart
Courtyard
Marley Education and Volunteer Building
Desert Terrace Garden Amphitheater
Cohn Family
Butterfly Pavilion
Dorrance Hall
Ottosen Gallery
Weisz Learning Center
Admissions
Ottosen Entry Garden
Butterfly Garden
Hummingbird Garden
Bee Garden
Sonoran Sunset Garden
Schilling Entry Arbor
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Gertrude's by Tarbell's
Garden Shop
Ride Share Pick-Up/Drop-Off
Harriet K. Maxwell
Binns
Pavilion
Boulder Garden
DESERT WILDFLOWER TRAIL 1/3 mile = .53 km Closes at sunset
ABOUT THE DESERT DISCOVERY TRAIL
trails
(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 core trail takes you on a journey to celebrate 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 lush, water-wise home garden.
SONORAN DESERT NATURE TRAIL (1/4 mile = .40 km) Take our nature trail to learn how plants and animals survive in the desert with so little water. Watch for wildlife on your way to the top and take in mountain vistas that will change your point of view.
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 use native plants for food, fiber and shelter.
WEEKLY EVENING
highlights
Wellness Wednesdays Sunset Sound Meditation Soothing melodies of singing bowls and gongs transport you to a state of pure relaxation. Additional Ticket Required. Indoor event.
Flashlight Nights Saturdays, Now – Sept. 26 Wander the trails with a flashlight in hand, gaze at the stars through telescopes, and get up close with fascinating desert animals.
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