SURVIVE & THRIVE: Field Trip Map

MAP LEGEND

Grassland

Mountain Vista Telescopes

Meet Your Field Trip Greeter

Pratt Ramada

Apache Household

SONORAN DESERT NATURE TRAIL

Akimel O’odham Household

Trail Pull Offs

1/4 mile = .40 km | ~30 minutes

Parking Spanish Gardens

Ullman

CENTER FOR DESERT LIVING TRAIL

Terrace

Native Crop Garden Saguaro Harvesting Ramada

Restrooms

1/10 mile = .16 km | ~20 minutes

Webster

Hydration Stations

Center

Desert Oasis

Steele

Archer

Herb Garden

House

PLANTS & PEOPLE OF THE SONORAN DESERT TRAIL

Edible Garden

Weisz

ATM

Family Plaza

Kitchell Family

ATM

Heritage Garden

1/3 mile = .53 km | ~30 minutes

Food DESERT DISCOVERY TRAIL

Retail

1/3 mile = .53 km Berlin

Agave Yucca Forest

The RAF

Sybil B. Harrington

Information

Lewis

Cactus and Succulent Galleries

Exhibit Gallery

Desert Portal

Marley

First Aid

Learning Lab

Sunset Plaza

Ahearn

Emergency?

Call 602.292.3546

Open for special events

DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN

FIELD TRIP MAP

Portal

Christensen Family Desert Oasis

Nina Mason Pulliam Desert Research and Horticulture Center

Exit

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

Bus/Van Arrival Shade Garden

Schilling Entry Arbor

Garden Shop

Ride Share Pick-Up/Drop-Off Individual Vehicle Arrival

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Harriet K. Maxwell

Binns

Pavilion

Boulder Garden

DESERT WILDFLOWER TRAIL 1/3 mile = .53 km | ~30 minutes Closes at sunset

Desert Botanical Garden | Field Trip Map

ABOUT THE TRAILS 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 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.

PLAN YOUR FIELD TRIP Duration For a 1.5–2 hour field trip, we recommend selecting 2–3 trails for your visit.

Recommended Paths • Desert Discovery Trail & Desert Wildflower Trail • Desert Discovery Trail & Plants and People of the Sonoran Desert Trail • Desert Discovery Trail, Sonoran Desert Nature Trail & Cactus and Succulent Galleries What To Do • Explore! Use your observation skills to search for new and familiar desert plants and animals.

• Ask Questions. What do you notice? What do you wonder? Discuss as a class and check out Discovery Stations on the trails to learn from Garden volunteers.

• Have Fun! Enjoy time in nature and use your senses to witness the beauty of the desert.

Reminders • Stay on the trails • Take care of nature • Stay in your groups • Listen and observe • Ask questions, be curious, and have fun!

Add On Experiences If you have booked an add on experience, your Field Trip Greeter will review locations, entry times and pass out materials if applicable.