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SPRING 2015 CONCERTS

The Desert Botanical Garden is pleased to bring another notable lineup to the Spring Music in the Garden concert series.

March 6 Pick and Holler Old Time Appalachian

Dining and Beverage Options Visit Gertrude’s, the Garden’s restaurant, or the following options at Ullman Terrace: • Patio Café • Chef-attended Station • Full Cash Bar • Boutique Wine Sales Concerts held on Fridays at Ullman Terrace.

March – May: 7 - 9 p.m.

Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

June: 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Doors open at 6 p.m.

Price: Members: $20 | General Public: $25 To Purchase Tickets:

March 13

The Brazen Heads Celtic Rock/Irish

March 20

Chuck Hall Band – Blues

April 3

Quetzal Guerrero – Brazilian Soul

April 10 Tony Duncan and Darrin Yazzie – Native American April 17

Traveler – World

May 1

Adam Roberts Trio – Jazz

May 8

Ritmo Latino – Latin

May 15 Big Pete Pearson Blues Band Blues

• Order online at dbg.org/music • Call 480 481.8188 (8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily) • Visit the Admissions Box Office (8 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily)

May 22

Jaleo Band – Salsa

May 29

Pete Pancrazi – Jazz Quartet

June 5

Grupo Liberdade Brazilian/World/Batucada

Must be 21 or older to attend. Proper identification is required for admission. Children will not be admitted even if parent or guardian is present. Concert venue is open seating only. Limited tickets are available. Advanced ticket purchase recommended.

Group rates are available for parties of 10 or more adults by calling 480 481.8104. No refunds or exchanges on tickets purchased. No outside food or beverage allowed. Event may be photographed for promotional purposes.

Programming subject to change.

June 12

Carmela y Más – Latin Jazz

June 19

Cold Shott and the Hurricane Horns – Blues

June 26

The Cal Tjader Tribute Band Latin Jazz

Sponsored in part by: Sound Lighting FX, Inc.

For more information visit dbg.org/music

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SPRING BUTTERFLY EXHIBIT March 7 – May 10 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Daily Maxine and Jonathan Marshall Butterfly Pavilion Take a stroll through the beautiful Marshall Butterfly Pavilion and find yourself surrounded by hundreds of fluttering butterflies. Watch as butterflies sip nectar and bask in the sun in this lush and colorful habitat. Special outdoor displays showcase plants that attract butterflies.

Members: Free General Public: $3.50 with paid Garden admission.

Children under three free.

Supported by The Fred Maytag Family Foundation.

BREAKFAST WITH THE BUTTERFLIES Sat., March 14 OR Sun., March 15 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Dorrance Hall and Boppart Courtyard Join us for a colorful celebration marking the opening of the Spring Butterfly Exhibit. Enjoy a delicious catered breakfast by Fabulous Food Fine Catering and Events, children’s crafts, face painting, balloon twisting and entertainment.

Ticket includes admission into the Maxine and Jonathan Marshall Butterfly Pavilion. Children will receive their own pair of butterfly wings to wear and take home.

TICKET PRICES: Members: Adults $35 | Children $30 General Public: Adults $40 | Children $35 TO PURCHASE TICKETS: • Order online at dbg.org/butterflybreakfast •C all 480 481.8188 (8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily) •V isit the Admissions Box Office (8 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily) Doors open at 10 a.m. Open seating only. Tickets are limited. Advanced ticket purchase required. No refunds or exchanges on tickets purchased. Event is rain or shine. Event may be photographed for promotional purposes. Programming subject to change.

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SCOTTSDALE ARTISTS LEAGUE SPRING PAINTOUT Saturdays | Throughout the Garden March 7, 14, 21, 28 and April 4 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Included with membership or paid Garden admission.

Observe and visit with 50 of Scottsdale Artists League’s best landscape painters as they capture Garden scenes. All the artwork from the Paintout will be on display and for sale the final weekend.

A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Desert Botanical Garden and the Scottsdale Artists League’s Scholarship Fund. For more information visit scottsdaleartistsleague.org

SHOW AND SALE

Fri. – Sun., April 10 – 12 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Center for Desert Living Trail

THE SEASONAL TABLE A NEW DINNER SERIES

Saturday Dinner Dates 6 - 9 p.m. (Doors open at 6 p.m.)

Enjoy a welcome drink, hors d’oeuvres, a fourcourse dinner of fresh, locally sourced cuisine and live entertainment. Matthew Taylor, executive chef at Gertrude’s restaurant, will talk about your meal, and wine representatives will discuss wine pairings.

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Additional support provided by:

TO PURCHASE TICKETS: • Order online at dbg.org/table • Call 480 481.8188 (8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily) • Visit the Admissions Box Office (8 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily) Must be 21 or older to attend. Visit dbg.org/table for full details. Programming subject to change. Event may be photographed for promotional purposes.

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SPRING PLANT SALE March 20 – 22 | Event Plaza Garden Members Preview: Friday, March 20 | 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Open to the General Public: Saturday, March 21 | 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

AND Sunday, March 22 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sponsored by:

Your one-stop shopping experience features the largest variety of arid-adapted plants and expert advice from Garden horticulturalists and volunteers.

Many specialty retailers will be there offering unique pottery and other garden accessories.

No admission charge to enter the Spring Plant Sale.

THE GARDEN SHOP 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. | Daily Shop for distinctive gifts, books, home and garden decor, gourmet foods and unique desert plants.

Shop online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at gardenshop.dbg.org.

DINING OPTIONS GERTRUDE’S | Daily Fresh, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients served for lunch, dinner or weekend brunch.

For reservations call 480 719.8600 or visit gertrudesrestaurant.net

PATIO CAFÉ | Hours vary A variety of gourmet sandwiches, garden fresh salads, ice cold beverages and treats. Coffee and a selection of pastries available each morning.

Located on Ullman Terrace.

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Welcome to Desert Botanical Garden W

e are happy that you are visiting the Garden today and we want you to enjoy your time here. A map and trail descriptions are located on the next page.

Our docents, volunteers and staff members are always happy to answer questions.

The SRP Visitor Center is located just past admissions. Here you can: • Plan your visit • Rent a wheelchair or scooter • Purchase water, event tickets and buy or upgrade your membership • Pick up an audio tour • Rent an umbrella or stroller The Desert Botanical Garden is a museum of living plants and we ask that you follow signage, staff or volunteer instructions, and basic rules to ensure your safety and that of our plants.

Basic Rules of Visiting • Remain on the trails at all times • Resist the urge to climb trees or rocks • Refrain from picking or removing plants, pods or seeds • Observe wildlife from a safe distance and don’t feed them • The Garden is a smoke-free environment

Dining Options •G ertrude’s restaurant located adjacent to Ottosen Entry Garden •P atio Café located adjacent to Ullman Terrace (hours vary) • Butterfly Kiosk (seasonal) • Sorry, picnicking is not allowed Exploring the Garden • Wander the Garden at your own pace •D ocents host Garden Discovery Stations October through April •S elf-guided audio tours are available in the SRP Visitor Center For Your Safety • Drink plenty of water • Use sun block • Make use of areas of shade • Pace yourself •O nly the Desert Discovery Trail is open after sunset Socialize and share your pictures with us at

Partial funding provided by the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture through appropriations from the Phoenix City Council.

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MAP LEGEND Grassland

Mountain Vista Telescopes

INFORMATION RESTROOMS

Pratt Ramada

Apache Household

DRINKING FOUNTAIN OR HYDRATION STATION

Akimel O’odham Household

FOOD

Sonoran Desert Nature Loop Trail

Cohn TOUR GATHERING AREA

Native Crop Garden

PARKING

Saguaro Harvesting Ramada

Patio Cafe

Office

Steele

Archer House

Plants & People of the Sonoran Desert Loop Trail

Weisz Family Plaza

Berlin

Maxine and Jonathan Marshall

WIFI ZONE

Edible Garden

Center for Desert Living Trail

SONORAN DESERT NATURE LOOP TRAIL

Desert Terrace Garden

Cactus and Succulent Galleries Marley Education and Volunteer Building

Amphitheater

SRP Visitor Center

School and Group Bus Zone

Ottosen Gallery

Harriet K. Maxwell

Desert Wildflower Loop Trail

Cohn Tour Gathering Area

Weisz Learning Center

Donor Wall

Schilling

Entry Arbor

Harriet K. Maxwell DESERT WILDFLOWER LOOP TRAIL

Offices

Bee Garden

Ottosen

Entry Garden

ADMISSIONS

Butterfly Garden

Gertrude's Restaurant

Valley Metro Bus Stop

Hummingbird Garden Shade Garden

Garden Shop

TRAIL MAP

CENTER FOR DESERT LIVING TRAIL A desert gardener’s delight – this trail showcases ideas and strategies that demonstrate useful, sustainable and harmonious ways to work with nature in the desert environment.

This trail features the Steele Herb Garden and the Edible Garden.

Stardust Foundation Plaza Boppart Courtyard

WILDFLOWERS AT THE GARDEN This Spring

Visit the Harriet K. Maxwell Desert Wildflower Loop Trail to experience a kaleidoscope of color as desert wildflowers bloom throughout the spring. Trail closes at sunset. Included with membership or paid Garden admission.

WILDFLOWER TRACKING IN ARIZONA During the months of March and April, visit the Garden’s Wildflower InfoSite at dbg.org/wildflowers to see where and when this season’s desert wildflowers are blooming around Arizona.

On this trail, you will see how wildflowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies (and people, too). Discover the beauty, color and diversity of wildflowers in North American deserts, and how they play a role in the desert’s ecosystem. Closed at sunset. (1 ⁄3 mile = .53 km)

The Garden is Growing Again Work on the Heritage Garden starts in June. We apologize for any inconvenience. Scheduled opening is in November 2015.

Binns Wildflower Pavilion

Boulder Garden

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Plants & People of the Sonoran Desert Loop Trail

Change your point of view on this trail which features dramatic vistas of distant mountains and up-close views of the surrounding desert. A variety of fascinating exhibits focus on both the plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert. Closed at sunset. (1 ⁄4 mile = .40 km)

Desert Portal

Sybil B. Harrington

Dorrance Hall

DESERT DISCOVERY LOOP TRAIL On the Garden’s main trail learn about the unique characteristics of desert plants from around the world. This trail features the Desert Terrace Garden, Jan and Tom Lewis Desert Portal, Sybil B. Harrington Cactus and Succulent Galleries and the Berlin Agave Yucca Forest.

Along the way, explore the great diversity of form, texture and color found in this wondrous array of cacti and succulents. (1 ⁄ 3 mile = .53 km)

PLANTS & PEOPLE OF THE SONORAN DESERT LOOP TRAIL

(Seasonal)

Nina Mason Pulliam Desert Research and Horticulture Center

Each trail is color coded in this guide and on signage throughout the Garden.

Discover how Sonoran Desert plants have been used for food, fiber, medicine and other cultural purposes. Pound mesquite beans into flour and step inside a traditional Akimel O’odham Roundhouse. Closed at sunset. (1 ⁄3 mile = .53 km)

Jan and Tom Lewis

Butterfly Kiosk

Butterfly Pavilion

Herb Garden

ATM

Desert Discovery Loop Trail

Quail Run Path

Agave Yucca Forest

ATM

Office

Webster Center

Desert Oasis

From Ottosen Entry Garden you can connect to • The Harriet K. Maxwell Desert Wildflower Loop Trail • The Desert Discovery Loop Trail, which leads to the rest of the Garden.

FIRST AID

Ullman Terrace

Spanish Gardens

GUIDE FOR USING THIS MAP

As you pass through Admissions you will find yourself in Ottosen Entry Garden. Here you will find the SRP Visitor Center, Garden Shop, Gertrude’s retaurant, Cohn Tour Gathering Area and restrooms.

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Agave Yucca Forest

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Berlin

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Jan and Tom Lewis

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Desert Terrace Garden

Sybil B. Harrington

Cactus and Succulent Galleries Stardust Foundation Plaza

AUDIO TOUR STOPS

06. Fairy Duster 07. Cardón 08. Cholla – Chain Fruit 01. Introduction 09. Mammillaria 02. Candelilla 10. Saguaro 03. Barrel Cactus 04. AZ Queen of the Night 11. Yucca – Banana 12. Prickly Pear 05. Agave

13. Ocotillo 14. Senita 15. Mesquite 16. Aloe 17. Boojum 18. Creosote Bush 19. Organ Pipe

20. Palo Verde 21. Prickly Pear – Cow’s Tongue 22. Cholla – Teddy Bear 23. Creeping Devil 24. Old Man of the Andes

Audio Tour stops 6, 7, 8, 9, 20, 22 & 23 are unavailable starting in June due to construction of the Heritage Garden.

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THE SAGUARO INITIATIVE NOW OPEN Opened on the Desert Discovery Loop Trail in November 2014, the Garden is excited to present two new, permanent exhibits generously funded through The Saguaro Initiative.

DESERT TERRACE GARDEN A curvilinear path leads Garden visitors through a series of dramatic, tiered planters that allow one to simultaneously view plants from above, below and at eye-level.

Dramatic displays of the Garden’s distinct collections include signature agaves, boojum trees, dyckia and cycads. Bold plantings are complimented by panoramic views of the red buttes of Papago Park.

JAN AND TOM LEWIS DESERT PORTAL From the canyon-like enclosure of the Desert Terrace Garden, Garden visitors emerge into the Jan and Tom Lewis Desert Portal — the central hub of the Desert Discovery Loop Trail ­­­­­— to enjoy elegantly designed plantings and shade from an iconic, architectural trellis. Plantings feature a cottage-style arrangement of perennials and desert blooming shrubs showcasing sweeps of seasonal color.

From the Portal, visitors may select the eastern path to discover the Sybil B. Harrington Cactus and Succulent Galleries and Berlin Agave Yucca Forest, or continue south to the Center for Desert Living Trail and Webster Center.

COMING SOON HERITAGE GARDEN North of historic Webster Center are the Garden’s original plantings from 1939.

Renovations starting in the summer of 2015 will transform this area into the Heritage Garden with two unique areas: the Contemplation Garden and the Cardon Plaza. Opening in the fall of 2015, this new space is generously funded by donors to The Saguaro Initiative.

BEYOND THE GARDEN GATES In addition to enhancing our exhibitions and experiences on site for visitors, the Garden is reaching out into the community through active Central Arizona Conservation Alliance partnerships to study, restore and promote the metro Phoenix desert mountain parks.

We invite you to learn about the Garden’s conservation activities and other projects of The Saguaro initiative. Please visit saguaroinitiative.dbg.org.

SAVE THE DATE: TUESDAY, APRIL 7, 2015

ARIZONA GIVES DAY

Arizona Gives is a powerful 24-hour online giving experience that unites Arizonans around causes they believe in. Last year, Arizonans donated more than 1.3 million dollars to support local charities. This year, consider making a donation of any amount to support the Garden’s mission and your donation will be directed towards children’s educational programming like field trips and summer camps.

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ARIZONA INDIGENOUS:

NEW TURNED WOOD BY PHILIP & MATT MOULTHROP

Now through May 3 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Daily Ottosen Gallery Included with membership or paid Garden admission.

The Desert Botanical Garden presents new works by world-renowned artists Philip and Matt Moulthrop.

The exhibition features a collection of turned wood that reveals the inherent beauty of trees and shrubs native to Arizona. Woodturning has been a Moulthrop family legacy for three generations, and their pieces are immediately recognizable by their distinct contemporary forms. You can find their work in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian Institute, the American Craft Museum of New York, and the Carnegie Museum of Art. This exhibition is underwritten by a generous Garden donor.

Philip Moulthrop, Desert Ironwood cored, 2014, 4.5 x 5.75 x 5.75, turned wood. Image courtesy of CLUTCH Photo and Bentley Gallery, AZ.

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Friday, March 27 | 6 - 10 p.m. | Doors open at 6 p.m.

Celebrate Sonoran roots at the 13th Annual Agave on the Rocks. Sample gourmet cuisine prepared by renowned Valley restaurants and caterers, listen to fabulous music and sip refreshing margaritas.

This year’s entertainment features: Todo Mundo, Grupo Liberdade, DJ Seduce TICKET PRICES: Members: $70 General Public: $75

TO PURCHASE TICKETS: • Order online at dbg.org/agaveontherocks •C all 480 481.8188 (8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily) • Visit the Admissions Box Office (8 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily)

Sponsored in part by:

Must be 21 or older to attend and must show proper identification to be admitted.

No exceptions. Children will not be admitted even if parent or guardian is present.

Tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be available at the door. Event programming is subject to change. No outside food, beverage or alcohol may be brought into the Garden. No refunds, exchanges or rain dates. Event may be photographed for promotional purposes.

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CACTUS AND SUCCULENT SOCIETY SHOW AND SALE Friday – Sunday, April 10 – 12 Friday and Saturday | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Dorrance Hall and Boppart Courtyard Included with membership or paid Garden admission.

See amazing, beautiful and bizarre examples of cacti and succulents as members of the Central Arizona Cactus and Succulent Society display potted specimens of desert plants from around the world.

For more information, visit centralarizonacactus.org New this year

PLANeT CELEBRATION EARTH DAY 2015

Saturday, April 18 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Included with membership or paid Garden admission.

Explore our five distinctive trails, experience unique tours and behind-the-scenes glimpses, meet colorful plant experts, and interact with Valley conservation leaders.

For more information visit dbg.org/earthday Featuring:

Sponsored in part by:

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SHAKESPEARE AT THE GARDEN May 7 – 10, 14 – 17, 21 – 24 Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Performance begins at 8 p.m.

Desert Botanical Garden Outdoor Event Plaza Southwest Shakespeare Company presents the world premier of SpellBound, A Musical Fairy Tale, an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Cymbeline.

An evil stepmother and a father who is not much better, a wronged love, jealousy, revenge, magic potions, villains in disguise, a valiant heroine—all culminate in a live battle onstage.

TICKET PRICES: General Seating: $40 per person Reserved Table Seating: $55-$65 per person GARDEN MEMBERS RECEIVE A DISCOUNT: (email SpellBound@swshakespeare.org for discount codes)

General Seating: $35 per person Reserved Table Seating: $50-$60 per person TO PURCHASE TICKETS: • Order online at www.swshakespeare.org •C all 480 435.6868 | Mon. - Fri. | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Guests can purchase food from Fabulous Food Fine Catering and Events, and a full cash bar will be available. Ticket does not include food or beverages. Limited tickets are available.

Advanced ticket purchase recommended. No outside food or beverage allowed.

NATIONAL PUBLIC GARDENS DAY Friday, May 8 | 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Help raise awareness of America’s public gardens and their important role in promoting environmental stewardship.

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free admission to the Spring Butterfly Exhibit with paid Garden Admission 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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FLASHLIGHT TOURS Thursdays and Saturdays May 23 – September 5 | 7 - 9 p.m.

Included with membership or paid Garden admission.

Enjoy a sensory experience during a nighttime stroll along the Garden’s trails. Perfect for families and children of all ages! For information call 480 941.1225 or visit dbg.org.

Sponsored by:

FLASHLIGHT TOUR BIRTHDAY PARTIES Parties offered Thursday and Saturday nights only from May 23 through September 5. For pricing and availability, call 480 481.8159.

DESERT IN THE DARK FOR GIRL SCOUTS Girl Scouts will experience the Sonoran Desert at night while learning about stars and nocturnal animals through this self-guided program. Available on select dates June through August. For additional information or to register (March 2015), please visit dbg.org/girlscouts or call 480 481.8121.

HOLD YOUR EVENT AT THE GARDEN AND PLANT A LASTING MEMORY At the Desert Botanical Garden, events take on a whole new meaning. With availability for day or evening use, our venues are ideal for your next private event or meeting.

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2014 – 2015 President Barbara Hoffnagle President Elect Bruce Macdonough Vice President John Burnside Secretary Tammy McLeod Treasurer Rosellen C. Papp Trustees Rebecca Ailes-Fine Patricia Auch Oonagh Boppart

Teniqua Broughton Jean Callahan Craig Clifford Harold C. Dorenbecher Ardie Evans Bart Faber Amy Flood Jeff Hebets Martha Hunter Henderson Harriet Ivey Jane Jozoff Mari Koerner, Ph.D. Ted Lagreid Mark Landy Kimber L. Lanning

Jan R. Lewis Paul Morell Kathy Munson Carolyn O’Malley Robert Page, Ph.D. Darra L. Rayndon Scott T. Schaefer Brian Schwallie Archer V. Shelton Ann Stanton John Sullivan Ken Udenze Bruce Weber Maja Wessels William F. Wilder

Trustees Emeriti Lee Baumann Cohn H. Clifton Douglas Hazel Hare William Huizingh, Ph.D. Donald R. Ottosen Nancy Swanson Robert S. Tancer Ken Schutz, The Dr. William Huizingh Executive Director

THE DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN MISSION The Garden’s commitment to the community is to advance excellence in education, research, exhibition, and conservation of desert plants of the world with emphasis on the Southwestern United States. We will ensure that the Garden is always a compelling attraction that brings to life the many wonders of the desert.

The Desert Botanical Garden sits on 140 acres and has more than 50,000 plants in its collection. The Garden has five thematic trails that exhibit cactus and succulent species from around the world.

Interpretive exhibits along the trails highlight desert wildflowers, conservation, desert plant adaptation and ethnobotany.

Since 1939, the Desert Botanical Garden has been home to one of the finest and most diverse collections of succulent plants, including rare, threatened and endangered species from around the Southwest and the world. It is the only botanical garden in the world whose mission, from its early inception, was to focus solely on desert plants.

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