Trail Map and Visitors Guide Spring-Summer 2016

TRAIL MAP AND VISITORS GUIDE Spring at Desert Botanical Garden TRAIL MAP in the middle

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GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY’S 2016 EVENTS

ALL MY SONS

Feb. 12-14 & 19-21, 2016 gcu.edu/Sons

SEUSSICAL

April 1-3 & 8-10, 2016 gcu.edu/Seussical

GIVING VOICE: SPRING DANCE CONCERT April 15-16, 2016

gcu.edu/SpringDance

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The Music in the Garden Spring Concert Series features some of the best musical performers in the Valley. Listen to favorites from years past, as well as bands making their debut on the Ullman Terrace stage. Join us at this unique venue for a one-of-a-kind experience.

Spring 2016 Concerts

TICKET PRICE

Mar. 4

Members: $20 | General Public: $25

Mar. 11 The Brazen Heads – Celtic, Celtic Rock

TO PURCHASE TICKETS: • Order online at dbg.org/events • Call 480 941.1225 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily) • Visit the Admissions Box Office

Mar. 18 The Rave – British Invasion, 60’s Rock

(8 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily)

Fridays at Ullman Terrace March 4 – May 6 | 7 - 9 p.m.

May 13 – June 24 | 7:30 - 9:30 p.m.

The Sugar Thieves – Delta Blues

Mar. 25 Cinco de Moio – Latin Jazz Apr. 8

Michael Powers Group Jazz, Contemporary

Apr. 15 Jazz Con Alma featuring Beth Lederman – Latin-Influenced Jazz

DINING AND BEVERAGE OPTIONS

Plan ahead and make reservations for dinner at Gertrude’s, the Garden’s restaurant nestled just inside Admissions, or enjoy the following options at Ullman Terrace:

Apr. 22 Big Nick and the Gila Monsters Blues

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Attendees must be 21 or older and be prepared to show proper identification. Children and infants will not be admitted even if parent or guardian is present. Concert venue is open seating. Advance 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.

Patio Café Chef-attended Station Full Cash Bar Boutique Wine Sales

Reservations for Gertrude’s are strongly recommended.

Sponsored in part by:

For May and June concert line-up, visit dbg.org/events

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BUTTERFLY ACTIVITIES This spring celebrate our native butterflies and migrating monarchs with fun activities for the whole family.

Included with membership or paid Garden admission.

MEET THE CATERPILLARS Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays March 5 – May 14 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Center for Desert Living Trail Meet the caterpillars that turn into our beautiful Arizona butterflies. On display are caterpillars and chrysalises collected from the Garden. Watch them eat their favorite host plants, molt into delicate chrysalises, and, if you are lucky, emerge as magnificent butterflies.

BUTTERFLY WALKS Saturdays, March 12 – April 16 | 9:30 a.m.

Take a walk with a naturalist to learn more about butterflies in the Garden, hunt for caterpillars, and discover what to plant to create your own butterfly garden. Limit 25. Meet in the Ottosen Entry Garden.

WORKSHOPS, ADULT EDUCATION AND FAMILY CLASSES Learn more about butterflies, butterfly gardening, and even create butterfly-themed art and jewelry. Find classes in the Learn catalog. dbg.org/learn

WILDFLOWERS AT THE GARDEN All 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.

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.

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Inspiring students’ hearts and minds by expanding their worlds ‌

Act One provides access to the arts for students and families through meaningful programs and partnerships.

To learn more visit us at act1az.org

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THE SEASONAL TABLE Experience some of the world’s most loved wine regions through food, drink and music. Enjoy wine pairings and al fresco dining amid the beauty of the desert. Musical entertainment accompanies your four-course dinner.

Thursday Dinner Dates | 6 - 9 p.m.

• March 3 | Argentina with Chef Matt Taylor of Gertrude’s Musical performance by

• April 7 | Catalonia with Chef Kevin Binkley of Binkley’s Restaurant Group Music and dance by Kristofer Hill (guitarra) and Julia Chacon (baile)

TICKET PRICE Members: $150 | General Public: $160 Per person, per date. Limited tickets available for each dinner.

TO PURCHASE TICKETS:

• Order online at dbg.org/events • Call 480 941.1225 (9 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 and show proper identification to be admitted. No exceptions. Children will not be admitted even if parent or guardian is present. Event programming is subject to change. No outside food, beverage or alcohol may be brought into the Garden. No refunds, exchanges or rain dates. Advance ticket purchase required. Proceeds from this event benefit the Garden’s education, research and conservation programs.

SPRING PLANT SALE March 18 – 20 | Events Plaza Parking Lot Garden Members Preview Friday, March 18 | 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Open to the General Public Saturday, March 19 | 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. AND Sunday, March 20 | 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.

No admission charge to enter the Spring Plant Sale.

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. Members will receive a 10% discount on all purchases (must present membership card).

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YOUR JOURNEY STARTS HERE 58TH ANNUAL HEARD MUSEUM GUILD INDIAN FAIR & MARKET — MARCH 5 & 6 Outstanding Native artists, performances, food and “Hoop Dance 101” highlight our signature event. Tickets at heard.org.

KATSINA DOLL MARKETPLACE — APRIL 9 The nation’s largest gathering of Hopi katsina doll carvers, featuring music, demonstrations, shopping and a drawing for the featured katsina doll.

OVER THE EDGE: FRED HARVEY AT THE GRAND CANYON AND IN THE GREAT SOUTHWEST — OPENS APRIL 9 See how Fred Harvey changed dining and lodging in the West while introducing Native art to a growing nation.

Visit the Heard Museum today and enjoy exhibits, great food, shopping and special events. Bring in this ad and receive 20% off admission for you and your family (Indian Fair not eligible for this discount).

American Indian Art and History | Special Events | Shopping & Dining 2301 N. Central Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85004 | 602.252.8840 | heard.org A 1909 William R. Leigh painting of the Grand Canyon , Santa Fe Dining Car menu, “El Capitan,” 1940s-50s.

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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, seven days a week at gardenshop.dbg.org

DINING OPTIONS GERTRUDE’S Monday – Friday | 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Saturday – Sunday | 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Gertrude’s focuses on fresh, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. The full bar offers local draft beer, craft bottles, Arizona and regional wines, along with Garden-inspired cocktails. Join us for lunch, dinner or weekend brunch. Located in Ottosen Entry Garden.

Reservations are recommended and can be made at 480 719.8600 or visit gertrudesrestaurant.net

PATIO CAFÉ

A more casual option with a variety of gourmet sandwiches, garden fresh salads and ice cold beverages.

Located on Ullman Terrace. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. daily.

LIGHT LOUNGE

Enjoy cheese platters, crudites and gourmet s’mores kits by the fire. Additional snacks and drinks also available. Located near the Berlin Agave Yucca Forest.

Open Munro nights only. Days/hours vary.

TURN YOUR ADMISSION INTO A MEMBERSHIP Did you know you can apply today’s admission toward a membership? Stop by Admissions or the Member Kiosk today to redeem your discount.

Members of the Desert Botanical Garden enjoy free admission, guest passes, discounts, insider information and much more! Membership levels start at $75.

For more information about Garden membership visit Admissions, dbg.org/membership or call 480 941.3517.

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Dyana Hesson

“Passion in the Desert” - Prickly Pear Blooms, DBG / oil on canvas / 36" x 36"

Return to the Desert Celebrating 25 Years of Paintings by Dyana Hesson January 29–May 22, 2016 Location: Ottosen Gallery at the Desert Botanical Garden

Dyana Hesson’s book Radiance is available in the Garden Shop.

1201 N. Galvin Parkway Phoenix, AZ 85008 480.941.1225 x dbg.org

7040 E. Main Street x Scottsdale, AZ 85251 x www.bonnerdavid.com x art@bonnerdavid.com x 4 8 0 . 9 4 1 . 8 5 0 0

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THE SAGUARO INITIATIVE NOW COMPLETED Opened on the Desert Discovery Loop Trail in November 2014, the Garden is excited to present three new, permanent exhibits funded by generous donors to The Saguaro Initiative. An Honor Roll at the Garden’s entry recognizes contributors to this effort.

Welcome to Desert Botanical Garden

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 complemented by panoramic views of the red buttes of Papago Park.

JAN AND TOM LEWIS DESERT PORTAL

RETURN TO THE DESERT

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF PAINTINGS BY DYANA HESSON

Now through May 22, 2016 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Daily Ottosen Gallery in Dorrance Hall Included with membership or paid Garden admission.

The Desert Botanical Garden is pleased to present a retrospective exhibition celebrating the career of botanical artist Dyana Hesson. Hesson is known for her radiant, detailed oil paintings of botanicals — roses, hibiscus, orchids, bromeliads, succulents and cactus flowers. Her sophisticated technique creates beautifully illuminated paintings that truly celebrate her subjects.

Exhibition courtesy of Dyana Hesson and Bonner David Galleries.

Dyana Hesson, Sakes Alive, There’s Five, 2015, 30 x 60”, oil on canvas.

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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 — 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.

SAM AND BETTY KITCHELL FAMILY HERITAGE GARDEN North of historic Webster Center are the Garden’s original plantings from 1939. Completed in February 2016, this area is now transformed into the Sam and Betty Kitchell Family Heritage Garden with two unique areas: the Fine Family Contemplation Garden and the Cardon Plaza.

COMING SOON A NEW HORTICULTURE CENTER Currently under construction, the new Center will open in winter 2017, providing Garden scientists and horticulturists with optimal greenhouse facilities to care for the world-class plant collection and increased capacity to support desert plant conservation work in the field. Members, visitors and industry professionals will have opportunities for behind-the-scenes learning experiences about the art and science of nurturing plants.

The great outdoors and the great indoors, all in one.

Have you ever noticed that folks always say the great outdoors? Well, what about the great indoors?

Can’t they be great, too?

They sure can. And Maravilla Scottsdale is a perfect example. Some would say it’s about as beautiful as a retirement community can be. But here’s the best part. Maravilla is located smack-dab in the middle of the great outdoors, too.

And you can take advantage of it all by joining one (or several) of our many active clubs.

Come experience the great indoors AND outdoors for yourself at Maravilla Scottsdale. Please call 480.267.9027 to schedule your complimentary lunch and tour.

STUDY, RESTORE AND PROMOTE In addition to enhancing our exhibitions and experiences on-site for visitors, the Garden is reaching beyond the Garden through its leadership of the Central Arizona Conservation Alliance — a partnership to study, restore and promote the metro Phoenix desert mountain parks. We invite you to learn about our Alliance activities at mymountainparks.org DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN TRAIL MAP & VISITOR GUIDE DBG.ORG | 17

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Scottsdale, AZ 480.267.9027 MaravillaScottsdale.com

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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.

Dining Options • Gertrude’s restaurant located adjacent to Ottosen Entry Garden • Patio Café located adjacent to Ullman Terrace (hours vary) • Sorry, picnicking is not allowed

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 • Rent an umbrella or stroller

Exploring the Garden • Wander the Garden at your own pace • Docents host Garden Discovery Stations October through April

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.

For Your Safety • Drink plenty of water • Use sun block • Make use of areas of shade • Pace yourself • Only the Desert Discovery Trail is open after sunset Socialize and share your pictures with us at

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 do not feed them • The Garden is a smoke-free environment

Cover Photo: Bruce Munro, Beacon. Desert Botanical Garden (Phoenix, AZ, USA. 2015). Photo courtesy the artist and Lisa Sette Gallery. Photographer, Adam Rodriguez.

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

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Grassland

Find all 8 installations throughout the Garden!

Mountain Vista Telescopes Pratt Ramada

Apache Household

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.

Akimel O’odham Household

Sonoran Desert Nature Loop Trail

Each of the five trails is color coded on this guide and on wayfinding signs throughout the Garden.

Ullman Terrace

Spanish Gardens Native Crop Garden

DESERT DISCOVERY LOOP TRAIL

Saguaro Harvesting Ramada

Patio Cafe

Office

Steele

Archer House

Plants & People of the Sonoran Desert Loop Trail

Kitchell Family

Berlin

INFORMATION

Edible Garden

Center for Desert Living Trail

PLANTS & PEOPLE OF THE SONORAN DESERT LOOP TRAIL 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)

Desert Discovery Loop Trail

Quail Run Path

SONORAN DESERT NATURE LOOP TRAIL

Light Lounge

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)

Jan and Tom Lewis

(Open nightly during Munro)

RESTROOMS

Herb Garden

Heritage Garden

Agave Yucca Forest

MAP LEGEND

Weisz Family Plaza

The Garden’s main trail highlights the unique characteristics of desert plants from around the world. Explore the great diversity of form, texture and color found in our National Collection of Cactus and Agave families. This trail features: evolution of arid-adapted plants in the Sybil B. Harrington Cactus and Succulent Galleries; agave and yucca families in the Berlin Agave Yucca Forest; historic plant collections in the Heritage Garden. (1 ⁄ 3 mile = .53 km)

Office

Webster Center

Desert Oasis

Desert Portal

DRINKING FOUNTAIN OR HYDRATION STATION Sybil B. Harrington

FOOD Cohn TOUR GATHERING AREA

ATM

Stardust Foundation Plaza

Boppart Courtyard

PARKING

CENTER FOR DESERT LIVING TRAIL

Cactus and Succulent Galleries

Nina Mason Pulliam Desert Research and Horticulture Center

FIRST AID

Marley Education and Volunteer Building

SRP Visitor Center Dorrance Hall School and Group Bus Zone

Ottosen Gallery

Harriet K. Maxwell

Desert Wildflower Loop Trail

Cohn Tour Gathering Area

Desert Botanical Garden is a non-smoking venue.

Harriet K. Maxwell DESERT WILDFLOWER LOOP TRAIL

Weisz Learning Center

Donor Wall

Bee Garden

Ottosen

Entry Garden

ADMISSIONS

Butterfly Garden

Schilling

Entry Arbor

Gertrude's Restaurant

Valley Metro Bus Stop

Hummingbird Garden Shade Garden

Garden Shop

TRAIL MAP

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.

Desert Terrace Garden

Amphitheater

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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 restaurant, Cohn Tour Gathering Area and restrooms.

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 The Marshall Butterfly Pavilion has closed, and a new and improved butterfly exhibit will open near the Harriet K. Maxwell Desert Wildflower Trail in 2017.

Binns Wildflower Pavilion

Boulder Garden

Now through May 8, 2016 Bruce Munro: Sonoran Light at Desert Botanical Garden showcases eight large-scale, light-based installations using an inventive array of materials and hundreds of miles of glowing fiber optics.

Located throughout the Garden, British artist Bruce Munro’s site-specific exhibition reflects his personal interpretation of the Sonoran Desert.

EXHIBITION HOURS 6 - 11 P.M. | NIGHTLY For times, pricing, reservations and tickets visit dbg.org/munro

TICKET PRICES Members: free (reservations highly recommended) General Public: Nighttime Munro ticket: Adults $25 | Children $12.50 (3-12), Members and children under 3 admitted free.

Day/Night pass: Adults $30 | Children $15 (3-12), Members and children under 3 admitted free. Includes both daytime and nighttime.

TO PURCHASE TICKETS: • Order online at dbg.org/munro • Call 480 941.1225 (9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily) • Visit the Admissions Box Office (8 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily) Additional Munro installations are currently on display at Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, and on the Scottsdale Waterfront, where Munro is the lead artist for Scottsdale Public Art’s annual Canal Convergence event.

Bruce Munro, Water-Towers. Desert Botanical Garden (Phoenix, AZ, USA. 2015).

Photo courtesy the artist and Lisa Sette Gallery. Photographer, Mark Pickthall.

Sponsored by

1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix AZ 85008 | 480 941.1225 | dbg.org

Additional support provided by Sunstate Equipment Co., LLC

Light Music Thursday Evenings March 17 - May 5 8 - 10 p. m.

Location will vary throughout the Garden Included with membership or paid Munro admission.

Each weekly pop-up performance features a different musical act that creates a relaxing, meditative and joyful ambience.

For more information please visit dbg.org/munro

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FRIDAY, APRIL 1 | 6 - 10 PM

TICKET PRICE

Members: $70 | General Public: $75

Doors open at 6 p.m.

Set against the backdrop of Bruce Munro: Sonoran Light at Desert Botanical Garden, refreshing margaritas blend with luminous lights at the 14th annual Agave on the Rocks. Sample gourmet cuisine prepared by renowned Valley restaurants and caterers, listen to fabulous music, and sip tasty margaritas.

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.

Sponsored by:

Attendees must be 21 or older

TO PURCHASE TICKETS:

• Order online at dbg.org/events • Call 480 941.1225 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily) • Visit the Admissions Box Office (8 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily) Featuring:

Additional support provided by:

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SCOTTSDALE ARTISTS LEAGUE

SPRING PAINTOUT

Saturdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 2 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Throughout the Garden Included with membership or paid Garden admission.

Celebrating 20 Years of Painting in the Garden 2016 marks the 20th anniversary of the Scottsdale Artists League Paintout at the Garden!

Spend the day observing and visiting with 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 Friday – Sunday, April 8 – 10 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Center for Desert Living Trail & Steele Herb Garden

CACTUS AND SUCCULENT SOCIETY SHOW AND SALE Friday and Saturday, April 8 and 9 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Sunday, April 10 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

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

See 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.

The show includes a sale featuring plants and pots from Southwestern growers and artists. For more information, visit centralarizonacactus.org

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Ballet Arizona is proud to announce the return to Desert Botanical Garden.

AN EVENING AT DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN This incredible event will marry the artistry of ballet and the magnificence of nature in one immersive and thrilling evening.

May 17 – June 4, 2016 Tickets: balletaz.org | 602.381.1096

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PLANeT CELEBRATION Saturday, April 23 | 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Included with membership or paid Garden admission.

This year, PLANeT Celebration is taking flight and celebrating pollinators. Explore our five unique trails, meet pollinator and conservation specialists, and engage with Desert Botanical Garden plant experts and docents. Families, come dressed as your favorite pollinator and take part in a buzzing pollinator parade through the Garden!

Programming subject to change. Event is rain or shine.

Sponsored by:

NATIONAL PUBLIC GARDENS DAY Friday, May 6 | 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

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

Visit dbg.org/npgd

TELL US ABOUT YOUR VISIT TODAY Scan or visit: http://svy.mk/1u2dtt9

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BALLET ARIZONA PRESENTS

AN EVENING AT DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN Tuesdays through Saturdays May 17 – June 4 | 8 p.m.

(No performance May 25) Desert Botanical Garden Outdoor Events Plaza Ballet Arizona returns to Desert Botanical Garden with an incredible outdoor performance that marries the artistry of ballet and the magnificence of nature in one immersive and thrilling evening. This enchanting event will be presented 14 times over three weeks.

TICKET PRICE General Public: $36 | Table Seating: $55 Premium Table Seating: $75

TO PURCHASE TICKETS: • Visit • Call

balletaz.org Ballet Arizona Box Office at 602 381.1096

HOLD YOUR EVENT AT THE GARDEN AND PLANT A LASTING MEMORY At 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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FLASHLIGHT TOURS Thursdays and Saturdays May 28 – September 3 | 7 - 10 p.m.

Included with membership or paid Garden admission.

Flashlight tours are a sensory adventure where you will see, hear and feel the desert night. The selfpaced stroll along the main trail to plant and animal discovery stations is perfect for all ages. Remember to bring your flashlight for this adventure. For additional information visit dbg.org

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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Learning is a lifelong journey

Children are curious to know what the world is about. As they grow, they ask what it can become. Learning is a journey that continues throughout their lives.

Desert Botanical Garden, your efforts give children a path to their future.

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