Spring and Summer 2014 Garden Trail Guide

Spring and Summer Visitors Guide & trail MAP

Chihuly in the Garden Information & Garden Trail map in the middle How To Read a Plant Label page 4 Download the Garden App page 8

SPRING & SUMMER 2014 EVENTS AT DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN

Fridays / March 7 – May 30, 2014 7 – 9 p.m. / Doors open at 5:30 p.m.

Mar. 7 Big Nick and the Gila Monsters

– Blues Mar. 14 The Brazen Heads – Celtic Rock/Irish Mar. 21 Brian Chartrand & the Voce Project

– Acoustic Soul Apr. 4 Del Rayz – Blues Apr. 11 Novo Mundo – Brazilian Apr. 18 Chuck Hall – Blues/Guitar May 2 Pick & Holler – Old Time Appalachian May 9 Domingo DeGrazia Spanish Guitar Band – Spanish Guitar May 16 Grupo Liberdade

– Brazilian/World/Batucada May 30 Big Pete and the Gamblers – Blues Fridays / June 6 – 27, 2014 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. / Doors open at 6 p.m.

June 6 Bad Cactus Brass Band – New Orleans Jazz June 13 The Swingtips – Swing

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

Rediscover beloved favorites from years past and welcome Valley legends to the Ullman Terrace stage for the first time, all while enjoying the stunning atmosphere of the Garden at night. For complete lineup visit dbg.org/music.

Plan ahead and enjoy dinner at Gertrude’s, the Garden’s restaurant OR enjoy the following options available at Ullman Terrace: • Patio Café • Chef-attended station • Full cash bar • Boutique wine sales

June 20 Fuerza Caribe – Latin Jazz/Percussion June 27 Cold Shott and the Hurricane Horns – Blues

Members: $20 | General Public: $25 To Purchase Tickets: • Order online at dbg.org/music • Call 480 481.8188 (8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily)

Must be 21 or older to attend and show proper identification to be admitted. Children will not be admitted even if a parent or guardian is present. Concert venue is open seating only. Limited tickets are available.

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.

Sponsored in part by:

• V isit the Admissions Box Office (8 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily)

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Wildflowers at the Garden Throughout 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.

Wildflowers include: Mexican gold poppies (Eschscholzia californica ssp. mexicana) Blue bells (Phacelia campanularia) Lupine (Lupinus arizonicus) Owl’s clover (Castilleja exserta) Chuparosa (Justicia californica) Brittle bush (Encelia farinosa) Globe mallow (Sphaeralcea ambigua)

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

Common Family Name

Scientific Family Name

Scientific Name Common Name Where The Plant Grows

When The Plant Blooms

How to read a plant label As a place of education, research, exhibition and conservation of desert plants, the Garden provides information about plants using many different techniques. One of these methods is through labels. These labels provide the Latin name used by the scientific community, its common name, where it grows and when it blooms.

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Spring Butterfly Exhibit March 1 – May 11 | 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Daily Maxine and Jonathan Marshall Butterfly Pavilion Presented by:

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 with paid Garden admission Supported by: The Fred Maytag Family Foundation

Breakfast with the Butterflies Saturday, March 8 OR Sunday, March 9 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 & Events, children’s crafts, face painting, balloon twisting, musical entertainment and interactive dance instruction by flamenco duet Chris & Lena Jácome.

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

Members: Adults $35 | Children $30 General Public: Adults $40 | Children $35 To Purchase Tickets: • Order online at dbg.org/butterflybreakfast • Call 480 481.8188 (8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily) • Visit the Admissions Box Office (8 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily) Open seating only. Tickets are limited. Advance ticket purchase required. No refunds or exchanges on tickets purchased. Event is rain or shine.

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Spring plant sale Garden Members Preview Friday | March 14 | 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.

General Public Saturday | March 15 | 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. AND Sunday | March 16 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Your one-stop shopping experience featuring the largest variety of arid-adapted plants and expert advice from Garden horticulturists and volunteers. A large variety of specialty retailers will be there, offering unique pottery and other garden accessories.

No admission charge to enter the Spring Plant Sale.

Supported in part by:

The Garden App Now you can download the Garden app and use your iPhone to help customize your experience at the Garden.

The app includes trail guides, maps, garden tours, plant information and pictures, and a learning center that helps you care for your plants at home.

Available for your iPhone.

The Garden app was developed by Clarisoft & MuseumXP and Garden staff members. Android coming soon.

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Friday | March 28 | 6:30 – 10 p.m. | Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Members: $70 | General Public: $75 MEMBERS ACT NOW! All members who purchase their tickets prior to Friday, March 7 will receive $5 off each ticket!

Use discount code: Agave2014 Celebrate Sonoran roots at the 12th Annual Agave on the Rocks, a deliciously fun evening at the Desert Botanical Garden. Sample gourmet cuisine prepared by renowned Valley restaurants and caterers, listen to fabulous music and sip refreshing margaritas.

To Purchase Tickets: • Order online at dbg.org/agaveontherocks • 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 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.

Sponsored in part by:

Featuring:

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Grassland

MAP LEGEND

Chihuly Video and Exhibition Shop.

Open through May 18.

Mountain Vista Telescopes

CHIHULY INSTALLATION

Pratt Ramada

Apache Household

CHIHULY INSTALLATION WITH AUDIO TOUR STOP

INFORMATION

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.

RESTROOMS

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

Akimel O’odham Household

Welcome to Desert Botanical Garden W

e are happy that you’re 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 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 • Buy water • Pick up an audio tour 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

Sonoran Desert Nature Loop Trail

Patio Cafe

Exploring the Garden • Wander the Garden at your own pace •D ocents hosting 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

Office

Cohn TOUR GATHERING AREA

Office

Chihuly Video

Desert Oasis

Steele

Weisz Family Plaza

PARKING

Edible Garden

ATM

Center for Desert Living Trail Berlin

Maxine and Jonathan Marshall

Butterfly Kiosk

Butterfly Pavilion

This exhibition is organized by Desert Botanical Garden in cooperation with Dale Chihuly.

The work displayed is protected by copyright and any copying is expressly prohibited. The artist permits and encourages photography of the artwork in this exhibition for educational and noncommercial uses only.

Desert Discovery Loop Trail

(Seasonal)

Sybil B. Harrington

Nina Mason Pulliam Desert Research and Horticulture Center

Cactus and Succulent Galleries Stardust Foundation Plaza Boppart Courtyard

Marley Education and Volunteer Building

Amphitheater

SRP Visitor Center Dorrance Hall

ATM WIFI ZONE

Quail Run Path

Agave Yucca Forest

Ottosen Gallery

Bee Garden

Ottosen

Entry Garden

ADMISSIONS

Butterfly Garden

Schilling

Gertrude's Restaurant

Valley Metro Bus Stop

Hummingbird Garden Shade Garden

Garden Shop

Entry Arbor

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)

SONORAN DESERT NATURE 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)

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.

Harriet K. Maxwell DESERT WILDFLOWER LOOP TRAIL

Offices

Weisz Learning Center

Donor Wall

Follow the brick path: take the Garden’s main trail and learn the unique characteristics of desert plants from around the world. The loop trail features outstanding displays and exhibits including the 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 from around the world. (1 ⁄ 3 mile = .53 km)

Harriet K. Maxwell

Desert Wildflower Loop Trail

Cohn Tour Gathering Area

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.

FIRST AID

Herb Garden

Archer House

Plants & People of the Sonoran Desert Loop Trail

School and Group Bus Zone

DESERT DISCOVERY LOOP TRAIL

FOOD

Saguaro Harvesting Ramada

Chihuly Shop

Dining Options •G ertrude’s restaurant located adjacent to Ottosen Entry Garden •P atio Café located adjacent to Ullman Terrace • Butterfly Kiosk • Sorry, picnicking is not allowed

DRINKING FOUNTAIN OR HYDRATION STATION

Ullman Terrace

Spanish Gardens Native Crop Garden

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.

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 Lewis Desert Portal and the Desert Terrace Garden starts in May. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Scheduled opening is November 2014.

Binns Wildflower Pavilion

Boulder Garden

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

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The Saguaro Initiative Celebrating 75 Years of Research, Conservation and Inspiration The dream for a botanical garden in Phoenix began with plantsman Gustaf Starck and philanthropist Gertrude Divine Webster. These individuals joined forces to create a garden that showcased and protected the beauty of the Sonoran Desert for future generations. Their vision came to life when the Desert Botanical Garden opened to the public in 1939.

Media Partner:

Presented by Chihuly at Night sponsored by

Now through May 18, 2014 Three time periods per day: 8 a.m. – Noon | 12 – 4 p.m. | 4 – 8 p.m.

Chihuly After Dark: 8 p.m. – Midnight | March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, April 5, 12 and 19 Born in 1941 in Tacoma, Washington, Dale Chihuly was introduced to glass while studying interior design at the University of Washington. After graduating in 1965, Chihuly enrolled in the first glass program in the country, at the University of Wisconsin. He continued his studies at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), where he later established the glass program and taught for more than a decade.

In 1968, after receiving a Fulbright Fellowship, he went to work at the Venini glass factory in Venice. There he observed the team approach to blowing glass, which is critical to the way he works today. In 1971, Chihuly cofounded Pilchuck Glass School in Washington. With this international glass center, Chihuly has led the avant-garde in the development of glass as a fine art.

His work is included in more than 200 museum collections worldwide. He has been the recipient of many awards, including twelve honorary doctorates and two fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts.

In 1999, Chihuly started an ambitious exhibition, Chihuly in the Light of Jerusalem; more than 1 million visitors attended the Tower of David Museum to view his installations. In 2001, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London curated the exhibition Chihuly at the V&A. Chihuly’s lifelong fascination for glasshouses has grown into a series of exhibitions within botanical settings. His Garden Cycle began in 2001 at the Garfield Park Conservatory in Chicago. Chihuly exhibited at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew in London in 2005. Other major exhibition venues include the de Young Museum in San Francisco in 2008, the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston in 2011, the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts in 2012, and the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts in 2013. Chihuly Garden and Glass opened at Seattle Center in 2012.

Over the years, the Garden grew and gained national recognition as a champion of plant conservation, a pioneer in the care and display of desert plants, an innovator in life-long education, and a respected leader in Sonoran Desert research. Through inspiring leadership and investments from our community the Garden has become, as Gertrude and Gustaf hoped, a compelling destination unlike any other.

Today, we celebrate the Garden’s 75th Anniversary with The Saguaro Initiative – an $18 million plan to invest in the Garden as a research institution, to take a stronger regional leadership role in conservation, and to create exciting new educational programming and exhibits that inform and inspire.

We invite you to express support for the Garden with a contribution to The Saguaro Initiative.

Each gift brings the Garden closer to fulfilling these bold plans for the future. Join us as a founder of the Garden’s future!

For more information about The Saguaro Initiative, please visit http://saguaroinitiative.dbg.org or contact the Garden’s development office at 480 481.8160 to request a printed copy of The Saguaro Initiative plans.

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Cactus and Succulent Society Show and sale Friday – Sunday | April 4 – 6 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. The show includes a sale featuring plants and pots from southwestern growers and artists.

For more information, go to centralarizonacactus.org

Shakespeare in the Garden SPECIAL OUTDOOR EVENT FairyWorlds!

May 15 – 18, 22 – 25, 29 – June 1 Doors open at 6:30 p.m. / Performances start at 8 p.m.

Performance will be less than 90 minutes and will be held in the Garden’s outdoor Event Plaza.

A new adaptation of Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream produced by the Southwest Shakespeare Company in partnership with the Desert Botanical Garden.

This new vision, by Producing Artistic Director Jared Sakren, includes bold visual elements, stunning costumes, lighting and stage magic designed to highlight the surroundings of the Garden.

Ticketing options are general admission or reserved bistro tables for up to four guests. A cash bar and food will be available, provided by Fabulous Food Fine Catering & Events.

General Seating: $40 | Reserved Seating: $55 Garden members receive a discount: General Seating: $35 (use discount code: BotanicalGA) Reserved Seating: $50 (use discount code: Botanical) To Purchase Tickets: Order online at swshakespeare.org/fairyworlds 24 | DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN VISITOR GUIDE & EVENT CALENDAR DBG.ORG

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Dining Options Gertrude’s The cuisine at Gertrude’s focuses on fresh, locally sourced ingredients based on seasonal availability.

Gertrude’s offers a full bar with local draft beer, craft bottles, Arizona and regional wines along with Gardeninspired cocktails. Open daily at 7 a.m. for breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. Reservations strongly recommended. Located in Ottosen Entry Garden.

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Patio Café A more casual option with a variety of gourmet sandwiches, grilled items, garden fresh salads, ice cold beverages and treats. Located on Ullman Terrace. Hours vary.

Butterfly Kiosk Offering a true taste of the Southwest. Hours vary.

Located next to the Marshall Butterfly Pavilion.

Shopping Options The Garden Shop Daily | 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

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.

Chihuly Store Webster Auditorium | Daily | 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Shop for Studio Edition glass, limited edition prints, posters, apparel and other branded merchandise related to the Chihuly Exhibit.

Butterfly Store Near seasonal butterfly exhibit | Daily 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Shop for Chihuly related merchandise.

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Classes in the Garden Get ready to get inspired amid the natural wonders of the desert with Desert Botanical Garden’s educational classes, trips, camps and resources for children, adults and teachers. Connect with the desert like never before with classes for every skill level, age group and interest including: • Landscape and gardening • Photography and art • Foods and well-being • Natural sciences • Hands-on workshops and demonstrations that highlight the naturally abundant Sonoran Desert • Curricula designed to complement Arizona academic standards • Unique outings, trips, adventures and special events Learn more at dbg.org/classes.

Flashlight Tours Thursdays and Saturdays May 24 – August 30 | 7 – 9 p.m.

Included with membership or paid Garden admission.

Bring a flashlight and join us for an evening of adventures!

Flashlight tours are a sensory experience where you will see, hear and feel the desert night. The self-paced stroll along the Garden’s trails to multiple discovery stations is perfect for families and children of all ages. For additional information call 480 941.1225 or visit dbg.org.

DESERT IN THE DARK

Flashlight Tour Birthday Parties

Scouts will experience the Sonoran Desert at night while learning about the stars and nocturnal animals through this self-guided program. Available select dates June through August. Registration begins in May.

Parties offered on Thursday and Saturday nights from May 24 through August 30.

All levels of Girl Scouts are welcome.

Program fee: $9 | scout and $9 | chaperone

For pricing and availability, call 480 481.8159.

For additional information or to register, please visit dbg.org/girlscouts or call 480 481.8121.

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In the Garden, nothing blooms as beautifully as love.

The spectacular surroundings of the Desert Botanical Garden are ideal for unique and beautiful weddings with breathtaking sunsets and unmatched charm. Whether your guest list is large or small, the Garden is the perfect place for your special day.

Winner of “The Knot Best of Weddings” 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 – TheKnot.com

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At the Garden, we make it a pleasure to get down to business.

At the Desert Botanical Garden, business events take on a whole new meaning. With availability for day or evening use, all of our venues are ideal for board retreats, meetings, team-building seminars, corporate receptions and holiday parties. dbg.org/facilityrental | 480 481.8104 30 | DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN VISITOR GUIDE & EVENT CALENDAR DBG.ORG

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Board of Trustees 2013 – 2014 President Barbara Hoffnagle Past President Kate Baker Vice President John Burnside Vice President Bruce Macdonough Secretary Tammy McLeod Treasurer Craig Clifford

Trustees Rebecca Ailes-Fine Oonagh Boppart Gail Bradley Teniqua Broughton Jean Callahan Shelley Cohn Lou Comus, Jr. Harold C. Dorenbecher Ardie Evans Hazel Hare Jeff Hebets Martha Hunter Jane Jozoff Mari Koerner, Ph.D. Ted Lagreid Mark Landy Kimber L. Lanning

Jan R. Lewis Marta Morando Paul Morell Peggy Mullan Kathy Munson Carolyn O’Malley Donald R. Ottosen Robert Page, Ph.D. Rosellen C. Papp Darra L. Rayndon Scott T. Schaefer Brian Schwallie Archer V. Shelton John Sullivan Stephen L. Tufts Ken Udenze Maja Wessels William F. Wilder

Trustees Emeriti Lee Baumann Cohn H. Clifton Douglas William Huizingh, Ph.D. 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 145 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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