and now has more than 50,000 plants in more than 4,000 taxa, one-third of which are native to the area, including 379 species, which are rare, threatened, and endangered. DBG has been designated as a Phoenix Point of Pride. Not sure exactly how to explore the extensive garden? Take a tour. Tours, led by docents, include Plant Adaptations, Plants and People of the Sonoran Desert, Happiness Tour, and Birds in the Garden. Another way to get to know the garden is by stopping at one of the many Discovery Stations. There, you’ll participate in hands-on activities with volunteers to learn about the animals and plants of the Sonoran Desert. On the Garden trails, you’ll experience the unique and beautiful plants that thrive in some of the hottest and driest parts of the world. A favorite of ours is the Harriet K. Maxwell Desert Wildflower Trail. Stroll along this meandering trail where you’ll encounter brightly colored blooms as well as the pollinators they attract, such as bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Find out how flowers, insects, and birds play an essential role in thriving desert ecosystems. The Garden presents spring and fall open-air acoustic concert series, art exhibitions, and Las Noches de las Luminarias since 1978. The Luminarias Festival became a Southwestern Holiday tradition featuring live music by the flickering lights of 8,000 hand-lit luminaria.
October 2025 through May 2026, DBG will premiere a monumental new art exhibit that is years in the making. “Framerate: Desert Pulse” will take visitors on a journey through a year in the life of the Sonoran Desert. On select Saturdays June through September, beat the heat and experience the magic of the Garden after dark. Wander through the Garden’s trails by flashlight, come face-to-face with fascinating desert creatures and soak in the enchanting nighttime vibes. Discover a whole new side of the Garden and make it a night to remember with family and friends. Where: 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ Hours: The Garden is open daily (except July 4, Thanksgiving Day and December 25) as follows: Oct. through April: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; May through Sept.: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Admission: General Garden Admission: $15 for
adults, $13.50 for seniors (60+), $7.50 for students (13-18 and college with ID), $5 for children 3-12. Children 2 and younger and Garden members are admitted free. Community day is the second Tuesday of every month free.
Details: 480-941-1225 dbg.org
Queen Butterflies dancing, credit Dee Whited
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