Cool nights await at Spring Garden: After Dark! (pov from the Garden's Sonoran Desert Nature trail)
Wander illuminated trails, sip a glowing lychee martini at Gertrude's by Tarbell's, shop unique Glow Apparel and vibe to a special playlist.
Included with admission. Tickets at dbg.org.
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📸: @andrew.r.ruiz
NEW THIS SUMMER: Dog Days of Summer!
As part of the Garden's Desert Oasis programming this summer, start your Saturdays with sun, smiles and your furry friends.
Every Saturday morning from 6-10 a.m, bring your pup out for a tail-wagging time at the Garden.
Enjoy early morning strolls, blooming flowers, and unforgettable memories.
Tickets at dbg.org.
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📸: @tobywankenobihall
Desert Botanical Garden today unveiled the 2040 Compass, a once-in-a-century strategic plan designed to build on the Garden’s deep community legacy and position it as the world’s leading destination for desert plants, desert experiences and desert solutions.
The plan includes a new mission and vision statement. Swipe to read them!
And read the full report using the link in our bio.
Nothing like an early morning visit to the Garden to beat the heat this month!
Start your day with tranquility at the Garden, open daily from 6 a.m.! Discover night-blooming cactus, spot colorful birds like rosy-faced lovebirds, and enjoy the peaceful morning atmosphere.
Tickets at dbg.org.
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📸: @leahe11
Create your own mini desert oasis at the Garden's Build a Desert Terrarium class on May 30 & June 6.
Join us for a hands-on terrarium workshop, pick your favorite succulents, master layering techniques, and take home a stunning, low-maintenance mini garden. All tools included! 🌵✨
Reserve your spot using the link in our bio.
Head over to the Garden to catch baby quails trekking across the trails. You’ll often find them hanging near bushes and in a pack as a family. The Garden open 6 a.m. daily so you can beat the heat this week! 📸: Video courtesy of Garden staff member Elizabeth Ladwig.
Let your pup light up the night! 🌟🐾
Bring your four-legged friend to Dog Days After Dark for evening strolls, glowing trails and immersive light displays.
Included with admission. Tickets at dbg.org.
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📸: @holderquadsquad
Celebrate summer at the Garden with live music, dazzling lights and unforgettable desert vibes!
Desert Oasis: Summer at the Garden kicks off June 5-7 with returning summer favorites and extended Dog Days Saturday mornings!
Enjoy new music themed nights to guide your After Dark experience. Sip on a refreshing welcome drink at Sonoran Sippin'. Put your paws up for Dog Days of Summer for the very first time this summer. And explore the Garden after dark at Flashlight Nights!
Explore the options using the link in our bio.
Starting this week, Ballet in Bloom: an evening at Desert Botanical Garden debuts.
Enjoy two stunning ballet performances set against a breathtaking desert sunset.
Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of art and nature!
Tickets at balletaz.org. @balletarizona
Spaces are filling up fast for the Garden's Desert Discovery Camps!
This year, we are offering FOUR camps that will test your kid's outdoor skills, ignite their creativity with nature-inspired art, explore the science of nature and learn about the outdoors like nature rangers do.
Reserve your spot using the link in our bio.
Check out the camp descriptions below.
Wild Art Studio | June 1-5 | Ages 6-8 and 9-12 | 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Unleash your imagination in the great outdoors! Enjoy hands-on art and science projects that spark discovery and encourage exploration of the desert. Learn how Garden researchers use art in their work, create crafts inspired by Indigenous traditions, and see the desert in a whole new way through nature-inspired activities. Designed for all skill levels.
Get Outdoors | June 8-12 | Ages 6-8 and 9-12 | 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Embark on an adventure of outdoor exploration and desert survival in the Garden. Enjoy wilderness activities like building shelters and campfire construction and an immersive exploration of the Garden.
Desert Laboratory | June 15-19 | Ages 6-8 and 9-12 | 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Discover the science of nature with hands-on experiments and exploration. Activities blend desert adventures and fun scientific discovery with engineering challenges, microscope investigations and labs focused on desert plants and animals.
Nature Rangers | June 22-26 | Ages 6-8 and 9-12 | 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Embark on a mission to become a hero for desert life! Explore and protect the natural world through hands-on experiments and outdoor activities, including planting and gardening, engineering challenges and up-close animal encounters.
Beat the heat this month at one of the Garden's Sunset Sound Meditation classes.
Every Wednesday from 6-7 p.m., unwind under the golden sky with an evening of soothing melodies and pure relaxation in the Garden.
Reserve your spot using the link in our bio. Don't forget your mat. Garden admission included.
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📸: @cajufiona
If you’re looking for something cool to do in Phoenix, head to Desert Botanical Garden for their Garden: After Dark Series 🌙🌵 @dbgphx
I just visited for FRAMERATE: Desert Pulse + Garden After Dark and honestly… one of the coolest immersive experiences in Phoenix right now!!
This exhibit uses thousands of images, 3D scans, motion, and sound that make the desert feel alive in real time!!
And once the sun goes down, Garden After Dark completely transforms the trails with glowing light installations throughout the garden ✨
Last chance to experience FRAMERATE before it leaves May 10‼️ #botanicgardens #immersiveexperience #phoenixarizona #thingstodoinarizona #artexhibit
