THE GARDEN BLOOMS BRIGHT this fall
Lawrence Elizabeth Knox
Oct. 12, 2024 - Jan. 20, 2025
The Garden will light up with the premiere of LIGHT BLOOM, a limited-time exhibition created by Los Angeles-based collaborative studio HYBYCOZO. LIGHT BLOOM includes 14 artwork installations, 33 light sculptures and one monumental, immersive installation. HYBYCOZO is the collaborative studio of artists Serge Beaulieu and Yelena Filipchuk. Their larger-than-life geometric sculptures radiate pattern and texture that draw on inspirations from mathematics, science and natural phenomena.
Sean Deckert
HYBYCOZO
HYBYCOZO
Daniel Kelly Brown
THE GARDEN’S MANY EXPERIENCES Fall in love with
This fall, the Garden welcomes you to a season filled with new events and unforgettable experiences! Enjoy the return of fan-favorites like the enchanting Fall Butterfly Exhibit, the vibrant Día de Muertos celebration and the captivating Music in the Garden series. Wander through our beautiful trails and relish the perfect weather as you explore activities and events designed for all ages. Don’t miss out on a season of fun and discovery!
Desert Botanical Garden is supported, in part by the Phoenix City Council through the Arts and Culture Department.
Sept. 21 – Nov. 10
DOG DAYS AT THE GARDEN
Select Saturdays | Sept. 28 – Nov. 23
Oct. 5 & 6
MUSIC IN THE GARDEN
Oct. 4, 11, 18 & Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22
Oct. 10 & Nov. 14
FALL PLANT SALE
Oct. 17–20 | Tickets for members on sale now
DÍA DE MUERTOS
Nov. 2–3
STRANGE GARDEN
Oct. 25–26
PLANTS & PEOPLE OF THE SONORAN DESERT CELEBRATION
Nov. 11–17
85 YEARSCelebrating
1939 – 2024
Look for this symbol on the events above!
What started in 1939 as a dream to save the desert, has blossomed into the living museum you see today. Join us for special programing every month as we celebrate our 85th anniversary.
Children of all ages and their families can participate in hands-on, nature-based walks, activities and experiences in a fun and safe environment.
Thursday – Sunday | Oct. 3 – May 11
Cactus Clubhouse is a fun and immersive nature play space for kids 12 and younger. Kids can engage in activities that spark their curiosity for nature and encourage exploration. Families can dig, splash, climb, play, create, build and more! Join us on the weekends for fun hands-on activities and crafts too.
Bi-weekly | Now – Nov. 22
Introduce your child five and younger to the beauty and wonder of nature through engaging books, songs, activities and play. Designed for children and caretakers, each session leads children through an immersive experience of nature learning in the Garden.
GREAT ARIZONA PUPPET THEATER AT THE GARDEN
The Saguaro Hotel | Oct. 4
The Jackrabbit and the Desert Tortoise | Nov. 11
Included with membership or Garden admission. Reservations required.
Make a free reservation at dbg.org
Learn at Desert Botanical Garden
CLASSES ON SALE NOW
Ready to get your hands dirty? Whether you’re a budding gardener or ready to grow, master gardening with Garden staff and local experts who have a heart for plants and the Sonoran Desert.
Garden Essential Classes
Beneficial Bugs
Sept. 5
Make Your Own Compost Sept. 12
From Fall Seeds to Spring Blooms: Grow a Cool-Season Flower Garden Sept. 25
Mid-Century Modern & Contemporary Landscape Design Oct. 2
Garden Signature Classes GARDENING & LANDSCAPE CLASSES
Right Plant, Right Place Oct. 9
Basics of Seed Saving Oct. 12
Color Gardens Oct. 15
Seed Starting Made Easy Nov. 9
Irrigating with Ollas
Nov. 13
Ready to take your skills to the next level, enroll in these Garden staff led-classes:
Cultivating Desert Roses: Adeniums
Sept. 22
Fall Planting for Summer Success
Oct. 1
Creating a Butterfly Sanctuary
Nov. 7
A Gardener’s Guide to Desert Propagation
Nov. 14
All About Desert Soil Nov. 20
Your Ultimate Desert Gardening & Landscape Opportunity!
JOIN DESERT LANDSCAPE SCHOOL!
Dig in and become and expert! From seasoned pros to new enthusiasts, we have something for everyone. Learn in person or at your own pace online. Our expertly crafted curriculum is a blend of innovative techniques and practical knowledge.
IN-PERSON COURSES
Desert Plant Palette
Sept. 7 – Nov. 9
Desert Landscape School Workshop | Oct. 29
Join our senior director and director of horticulture in a sampling of activities straight from Desert Landscape School courses. Experience how the School and staff can help you build your landscape skills and knowledge. You will learn:
Plant Diagnostics: Identify and treat plant pests.
Irrigation: Know your pipes and accessories.
Plant Biology: Dissect the ins and outs of plant reproduction.
Plant identification is key to landscape design and care. Learn to identify 75 desert plants and their cultural requirements for success.
Desert Landscape Installation
Oct. 26 – Nov. 16
Apply your new skills by installing a residential landscape with your classmates at a local nonprofit.
Sustainable Desert Landscapes and Planting and Maintenance are required prerequisites.
Earn a certificate in 10 weeks!
ONLINE COURSES
Begin anytime
Planting and Maintenance
Sustainable Desert Landscapes
Desert Plant Palette
Short Courses:
Desert Soils and Water
Drip Irrigation
Plant Problems and Diagnosis
Water Harvesting
To sign up for gardening & landscape classes, visit dbg.org/learn/gardening-and-landscape
Get inspired and learn new skills through one of our educational classes in wellness, photography, art, cooking and nature & ecology.
Sound Meditation
Sept. 15, 22, 29 | Oct. 13, 27 | Nov. 10, 24
Sundown Sound Meditation Oct. 9, 16 | Nov. 6, 20
Sunrise Yoga Sept. 19, 26 | Oct. 13, 27 | Nov. 10, 24
Sunset Yoga Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | Nov. 7, 14, 21
Morning Tai Chi for Balance
Nov. 7, 14, 21
WELLNESS ART
Still-Life Watercolor: Paint Desert Birds
Sept. 9
Nature Journaling and Sketching
Sept. 13, 20
Jewelry from the Desert: Cholla Skeleton Necklace Sept. 19
Mosaic Garden Scene Sept. 25
Desert Landscape Printmaking Sept. 27 | Oct. 16
Plein Air Watercolor Oct. 11
Imaginative Illustrations: Drawing Fantasy Creatures Inspired by Plants Oct. 13
Life-writing in the Garden
4 part series: Oct. 9, 23 | Nov. 6, 20
Desert Plants, Blue Skies & Redrock: Plein Air Watercolor (Series)
3 part series: Nov. 8, 15, 22
Nature Journaling: Learning to Look and Wonder Nov. 19
Butterfly Photography: An Exclusive Experience in the Fall Butterfly Exhibit Sept. 26
Artistic iPhone Photos Oct. 4 & 29
Hummingbird Photography Oct. 12
Photographing the Night Sky Oct. 24
Macro Nature Photography Nov. 7, 14, 21
PHOTOGRAPHY COOKING
Gertrude’s Chef Series: Hands-On Cooking Sept. 17
Gertrude’s Chef Series: Demo and Tasting Oct. 22 | Nov. 19
A Taste of Arizona Nov. 9
NATURE & ECOLOGY
Intro to Urban Foraging Sept. 14
Natural History of the Sonoran Desert Sept. 18
Woodpeckers and Wrens Sept. 19
Wildcats of the Desert Sept. 25
Yeah … but it’s a Dry Heat Oct. 15
Birding 101: Books, Binoculars, Basics Nov. 6
Birding 102: The B’s, C’s and D’s of Basic Birding Nov. 13
Bitter and Prickly: The Story of Cactus Nov. 21
LUMINARIAS
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