OF THE SONORAN DESERT CELEBRATION PLANTS & PEOPLE
DESERT BO T ANICAL GARDEN
Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Celebrate Arizona’s Native American communities at the Garden with storytelling, music, dance and culture.
MUSIC & PERFORMANCES
Ottosen Entry Garden
Aaron White
Sunset Plaza
Neon Nativez
Red Mountain Creation Dancers
GertieNtheT.O.Boyz
Center for Desert Living Trail
The Frybread Lounge | Cooking Demos
Ullman Terrace
Vipismal Neidam | Traditional singers
Yellow Bird Apache Dancers | Dancing, storytelling and flute
ARTISTS & DEMONSTRATIONS
Sunset Plaza
Navajo Mike | Hot Sauce and Frybread Mix
Art by Anissa | Jewelry and Clothing
Shima of Navajoland | Soap of the Earth
Paul Molina | Graffiti Art and Prints
Gregory Hill | Kachinas
a.m.
a.m. - 2 p.m.
Native Art Market | Native art collective with a variety of items
Deon Mitchell | Paintings and wearable art
Sage Lady Trading Co. | Candles, Apparel, Bags
Gregg Chee | Piñon Nuts
Plants & People of the Sonoran Desert Trail
Aaron Sabori | Saguaro carving, jewelry and decorative arts
Ashley Pasqual | Decorative arts, select days
Jivik Siiki | Shell etching
Joshua Yazzie | Basketry
Kathleen Vance | Pottery
Melvina Garcia | Pottery
HANDS-ON ACTIVITY
Plants & People of the Sonoran Desert Trail
Cochineal Concoctions | Make your own natural dyes and bookmark using Cochineal bugs.
DISCOVERY STATIONS
Plants & People of the Sonoran Desert Trail
Learn about the various ways that desert flora is used for food, shelter, tools, fabric dyes and more. Agave, mesquite, yucca, prickly pear and saguaro will all be highlighted at these hands-on stations.
FOOD & DRINK
The Frybread Lounge Sunset Plaza Patio Café Ullman Terrace
Gertrude’s Restaurant
Reservations recommended
Beverage Service Webster Stairs & Sunset Plaza Beer, wine, soda and water available for purchase Debit and credit card only