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LUMINARIAS
Presented by
DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN
The Valley’s best holiday event comes to life with more than 8,000 hand-lit luminaria bags and 10 entertainment groups performing nightly. This year’s event features Southwest elegance and the beauty of the Garden at night – a holiday experience not to be missed! For additional event information, visit dbg.org/luminaria HOURS 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. (Timed entry admissions available at 5:30 or 7:30 p.m.)
DATES Members Only: December 5 – 6 General Public: November 28 – 29, December 12 – 13, 19 – 23, 26 – 30
TICKET PRICES Members: Adults $25, Children $10 (3–12), Children under 3 admitted free General Public: Adults $30, Children $12.50 (3–12), Children under 3 admitted free TO PURCHASE TICKETS: • Order online at dbg.org/luminaria •C all 480 481.8188 (8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily) •V isit the Admissions Box Office (8 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily) For 25 or more tickets, call 480 481.8104. Group discount will apply. Ask about private rental options.
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PHOENIX BOYS CHOIR HOLIDAY PERFORMANCES Wednesday | Dec. 10 OR Thursday | Dec. 11 Doors open at 6 p.m. | Performance 7 – 8 p.m. Dorrance Hall Celebrate the season with a special holiday choral performance by the Phoenix Boys Choir. This internationally renowned group will perform at the Desert Botanical Garden for an unforgettable evening of holiday music. TICKET PRICES Members: Adult $20 | Child $10 (3 – 12) General Public: Adult $25 | Child $12 (3 – 12) Concert is open seating only. TO PURCHASE TICKETS: • Order online at dbg.org •C all 480 481.8188 (8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily) •V isit the Admissions Box Office (8 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily) Supported by the Twiford Family Foundation.
DOGS’ DAY IN THE GARDEN Saturday | January 24 | 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Included with paid Garden admission. All dogs $4, proceeds benefiting the Arizona Humane Society. Bring the whole family, dogs included, to visit the Garden. Meet vendors with samples of dog food and treats. Attend presentations about activities for you and your pet, and how to keep dogs safe in the desert. Walk the Garden trails, pose for family photos, and participate in craft activities for both children and dogs. All dogs must be on a leash and remain on marked trails at all times. All dogs must be up to date on all vaccinations and registrations. Handlers are required to pick up after their dogs and properly dispose of their waste. Desert Botanical Garden reserves the right to refuse entry to or remove any dog thought to be dangerous to other dogs or visitors. Dogs will only be admitted to the Garden between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Programming subject to change. This event my be photographed and videotaped for promotional purposes.
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The Desert Botanical Garden is pleased to bring another notable lineup to the Spring Music in the Garden concert series.
Spring 2015 Concerts
DINING AND BEVERAGE OPTIONS
February 6 Domingo DeGrazia Spanish Guitar Band – Spanish Guitar
Visit Gertrude’s, the Garden’s restaurant, or the following options at Ullman Terrace: • Patio Café • Chef-attended Station • Full Cash Bar • Boutique Wine Sales
Concerts held on Fridays at Ullman Terrace. Feb. – May: 7 – 9 p.m. | Doors open at 5:30 p.m. June: 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. | Doors open at 6 p.m.
February 6 – April 17 | 7 – 9 p.m.
February 13
The Swingtips – Swing
February 20
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February 27
Novo Mundo – Brazilian
Phoenix Boys Choir Classical
March 6 Pick and Holler Old Time Appalachian
PRICE: Members: $20 | General Public: $25
March 13
TO PURCHASE TICKETS: • Order online at dbg.org/music • Call 480 481.8188 (8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily) • Visit the Admissions Box Office
The Brazen Heads Celtic Rock/Irish
March 20
Chuck Hall Band – Blues
April 3
Quetzal Guerrero – Brazilian Soul
(8 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily) Must be 21 or older to attend. (Exception: Feb. 20 Phoenix Boys Choir Performance). Proper identification is required for admission. Children will not be admitted even if parent or guardian is present. Concert venue is open seating only. Limited tickets are available. Advanced 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. Event may be photographed for promotional purposes. *
April 10 Tony Duncan and Darrin Yazzie – Native American April 17
Traveler – World
For May and June concert line-up visit dbg.org/music Sponsored in part by: Sound Lighting FX, Inc.
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The SEASONAL TABLE A DINNER SERIES
at the DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN
Eat.Drink.Enjoy the Garden. The Seasonal Table is held in special Garden locations chosen for their beautiful settings. After a welcome drink and hors d’oeuvres, guests dine on a four-course dinner of fresh, locally sourced seasonal cuisine. Matthew Taylor, executive chef at Gertrude’s restaurant, will be on hand to talk about your meal and featured wine representatives will discuss the selected wine pairings. Local live entertainment will complete the evening’s experience. Please visit dbg.org for specific dinner details. DINNER DATES • Saturday | February 7 | Wine & Dine • Saturday | March 14 | Tequila Ole! • Saturday | April 11 | Dig into Spring
TO PURCHASE TICKETS: • Order online at dbg.org/table •C all 480 481.8188 (8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily) •V isit the Admissions Box Office (8 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily)
TICKET PRICE (per person) Members: $145 | General Public: $150 Must be 21 or older to attend and show proper identification to be admitted. No exceptions. Children will not be admitted even if parent or guardian is present. Event programming is subject to change. No outside food, beverage or alcohol may be brought into the Garden. No refunds, exchanges or rain dates. Advanced ticket purchase recommended. Proceeds from this event benefit the Garden’s education, research and conservation programs. Event may be photographed for promotional purposes.
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Welcome to Desert Botanical Garden W
e are happy that you are 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, volunteers 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 • Purchase water, event tickets and buy or upgrade your membership • Pick up an audio tour • Rent an umbrella or stroller 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
Dining Options • Gertrude’s restaurant located adjacent to Ottosen Entry Garden • Patio Café located adjacent to Ullman Terrace (hours vary) • Butterfly Kiosk (seasonal) • Sorry, picnicking is not allowed Exploring the Garden • Wander the Garden at your own pace • Docents host Garden Discovery Stations October through April • Self-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 • Only the Desert Discovery Trail is open after sunset 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.
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MAP LEGEND Grassland
Mountain Vista Telescopes
INFORMATION RESTROOMS
Pratt Ramada
Apache Household
DRINKING FOUNTAIN OR HYDRATION STATION
Akimel O’odham Household
FOOD
Sonoran Desert Nature Loop Trail
Cohn TOUR GATHERING AREA
PARKING
Saguaro Harvesting Ramada
Patio Cafe
Office
Steele
Archer House
Plants & People of the Sonoran Desert Loop Trail
Weisz Family Plaza
Berlin
Maxine and Jonathan Marshall
WIFI ZONE
Edible Garden
Center for Desert Living Trail
Desert Terrace Garden
Marley Education and Volunteer Building
SRP Visitor Center
School and Group Bus Zone
On the Garden’s main trail learn about 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. (1 ⁄ 3 mile = .53 km)
Ottosen Gallery
Desert Wildflower Loop Trail Bee Garden
Ottosen
Entry Garden
ADMISSIONS
Schilling
Entry Arbor
Gertrude's Restaurant
Valley Metro Bus Stop
For more information about the Garden’s plans for the future and how you can participate in The Saguaro Initiative, please visit http://saguaroinitiative.dbg.org.
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AUDIO TOUR MAP Sonoran Desert Nature Loop Trail
Butterfly Garden
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)
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Berlin
Agave Yucca Forest
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Quail Run Path
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Center for Desert Living Trail 04
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Desert Discovery Loop Trail
Jan and Tom Lewis
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Desert Portal
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Desert Terrace Garden
Sybil B. Harrington
Cactus and Succulent Galleries
Hummingbird Garden
Stardust Foundation Plaza
Shade Garden
AUDIO TOUR STOPS
Binns Wildflower Pavilion
Boulder Garden
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Plants & People of the Sonoran Desert Loop Trail
Harriet K. Maxwell DESERT WILDFLOWER LOOP TRAIL
Offices
Weisz Learning Center
Donor Wall
From the Jan and Tom Lewis Desert Portal, visitors can enjoy elegantly designed plantings and shade under an architectural trellis while planning the next step on their Garden experience. One path leads to the Sybil B. Harrington Cactus and Succulent Galleries and Berlin Agave Yucca Forest, the other to the Center for Desert Living Trail and historic Webster Center.
Harriet K. Maxwell
Cohn Tour Gathering Area
Garden Shop
TRAIL MAP
DESERT DISCOVERY LOOP 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.
Amphitheater
DESERT TERRACE GARDEN The Desert Terrace Garden features dramatic, tiered planters displaying the Garden’s distinct collections, including signature agaves, prickly pear and boojum trees. Plantings are complimented by stunning panoramic views of Papago Park Buttes, as well as colorful seasonal displays highlighting the diversity of the desert.
CENTER FOR DESERT LIVING TRAIL
Stardust Foundation Plaza Boppart Courtyard
New to the Desert Discovery Loop Trail – the Garden is excited to present two new, permanent exhibits. Opened in Fall 2014, the spaces are generously funded through The Saguaro Initiative.
JAN AND TOM LEWIS DESERT PORTAL
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)
Desert Portal
Cactus and Succulent Galleries
Desert Terrace Garden & Lewis Desert Portal
PLANTS & PEOPLE OF THE SONORAN DESERT LOOP TRAIL
Jan and Tom Lewis
Sybil B. Harrington
Dorrance Hall
Each trail is color coded in this guide and on signage throughout the Garden.
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)
(Seasonal)
Nina Mason Pulliam Desert Research and Horticulture Center
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.
SONORAN DESERT NATURE LOOP TRAIL
Butterfly Kiosk
Butterfly Pavilion
Herb Garden
ATM
Desert Discovery Loop Trail
Quail Run Path
Agave Yucca Forest
ATM
Office
Webster Center
Desert Oasis
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.
FIRST AID
Ullman Terrace
Spanish Gardens Native Crop Garden
GUIDE FOR USING THIS MAP
1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix AZ 85008 480 941.1225 | dbg.org
06. Fairy Duster 07. Cardón 08. Cholla – Chain Fruit 01. Introduction 09. Mammillaria 02. Candelilla 10. Saguaro 03. Barrel Cactus 04. AZ Queen of the Night 11. Yucca – Banana 12. Prickly Pear 05. Agave
13. Ocotillo 14. Senita 15. Mesquite 16. Aloe 17. Boojum 18. Creosote Bush 19. Organ Pipe
20. Palo Verde 21. Prickly Pear – Cow’s Tongue 22. Cholla – Teddy Bear 23. Creeping Devil 24. Old Man of the Andes
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DINING OPTIONS GERTRUDE’S
Daily Gertrude’s focuses on fresh, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. The full bar offers local draft beer, craft bottles, Arizona and regional wines, along with Garden-inspired cocktails. Join us for lunch, dinner or weekend brunch. Located in Ottosen Entry Garden. Reservations are recommended and can be made at 480 719.8600 or gertrudesrestaurant.net
PATIO CAFÉ A more casual option with a variety of gourmet sandwiches, garden fresh salads, ice cold beverages and treats. Coffee and a selection of pastries available each morning. Located on Ullman Terrace. Hours vary.
THE GARDEN SHOP 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. | Daily 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.
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FISH OUT OF WATER Now through January 4 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Daily Ottosen Gallery in Dorrance Hall The Fish Out of Water exhibit includes inked impressions of fish from local canals, rivers, lakes and ponds. The impressions are done by using an ancient Japanese technique called gyotaku. This technique dates back to the mid-1800s and is said to have been used by fishermen to document their catches, but also for art purposes. The artist, Dr. Joe McAuliffe, is also director of research, conservation and collections at the Desert Botanical Garden. Sponsored by:
ARIZONA INDIGENOUS
NEW TURNED WOOD BY PHILIP & MATT MOULTHROP
February 6 – May 3 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Daily Ottosen Gallery The Desert Botanical Garden presents new works by world-renowned artists Philip and Matt Moulthrop. The exhibition features a collection of turned wood that reveals the inherent beauty of trees and shrubs native to Arizona. Woodturning has been a Moulthrop family legacy for three generations, and their pieces are immediately recognizable by their distinct contemporary forms. You can find their work in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian Institute, the American Craft Museum of New York, and the Carnegie Museum of Art. Philip Moulthrop, Saguaro Rib Vase, 2014, 17 x 7 x 7, turned wood. Image courtesy of CLUTCH Photo and Bentley Gallery, AZ DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN TRAIL MAP & VISITOR GUIDE DBG.ORG | 17
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CORKS & CACTUS Saturday | February 21 | 1 – 5 p.m. OR Sunday | February 22 | 1 – 5 p.m. Dorrance Hall and Boppart Courtyard Sample, sip and savor your way through the Desert Botanical Garden • Taste 40 different wines each day • Enjoy talented musical entertainment • Purchase delicious delicacies from Fabulous Food Fine Catering and Events • Visit with representatives from a variety of wineries and purchase a bottle or case to take home Members: $30 | General Public: $35 TO PURCHASE TICKETS: • Order online at dbg.org/corks • Call 480 481.8188 (8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily) • Visit the Admissions Box Office (8 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily) All wine purchased at the event directly benefits the Garden. For event details, visit dbg.org/corks
In-kind support provided by: Additional support provided by:
Must be 21 or older to attend and must show proper identification. Children will not be admitted, even if a parent or guardian is present. Event programming subject to change. No outside food, beverage or alcohol may be brought into the event. No refund, exchanges or rain dates. Corks & Cactus ticket price includes Garden/Event admission, wine tasting and entertainment. Event is rain or shine. Event may be photographed for promotional purposes.
TURN YOUR ADMISSION TICKET INTO A MEMBERSHIP Did you know you can apply today’s admission toward a membership? Stop by Admissions or the Member Kiosk today to redeem your discount. Members of the Desert Botanical Garden enjoy free admission, guest passes, discounts, free butterfly exhibit admission, insider information and much more! Membership levels start at $75. For more information about Garden membership visit Admissions, dbg.org or call 480 941.3517. DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN TRAIL MAP & VISITOR GUIDE DBG.ORG | 19
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HOLD YOUR EVENT AT THE GARDEN AND PLANT A LASTING MEMORY At the Desert Botanical Garden, events take on a whole new meaning. With availability for day or evening use, our venues are ideal for your next private event or meeting. For more information visit dbg.org/facilityrental
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. 22 | DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN TRAIL MAP & VISITOR GUIDE DBG.ORG
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CONTINUE LEARNING AT THE GARDEN The Garden has classes and workshops to help you explore the Sonoran Desert and learn more about the world around us. Visit dbg.org/learn for more information and to register.
Class Topics Include: • L andscape and
Gardening • Photography and Art • Foods and Well-being
• Trips and Adventures • Natural Sciences • Programs for children
and family
THE GARDEN APP Now you can download the Garden app and use your smart phone to help customize your experience at the Garden. Available for your iPhone and Android. 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. Developed by Clarisoft & Garden staff members.
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SHAKESPEARE AT THE GARDEN May 7 – 10, 14 – 17, 21 – 24 Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Performance begins at 8 pm. Desert Botanical Garden Outdoor Event Plaza Southwest Shakespeare Company presents the world premier of Spellbound, A Musical Fairy Tale, an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Cymbeline. An evil stepmother and a father who is not much better, a wronged love, jealousy, revenge, magic potions, villains in disguise, a valiant heroine—all culminate in a live battle onstage. TICKET PRICES: General Seating: $40 per person Reserved Table Seating: $55-$65 per person GARDEN MEMBERS RECEIVE A DISCOUNT: (email SpellBound@swshakespeare.org for discount codes)
General Seating: $35 per person Reserved Table Seating: $50-$60 per person TO PURCHASE TICKETS: • Order online at www.swshakespeare.org •C all 480 435.6868 | Mon. - Fri. | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Guests can purchase food from Fabulous Food Fine Catering and Events, and a full cash bar will be available. Ticket does not include food or beverages. Limited tickets are available. Advanced ticket purchase recommended. No outside food or beverage allowed.
SPRING PREVIEW Wildflowers | all spring | dbg.org/wildflowers Spring Butterfly Exhibit March 7 – May 10 | dbg.org/butterflies Scottsdale Artist League Spring Paintout Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28 & Apr. 4 | scottsdaleartistsleague.org Spring Plant Sale March 20 – 22 | dbg.org/plantsale Agave on the Rocks March 27 | dbg.org/agaveontherocks Cactus & Succulent Society Show & Sale April 10 – 12 | centralarizonacactus.org Earth Day Celebration April 18 | dbg.org/earthday 26 | DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN TRAIL MAP & VISITOR GUIDE DBG.ORG
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2014 – 2015 President Barbara Hoffnagle President Elect Bruce Macdonough Vice President John Burnside Secretary Tammy McLeod Treasurer Rosellen C. Papp Trustees Rebecca Ailes-Fine Patricia Auch Oonagh Boppart Teniqua Broughton
Jean Callahan Craig Clifford Harold C. Dorenbecher Ardie Evans Bart Faber Amy Flood Jeff Hebets Martha Hunter Henderson Harriet Ivey Jane Jozoff Mari Koerner, Ph.D. Ted Lagreid Mark Landy Kimber L. Lanning Jan R. Lewis Paul Morell Kathy Munson
Carolyn O’Malley Robert Page, Ph.D. Darra L. Rayndon Scott T. Schaefer Brian Schwallie Archer V. Shelton Ann Stanton John Sullivan Ken Udenze Bruce Weber Maja Wessels William F. Wilder
William Huizingh, Ph.D. Donald R. Ottosen Nancy Swanson Robert S. Tancer Ken Schutz, The Dr. William Huizingh Executive Director
Trustees Emeriti Lee Baumann Cohn H. Clifton Douglas Hazel Hare
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 140 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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