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Taliesin West — one of the world’s most important architectural treasures. Wright built this desert masterpiece as his winter home, studio, and architectural campus. Guided public tours range from 1 to 3 hours long. Experience firsthand Wright’s brilliant ability to integrate indoor and outdoor spaces. FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT BLvD. & CACTUS RD. SCOTTSDALe, ARIzONA
480.627.5340 or 855.860.2700 www.franklloydwright.org
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et up close and personal with over 2,600 different types of plants from the world’s deserts. 392 acres of plant exhibits and natural areas blend seemlessly into an incomparable setting at the foot of Picket Post Mountain. From botanical curiosity to nature study and photography, Boyce Thompson Arboretum offers a wide range of educational programs to engage the whole family. There are three miles of trails, a well-stocked bookstore/giftshop, year-round plants sales, and a shady picnic area. A daytrip to the Arboretum is a perfect escape from the city. We’re close to Phoenix, yet far enough away. Conservation
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elcome! 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. It is the only botanical garden in the world whose mission, from its early inception, was to focus solely on desert plants.
plants, pods or seeds, or disturbing the wildlife. Picnicking is not allowed, however we do have a café where you can purchase food and drinks.
A small group of Valley citizens created a botanical garden to encourage an understanding, appreciation and promotion of the uniqueness of the world’s deserts, especially the Sonoran Desert. They foresaw the Valley’s potential and unique identity, envisioning the need to conserve a piece of the desert environment.
Docent-led tours are offered daily October through April. Check with Admissions or stop by the Cohn Tour Gathering Area for tour times. Free self-guided audio tours are available in the SRP Visitor Center Center.
The Desert Botanical Garden sits on 145 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. The Garden is a museum of living plants and we ask that you refrain from picking or removing
For your safety please remain on the trails at all times and do not climb on trees or rocks. Remember that you are in a desert so drink plenty of water.
For your safety, the Plants and People of the Sonoran Desert Loop Trail Trail, the Sonoran Desert Nature Loop Trail Trail, the Harriet K. Maxwell Desert Wildflower Loop Trail and the Center for Desert Living Trail close at sunset.
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Now through April 1 / 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. / Daily Dorrance Hall and Ottosen Gallery (see map on page 16 for location) Included with membership or paid Garden admission. See how raw materials from around the globe are harvested, shaped, molded and weaved into beautiful designs from nature. This world class exhibit features the works of leading designers and tells the stories of the people and places from which the objects originate. The exhibition encourages us to “consider the source” of the objects we use in our lives and to make sustainable choices. The exhibit features designs, products, video interviews with the designers and photography by acclaimed photojournalist Ami Vitale. Learn more at nature.org/azdesign or dbg.org Co-presented with The Nature Conservancy. Lead Sponsor: Northern Trust; Green Choice Sponsor: APS; Powered by Sponsor: SRP; Lecture Series Sponsor: The Dorrance Family Foundation; Opening Reception: Walton Family Foundation; Sustainability Sponsor: First Solar; Media Sponsor: Cox Communications; Promotional Sponsor: Certified Folder Display 6 | DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN VISITOR GUIDE & EVENT CALENDAR DBG.ORG
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THE HUB OF HIP & HISTORY
Experience history! Visit Hotel Valley Ho after you’ve enjoyed the Desert Botanical Garden. Established in 1956, Hotel Valley Ho is situated in the heart of historic Old Town Scottsdale. Eat at Café ZuZu, swim + snack at OH Pool + Bar, and relax at VH Spa. 6850 E. Main St. Scottsdale, AZ 85251 | 480.248.2000 | hotelvalleyho.com
Escape | Explore | Experience
Subscribe now for $24.00 and receive a FREE copy of Arizona Highways Wildflowers, A Year-Round Guide to Nature’s Blooms text by Desert Botanical Garden Staff ($18.95 value)* Order online at www.arizonahighways.com and enter SKU# DBGSUB1 in the search box or call 800-543-5432. *Does not include shipping & handling of $8.95. Use code M1DBGS when ordering. U.S. subscriptions only.
SPRING & SUMMER EVENTS AT DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN
Think Globally Celebra CelebraTe loCally ally THURSDAYS / 6 – 9 p.m. MeMbers: $12 / General Public: $18 Boppart Courtyard / Doors open at 6 p.m. Entertainment 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Exhibit open until 9 p.m. Avant-garden goes global in honor of the Design for a Living World exhibit. Each week, Boppart Courtyard will be transformed into one of the destinations featured in the exhibit, complete with culturally unique cuisine and entertainment. Take advantage of this event to see the highlyanticipated exhibit after hours. A chef-attended special from Fabulous Food Fine Catering and Events will be available for an additional charge. A full cash bar is also available. EnTERTAinmEnT LinE-Up March 1 / Costa Rica – Discover the many uses and benefits of cocoa with Wei of Chocolate, and then continue the feel good vibe with a Calypso performance by J.T.’s Island Steel. March 8 / Australia – Uncork a good time with a tasting and presentation of Australian wines followed by a neotribal performance by Drumming Sounds. March 15 / Alaska – Explore the animal world of the Pacific Northwest in an interactive program brought by The Phoenix Zoo. Native American music performance by Tony Duncan and Estun-bah. March 22 / World Celebration – Join DJ Miguel Ivery in celebrating world cultures through dance followed by the dynamic world music of Traveler.
Visit dbg.org for more information about each night’s theme.
Must be 21 or older to attend and must show proper identification to be admitted. No exceptions. Children will not be admitted even if parent or guardian is present. No outside food or beverage will be allowed into the venue. Programming subject to change.
To Purchase Tickets: • Order online at dbg.org • Call 480 481.8188 (8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. weekends) • Visit the Admissions Box Office (8 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily) Sponsored in part by
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One of the 50 must-see wonders of the world! An easy drive south of Phoenix. Tours daily. Visit B2science.org or call 520-838-6200.
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Spring 2012 COnCert SerieS / FridayS / Ullman terraCe Members: $15 / General Public: $21
March – May Concerts / 7 – 9 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. March 2 March 9 March 16 March 23 April 6 April 13
The Swingtips The DelRayz The Hey Boyz Pete Pancrazi Big Nick and the Gila Monsters Dennis Rowland
SPECIAL ENGAGEMENT April 20 Nature, Sound, Silence: John Cage Doors open at 6 pm. Concert begins in Ottosen Entry Garden and will progress to Ullman Terrace. All ages welcome for this date only. Co-sponsored by the ASU School of Music.
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June Concerts / 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. June 1 June 8 June 15 June 22 June 29
The Shri Blues Band Crossing 32nd Street presents A Musical Tribute to The Who Grupo Liberdade The Sugar Thieves Cold Shott and the Hurricane Horns
To Purchase Tickets: • Order online at dbg.org • Call 480 481.8188 (8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. weekends) • Visit the Admissions Box Office (8 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily) Sponsored in part by
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. Must be 21 or older to attend. Proper identification is required for admission, and children will not be admitted even if parent or guardian is present, with the exception of Friday, April 20. 10 | deSert BOtaniCal garden VISITOR GUIDE & EVENT CALENDAR dBg.Org
Stay in a beautifully decorated home: Includes breakfast, use of CantaMia’s recreational facilities, and your choice of a massage or a round of golf. Amenities include: Indoor and Outdoor Pools, Fitness Center, Yoga & Aerobics Room, Spa Rooms, and more!
Experience CantaMia™! Stay for 4 days and 3 nights. Call for rates and availability Can-Am Spyder Roadster provided by RideNow
Welcome to the New Good Ol’ Days at CantaMia Arizona’s newest active adult community Gated, green and solar 29,000 sq.ft. Village center Innovative Active Adult Living at Estrella with homes starting in the $150’s. Visit CantaMia.com or call 623-474-6960 to learn more. Take I-10 to Estrella Parkway, south 14 miles to the community. An APS Energy Star Community Open Daily 9am-6pm This is not an offer in states and jurisdictions where prior registration is required and void where prohibited by law. No offer for sale or lease can be made and no offer to purchase can be accepted prior to issuance of the final Arizona Public Report. A public report is available on the Arizona state real estate department website located at www.re.state.az.us. JCH Construction LLC. ROC 256789. Copyright 2012. All rights reserved. CANTAMi CANTAMiA, is an exclusive trademark of Avatar Properties inc. nc. Subject to availability.
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Spring plant Sale Sponsored by
Garden members’ preview Friday / March 16 / 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Open to the General public Saturday / March 17 / 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. AND Sunday / March 18 / 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Native Style Is Your Style
The Desert Botanical Garden Plant Sale is a onestop extravaganza featuring the largest selection of arid-adapted plant material found anywhere in Arizona. We offer trees, shrubs, groundcover, herbs, perennials, cactus and succulents, for the beginner and the avid collector alike. Garden volunteers and horticulturists are on hand to answer questions, assist in plant selection and offer garden advice. Specialized retailers offer gourmet food, pottery and garden accessories. No admission charge to enter the Spring Plant Sale. Supported by
Friday / march 30 / 6 – 10 p.m. Members: $55 / General Public: $60
SAVE $10 – ACT NOW Buy your tickets prior to Friday, March 9 and save $10 per ticket! We’re celebrating the 10th Anniversary of Agave on the Rocks with ice-cold margaritas, Southwestern food and Latin American music. Do not miss gourmet cuisine prepared by renowned Valley restaurants and caterers, refreshing margaritas, and vibrant Latin rhythms with performances by: DJ Miguel Ivery, Fuerza Caribe, Grupo Liberdade, Ritmo Latino and Sergio Mendoza y la Orkesta. Advance ticket purchase recommended. Event programming is subject to change. No outside food, beverage or alcohol may be brought into the Garden. No refunds, exchanges or rain dates. Must be 21 or older to attend and must show proper identification to be admitted. No exceptions. Children will not be admitted even if parent or guardian is present.
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TO PURCHASE TICkETS: • Order online at dbg.org • Call 480 481.8188 (8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Mon. – Fri., 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. weekends) • Visit the Admissions Box Office (8 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily) Sponsored in part by
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ScottSdale artiSt league Spring paintout Saturdays / march 3, 10, 17, 24 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. / Throughout the Garden Included with membership or paid Garden admission. Show and Sale Saturday and Sunday / March 31 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. AND April 1 / 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Stardust Foundation Plaza Artist meet & Greet Saturday / March 31 / 4 – 6 p.m. The Desert Botanical Garden and Scottsdale Artists League co-sponsor their 17th annual Spring Paintout. As visitors walk through the trails, they will come across 50 of Scottsdale Artists League’s best landscape painters capturing Garden scenes. All the artwork from the Paintout will be on display and for sale for the final weekend. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Desert Botanical Garden and the Scottsdale Artists League’s Scholarship Fund. For more information visit www.scottsdaleartistsleague.org. DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN VISITOR GUIDE & EVENT CALENDAR DBG.ORG | 13
TOPIA Dance in the Desert may 2 – 5, 9 – 13*, 16 – 19, 23 – 26 Doors open at 6 p.m. / Performance begins at 7:30 p.m. The Desert Botanical Garden and Ballet Arizona present Topia, a ballet created specifically for the Garden by artistic director Ib Andersen. Topia premiers at the Garden on a larger-than-usual outdoor stage in the uniquely beautiful surroundings of the desert. Reserved Tables of Four $45 (per seat) / Garden Members and Ballet Subscribers $50 (per seat) / General Public General Seating $35 (per seat) / Garden Members and Ballet Subscribers $39 (per seat) / General Public
This performance series is made possible in part by generous friends of:
Tickets can be purchased at the Ballet Arizona box office at 602 381.1096 or through ticketmaster.com. Service fees apply. may 13 performance dedicated to mother’s Day. Visit dbg.org for event details.
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GUIDE FOR USING THIS MAP
The Desert Discovery Loop Trail, which is paved in brick, is a loop that will connect you to all trails and exhibits throughout the Garden. Signage located around the Garden will help orient you during your visit.
DESERT DISCOVERy LOOp TRAIL Follow the brick path: take the Garden’s main trail and learn 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 from around the world. (1 ⁄ 3 mile = .53 km)
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As you pass through Admissions you will find yourself in Ottosen Entry Garden. Here you will find the SRP Visitor Center Center, Garden Shop, Cohn Tour Gathering Area and restrooms. From Ottosen Entry Garden, connect to the Desert Discovery Loop Trail or the Harriet K. Maxwell Desert Wildflower Loop Trail.
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Visit the Harriet K. Maxwell Desert Wildflower Loop Trail to experience a kaleidoscope of color as desert wildflowers bloom throughout the spring. Trail closes at sunset.
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Wildflower Tracking in Arizona During the months of March and April, visit the Garden’s Wildflower InfoSite at dbg.org/wildflowers to find out where to see this season’s displays of desert wildflowers around Arizona.
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pLANTS & pEOpLE OF THE SONORAN DESERT LOOp TRAIL 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)
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SONORAN DESERT NATURE LOOp TRAIL 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)
NinaNina Mason Mason Nina Mason Pulliam Pulliam Desert Desert Pulliam Desert Research Research andResearch and and Horticulture Horticulture Horticulture Center Center Center
Harriet K. Maxwell DESERT WILDFLOWER LOOp TRAIL 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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Marley Marley Marley Education Education Education Boppart Boppart Boppart and and and Courtyard CourtyardCourtyard Volunteer VolunteerVolunteer Building Building Building
CENTER FOR DESERT LIVING TRAIL A desert gardener’s delight – this trail showcases ideas and strategies that demonstrate efficient, useful, sustainable and harmonious ways to work with nature in the desert environment. This trail includes the Steele Herb Garden. Closed at sunset.
Cactus Cactus and Cactus and Succulent Succulent and Succulent Galleries Galleries Galleries
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Weisz Weisz Weisz Dorrance DorranceDorrance Ottosen Ottosen Ottosen Learning Learning Learning Hall Hall HallGallery Gallery Center Center Center Gallery
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Keep in touch with the Garden at dbg.org or follow along at: Schilling SchillingSchilling
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Butterfly exhiBit march 3 – may 13 / 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. / Daily Maxine and Jonathan Marshall Butterfly Pavilion Members: Free / General Public: $3.50 with paid Garden admission / Children under three free Take a stroll through the beautiful Marshall Butterfly Pavilion and find yourself surrounded by hundreds of fluttering butterflies. Watch as butterflies sip nectar from plants, perch in the sun, and if you are lucky, maybe even land on you. Special displays feature butterfly host plants and an activity tent where you can see these scaly-winged friends up close. Supported by The Fred Maytag Family Foundation.
3414 N. 40th St. Phoenix, AZ 85018 Hours: 8:30am to 5:30pm 7 days / week
Exhibition Dates:
February 18, 2012–January 6, 2013 Recognizing Arizona’s centennial in 2012, MIM celebrates music making—both past and present. Music and musical instrument makers of the last century are showcased in the I Am AZ Music exhibition. Additional centennial activities will be held throughout the year. Free with museum admission Presented by
Sponsored in part by
MUSICAL INSTRUMENT MUSEUM
theMIM.org | 480.478.6000 | 4725 E. Mayo Blvd., Phoenix, AZ 85050 (Corner of Tatum & Mayo Blvds., just south of Loop 101)
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JOIN.
$75 Senita Club membership • Free annual admission for two adults and your children/grandchildren under 18 years • Two free, one-time use guest passes • Free admission to the seasonal butterfly exhibit • Reciprocal admission or discounts at more than 250 gardens, arboreta and conservatories • 10% off Garden Shop purchases • Plus, much more Visit our membership kiosk or an admissions window to apply today’s admission towards a membership (same day as visit only) or for a full list of benefits and membership levels visit dbg.org.
For information about your membership contact our membership Helpline at 480 941.3517.
SUPPORT. The Desert Botanical Garden’s plant collection is the inspiration for our exhibitions and educational programs, which brings to life the many wonders of the desert for more than 300,000 visitors each year. If you enjoyed your visit today, please consider a tax-deductable contribution to the Annual Fund. Support our world-renowned plant collection, groundbreaking scientific research, innovative educational programs and popular exhibits. With many gift options (cash donations, honor or memorial gifts, sponsorships, employer–matched gifts and estate planning), providing for the Garden’s future has never been easier.
Donate at admissions, visit dbg.org or call 480 941.3517.
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Included with membership or paid Garden admission. The Garden presents a showing of Oaxacan wood carving and Mata Ortiz pottery with many styles available for purchase. Woodcarver Jacobo Angeles Ojeda, one of the finest woodcarvers of his generation, will demonstrate his work at the show. He draws from pre-Columbian Zapotec culture, designs and ancient motifs, creating intricately painted, whimsical and arresting works. The pottery of Jorge Quintana, one of the best potters of Mata Ortiz, also will be represented. He is known for his exquisitely symmetrical polychrome pots and the use of different minerals to color them.
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cactuS and Succulent Society ShoW and Sale Friday – Sunday / April 20 – 22 Friday and Saturday / 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday / 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Dorrance Hall and Boppart Courtyard Included with membership or paid Garden admission. Expect to see amazing, beautiful and bizarre examples of cacti and succulents as members of the Central Arizona Cactus and Succulent Society display potted specimens of desert plants from around the world. The show includes a sale featuring plants and pots from southwestern growers and artists. For more information, go to centralarizonacactus.org.
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national puBlic gardenS day Friday / may 11 / 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Spread the word and help raise awareness of America’s public gardens and their important role in promoting environmental stewardship. Admission to the Garden and the Spring Butterfly Exhibit is free on National Public Gardens Day with a coupon provided by Better Homes & Gardens, available May 1. Download your coupon at dbg.org/npgd. Maxine and Jonathan Marshall Butterfly Pavilion is open 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily.
In the Garden, nothing blooms as beautifully as love
The spectacular surroundings of the Desert Botanical Garden are ideal for unique and beautiful weddings with breathtaking sunsets and unmatched charm. Whether your guest list is large or small, the Garden is the perfect place for your special day. Choose from open-air pavilions, scenic courtyards and historic settings for day or evening ceremonies, receptions and rehearsal dinners. With its Southwestern appeal, this enchanting location is the “natural” choice for your wedding. Winner of “Best Ceremony Site” 2011 – Arizona Bride Magazine
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2809 North 15th Ave. Phoenix, AZ 85007 602.279.9510 www.swgardener.com Southeast corner of 15th Avenue and Thomas
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flaShlight tourS Thursdays and Saturdays may 26 – September 1 / 7 p.m. Included with membership or paid Garden admission. Flashlight tours are a sensory adventure where you will see, hear and feel the desert night. The self-paced stroll along the main trail to 10 discovery stations is perfect for families and children of all ages. For additional information call 480 941.1225 or visit dbg.org.
SHOP.
Stop by the Garden Shop, located near the Garden’s entrance, for unique gifts and plants that reflect the wonders of the Southwest. A full array of books, decorative and garden items, foods, jewelry, stationary and toys is available.
9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily
EAT.
Located on Ullman Terrace, the outdoor Patio Café offers visitors a beautiful setting for breakfast, lunch or a snack.
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. daily Note: These hours will change based on season.
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ArizonA’s Most Western MuseuM You Buy it & We Plant It! Grower Direct Trees & Plants All Varieties Desert to Tropical 7 HUGE Valley Locations!
602-938-6666 moonvalleynursery.com
Don’t Miss
opening weekend March 23-26, 2012 exhibition March 26 – May 6, 2012 21 N. Frontier Street • Wickenburg 928-684-2272 • westernmuseum.org Image: Fenced Land by Oscar Berninghaus (detail). ©2011 DCWM
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Board of Trustees 2011 – 2012 president Kate Baker past president Lee Baumann Cohn Vice president Shelley Cohn Vice president Barbara Hoffnagle Secretary Marta L. Morando treasurer Gail Bradley
trustees Rebecca Ailes-Fine Tom Bekey Oonagh Boppart Teniqua Broughton John D. Burnside Craig Clifford, CPA Lou Comus, Jr. Ardie Evans Barton Faber Amy Flood Mike Gilman Hazel Hare Jeff Hebets Martha Hunter Jane Jozoff Mari Koerner, Ph.D.
Ted Lagreid Bruce Macdonough Tammy McLeod Paul Morell Peggy Mullan Carolyn Polson O’Malley Donald R. Ottosen Robert Page, Ph.D. Robert Tancer Stephen L. Tufts Ken Udenze Bruce Weber Maja Wessels William F. Wilder Steven G. Zylstra
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. 30 | deSert BOtaniCal garden VISITOR GUIDE & EVENT CALENDAR dBg.Org
trustees emeriti H. Clifton Douglas William Huizingh, Ph.D. Nancy Swanson Ken Schutz, The Dr. William Huizingh Executive Director
Learning is a lifelong journey
Children are curious to know what the world is about. As they grow, they ask what it can become. Learning is a journey that continues throughout their lives. Desert Botanical Garden, your efforts give children a path to their future.
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Saguaro
Shade Trees
From Arid to Tropical
Let Us Help Create Your Oasis in the Desert! From Estates to Commercial Developments, From Condos to Communities. Specializing in 24” to 96” Box Trees. We Deliver and Plant! Main Tree Farm
N. Phx/Scottsdale
East Valley
2647 E. Southern Ave.
824 E. Glendale Ave.
Cooper & Guadalupe
602-268-9096
Proud Supporters of the Desert Botanical Garden
602-944-8479
480-892-2712
Store Hours: Mon-Sat 8-5:30, Sun 10-4