Your Guide to Desert Botanical Garden
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Daily and Weekly Activities Included with membership or paid Garden admission. Garden Tours October 1 – May 12 | Daily Explore the Garden with an expert who will help you understand the extraordinary plants of the Sonoran Desert. This docent-led tour guides you past towering saguaros and tiny mammillarias, bizarre boojums and elegant palo verdes. Bring water and a camera, and wear a hat, sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes. Birds in the Garden Mondays, October – April | 8 a.m. | Mondays, May – September | 7 a.m. Join expert birders for a morning bird walk along the Garden trails. Everyone is welcome, including first-time birders. Wear a hat, sunscreen and comfortable shoes, and bring binoculars if available. Garden Discovery Stations October 1 – May 12 Expert docents will answer your questions about desert life at a variety of interesting and informational stations throughout the Garden. Private Adult Group Tours and Activities Available at a time and date of your choice. The Garden offers special discounts and customized tours for groups of 10 or more adults. Call 480 481.8104 or go to dbg.org/groupsales for pricing and more information. Activities for Children Year-round | Daily Stop by the Admissions entrance booths or ask our volunteer Guest Guides for Desert Bingo activity sheets or our Today I Will activity sheet promoting literacy skills for children three through eight years of age.
Wildflowers at the Garden All Spring 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.
Wildflower Tracking in Arizona During the months of March and April, visit the Garden’s Wildflower InfoSite at dbg.org/wildflowers to see where and when this season’s desert wildflowers are blooming around Arizona.
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Now – May 8, 2016 Bruce Munro: Sonoran Light at Desert Botanical Garden showcases eight large-scale, light-based installations using an inventive array of materials and hundreds of miles of glowing fiber optics. Located throughout the Garden, British artist Bruce Munro’s site-specific exhibition reflects his personal interpretation of the Sonoran Desert. EXHIBITION HOURS Jan. – Feb., Wed. – Sat., plus Jan. 17 and Feb. 14 | 5 - 10 p.m. March 1 – May 8, Nightly | 6 - 11 p.m. For times, pricing, reservations and tickets visit dbg.org/munro TICKET PRICE Members: Free (reservations highly recommended) General Public: Nighttime Munro Ticket: adults $25 | children $12.50 (3-12), Members and children under 3 admitted free. Day/Night Pass: adults $30 | children $15 (3-12), Members and children under 3 admitted free. Includes both daytime and nighttime. TO PURCHASE TICKETS: •O rder online at dbg.org/munro •C all 480 941.1225 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m., daily) •V isit the Admissions Box Office (8 a.m. - 8 p.m., daily) Additional Munro installations are currently on display at Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, and on the Scottsdale Waterfront, where Munro is the lead artist for Scottsdale Public Art’s annual Canal Convergence event. Bruce Munro, Water-Towers. Desert Botanical Garden (Phoenix, AZ, USA. 2015). Photo courtesy the artist and Lisa Sette Gallery. Photographer, Mark Pickthall.
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Light Music Thursday Evenings March 17 - May 5 8 - 10 p. m. Location will vary throughout the Garden Included with membership or paid Munro admission. Each weekly pop-up performance features a different musical act that creates a relaxing, meditative and joyful ambience. For more information please visit dbg.org/munro
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Did you know that the Garden is a Colossal Butterfly Exhibit? This spring come celebrate our native butterflies and migrating monarchs with fun activities for the whole family. Be sure to look for the more than 20 different native butterfly species fluttering throughout the Garden.
Meet the Caterpillars Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays March 5 – May 14 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Center for Desert Living Trail Included with membership or paid Garden admission. Come meet the caterpillars that turn into our beautiful Arizona butterflies. On display are caterpillars and chrysalises collected from the Garden. Watch them eat their favorite host plants, molt into delicate chrysalises, and, if you are lucky, emerge as magnificent butterflies.
Butterfly Walks Saturdays, March 12 – April 16 | 9:30 a.m. Included with membership or paid Garden admission. Take a walk with a naturalist to learn more about butterflies in the Garden, hunt for caterpillars, and discover what to plant to create your own butterfly garden. Limit 25. Meet in the Ottosen Entry Garden.
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Butterfly Garden in a BoxTM Planting your own butterfly garden? The best plants for butterflies are all in one place at the Spring Plant Sale March 19 and 20. Butterfly Garden in a BoxTM provides gardeners with the essentials for a backyard butterfly garden: nectar plants, host plants (food for the caterpillars), and wildflower seeds, along with planting instructions. Sponsored by: VALI Homes
Workshops, Adult Education and Family Classes Come learn more about butterflies, butterfly gardening, and even create butterfly-themed art and jewelry. Find classes in the Learn catalog. dbg.org/learn
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Celebrating 25 Years of Paintings by Dyana Hesson January 29 – May 22, 2016 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Daily Ottosen Gallery in Dorrance Hall Included with membership or paid Garden admission. The Desert Botanical Garden is pleased to present a retrospective exhibition celebrating the career of botanical artist Dyana Hesson. Hesson is known for her radiant, detailed oil paintings of botanicals — roses, hibiscus, orchids, bromeliads, succulents and cactus flowers. Her sophisticated technique creates beautifully illuminated paintings that truly celebrate her subjects. Exhibition courtesy of Dyana Hesson and Bonner David Galleries. Dyana Hesson, Arizona Lipstick, 2015, 24” x 18”, oil on canvas.
Dogs’ Day in the Garden Come. Sit. Play.
Saturday, January 23 | 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Included with membership or paid Garden admission. $4 admission per dog, with proceeds benefiting the Arizona Humane Society. The Garden has gone to the dogs! Bring the whole family, dogs included, to the Garden for a tail-wagging good time! Go for a walk on Garden trails, meet other dog lovers, heel for family photos, learn about local dog-related nonprofits, shop and enjoy samples with your pup, dine al fresco at the Patio Cafe and participate in a hands-on, canine-themed activity. All dogs must be on a leash and remain on marked trails at all times. Dogs must be up to date on all vaccinations and registrations. Handlers must 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. Dogs will not be allowed in Gertrude’s or the Garden Shop. Programming subject to change.
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The Music in the Garden Spring Concert Series features some of the best musical performers in the Valley. Listen to favorites from years past, as well as bands making their debut on the Ullman Terrace stage. Join us at this unique venue for a one-of-a-kind experience. TICKET PRICE Members: $20 | General Public: $25 Attendees must be 21 or older
TO PURCHASE TICKETS: • Order online at dbg.org/events • Call 480 941.1225 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m., daily) • Visit the Admissions Box Office (8 a.m. - 8 p.m., daily) DINING AND BEVERAGE OPTIONS Plan ahead and make reservations for dinner at Gertrude’s, the Garden’s restaurant nestled just inside Admissions, or enjoy the following options at Ullman Terrace: Patio Café Chef-attended Station • Full Cash Bar • Boutique Wine Sales • •
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Spring 2016 Concerts Fridays at Ullman Terrace
February 5 – May 6 | 7 - 9 p.m. Feb. 5 The Flamenco Jazz Project with Chris Jácome – Jazz, Flamenco-inspired Feb. 12 Pete Pancrazi--Only Love Songs Jazz Standards, American Songbook Feb. 19 D mitri Matheny Group featuring Holly Pyle – Jazz Noir, West Coast Jazz Feb. 26 Quetzal Guerrero QVLN Salsa, Brazilian, Jazz and Soul Mar. 4
The Sugar Thieves – Delta Blues
Mar. 11 The Brazen Heads – Celtic, Celtic Rock Mar. 18 The Rave – British Invasion, 60s Rock Mar. 25 Cinco de Moio – Latin Jazz For April through June concert line-up, visit dbg.org/music Attendees must be 21 or older and be prepared to show proper identification. Children and infants will not be admitted even if parent or guardian is present. Concert venue is open seating. Advance 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.
The Seasonal Table This year’s series invites guests on a journey to experience some of the world’s most loved wine regions through food, drink and music. Guests will enjoy wine pairings and al fresco dining amid the beauty of the desert. Musical entertainment accompanies your four-course dinner. Each meal is created by a distinguished chef who will be on hand to discuss the menu. Thursday Dinner Dates 6 - 9 p.m. • February 11 | Tuscany with Chef Becky McIntyre of Santa Barbara Catering Musical performance sponsored by •
arch 3 | Argentina M with Chef Matt Taylor of Gertrude’s Musical performance by Phoenix Theatre
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A pril 7 | Catalonia with Chef Kevin Binkley of Binkley’s Restaurant Group
TICKET PRICE Members: $150 | General Public: $160 Per person, per date. Limited tickets available for each dinner. TO PURCHASE TICKETS: • Order online at dbg.org/events •C all 480 941.1225 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m., daily) •V isit the Admissions Box Office (8 a.m. - 8 p.m., daily) 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. Advance ticket purchase required. Proceeds from this event benefit the Garden’s education, research and conservation programs.
Music and dance by Kristofer Hill (guitarra) and Julia Chacon (baile)
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ROCK THE PRESIDENTS Monday | February 15 11 a.m. OR 2 p.m. Dorrance Hall | Doors open 30 minutes before performance Celebrate President’s Day at the Garden! Rock the Presidents is a high octane, multi-media-filled, musical revue spanning 223 years of the American presidency. The 44 men who rose to the highest office in the land are brought to life through rock, pop and folk music. Audiences young and old alike will learn something new about our presidents.
Open seating | Performance is one hour long. Recommended for children ages seven and up. Concessions will be available for purchase. TICKET PRICES: Members: Adults $20 | Children $10 General Public: Adults $25 | Children $12 TO PURCHASE TICKETS: • Order online at dbg.org/events •C all 480 941.1225 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m., daily) •V isit the Admissions Box Office (8 a.m. - 8 p.m., daily) Desert Botanical Garden
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CORKS & CACTUS Saturday, February 20 | 1 - 5 p.m. OR Sunday, February 21 | 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
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Purchase delicious cuisine from Fabulous Food Fine Catering and Events
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Visit with representatives from a variety of wineries and purchase a bottle or case to take home
All wine purchased at the event directly benefits the Garden. For event details, visit dbg.org/events TICKET PRICES: Members: $35 | General Public: $40 Attendees must be 21 or older
TO PURCHASE TICKETS: • Order online at dbg.org/events •C all 480 941.1225 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m., daily) •V isit the Admissions Box Office (8 a.m. - 8 p.m., daily) In-kind 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.
Scottsdale Artists League
Spring Paintout
Saturdays, March 5, 12, 19, 26 and April 2 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Throughout the Garden Included with membership or paid Garden admission. Spend the day observing and visiting with Scottsdale Artists League’s best landscape painters as they capture Garden scenes. All the artwork from the Paintout will be on display and for sale 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 scottsdaleartistsleague.org 8
Winter – Spring 2016
SHOW AND SALE Friday – Sunday, April 8 – 10 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Center for Desert Living Trail & Steele Herb Garden
Spring Plant Sale March 18 – 20 Events Plaza Parking Lot Garden Members Preview Friday, March 18 | 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. Open to the General Public Saturday, March 19 | 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. AND Sunday, March 20 | 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. No admission charge to enter the Spring Plant Sale. This one-stop shopping experience features the largest variety of arid-adapted plants, with more than 30,000 plants on sale. There will be many new plant introductions and unusual plants of all sizes, with an emphasis on plants for a butterfly garden. Specimensized plants and delivery services are available. Garden volunteers and staff horticulturists will be on hand to answer questions and assist in plant selections. Members will receive a 10% discount on all purchases (must present membership card). Sponsored by:
Agave on the Rocks Friday, April 1 | 6 - 10 pm | Doors open at 6 p.m. Refreshing margaritas and luminous lights mingle at the 14th annual Agave on the Rocks, set against the backdrop of Bruce Munro: Sonoran Light at Desert Botanical Garden. Sample gourmet cuisine prepared by renowned Valley restaurants and caterers, listen to fabulous music, and sip tasty margaritas. TICKET PRICES: Members: $70 | General Public: $75 Attendees must be 21 or older Desert Botanical Garden Margaritas, Food & Music April 1, 2016
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TO PURCHASE TICKETS: • Order online at dbg.org/events •C all 480 941.1225 (9 a.m. - 5 p.m., daily) •V isit the Admissions Box Office (8 a.m. - 8 p.m., daily) 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. Tickets must be purchased in advance and will not be available at the door. Event programming is subject to change. No outside food, beverage or alcohol may be brought into the Garden. No refunds, exchanges or rain dates. Event may be photographed for promotional purposes.
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Cactus and Succulent Society Show and Sale Friday and Saturday, April 8 & 9 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, April 10 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Dorrance Hall and Boppart Courtyard Included with membership or paid Garden admission. See 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, visit centralarizonacactus.org
Grand Tour of Gardens Sunday, April 10 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Phoenix Home & Garden magazine invites you to celebrate spring in the desert by taking part in the 18th annual Grand Tour of Gardens. Enjoy a walk through some of the area’s most picturesque residential landscapes where innovative design, unexpected plant combinations and prodigious use of unusual materials are on display. Each private garden offers a different perspective on desert living, and visitors are encouraged to explore. Master Gardeners and landscape professionals will be on hand to answer questions. The self-guided tour costs $50 per person, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting the Desert Botanical Garden. TO PURCHASE TICKETS: •O rder online at phgmag.com/gardentour •C all 480 664.3960 10
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PLANeT Celebration Saturday, April 23 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Included with membership or paid Garden admission. This year, PLANeT Celebration is taking flight and celebrating pollinators. Explore our five unique trails, meet pollinator and conservation specialists, and engage with Desert Botanical Garden plant experts and docents. Families, come dressed as your favorite pollinator and take part in a buzzing pollinator parade through the Garden! Programming subject to change. Event is rain or shine. Sponsored by:
Dinner on the Desert Saturday, April 30 Celebrate Dinner on the Desert 2016 with Co-chairs Mary Heiss and Harold Dorenbecher and experience the Desert Botanical Garden as a living canvas and gallery. This contemporary evening with modern exhibition, inspiration, and sophistication frames your evening among the stars. DOD 16 will honor 30 years of past chairs, the permanent plant collection, Bruce Munro: Sonoran Light at Desert Botanical Garden exhibition, and your experience in our living museum. Revel in the bidding of a unique Garden-themed auction, socialize with friends, and savor sumptuous cuisine all in the magical setting under a starry night. Tickets start at $600. For more information, please contact Esther Battock at ebattock@dbg.org or 480 481.8182.
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National Public Gardens Day Friday, May 6 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. Help raise awareness of America’s public gardens and their important role in promoting environmental stewardship. Visit dbg.org/npgd
Ballet Arizona Presents
An Evening at Desert Botanical Garden Tuesdays through Saturdays May 17 – June 4 | 8 p.m. (No performance May 25) Desert Botanical Garden Outdoor Events Plaza Ballet Arizona returns to Desert Botanical Garden with an incredible outdoor performance that marries the artistry of ballet and the magnificence of nature in one immersive and thrilling evening. This enchanting event will be presented 14 times over three weeks. TICKET PRICES: General Public: $36 Table Seating: $55 Premium Table Seating: $75 TO PURCHASE TICKETS: • Visit balletaz.org •C all Ballet Arizona Box Office at 602 381.1096
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Patrons Circle Membership This schedule of programs is designed especially for Patrons Circle members, providing special access to the Garden’s exhibits, horticulturists, educators, scientists and signature events. For information about joining the Patrons Circle and contributing $1,250 or more annually, please contact Marcos Voss at 480 481.8179 or mvoss@dbg.org Patrons Circle The Science of Light Science Salon Thursday, January 14 Patrons Circle members will be joined by Arizona Science Center President’s Club members to enjoy hors d’oeuvres and cocktails as they explore the science of light, LEDs, and the wonder of the Garden’s latest exhibition, Bruce Munro: Sonoran Light at the Desert Botanical Garden. For reservations and additional information, please contact Erin Gasser at egasser@dbg.org or 480 481.8142.
Upgrade to Patrons Circle membership to be invited to these exclusive events. Patrons Circle members contribute $1,250 or more annually to support the Garden’s mission and community-based programs. UPCOMING SPRING PATRONS CIRCLE MEMBER EVENTS: Artists Reception with Dyana Hesson February 18 Spring Plant Sale Preview & Reception Thursday, March 17 Opening Night Reception for Ballet Arizona presents: An Evening at Desert Botanical Garden Tuesday, May 17
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Garden Meetings Central Arizona Cactus and Succulent Society Meeting Sundays, January 31, February 28, March 27, June 5, June 26, July 31, August 28 | 2 - 4 p.m. Check-in at Admissions | Everyone welcome The Central Arizona Cactus and Succulent Society encourages the appreciation, study and growing of cacti and other succulents. Each meeting features a program about aspects of these fabulous plants. Visit centralarizonacactus.org for more information. Garden Members Annual Meeting Thursday, June 2 | 5:30 - 7 p.m. Dorrance Hall Please join us for the Garden Members Annual Meeting, which includes a business meeting and the recognition of retiring and introduction of new board members.
Flashlight Tours Thursdays and Saturdays May 28 – September 3 | 7 - 9 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 plant and animal discovery stations is perfect for families and children of all ages. Remember to bring your flashlight for this adventure. For additional information visit dbg.org 14
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Dining Options Gertrude’s Monday – Friday | 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. Saturday – Sunday | 8 a.m. - 9 p.m. 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 and ice cold beverages. Located on Ullman Terrace. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m., daily. Light Lounge Enjoy cheese platters, crudites and gourmet s’mores kits by the fire. Additional snacks and drinks also available. Located near the Berlin Agave Yucca Forest. Open evenings only, days/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, seven days a week at gardenshop.dbg.org
Members Only Garden Shop Sale DOUBLE DISCOUNT May 1 – 9 | 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. | Daily 20% OFF all merchandise, gifts and plants Present your Garden membership card to receive discount. Discount applies only to members named on the card. Offer excludes clearance items.
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Bruce Munro: Sonoran Light at Desert Botanical Garden
Members: Free | Adults: $22 Seniors: $20 (60 years and older) Students: $12 (13-18 and college with ID) Child: $10 (3-12) Children under 3 are admitted free
Admission Fees
Feb. 8 and 23 @ 4 p.m. April 1 @ 3 p.m. | April 30 @ 12 p.m.
Garden Closes Early
Thanksgiving Day, December 25 and July 4
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May – September | 7 a.m. - 8 p.m. October – April | 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. The Garden opens an hour early every Wednesday and Sunday for members only.
On the cover: Bruce Munro, Field of Light. Desert Botanical Garden (Phoenix, AZ, USA. 2015). Photo courtesy the artist and Lisa Sette Gallery. Photographer, Adam Rodriguez.
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