TRAIL MAP AND VISITORS GUIDE
Trail and Audio Tour Maps in the Middle Fall at Desert Botanical Garden
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FISH OUT OF WATER September 26 – January 4 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Daily Ottosen Gallery in Dorrance Hall The Fish Out of Water exhibit includes 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 a research ecologist and director of research at the Desert Botanical Garden. Sponsored by:
MARIPOSA MONARCA
MONARCH BUTTERFLY EXHIBIT
September 27 – November 23 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Daily Maxine and Jonathan Marshall Butterfly Pavilion $3.50 for general public with paid Garden admission. Free for members with current member ID card and children under three.
Come surround yourself with hundreds of live monarchs at Mariposa Monarca. This exhibit features the life cycle and conservation efforts that surround it. NEW THIS YEAR—our Monarch Waystation—an area that is planted to attract monarchs on their journey.
Monarch and Milkweed Saturdays Every Saturday, September 27 – November 8 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Learn how you can create your own Monarch Waystation, participate in a tagging demonstration and go on a butterfly walk. Mariposa Monarca is generously sponsored by SRP with support from The Ferry Family Foundation in memory of Ernest S. and Virginia D. Ferry.
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The Desert Botanical Garden is featuring a fantastic variety of talented artists for the Fall Music in the Garden concert series. Enjoy performances from local bands at the always stunning Ullman Terrace stage.
Dining and Beverage Options
Plan ahead and enjoy dinner at Gertrude’s, the Garden’s restaurant, or enjoy the following options at Ullman Terrace: • Patio Café • Chef-attended Station • Full Cash Bar • Boutique Wine Sales Concerts take place Fridays on Ullman Terrace. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be held at Dorrance Hall. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. | Concerts 7 – 9 p.m.
Ticket Price Members: $20 | General Public: $25
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 (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.
Fall 2014 Concerts October 3 – November 21 | 7 – 9 p.m. Oct. 3
Flamenco Por La Vida Flamenco
Oct. 10
Bad Cactus Brass Band New Orleans Jazz
Oct. 17
Oct. 24
Oct. 31
Nov. 7
Nov. 14
Nov. 21
Turning Point Jazz/Fusion The Sugar Thieves Delta Blues Tro De Mambo (formerly Fuerza Caribe) Latin Jazz/Percussion Mike Eldred Trio Blues/Guitar Dmitri Matheny Group Jazz Big Nick and the Gila Monsters Blues
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. Sponsored in part by:
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DINING OPTIONS GERTRUDE’S
Daily | 7 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 breakfast, lunch, dinner or Sunday 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. Located on Ullman Terrace. Hours vary.
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.
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FALL PLANT SALE Garden Members Preview Friday | October 10 | 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
General Public Saturday | October 11 | 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. AND Sunday | October 12 | 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Fall Plant Sale is a one-stop shopping experience featuring the largest variety of arid-adapted plants available in one location. This sale will have our largest selection ever, with many new and unusual plants of all sizes. Specimen-sized plants and delivery services will be available. Garden volunteers and horticulturists will be on hand to answer questions, assist in plant selections and offer advice. No admission charge to enter the Fall Plant Sale. Fall Plant Sale sponsored by:
THE GREAT PUMPKIN FESTIVAL Thursday and Friday | October 23 – 24 8:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday and Sunday | October 25 – 26 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Located in the Garden’s Event Plaza and in the Pumpkin Patch. Take a hayride to the Garden’s pumpkin patch, where each day children 12 and under can choose their own free pumpkin. Get lost in the Amazing Hay Bale Maze, visit with adorable farm animals in the petting zoo, enjoy lively Country and Western entertainment and carnival-style games in our spacious Event Plaza, and much more! Activities and hayride are included with paid Garden admission. Free for members and children under three. Must show member ID to be admitted. Food concessions and Harvest Market items are an additional charge. Programming subject to change. Special thanks to the Pearson Family and Pearson & Company. Additional support from The Ferry Family Foundation in memory of Ernest S. and Virginia D. Ferry.
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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
Desert Oasis
PARKING
Saguaro Harvesting Ramada
Patio Cafe
Office
Maxine and Jonathan Marshall
Quail Run Path
Desert Terrace Garden
Marley Education and Volunteer Building
Amphitheater
SRP Visitor Center Ottosen Gallery
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)
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.
Desert Wildflower Loop Trail Bee Garden
Ottosen
Entry Garden
ADMISSIONS
Schilling
Entry Arbor
Gertrude's Restaurant
Valley Metro Bus Stop
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. 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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Desert Discovery Loop Trail
Jan and Tom Lewis
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Desert Portal
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Desert Terrace Garden (Opening Fall 2014)
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
Garden Shop
TRAIL MAP
DESERT DISCOVERY LOOP TRAIL
Harriet K. Maxwell
Cohn Tour Gathering Area
Weisz Learning Center
Donor Wall
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
(Opening Fall 2014)
Stardust Foundation Plaza Boppart Courtyard
New to the Desert Discovery Loop Trail – the Garden is excited to present two new, permanent exhibits. Opening 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)
(Opening Fall 2014)
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
(Seasonal)
School and Group Bus Zone
WIFI ZONE
Desert Discovery Loop Trail
Butterfly Kiosk
Butterfly Pavilion
ATM
Edible Herb Garden Garden Weisz Family Center for Plaza Desert Living Trail
Plants & People of the Sonoran Desert Loop Trail
Berlin
ATM
Office
Steele
Archer House
Agave Yucca Forest
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
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06. Fairy Duster 07. Cardon 08. Cholla – Chain Fruit 01. Introduction 09. Mamillaria 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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Fall 2014 EVENTS AT DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN
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Wednesday | December 10 OR Thursday | December 11 Doors open at 6 p.m. Performance 7 – 8 p.m.
Welcome to Desert Botanical Garden
Dorrance Hall Celebrate the season with a special holiday choral performance by the Phoenix Boys Choir. This internationally renowned group will perform for the first time 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 • Call 480 481.8188 (8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily) • Visit the Admissions Box Office (8 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily)
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.
LUMINARIAS
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.
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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
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.
Member ticket sales begin September 15, 2014 Members can SAVE $5 off adult admission tickets by using the discount code Lumi2014 if purchased before October 31.
Developed by Clarisoft & Garden staff members.
General Public ticket sales begin September 28, 2014 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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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 you 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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DAY OF THE DEAD AT THE GARDEN Join us for our 12th annual Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, with a variety of activities. This colorful tradition, celebrated throughout the American Southwest, Latin America and Mexico, honors departed loved ones in a festival setting.
Exhibition of Ofrenda October 24 – November 2 | Webster Auditorium Ofrenda, or Offering, is an important part of this traditional Mexican celebration. View Ofrenda installations by 10 local and renowned artists. All installations are original pieces that have been created specifically for this exhibition.
Cuisine and Culture Thursday | October 30 | 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Members: $55 | General Public: $69 Acclaimed multimedia artist and community art advocate, Zarco Guerrero, discusses the history and customs of the holiday, followed by a sit-down dinner catered by Rosita’s Place. A folkloric dance presentation will conclude the event.
Día de los Muertos Celebration Saturday and Sunday | November 1 – 2 | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Enjoy entertainment that will bring the history of the holiday to life through song, dance and storytelling. Try delicious food and pastries, and browse through beautiful art and jewelry for purchase in the Garden’s Mercado.
La Procesión – Afternoon Procession Sunday | November 2 | 5 p.m. The festivities will culminate with La Procesión or Procession. La Procesión represents the ancient tradition of marching as a community to burial sites in order to honor those who have passed on. This year, La Procesión will feature the traditions of placing candles at the memorial triptych, honoring loved ones, and enjoying traditional music and dance. All of the above events except Cuisine and Culture are included with paid Garden admission. Free for members with current member ID card. All events will be located inside the Garden. Programming subject to change.
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CHILES & CHOCOLATE Friday – Sunday | November 7 – 9 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Enjoy the sweet life while spending an afternoon or a weekend sampling your way through the outdoor beauty of the Garden. Delight your taste buds with indulgent gourmet chocolates, zesty salsas and other unique Southwestern treats. All products are available for purchase from local vendors, and the sweet sounds of DJ Miguel Ivery will definitely keep this weekend sizzlin’! Included with paid Garden admission. Members are free with current Member ID card. Programming subject to change.
DOGS’ DAY IN THE GARDEN Sunday | November 16 | 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Take advantage of this special opportunity to bring the whole family, dogs included, to the Garden. Spend time in the “doghouse” with vendors sampling the best dog food and treats. Sit and listen to special presentations ranging from healthy dog treats to keeping dogs safe in the desert environment. Go for a walk on Garden trails, heel for family photo opportunities, and participate in craft activities for both children and dogs. Included with paid Garden admission. Dog admission $4.00 each. Proceeds benefiting Arizona Humane Society.
COME • SIT • PLAY
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.
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THE GARDEN SHOP Daily | 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. 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.
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 28 | DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN TRAIL MAP & VISITOR GUIDE DBG.ORG
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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.
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/classes for more information and to register.
Class Topics Include: • L andscape and
Gardening • Photography and Art • Foods and Well-being
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• Trips and Adventures • Natural Sciences • Programs for children
and family
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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 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. 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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