(Included with Membership or Admission)
October 1- May 10 /Daily
10 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Can you drink water from a cactus? Do century plants really live 100 years? Get your burning questions answered on this docent-led tour and see why our desert plant collection is world-renowned. You will discover how plants survive, and even thrive, under the extreme conditions of the Sonoran Desert. Bring your camera and water, and wear a hat, sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes.
Mondays / October-November / 8 a.m.
Second Saturdays / October-November / 8 a.m.
Mondays / December-February / 8 a.m.
Second Saturdays / December-February / 8 a.m.
Join expert birders for a morning bird walk along the Garden trails. Everyone, including first-time birders, is welcome. Wear a hat, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes, and bring binoculars if available.
Saturdays and Sundays / October-November / 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays / February / 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Want ideas for creating year-round color in your yard and conserving water in the desert? Drop by our Ask a Gardener station where knowledgeable volunteers can help with your gardening questions.
Saturdays and Sundays / October 4-November 22 / 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays / December-February / 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Learn about desert plants and animals through science-based, hands-on activities.
Available November 1, 2008
These lighthearted, fun and informative tours will bring alive our collections of desert plants. Listen to great stories, fun facts and sensational aspects of the beautiful plants along the Desert Discovery Trail. The new adult or family audio presentations are another great opportunity to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Garden. $3 Non-Members. Offered in multiple languages. Free for Members based on level of membership. Call 480-481-8117 for details.
Do you have a group of 10 or more people? Call to find out about special discounts and exciting tour packages. Private guided tours, southwestern cooking demonstrations and Native American tour packages are just a few of the choices. Call 480-481-8104 or log on to
www.dbg.org/index.php/plan/adultgrouptours for more information.
If you prefer to register for a private tour for 10 or more people please click here.
