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Your visit today, supports Garden scientists working worldwide to save cactus for generations to come.
As you explore 50,000 desert plants from around the world remember:
Stay hydrated with water refilling stations.
Stay on the trails at all times. Desert plants have very shallow roots.
Don’t be shy–anyone with a name badge is happy to help.
Many of our plants look soft, but they do bite. Please look, but don’t touch. Snap
Harmony of color and beauty of form come together in this exhibition of paintings, drawings and monumental sculpture celebrating the visionary Colombian artist, Fernando Botero. As a poet of daily life in Latin America and a pioneer of figurative art, Botero created art for more than 60 years, in a unique, sumptuous style that is immediately recognizable known as “Boterismo”. Experience the Maestro’s artistic creations in the Garden and in Dorrance Hall, with an expanded gallery space that takes an intimate look at his influences, motivations and working methods.
Fernando Botero, a renowned Colombian figurative artist and sculptor, established himself as one of the most globally recognized artists of our time. With his distinctive style and mastery of form, Botero’s influence extends far beyond Latin America. His works enrich prominent locations worldwide, including the illustrious Park Avenue in New York City and the iconic ChampsÉlysées in Paris.
Oct. 5 – March 31
Exhibition organized by the Museum of Latin American Art, Long Beach, California in collaboration with Desert Botanical Garden. Gallery image provided by MOLAA. Photograph by: Yubo Dong / ofstudio photographyDesert Oasis
Akimel O’odham Household
Mountain Vista Telescopes
Apache Household
Grassland Spanish Gardens Native Crop Garden
Saguaro Harvesting Ramada
Pratt Ramada
SONORAN DESERT NATURE TRAIL 1/4 mile = .40 km
Weisz Learning Center
Schilling Entry Arbor PLANTS & PEOPLE OF THE SONORAN DESERT TRAIL 1/3 mile = .53 km Nina Mason Pulliam Desert Research and Horticulture Center Berlin Agave Yucca Forest Ottosen Gallery Dorrance Hall Boppart Courtyard Marley Education and Volunteer Building Closed for Construction Fall 2023 – Winter 2025 Christensen Family Sybil B Cactus and Succulent Closed for Construction Opening(1/3 mile = .53 km)
Explore the Garden’s main trail and discover the many ways desert plants from around the world have adapted to the environment. Featuring a diverse array of cactus and succulents as well as historic plant collections, this central route connects visitors to the beauty of the desert.
Harriet K. Maxwell
DESERT WILDFLOWER TRAIL
(1/3 mile = .53 km) | Closes at sunset
Stroll along this meandering trail where you’ll encounter brightly colored blooms as well as the pollinators they attract, like bees, butterflies and hummingbirds. Find out how flowers, insects and birds play an essential role in thriving desert ecosystems.
(1/10 mile = .16 km)
Fragrant herbs, vegetable beds and shady spots to relax make this trail a delight for the senses. Come see what’s growing this season and discover tips for creating a robust, water-wise home garden.
(1/4 mile = .40 km)
Take this trail to the top for sweeping mountain views, telescopes and an organ pipe cactus forest. Then look closer to gain insight to the resilience and survival strategies of Sonoran Desert plants and animals.
(1/3 mile = .53 km)
Wander through five diverse desert habitats and discover the variety of ways indigenous people have used native plants for food, fiber and shelter.
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