| when | Febuary 10, 2026 Tuesday |
| Trip Report : March 4, 2025 | |
| where | Desert Botanical Garden front gate |
| the hike |
Think the desert is all dirt and tumbleweeds? Think again. Desert Botanical Garden is home to thousands of species of cactus,
trees and flowers
from all around the world spread across 140 acres in Phoenix, Arizona.
We will explore the Pride of Phoenix. With the mornings warming up, the desert is beginning to stir. Some of the early wildflowers may be unable to wait, popping up just to say hello before the temperatures climb again? Join us for a relaxed morning walk through Desert Botanical Garden, where winter quietly gives way to spring, and the Sonoran Desert starts to show off its subtle colors and textures. We’ll enjoy cooler air, soft light, and whatever blooms decide to make an early appearance. Desert Botanical Garden is a 140-acre botanical garden located in Papago Park, at 1201 N. Galvin Parkway in Phoenix, central Arizona. Founded by the Arizona Cactus and Native Flora Society in 1937 and established at this site in 1939, the garden now has more than 50,000 plants in more than 4,000 taxa, one-third of which are native to the area, including 379 species which are rare, threatened or endangered. Of special note are the rich collections of agave (4,026 plants in 248 taxa) and cacti (13,973 plants in 1,320 taxa), especially the Opuntia sub-family. Plants from less extreme climate conditions are protected under shadehouses. It focuses on plants adapted to desert conditions, including an Australian collection, a Baja California collection and a South American collection. Several ecosystems are represented: a mesquite bosque, semi-desert grassland, and upland chaparral. Desert Botanical Garden has been designated as a Phoenix Point of Pride Lin has pre bought 10 tickets, otherwise you must log into Desert Botanical Garden before hand and get your ticket. |
| distance | 2 - 3 miles |
| time | 2 hours |
| EC | low elevation change |
| elevations | 1200' |
| type | nature walk |
| rating | "D" Rate yourself as a hiker. |
| dogs allowed | no |
| cost | The club also allows voluntary contributions of $5 per non-member. |
| weather | Phoenix |
| leader | You must email the leader to confirm with your name and phone number. Lin has pre bought 10 tickets (they were free). |
| meet | 8:00 AM Desert Botanical Garden front gate. Restrooms will be available. Free parking. |
| drive |
Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix. Next to the Phoenix zoo. Papago Park, at 1201 N. Galvin Parkway in Phoenix, |
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