Desert Botanical Garden Trail Map and Visitors Guide

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FISH OUT OF WATERSeptember 26 – January 4 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Daily Ottosen Gallery in Dorrance Hall

The Fish Out of Water exhibit includes inked 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 director of research, conservation and collections at the Desert Botanical Garden.

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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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Fall 2014 EVENTS AT DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN

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 OptionsPlan 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 PriceMembers: $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 Turning Point Jazz/Fusion

Oct. 24 The Sugar Thieves Delta Blues

Oct. 31 Tro De Mambo (formerly Fuerza Caribe) Latin Jazz/Percussion

Nov. 7 Mike Eldred Trio Blues/Guitar

Nov. 14 Dmitri Matheny Group Jazz

Nov. 21 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.

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FALL 2014 EVENTS AT DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN

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.

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 CAFÉA more casual option with a variety of gourmet sandwiches, garden fresh salads, ice cold beverages and treats. Located on Ullman Terrace. Hours vary.



FALL PLANT SALEGarden 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.

THE GREAT PUMPKIN FESTIVALThursday 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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DESERT DISCOVERY LOOP TRAIL 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)

PLANTS & PEOPLE OF THE SONORAN DESERT LOOP TRAIL 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)

SONORAN DESERT NATURE LOOP TRAIL 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)

CENTER FOR DESERT LIVING TRAIL 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.

Harriet K. Maxwell DESERT WILDFLOWER LOOP TRAIL 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)

GUIDE FOR USING THIS MAP 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.

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.

Each trail is color coded in this guide and on signage throughout the Garden.

Center for Desert Living Trail

Sonoran DesertNature Loop Trail

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Jan and Tom LewisDesert Portal

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01. Introduction02. Candelilla03. Barrel Cactus04. AZ Queen of the Night05. Agave

06. Fairy Duster07. Cardón08. Cholla – Chain Fruit09. Mammillaria10. Saguaro11. Yucca – Banana12. Prickly Pear

13. Ocotillo14. Senita15. Mesquite16. Aloe17. Boojum18. Creosote Bush19. Organ Pipe

20. Palo Verde21. Prickly Pear –

Cow’s Tongue22. Cholla – Teddy Bear23. Creeping Devil24. Old Man of the Andes

Desert Terrace Garden & Lewis Desert Portal 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.

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.

JAN AND TOM LEWIS DESERT PORTAL 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.

AUDIO TOUR STOPS

AUDIO TOUR MAP

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Maxine and Jonathan MarshallButterfly Pavilion

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Donor Wall

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Garden Shop

Gertrude'sRestaurant

Valley Metro Bus Stop

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Agave YuccaForest

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Plants & Peopleof the Sonoran Desert

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Sybil B. Harrington

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Desert Oasis

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Spanish Gardens

ButterflyGarden

HummingbirdGarden

Native Crop Garden

Akimel O’odhamHousehold

BeeGarden

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BoulderGarden

Desert Discovery Loop Trail

Weisz FamilyPlaza

OttosenGallery

OttosenEntry Garden

Center for Desert Living Trail

Saguaro Harvesting Ramada

Grassland

Spanish Gardens

Native Crop Garden

ButterflyGarden

HummingbirdGarden

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Jan and Tom LewisDesert Portal

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TRAIL MAP

THE GARDEN APPNow 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.

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.

Developed by Clarisoft & Garden staff members.

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We 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.

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 your 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

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Partial funding provided by the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture through appropriations from the Phoenix City Council.

PHOENIX BOYS CHOIR HOLIDAY PERFORMANCEWednesday | December 10 OR Thursday | December 11

Doors open at 6 p.m. Performance 7 – 8 p.m. Dorrance Hall

Celebrate the season with a special holiday choral performance by the Phoenix Boys Choir. This internationally renowned group will perform at the Desert Botanical Garden for an unforgettable evening of holiday music.

TICKET PRICESMembers: 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 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.)

TICKET PRICES Members: Adults $25, Children $10 (3–12), Children under 3 admitted freeGeneral Public: Adults $30, Children $12.50 (3–12), Children under 3 admitted free

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.

General Public ticket sales begin September 28, 2014

TO PURCHASE TICKETS: • Order online at dbg.org/luminaria• Call 480 481.8188 (8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily)• Visit 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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DATES Members Only: December 5 – 6General Public: November 28 – 29, December 12, 13, 19 – 23, 26 – 30

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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.



CHILES & CHOCOLATEFriday – 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.

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 SHOPDaily | 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.

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

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HOW TO READ A PLANT LABELAs 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.

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CommonFamilyName

Scientific Name

Common Name

Where The Plant Grows

When The Plant Blooms

Class Topics Include:

• Landscape and Gardening

• Photography and Art

• Foods and Well-being

• Trips and Adventures

• Natural Sciences

• Programs for children and family

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.



BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2014 – 2015President Barbara Hoffnagle

President Elect Bruce Macdonough

Vice President John Burnside

Secretary Tammy McLeod

Treasurer Rosellen C. Papp

Trustees Rebecca Ailes-FinePatricia AuchOonagh BoppartTeniqua Broughton

Jean CallahanCraig CliffordHarold C. DorenbecherArdie EvansBart Faber Amy Flood Jeff HebetsMartha Hunter HendersonHarriet Ivey Jane JozoffMari Koerner, Ph.D.Ted LagreidMark LandyKimber L. LanningJan R. LewisPaul MorellKathy Munson

Carolyn O’MalleyRobert Page, Ph.D.Darra L. RayndonScott T. SchaeferBrian SchwallieArcher V. SheltonAnn StantonJohn SullivanKen UdenzeBruce WeberMaja WesselsWilliam F. Wilder

Trustees EmeritiLee Baumann CohnH. Clifton DouglasHazel Hare

William Huizingh, Ph.D.Donald R. OttosenNancy SwansonRobert S. Tancer

Ken Schutz, The Dr. William Huizingh Executive Director

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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