DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN FOUNDATION

Maintains a scientific collection of 103,250 herbarium specimens to support research on desert flora and plant conservation.

Manages 55 acres of cultivated land featuring over 50,000 plant displays from more than 4,800 species, including 520 rare and endangered species. The Living Collection includes 4,818 plant species, and the garden operates as a living museum dedicated to desert plant biodiversity.

Maintains 103,250 herbarium specimens for research and conservation purposes.

Manages 55 acres of cultivated land for desert plant displays, featuring over 50,000 plant displays in outdoor exhibits, cultivating 4,818 plant species in the Living Collection, and providing care for 520 rare and endangered plant species. The garden operates as a living museum housing over 50,000 plants from more than 4,000 different species.

Offers a range of public programs including "After Dark" events, "Sunset Yoga," "Dog Days at the Garden," "Game on at the Garden," craft activities with local artists, and hands-on nature play in the Cactus Clubhouse for children. Also provides educational content on native plants, monarch butterfly migration, and tree health through on-site and online resources.

Offers a variety of educational and recreational programs including "After Dark" experiences, "Game on at the Garden" events, hands-on craft activities, "Dog Days at Garden After Dark" and "Dog Days at the Garden" events, "Sunset Yoga" sessions, and an immersive nature play space for children called "Cactus Clubhouse." The garden also provides educational content about native Sonoran Desert plants and monarch butterflies.

Organizes annual and recurring special events such as the Central Arizona Cactus & Succulent Society Annual Show & Sale featuring over 600 specimens, "Desert Studio: Emerging Artists Series" for new musical and artistic talent, and member-focused gatherings like the Annual Members Meeting with guest speakers.

Presents "Desert Studio: Emerging Artists Series" to showcase new talent, music, and album releases. The garden also hosts the Central Arizona Cactus & Succulent Society Annual Show & Sale and features night-blooming cactus along its trails.

Offers exclusive merchandise such as Glow Apparel, wands, and rings in the Garden Shop and provides visitor incentives like free glow-in-the-dark bracelets or necklaces for early arrivals during special events.

Offers online resources through "Your Garden at Home" including activities, conservation stories, and information on plants.

Hosts Volunteer Appreciation Month to honor volunteer contributions and maintains engagement with over 28,000 member households through exclusive events and communications.

Created and maintains time-based environmental art installations such as "Present Echoes," which involved scanning a garden bed daily for 365 days to visualize plant changes over time, contributing to the integration of art and ecological observation.

Hosts "Desert Pulse," a multi-sensory art exhibit by ScanLAB Projects that uses photography, motion, and sound to deepen public appreciation of the Sonoran Desert ecosystem. The exhibit includes monumental outdoor video installations, an immersive indoor experience in The RAF Exhibit Gallery with a 24-minute continuous video loop across 20 screens and a custom soundscape, and a behind-the-scenes gallery on its creation.

Hosts "Desert Pulse" and "FRAMERATE: Desert Pulse," multi-sensory art exhibits that use photography, motion, and sound to deepen public appreciation of the Sonoran Desert ecosystem. This includes four monumental outdoor video installations, an immersive indoor experience at The RAF Exhibit Gallery, and a behind-the-scenes gallery on the creation of Desert Pulse, with a 24-minute continuous video loop across 20 screens.