Desert Botanical Garden

An Arizona icon for over 85 years, Desert Botanical Garden is a living museum of more than 50,000 plants. Founded in 1939, the Garden is a premier institution focused on education, exhibition, research and conservation of desert plants of the world, with an emphasis on the Sonoran Desert. The Garden's 140-acre site is distinguished by its robust collection of cactus and agave plants, as well as its scope and excellence of programs in education, horticulture, plant research and conservation.

Desert Botanical Garden is grateful for your support, every day and especially on Arizona Gives Day.

The Garden has helped the community appreciate the beauty of the desert and care about it. Thanks to significant investments of time, talent and financial support, as well as dramatic growth in the Garden's community of dedicated supporters, our organization is in a significantly stronger position today. Nonetheless, 99% of the Garden's income is derived from private sources, and we continue to depend on philanthropic gifts from individuals like you to keep the Garden alive and well during the current crisis.

Be a champion for nature, give to the Garden and join the community by making a donation during Arizona Gives Day.

More about Desert Botanical Garden:
• 140 acres
• 55 acres under cultivation
• 50,000+ plant displays showcased in beautiful outdoor exhibits
• 1 of only 24 botanical gardens accredited by the American Alliance of Museums
• 508 volunteers
• 870,000+ attendees in 2022
• 33,108 member households
• 64,000 free community admission in 2022

Testimonials

"We just have to look on the bright side and what better place than the Garden to soothe one's soul and be reminded of the beauty that we have."
- Jennifer T.

"I give to the Garden because it is a treasure for the community."
- Rick W.

"We enjoy supporting the Garden's work to preserve rare and endangered plant species. Every visit to the garden, we discover something new and it's because of the hard work of the
Garden staff."
- Jen & Chris K.