Education & Programs
Get ready to get inspired amid the natural wonders of the desert with Desert Botanical Garden’s educational classes, trips, camps and resources for children, adults and teachers. Connect with the desert like never before with:
- Classes for every skill level, age group and interest
- Hands-on workshops and demonstrations that highlight the naturally abundant Sonoran Desert
- Curricula designed to complement Arizona academic standards
- Unique outings, trips, adventures and special events
Learn more about the Garden’s many educational opportunities:
Adult Classes & Trips
Browse and find the classes that interest you most like photography, cooking, gardening and more. We also offer a self-directed Desert Gardening Mastership program, classes related to this program are designated as either DGM-C (core class) or DGM-E (elective class).
Kids Camps & Programs
Learn about the Garden’s enriching Seedlings Preschool, register for kids camps, discover the fun of learning labs or register to become a teen volunteer.
Field Trips & Self-Guided Tours
Give students and kids of all ages an unforgettable hands-on learning experience with one of the Garden’s many field trips and self-guided tours.
Digital Learning for Students and Teachers
Learn about the desert from your computer, download teaching materials, explore a virtual habitat and more.
Desert Landscaper School
Receive in-depth training in horticultural techniques and landscaping.
Scholarships
Find out more about our scholarships for graduate and advanced undergraduate students.
