Classes & Trips





Enjoy a full range of educational classes and programs for learners of all ages! Desert Botanical Garden offers a wide range of classes, with registrations taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Please register early to ensure your space in the program. Advance registration is required for all classes. Confirmation of your enrollment will be sent to you via email after you have completed registration.
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Phone Registration
For additional questions regarding Adult Education programs, please call 480 481.8146, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Mon. – Fri.
About our Programs
Program sizes are limited to ensure quality, and we regret that receipt of your payment does not guarantee enrollment. Your enrollment will be confirmed by email.
Should your program be unavailable, you will be contacted and your payment will be refunded. See below for more information about cancellation and refund policies.
We value your questions, comments or suggestions regarding current or future programs offered by the Desert Botanical Garden. Please call (480) 481-8146.
Member Discounts
Desert Botanical Garden members receive a 20 percent discount on education programs and pay the lower member fee listed. Become a member today to get member prices.
Private Group Classes
Many of our classes, including photography, are available for private groups. Please contact Steen Allard-Lawson, adult education manager, at (480) 481-8164 or slawson@dbg.org for prices and availability.
Cancellation and Refund Policies
Refunds are available for cancellations made at least five (5) business days prior to the event (less a $20 fee). No refunds are available less than five (5) business days and fees may not be transferred.
- Programs may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment. A full refund will be made in the event the Desert Botanical Garden cancels a program.
- Refunds cannot be issued for missed class sessions.
- Special cancellation fees may apply to trips.
If you are unable to attend an on-site class, you may send an alternate adult participant with your confirmation.




