Botanist Gustaf Starck rallied people passionate about preserving desert plants with a sign outside his Scottsdale ranch.

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It’s early on a Tuesday morning, but crowds are already lining up at the gate to Phoenix’s Desert Botanical Garden (DBG). In ...

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If you thought the desert landscape was primarily dust and tumbleweed with no vibrant greenery, wait until you see what this botanical garden in Phoenix has to offer. Arizona's Desert Botanical ...

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For several weeks in both the spring and fall, make a detour off the trails at the Desert Botanical Garden and find yourself surrounded by butterflies. In fall, the assortment is rather limited ...

Sitting just southwest of the Desert Botanical Gardens in Papago Park, the Phoenix Zoo operates seasonal hours; check the Phoenix Zoo website before visiting. General admission to the zoo costs $ ...