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The Valley’s best holiday event comes to life with more than 8,000 hand-lit luminaria bags and 10 entertainment groups performing nightly. This year’s event features Southwest elegance and the beauty of the Garden at night – a holiday experience not to be missed! For additional event information, visit dbg.org/luminaria

HOURS 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. (Timed entry admissions available at 5:30 or 7:30 p.m.)

TICKET PRICES Members: Adults $25, Children $10 (3–12), Children under 3 admitted free

General Public: Adults $30, Children $12.50 (3–12), Children under 3 admitted free

TO PURCHASE TICKETS: • Order online at dbg.org/luminaria• Call 480 481.8188 (8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily)• Visit the Admissions Box Office (8 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily)

For 25 or more tickets, call 480 481.8104. Group discount will apply. Ask about private rental options.

Entertainment powered by:

D E S E R T B O T A N I C A L G A R D E NLUMINARIAS Presented by

DATES Members Only: December 5 – 6General Public: November 28 – 29, December 12 – 13, 19 – 23, 26 – 30

HOLIDAYS

AT THE GARDEN

Sponsored in part by:

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DOGS’ DAY IN THE GARDENSaturday | January 24 | 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Included with paid Garden admission. All dogs $4, proceeds benefiting the Arizona Humane Society.

Bring the whole family, dogs included, to visit the Garden. Meet vendors with samples of dog food and treats. Attend presentations about activities for you and your pet, and how to keep dogs safe in the desert. Walk the Garden trails, pose for family photos, and participate in craft activities for both children and dogs.

All dogs must be on a leash and remain on marked trails at all times. All dogs must be up to date on all vaccinations and registrations. Handlers are required to pick up after their dogs and properly dispose of their waste. Desert Botanical Garden reserves the right to refuse entry to or remove any dog thought to be dangerous to other dogs or visitors. Dogs will only be admitted to the Garden between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Programming subject to change. This event my be photographed and videotaped for promotional purposes.

PHOENIX BOYS CHOIR HOLIDAY PERFORMANCESWednesday | Dec. 10 OR Thursday | Dec. 11 Doors open at 6 p.m. | Performance 7 – 8 p.m. Dorrance Hall

Celebrate the season with a special holiday choral performance by the Phoenix Boys Choir. This internationally renowned group will perform at the Desert Botanical Garden for an unforgettable evening of holiday music.

TICKET PRICESMembers: Adult $20 | Child $10 (3 – 12)General Public: Adult $25 | Child $12 (3 – 12)

Concert is open seating only.

TO PURCHASE TICKETS: • Order online at dbg.org• Call 480 481.8188 (8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily)• Visit the Admissions Box Office (8 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily)

Supported by the Twiford Family Foundation.

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The Desert Botanical Garden is pleased to bring another notable lineup to the Spring Music in the Garden concert series.

DINING AND BEVERAGE OPTIONSVisit Gertrude’s, the Garden’s restaurant, or the following options at Ullman Terrace: • Patio Café • Chef-attended Station • Full Cash Bar • Boutique Wine Sales

Concerts held on Fridays at Ullman Terrace.

Feb. – May: 7 – 9 p.m. | Doors open at 5:30 p.m. June: 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. | Doors open at 6 p.m.

PRICE: Members: $20 | General Public: $25

TO PURCHASE TICKETS: • Order online at dbg.org/music • Call 480 481.8188 (8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily) • Visit the Admissions Box Office

(8 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily)

Must be 21 or older to attend. *(Exception: Feb. 20 Phoenix Boys Choir Performance). Proper identification is required for admission. Children will not be admitted even if parent or guardian is present. Concert venue is open seating only. Limited tickets are available. Advanced ticket purchase recommended. Group rates are available for parties of 10 or more adults by calling 480 481.8104. No refunds or exchanges on tickets purchased. No outside food or beverage allowed. Event may be photographed for promotional purposes.

Spring 2015 Concerts February 6 – April 17 | 7 – 9 p.m.

February 6 Domingo DeGrazia Spanish Guitar Band – Spanish Guitar

February 13 The Swingtips – Swing

February 20 *Phoenix Boys Choir Classical

February 27 Novo Mundo – Brazilian

March 6 Pick and Holler Old Time Appalachian

March 13 The Brazen Heads Celtic Rock/Irish

March 20 Chuck Hall Band – Blues

April 3 Quetzal Guerrero – Brazilian Soul

April 10 Tony Duncan and Darrin Yazzie – Native American

April 17 Traveler – World

For May and June concert line-up visit dbg.org/music

Sponsored in part by:

Sound Lighting FX, Inc.

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A DINNER SERIES at the DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN

TheSEASONAL TABLE

The Seasonal Table is held in special Garden locations chosen for their beautiful settings. After a welcome drink and hors d’oeuvres, guests dine on a four-course dinner of fresh, locally sourced seasonal cuisine. Matthew Taylor, executive chef at Gertrude’s restaurant, will be on hand to talk about your meal and featured wine representatives will discuss the selected wine pairings. Local live entertainment will complete the evening’s experience. Please visit dbg.org for specific dinner details.

DINNER DATES• Saturday | February 7 | Wine & Dine • Saturday | March 14 | Tequila Ole!• Saturday | April 11 | Dig into Spring

TICKET PRICE (per person) Members: $145 | General Public: $150

Must be 21 or older to attend and show proper identification to be admitted. No exceptions. Children will not be admitted even if parent or guardian is present. Event programming is subject to change. No outside food, beverage or alcohol may be brought into the Garden. No refunds, exchanges or rain dates. Advanced ticket purchase recommended. Proceeds from this event benefit the Garden’s education, research and conservation programs. Event may be photographed for promotional purposes.

Eat.Drink.Enjoy the Garden.

TO PURCHASE TICKETS: • Order online at dbg.org/table• Call 480 481.8188 (8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily)• Visit the Admissions Box Office (8 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily)

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We are happy that you are visiting the Garden today and we want you

to enjoy your time here. A map and trail descriptions are located on the next page. Our docents, volunteers and staff members are always happy to answer questions.

The SRP Visitor Center is located just past admissions. Here you can: • Plan your visit

• Rent a wheelchair or scooter

• Purchase water, event tickets and buy or upgrade your membership

• Pick up an audio tour

• Rent an umbrella or stroller

The Desert Botanical Garden is a museum of living plants and we ask that you follow signage, staff or volunteer instructions, and basic rules to ensure your safety and that of our plants.

Basic Rules of Visiting • Remain on the trails at all times

• Resist the urge to climb trees or rocks

• Refrain from picking or removing plants, pods or seeds

• Observe wildlife from a safe distance and don’t feed them

• The Garden is a smoke-free environment

Dining Options • Gertrude’s restaurant located adjacent

to Ottosen Entry Garden

• Patio Café located adjacent to Ullman Terrace (hours vary)

• Butterfly Kiosk (seasonal)

• Sorry, picnicking is not allowed

Exploring the Garden • Wander the Garden at your own pace

• Docents host Garden Discovery Stations October through April

• Self-guided audio tours are available in the SRP Visitor Center

For Your Safety • Drink plenty of water

• Use sun block

• Make use of areas of shade

• Pace yourself

• Only the Desert Discovery Trail is open after sunset

Welcome toDesert Botanical Garden

Socialize and share your pictures with us at

Partial funding provided by the Phoenix Office of Arts and Culture through appropriations from the Phoenix City Council.

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1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix AZ 85008 480 941.1225 | dbg.org

DESERT DISCOVERY LOOP TRAIL On the Garden’s main trail learn about the unique characteristics of desert plants from around the world. The loop trail features outstanding displays and exhibits including the Sybil B. Harrington Cactus and Succulent Galleries and the Berlin Agave Yucca Forest. Along the way, explore the great diversity of form, texture and color found in this wondrous array of cacti and succulents. (1 ⁄3 mile = .53 km)

PLANTS & PEOPLE OF THE SONORAN DESERT LOOP TRAIL Discover how Sonoran Desert plants have been used for food, fiber, medicine and other cultural purposes. Pound mesquite beans into flour and step inside a traditional Akimel O’odham Roundhouse. Closed at sunset. (1⁄3 mile = .53 km)

SONORAN DESERT NATURE LOOP TRAIL Change your point of view on this trail which features dramatic vistas of distant mountains and up-close views of the surrounding desert. A variety of fascinating exhibits focus on both the plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert. Closed at sunset. (1 ⁄4 mile = .40 km)

CENTER FOR DESERT LIVING TRAIL A desert gardener’s delight – this trail showcases ideas and strategies that demonstrate useful, sustainable and harmonious ways to work with nature in the desert environment. This trail features the Steele Herb Garden and the Edible Garden.

Harriet K. Maxwell DESERT WILDFLOWER LOOP TRAIL On this trail, you will see how wildflowers attract hummingbirds and butterflies (and people, too). Discover the beauty, color and diversity of wildflowers in North American deserts, and how they play a role in the desert’s ecosystem. Closed at sunset. (1⁄3 mile = .53 km)

GUIDE FOR USING THIS MAP As you pass through Admissions you will find yourself in Ottosen Entry Garden. Here you will find the SRP Visitor Center, Garden Shop, Gertrude’s retaurant, Cohn Tour Gathering Area and restrooms.

From Ottosen Entry Garden you can connect to • The Harriet K. Maxwell Desert Wildflower Loop Trail • The Desert Discovery Loop Trail, which leads to the rest of the Garden.

Each trail is color coded in this guide and on signage throughout the Garden.

Center for Desert Living Trail

Sonoran DesertNature Loop Trail

Plants & Peopleof the Sonoran Desert

Loop Trail

Jan and Tom LewisDesert Portal

Desert Terrace Garden

02

03

04

2206

0723

08

09

1011

12

1314 15

1605

24

21

20

01 18

1917

Quail Run Path Desert Discovery Loop Trail

Sybil B. Harrington

Cactus and SucculentGalleries

Stardust Foundation PlazaStardust Foundation Plaza

BerlinAgave Yucca

Forest

01. Introduction02. Candelilla03. Barrel Cactus04. AZ Queen of the Night05. Agave

06. Fairy Duster07. Cardón08. Cholla – Chain Fruit09. Mammillaria10. Saguaro11. Yucca – Banana12. Prickly Pear

13. Ocotillo14. Senita15. Mesquite16. Aloe17. Boojum18. Creosote Bush19. Organ Pipe

20. Palo Verde21. Prickly Pear –

Cow’s Tongue22. Cholla – Teddy Bear23. Creeping Devil24. Old Man of the Andes

Desert Terrace Garden & Lewis Desert Portal New to the Desert Discovery Loop Trail – the Garden is excited to present two new, permanent exhibits. Opened in Fall 2014, the spaces are generously funded through The Saguaro Initiative.

DESERT TERRACE GARDEN The Desert Terrace Garden features dramatic, tiered planters displaying the Garden’s distinct collections, including signature agaves, prickly pear and boojum trees. Plantings are complimented by stunning panoramic views of Papago Park Buttes, as well as colorful seasonal displays highlighting the diversity of the desert.

JAN AND TOM LEWIS DESERT PORTAL From the Jan and Tom Lewis Desert Portal, visitors can enjoy elegantly designed plantings and shade under an architectural trellis while planning the next step on their Garden experience. One path leads to the Sybil B. Harrington Cactus and Succulent Galleries and Berlin Agave Yucca Forest, the other to the Center for Desert Living Trail and historic Webster Center.

For more information about the Garden’s plans for the future and how you can participate in The Saguaro Initiative, please visit http://saguaroinitiative.dbg.org.

AUDIO TOUR STOPS

AUDIO TOUR MAP

OfficeOffice

Maxine and Jonathan MarshallButterfly Pavilion

(Seasonal)

Offices

Cohn Tour Gathering

Area

SteeleHerbGarden

ArcherHouse

WebsterCenter

Ullman Terrace

PrattRamada

Amphitheater

Donor Wall

BoppartCourtyard

Schilling Entry Arbor

ADMISSIONS

Binns Wildflower Pavilion

Garden Shop

Gertrude'sRestaurant

Valley Metro Bus Stop

SRP Visitor Center

Harriet K. Maxwell Desert Wildflower

Loop Trail

Quail Run PathBerlin

Agave YuccaForest

DorranceHall

Weisz LearningCenter

MarleyEducationandVolunteerBuilding

Sonoran DesertNature Loop Trail

Plants & Peopleof the Sonoran Desert

Loop Trail

Nina MasonPulliam DesertResearch andHorticultureCenter

Sybil B. Harrington

Cactus and SucculentGalleries

Mountain VistaTelescopes

Desert Oasis

Stardust Foundation PlazaStardust Foundation Plaza

ApacheHousehold

Grassland

Spanish Gardens

ButterflyGarden

HummingbirdGarden

Native Crop Garden

Akimel O’odhamHousehold

BeeGarden

ShadeGarden

BoulderGarden

Desert Discovery Loop Trail

Weisz FamilyPlaza

OttosenGallery

OttosenEntry Garden

Center for Desert Living Trail

Saguaro Harvesting Ramada

Grassland

Spanish Gardens

Native Crop Garden

ButterflyGarden

HummingbirdGarden

BeeGarden

ShadeGarden

BoulderGarden

EdibleGarden

School and GroupBus Zone

MAP LEGEND

INFORMATION

RESTROOMS

DRINKING FOUNTAIN OR HYDRATION STATION

FOOD

ATM

WIFI ZONE

ATM

Cohn TOUR GATHERING AREA

FIRST AID

PARKINGPatio Cafe

Butterfly Kiosk

Jan and Tom LewisDesert Portal

Desert Terrace Garden

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THE GARDEN SHOP8 a.m. – 8 p.m. | Daily

Shop for distinctive gifts, books, home and garden decor, gourmet foods and unique desert plants.

Shop online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at gardenshop.dbg.org.

DINING OPTIONS GERTRUDE’S Daily Gertrude’s focuses on fresh, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. The full bar offers local draft beer, craft bottles, Arizona and regional wines, along with Garden-inspired cocktails.

Join us for lunch, dinner or weekend brunch. Located in Ottosen Entry Garden.

Reservations are recommended and can be made at 480 719.8600 or gertrudesrestaurant.net

PATIO CAFÉA more casual option with a variety of gourmet sandwiches, garden fresh salads, ice cold beverages and treats. Coffee and a selection of pastries available each morning. Located on Ullman Terrace. Hours vary.

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FISH OUT OF WATERNow through January 4 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Daily Ottosen Gallery in Dorrance Hall

The Fish Out of Water exhibit includes inked impressions of fish from local canals, rivers, lakes and ponds. The impressions are done by using an ancient Japanese technique called gyotaku. This technique dates back to the mid-1800s and is said to have been used by fishermen to document their catches, but also for art purposes. The artist, Dr. Joe McAuliffe, is also director of research, conservation and collections at the Desert Botanical Garden.

Sponsored by:

ARIZONA INDIGENOUS NEW TURNED WOOD BY PHILIP & MATT MOULTHROP

February 6 – May 3 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | Daily Ottosen Gallery

The Desert Botanical Garden presents new works by world-renowned artists Philip and Matt Moulthrop. The exhibition features a collection of turned wood that reveals the inherent beauty of trees and shrubs native to Arizona. Woodturning has been a Moulthrop family legacy for three generations, and their pieces are immediately recognizable by their distinct contemporary forms. You can find their work in the permanent collections of the Smithsonian Institute, the American Craft Museum of New York, and the Carnegie Museum of Art.

Philip Moulthrop, Saguaro Rib Vase, 2014, 17 x 7 x 7, turned wood. Image courtesy of CLUTCH Photo and Bentley Gallery, AZ

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CORKS & CACTUS Saturday | February 21 | 1 – 5 p.m. OR Sunday | February 22 | 1 – 5 p.m. Dorrance Hall and Boppart Courtyard

Sample, sip and savor your way through the Desert Botanical Garden• Taste 40 different wines each day• Enjoy talented musical entertainment• Purchase delicious delicacies from Fabulous

Food Fine Catering and Events• Visit with representatives from a variety of wineries

and purchase a bottle or case to take home

Members: $30 | General Public: $35

TO PURCHASE TICKETS: • Order online at dbg.org/corks• Call 480 481.8188 (8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily)• Visit the Admissions Box Office

(8 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily)

All wine purchased at the event directly benefits the Garden. For event details, visit dbg.org/corks

Must be 21 or older to attend and must show proper identification. Children will not be admitted, even if a parent or guardian is present. Event programming subject to change. No outside food, beverage or alcohol may be brought into the event. No refund, exchanges or rain dates. Corks & Cactus ticket price includes Garden/Event admission, wine tasting and entertainment. Event is rain or shine. Event may be photographed for promotional purposes.

Additional support provided by:

In-kind support provided by:

TURN YOUR ADMISSION TICKET INTO A MEMBERSHIP Did you know you can apply today’s admission toward a membership? Stop by Admissions or the Member Kiosk today to redeem your discount.

Members of the Desert Botanical Garden enjoy free admission, guest passes, discounts, free butterfly exhibit admission, insider information and much more! Membership levels start at $75.

For more information about Garden membership visit Admissions, dbg.org or call 480 941.3517.

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At the Desert Botanical Garden, events take on a whole new meaning. With availability for day or evening use, our venues are ideal for your next private event or meeting. For more information visit dbg.org/facilityrental

HOLD YOUR EVENT AT THE GARDEN AND PLANT A LASTING MEMORY

HOW TO READ A PLANT LABELAs a place of education, research, exhibition and conservation of desert plants, the Garden provides information about plants using many different techniques. One of these methods is through labels. These labels provide the Latin name used by the scientific community, its common name, where it grows and when it blooms.

ScientificFamily Name

CommonFamilyName

Scientific Name

Common Name

Where The Plant Grows

When The Plant Blooms

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CONTINUE LEARNING AT THE GARDENClass Topics Include:

• Landscape and Gardening

• Photography and Art

• Foods and Well-being

• Trips and Adventures

• Natural Sciences

• Programs for children and family

The Garden has classes and workshops to help you explore the Sonoran Desert and learn more about the world around us.

Visit dbg.org/learn for more information and to register.

THE GARDEN APPNow you can download the Garden app and use your smart phone to help customize your experience at the Garden. Available for your iPhone and Android.

The app includes trail guides, maps, garden tours, plant information and pictures, and a learning center that helps you care for your plants at home.

Developed by Clarisoft & Garden staff members.

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SHAKESPEARE AT THE GARDEN May 7 – 10, 14 – 17, 21 – 24 Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Performance begins at 8 pm. Desert Botanical Garden Outdoor Event Plaza

Southwest Shakespeare Company presents the world premier of Spellbound, A Musical Fairy Tale, an adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Cymbeline. An evil stepmother and a father who is not much better, a wronged love, jealousy, revenge, magic potions, villains in disguise, a valiant heroine—all culminate in a live battle onstage.

TICKET PRICES: General Seating: $40 per person Reserved Table Seating: $55-$65 per person

GARDEN MEMBERS RECEIVE A DISCOUNT: (email [email protected] for discount codes)General Seating: $35 per person Reserved Table Seating: $50-$60 per person

TO PURCHASE TICKETS: • Order online at www.swshakespeare.org• Call 480 435.6868 | Mon. - Fri. | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Guests can purchase food from Fabulous Food Fine Catering and Events, and a full cash bar will be available. Ticket does not include food or beverages. Limited tickets are available. Advanced ticket purchase recommended. No outside food or beverage allowed.

SPRING PREVIEW Wildflowers | all spring | dbg.org/wildflowers

Spring Butterfly Exhibit March 7 – May 10 | dbg.org/butterflies

Scottsdale Artist League Spring Paintout Mar. 7, 14, 21, 28 & Apr. 4 | scottsdaleartistsleague.org

Spring Plant Sale March 20 – 22 | dbg.org/plantsale

Agave on the Rocks March 27 | dbg.org/agaveontherocks

Cactus & Succulent Society Show & Sale April 10 – 12 | centralarizonacactus.org

Earth Day Celebration April 18 | dbg.org/earthday

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2014 – 2015President Barbara Hoffnagle

President Elect Bruce Macdonough

Vice President John Burnside

Secretary Tammy McLeod

Treasurer Rosellen C. Papp

Trustees Rebecca Ailes-FinePatricia AuchOonagh BoppartTeniqua Broughton

Jean CallahanCraig CliffordHarold C. DorenbecherArdie EvansBart Faber Amy Flood Jeff HebetsMartha Hunter HendersonHarriet Ivey Jane JozoffMari Koerner, Ph.D.Ted LagreidMark LandyKimber L. LanningJan R. LewisPaul MorellKathy Munson

Carolyn O’MalleyRobert Page, Ph.D.Darra L. RayndonScott T. SchaeferBrian SchwallieArcher V. SheltonAnn StantonJohn SullivanKen UdenzeBruce WeberMaja WesselsWilliam F. Wilder

Trustees EmeritiLee Baumann CohnH. Clifton DouglasHazel Hare

William Huizingh, Ph.D.Donald R. OttosenNancy SwansonRobert S. Tancer

Ken Schutz, The Dr. William Huizingh Executive Director

The Garden’s commitment to the community is to advance excellence in education, research, exhibition, and conservation of desert plants of the world with emphasis on the Southwestern United States. We will ensure that the Garden is always a compelling attraction that brings to life the many wonders of the desert.

The Desert Botanical Garden sits on 140 acres and has more than 50,000 plants in its collection. The Garden has five thematic trails that exhibit cactus and succulent species from around the world.

Interpretive exhibits along the trails highlight desert wildflowers, conservation, desert plant adaptation and ethnobotany.

Since 1939, the Desert Botanical Garden has been home to one of the finest and most diverse collections of succulent plants, including rare, threatened and endangered species from around the Southwest and the world. It is the only botanical garden in the world whose mission, from its early inception, was to focus solely on desert plants.

THE DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN MISSION

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