FLASHLIGHT
NIGHTS DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN
Saturday, Aug. 22 | 7-9:30 p.m. Critter Crawl Ottosen Entry Garden Cactus Cantina Swing by the Cactus Cantina at the SRP Visitor Center and treat yourself to a frozen cocktail, refreshing mocktail or an ice cold beer. S’more kits sold here.
Amphitheater S’mores Gather around the fire pits to roast marshmallows and build your perfect s’more. Kits are available for purchase at the Cactus Cantina with credit or debit card only.
Desert Discovery Trail Glow Chalk Create glowing images to express the magic of the night: sunsets, stars and wildlife.
Tree of Life The mesquite tree provides food for many desert animals as well as for people. Learn how mesquite seed pods are ground to create flour and sample some, too.
Critter Corner Get up close with the reptiles and arachnids that call deserts their home while talking to the expert, who cares for them.
Maricopa County Vector Control Discover how mosquitoes grow, where they thrive, and what you can do to protect yourself and your community so together we can “Fight the Bite”!
Agave Unpacked Agaves have been woven into daily life for hundreds of years. Explore how this amazing desert plant has provided food and fiber—and uncover the surprising ways it may still appear in products you use today.
Breezy Pops Ice cold Breezy Pops for sale. Available for purchase with credit or debit card only.
Night Flyers Discover the magic of the desert’s night shift! Owls, bats and nighthawks are the ultimate superheroes of the Sonoran Desert. Explore the secret skills of these nocturnal flyers and learn how to spot them fluttering around the Garden after dark.
Sunset Plaza Telescopes The moon and stars are inspiration for songs and stories. Observe what the night sky shares with us each evening and create stories of your own.