FIELD TRIP VISITOR GUIDE TO DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN The Garden is so excited to welcome your field trip group. Please read this guide to prepare for your visit.
WHAT TO BRING • • • • •
Sunscreen Water Hat & Sunglasses Camera Comfortable Shoes
WHAT TO EXPECT
Trails Students will explore unique trails home to thousands of desert plants. Trails are open and sunny with access to restrooms and water bottle refilling stations. Your visit includes all main trails with the exception of the Garden Restaurant and Garden Shop. Safety Students must stay with chaperones at all times. Please stay on the trails for the safety of the plants and animals, and you. Groups: Split your participants into groups of about 20 students with chaperones to best experience the Garden. Plan Your Field Trip: Use the Field Trip Map to plan your visit. Download the Garden App for an interactive map version.
LUNCH & FOOD
Outside food and drink besides water are not allowed in the Garden and there is not a space on-site for lunch. We recommend Papago Park for lunch before or after your visit and using time on the bus for snacks. Please note there is also not a space for us to store sack lunches.
PARKING & ARRIVAL
See the Field Trip Map for parking details Bus/Van Arrival Map Students will unload along the curb by the bus zone and park in the Bus/RV lot. A Garden Educator will meet you there. Individual Vehicle Arrival Please use the Visitor Parking lot and walk to admissions to meet a Garden Educator. Desert Botanical Garden | Pre-Visit Guide