Learn more about the Desert Botanical Garden

All participants are cordially invited to join us for the conference dinner on Wednesday, September 30 at the Desert Botanical Garden. Guests will be transported to the garden at 5:00 pm in time to enjoy a walking tour of the garden and a breath-taking Arizona sunset over the Sonoran desert. Then join us for cocktails and entertainment on the Boppert Courtyard before dinner in the Dorrance Center. You may make your dinner reservations when you register for the conference through RegOnline. Seating is limited.

A cash bar will be available with wines and beers. No other alcohol is permitted in the Garden.

For your safety and protection of the environment, the Desert Botanical Garden is a non-smoking facility.

Desert Botanical Garden

“The Garden’s vision is to be the premier center in the world for the display, study and understanding of desert plants and their environments. The Garden strives to be an indispensable resource in the Southwestern United States for helping individuals learn about Sonoran Desert Plants as well as desert plants of the world, so that they will conserve and protect the natural world for the benefit of future generations. Every element of the Garden will reflect excellence, beauty and inspiration to transform the visitor experience into one of discovery and meaning about deserts and desert plants.”

Buses depart the conference center starting at 5:00 pm and return to the conference center at 10:30 pm.