"Opened in 1939, the Desert Botanical Garden showcases the flora and fauna of the Sonoran Desert, while providing insight into the lives and culture of the people who have called this arid area home for thousands of years. Walking the Plants and People of the Desert Trail, guests can visit ancient homes of Tohono O’odham, Western Apache, and Hispanic households, as well as learn about the plants locals used for food, medicine, and building material. Other trails include the Desert Wildflower Trail, bursting with color in spring and featuring a butterfly and hummingbird garden, and the Center for Desert Living Trail, showing ideas for efficient and sustainable living in the desert. Besides the outdoor trails, where the garden occasionally hosts great exhibits, it is where the Schilling Library is found, the home of over 9,000 books focusing on the desert’s native plants." - MATADOR_NETWORK
