This program will be available for sale to the general public on December 7, 2025.Want to register before then? Become a member today, or if you are already a member, log in to register for this program. Botanical Gardens of the World Boyce Thompson Arboretum and the Desert Botanical Garden, Arizona Weekend Lecture/Seminar Sunday, February 15, 2026 - 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Code: 1NV175 Location: This online program is presented on Zoom. Select your Registration $25 Member $35 Gen. Admission Save when you purchase this program as a part of one of these series! 3 Program Series: Botanical Gardens of the World View series details Resize text Desert Botanical Garden, Arizona (Photo: Bernard Gagnon / CC BY-SA 3.0) Indulge in a colorful midwinter escape as horticultural expert Keith Tomlinson leads a series of virtual visits that highlight the beauty of notable botanical gardens in settings as varied as Singapore, the Arizona desert, and the American Midwest. In vibrant visuals he explores how each garden has taken a unique approach to design and interpretation as they all celebrate plant collections, conservation, education, and the distinctive environments and landscapes in which they bloom. Tomlinson has worked as a naturalist and public garden administrator for 25 years, visiting wilderness areas and botanical gardens around the world. He is the author of numerous articles on plant conservation, botanical garden travel, and environmental education. Session Information Boyce Thompson Arboretum and the Desert Botanical Garden, Arizona Nestled in the Sonoran Desert near Phoenix, Boyce Thompson Arboretum is Arizona’s oldest and largest botanical institution. Nearby, the renowned Desert Botanical Garden showcases iconic desert landscapes and research-driven conservation efforts. Together, these sites form a living library of adaptation, resilience, and biodiversity. Stroll virtually among towering saguaros, rare arid flora, and global drought-tolerant plantings while learning how these gardens serve as scientific resources and conservation refuges in a changing climate. Additional Sessions of this Botanical Gardens of the World Series February 8: Gardens by the Bay, Singapore February 22: Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis General Information View Common FAQs and Policies about our Online Programs on Zoom.
