Take A Self-Guided Nighttime Stroll Through Arizona's Desert Botanical Garden With Flashlight Nights
By Katie Lawrence|Published August 16, 2021
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Katie Lawrence is a Southeast Texas native who graduated 18th in her high school class with a GPA of 4.25. She attended college in the Houston area and began writing for OnlyInYourState in 2015.
Today, Katie writes, edits, and performs several other tasks for OnlyInYourState and has never been more passionate about a job before. Outside of work, you can likely find her curled up on with a hot cup of coffee, practicing yoga, baking, or exploring the beautiful Lone Star State (in particular, the vast and mystical West Texas desert).
No matter how many times you’ve been to the iconic Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, we can almost guarantee you’ve never experienced it quite like this. Each Saturday through September 4, the garden will be open until 9 p.m. for a unique event known as “Flashlight Nights.” As the name suggests, visitors will be guided only by the beam of a flashlight as they meander along the trails and get up close and personal with nocturnal flora and fauna. It’s a blast for the whole family, but there’s less than a month left to enjoy the fun!
On Saturdays through September 4, the Desert Botanical Garden comes alive when the sun goes down.
"Flashlight Nights" is a three-month-long event that allows visitors to embark on a self-guided stroll through the garden after dark. Not only will you get to enjoy the scenery without the oppressive Arizona sun beating down on you, but you'll also have the unique opportunity to observe nocturnal plants and animals that can't be seen during the day.
Make a full day trip out of it by arriving while it's still light outside to get a head start on exploring.
Then, gather up the whole family and watch as the sun slowly dips below the horizon - a wonderful way to kick off the evening, if you ask us!
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When darkness officially falls in the garden, Flashlight Nights can begin. As you meander along the five nature trails, shine your light into the thick brush and marvel at all the elusive flora and fauna that thrive when the world goes quiet.
From artisanal Aztec crafts to fresh produce from a 10-acre incubator farm to homemade bar soap, rest assured you'll find everything you need (and plenty you don't.)
Flashlight Nights takes place each Saturday from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m.
In addition to all the aforementioned activities, Flashlight Nights will also include weekly music, dance, and puppet theatre performances.
Have you ever attended Flashlight Nights at the Desert Botanical Garden? If so, we’d love to hear all about your experience in the comments section below. Check out our previous article to learn more about the garden and what you can expect to see during the day.
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