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Plant With A Purpose

Are you a purposeful planter? This year's Plant Sale will offer more than 250 different species, including many popular perennials and low shrubs. We'll also highlight special categories of plants that will help you create a garden filled with purpose. The Members' Only Preview sale starts on Saturday, September 28, at 6:30 a.m., with the public sale on Sunday, September 29. Pro tip? Arrive early to snag the best steals! 
Plan for the Plant Sale!
Photo: Jay Pierstorff
Happy Birthday Desert Museum!

We look pretty good for 67, don't you agree?
Labor Day marks the day the Desert Museum was opened by William H. Carr and Arthur Pack. Join us tomorrow (September 2), as we celebrate by sharing delicious birthday cake with our guests starting at 9:00 a.m. on the front patio! Want to send us a birthday gift? We have plenty of things on our Amazon wishlist that would make our animals, plants, and people happy! Thank you so much for your support. We couldn't do what we do without you!  Buy A Bday Gift!
Photo: Jay Pierstorff
Discover Your Inner Artist

Explore your creative side at the Desert Museum's Art Institute! Photography, painting, and drawing classes (and more) begin September 9. Whether you are a beginner or advanced student, the skilled instructors at the Art Institute, including guest lecturers from across the country, will guide and nurture your abilities. Choose from 5-week classes, weekend workshops, and 1-day courses. Museum members: because we love you, enjoy special pricing!  Paint Like Picasso!  
Photo: ASDM/Lauren Belcher

It's starting to happen on a larger scale and it's time to come together as a community and take action.  Last week, dozens of saguaros burned in a fire that scorched nearly 25 acres in the Santa Catalina Mountains. This is the first known fire in the Catalinas primarily fueled by the invasive species, buffelgrass.  So how can you help?  Fund our efforts by purchasing an I Save Saguaros sticker! We have already raised more than $700 to help eradicate buffelgrass. Can you help us reach $1,000?   Donate Today!
Photo: ASDM/Kat Rumbley
Flower Friday
 
This bizarre bloom belongs to the popular and purple Passionfruit vine (Passiflora edulis). Not only is this decorative plant a perfect addition to your balcony or fence, it serves as a pollinator pad for butterflies and bees! You can also enjoy mouthwatering fruit starting in the summertime. These vines love to climb and can reach at least 8 feet across and just as high. You can purchase this pretty plant (and many others) at our Plant Sale this month.  Dig Deeper!


Volunteer Viernes

We would like to congratulate our volunteers of the month for September: Jacqueline Mills and Sheila Brewer. Jacqueline is a Wednesday Docent and very talented interpreter and animal handler. She always makes sure that cards are sent to fellow docents who are sick or healing. Sheila is also a Wednesday docent who loves to guide bird walks and is always willing to step forward and fill interpretation shifts!  We could not do what we do without them. Thank you for being such a great addition to the family. 
Volunteer Today!

What's Going Down in the Desert? 
  • Packrat Program: Science Saturday (September 7) 
  • Rise & Shine: It's Packrat Playtime! (September 21)   
  • Plant Sale (August 28 & 29) 
Want more info on these awesome events?  Check it Out! 
 
September 1, 2019