Karen sent these pho­tos from a but­ter­fly exhib­it at Phoenix’s Desert Botan­i­cal Gar­dens, which is nes­tled in the beau­ti­ful red buttes of Papa­go Park. Serv­ing the com­mu­ni­ty for over 70 years, the gar­dens are com­mit­ted to pre­serv­ing desert plants and edu­cat­ing peo­ple about the frag­ile desert eco-envi­ron­ment.  They offer a vari­ety of class­es to learn more about how to pre­serve the desert — and how to plan your own gardens.

They also offer many events through­out the year, includ­ing art exhibits and a jazz series in the gar­dens. Check out the Allan Houser exhib­it through the end of this month, or attend one of the many jazz events through June.

Or, sim­ply enjoy these beau­ti­ful pho­tos from Karen’s desert visit. : )

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