Glass in Flight at Night
September 7th, 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Free with AdmissionWhen the sun goes down, the wings light up.
Experience Glass in Flight like never before—under the stars and aglow with color.
For a limited number of evenings, the Arboretum will stay open late to unveil Glass in Flight at Night, an illuminated twist on our dazzling outdoor sculpture exhibit.
With strategic lighting and nightfall as the backdrop, these larger-than-life glass insects take on a whole new dimension—radiant, surreal, and unforgettable.
Watch butterflies shimmer, dragonflies pulse with color, and beetles gleam like jewels in the dark.
Perfect for date nights, photographers, nature lovers, and families looking for a truly magical evening.
Bring your camera—this is Instagram gold.
Only on select nights. See these radiant works of art shimmer, glow, and transform—after dark. Last admission at 9pm. Not all trails are open for evening hours.
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With a tongue longer than its body and a sweet tooth for nectar, the Mexican long-tongued bat is one of the desert’s most important — and least seen — pollinators.
By night, they hover like hummingbirds, sipping from saguaro and agave blooms — and in doing so, they pollinate the plants that define the Southwest.
Their work helps ensure the future of tequila, wildflowers, and entire desert ecosystems.
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Last week, 40+ Arizona educators took home $100 stipends, classroom-ready materials, and new ways to spark curiosity—thanks to our Teacher Development Sessions in Casa Grande and Superior! From the 5E model to hands-on desert plant investigations, these sessions delivered practical tools teachers can use right away.
Special thanks to @resolutioncopper for making this professional development series possible for our educators.
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Think butterflies are just pretty? Think again. They’re vital desert pollinators — and moths are even tougher, working night shifts in the heat. From monarchs to hummingbird moths, these wings keep wildflowers blooming.
Want to help? Plant milkweed, leave the porch light off, and skip the spray.
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They’re tiny. They’re fierce. And they’re doing WAY more than looking cute. 💨
Hummingbirds like Costa’s and Anna’s aren’t just visitors — they’re pollinators. Without them, chuparosa, penstemon, and ocotillo wouldn’t thrive.
Next time you see one, thank them for their work.
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