Fall Butterflies
Thursday, October 1, 2026 · 9:30 AM MST · Desert Botanical Garden · Phoenix, AZ
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About this event
Admission to this experience includes full access to Super Bloom Oct. 9 – May 31 Don’t miss this living exhibit that features thousands of free-flying Southwestern butterflies. Get an up close and personal experience with these winged beauties, learn about each stage of their life cycle and discover what actions we can take to protect them. All New! Discover monumental pollinator sculptures from Alex Heveri’s Glass in Flight series surrounding the Cohn Family Butterfly Pavilion. Featuring butterflies, dragonflies and hummingbirds, these stunning glass sculptures offer a vibrant and colorful interpretation of the fascinating pollinators of the Sonoran Desert. About the Artist Alex Heveri is a Tucson, Arizona–based artist, defense attorney, and sculptor with over 30 years of experience creating large-scale steel-and-glass works. She is known for her unique process utilizing thick slabs of colored glass that are cut, shaped and set into textured, luminous surfaces that shift and glow in natural light. This artwork is a generous gift from Garden Trustee Emeritus Cliff Douglas.
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