Become a certified Young Naturalist at the Desert Museum! Build confidence, make connections, and explore careers while learning about the Sonoran Desert. Develop skills in identifying plants, animals, and minerals, plus conservation and outdoor safety. Discover ecology through nature journaling and earn your official certificate!

High summer is the beginning of the O'odham calendar and also the time of year when our iconic saguaros begin to fruit! Start your morning with a blessing and song performed by our O'odham friends and hear family stories about the importance of the saguaro before gathering fruit in the traditional O'odham manner.

On view now through May 24 in our Baldwin Gallery, this exhibition showcases a diverse range of artwork created by students at all skill levels. From beginners to graduates of the Nature Art Certificate program, the collection highlights a shared dedication to technical mastery and conservation through desert-inspired botanicals and wildlife art.