Mission of Mercy’s Visionaries in Action
Annual fall community event for Mission of Mercy supporters featuring savory selections, cocktails and music. Business casual attire.
Desert Botanical Garden Welcomes Chris Kline as New President & CEO
Desert Botanical Garden has announced Arizona nonprofit leader and community connector Chris Kline as its next President and Chief Executive Officer. Kline will begin transitioning into the CEO role in …
Annual ‘Dinner on the Desert’ Enchants Attendees With the Splendor of Desert Botanical Garden
On April 26, 2025, Desert Botanical Garden hosted its stunning “Dinner on the Desert” event in the garden amid its Sonoran splendor. Attendees were immersed in lush desert flora while …
Desert Botanical Garden Executive Director Ken Schutz Announces Retirement
After nearly a quarter-century of leadership, Desert Botanical Garden executive director Ken Schutz announced his retirement effective Sept. 30, 2025. Since taking the helm in 2001, Schutz has spearheaded three …
Frontdoors Magazine August/September 2021 Cover Story: The Big Return
The path back for arts and culture in the Valley winds through a 140-acre garden in Papago Park, down Phoenix’s Roosevelt Row, through venues downtown, through the Civic Center in …