WORLDS UNDER GLASS: DESERT TO RAINFOREST TOUR: MARCH 12

Step inside the Conservatory for a guided walk through four remarkable plant environments. You'll explore a desert landscape where hardy plants survive with minimal water, then move through a Mediterranean zone showcasing plants prized for food and fragrance. Next comes the showstopper—a steamy tropical rainforest packed with layering vegetation, fruit trees, and orchids. Finally, you'll visit a subtropical house where nectar-loving plants attract live butterflies. The tour reveals how plants adapt and thrive across wildly different climates. This is a drop-in tour with no advance sign-up needed—just show up at the Conservatory entrance and check in with Guest Services. Space is limited to 15 people, so it's first come, first served. Members get in free; non-members pay regular garden admission. Since the Conservatory gets hot and humid, wear comfortable clothes and bring water. Tours run rain or shine unless severe weather forces a cancellation. If you need accessibility support, reach out to the garden ahead of time to discuss options.