WORLDS UNDER GLASS: DESERT TO RAINFOREST TOUR: AUGUST 18

Explore the fascinating ways plants adapt to completely different environments during this guided walk through the Conservatory. You'll move through four distinct plant zones—from a sparse desert landscape to a lush rainforest canopy to a Mediterranean climate space—and finish in a subtropical house where live butterflies flutter among nectar-rich plants. Along the way, discover how plants survive and thrive in hot, cold, wet, and dry conditions around the globe. This is a drop-in tour with no registration required, though space is limited to 25 people on a first-come, first-served basis. Keep in mind that the Conservatory can feel quite warm and humid, so wear comfortable clothing and bring water to stay hydrated. Members enter free with garden admission, while non-members pay regular garden admission. Check in at Guest Services in the Visitors Center before heading to the Conservatory entrance where the tour begins. The garden offers accommodations for those who need them—just contact the garden in advance if you'd like support.