Join us for a fun-filled unveiling celebration of The Burrow, a brand-new ¡Sombra! Experiments in Shade installation for Roesley Park inspired by Arizona’s very own Desert Tortoise! Designed to provide a cool refuge from the sweltering heat, this larger-than-life abstract tortoise sculpture invites people of all ages to #sharetheshade and discover all that the desert and its inhabitants can teach us about climate resilience and adaptation.

A Day of Fun – Free and Open to All

Bring the whole family for an interactive experience featuring:

* Meet & Greet with Real Desert Tortoise: Join special guests from the Phoenix Zoo at 10:00 a.m. to meet a real desert tortoise.

* Explore & Play Under the Giant Tortoise. Step into this shady retreat and discover fun facts about the tortoise and its desert friends.

* Help Name the Giant Tortoise; Cast your vote and help us choose the perfect name for The Burrow’s centerpiece.

* Live DJ; Bring the whole family and move to the beat with fun, upbeat tunes while relaxing in the shade.

* Free Food & Refreshments Stay cool and refuel with tasty treats from local vendors.

* Learn About Heat Resilience! Meet people working on heat-ready solutions and discover ways to adapt to our changing climate together.

Why The Desert Tortoise?

Native to Arizona and the Southwest, the Desert Tortoise has an abundance of tricks up its sleeve – from holding water for up to a year to survive heavy drought, to digging burrows into the earth to escape the heat and sharing its shelter with other desert creatures. The Burrow takes inspiration from this master of adaptation, teaching us how we, too, can create and share the shade within our own community.

Please note: By attending this event, you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur