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SUMMARY:Dog Days of Summer
DESCRIPTION:Yume Japanese Gardens\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGarden Admission\n\n\n\n\nDog Admission is $5 \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nDog Days of Summer returns June 1! Bring your furry friend along with you for morning garden walks and soak up the smells and sunshine! Enjoy breakfast or brunch with your pup when you stop by Edna’s Eatery for delicious food and a special dog-friendly menu. All dogs receive a free treat upon entry! Make sure to stock up on more delicious dog treats in the Garden Gift Shop on your way home.Get a Dog Membership to enjoy unlimited summer walks! (available for purchase in-person only) Dog members receive a 2026 Dog Member tag\, Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers doggie bandana\, and a Raising Cane’s lemonade coupon.$20 for one dog+$10 for additional dogs**limit 3 dogs per membership \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGood Pups of the Week Photo Submissions! \n\n\n\nWhen you bring your furry friend to visit during Dog Days of Summer\, snap a pic and upload it here. Your pup could be featured on our ‘Good Pups of the Week’ social media pages and the welcome board at the Gardens! \n\n\n\n\nSubmit Your Photos\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupport for our Summer Sips Water Bowls from \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupport for our Doggie Treats from \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Art 			\n								Butterfly Sketch and Watercolor Study: A 4-Part Series			\n			September 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Family 			\n								Garden Story Time			\n			September 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Gardening 			\n								Seed Starting 101			\n			September 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Nature & Ecology 			\n								Dragonflies and Damselflies			\n			September 11 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/event/dog-days-of-summer/
CATEGORIES:Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260908T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260908T160000
DTSTAMP:20260903T170546Z
CREATED:20260820T235702Z
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SUMMARY:Butterfly Sketch and Watercolor Study: A 4-Part Series
DESCRIPTION:Yume Japanese Gardens\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n$200 Non-Member /  $160 Member \n\n\n\n\nClass Capacity 12 \n\n\n\n\n\nThis series is every Tuesday from 9/8 – 9/29You will not be able to sign up for the following 3 classes in this series separately. \n\n\n\nThis class is for beginners to advanced artists with no previous experience necessary. Russell will be teaching how to draw from observation; he has over 30 Butterfly and moth specimens to choose from. We will focus on contour line drawing\, value\, and texture. We will start with a black-and-white sketch\, and finally we will complete a watercolor of our chosen specimen. \n\n\n\nRecommended Art Materials: \n\n\n\n\nWatercolor palette of 8 or more colors (semi-moist pans)\n\n\n\nPaper \n\n\n\n4B to 8B drawing pencil\n\n\n\nThree watercolor brushes: fine\, medium\, large\n\n\n\nWatercolor paper\, water cups\, and paper towels will be provided\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ninstructor \n\n\n\nRussel Kahn\n\n\n\n\n\nOriginally from New York City and Cincinnati\, Russell has been creating and teaching art for the past 35 years in the Southwest and New England. Russell particularly loves printmaking\, drawing\, creating soft and oil pastel paintings\, and working with clay. Russell hopes for his students to realize that their voice and risk-taking are the most important components of arts education.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefund & Cancellation Policy\n\n\n\nNo refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. We reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration\, garden closure\, or inclement weather\, in which case\, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Art 			\n								Butterfly Sketch and Watercolor Study: A 4-Part Series			\n			September 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Family 			\n								Garden Story Time			\n			September 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Gardening 			\n								Seed Starting 101			\n			September 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Nature & Ecology 			\n								Dragonflies and Damselflies			\n			September 11 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/event/butterflies-sketch-series/
LOCATION:Education Building Classroom
CATEGORIES:Art,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260909T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260909T110000
DTSTAMP:20260826T233533Z
CREATED:20260826T233530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T233533Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Yume Japanese Gardens\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGarden Admission\n\n\n\n\nThis event is free with Garden Admission \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nGarden Story Time is back! Join us every Wednesday morning at 10:00 am in the Education Classroom for an interactive story session. Our weekly hour together features a mix of nature-themed stories\, sensory activities\, and crafts. Held rain or shine. Kids of all ages are welcome\, though our programming is geared toward learners from infants to seven-year-olds. Registration is not necessary\, and participation is free with Garden Admission. \n\n\n\nRegistration is not necessary. Free with Garden Admission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Art 			\n								Butterfly Sketch and Watercolor Study: A 4-Part Series			\n			September 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Family 			\n								Garden Story Time			\n			September 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Gardening 			\n								Seed Starting 101			\n			September 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Nature & Ecology 			\n								Dragonflies and Damselflies			\n			September 11 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/event/garden-story-time-sept9/
LOCATION:Education Building Classroom
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260911T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260911T110000
DTSTAMP:20260903T170609Z
CREATED:20260819T221834Z
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SUMMARY:Seed Starting 101
DESCRIPTION:Yume Japanese Gardens\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n$36 Non-Member / $29 Member \n\n\n\n\nClass Capacity 12 \n\n\n\n\n\nLearn how easy and inexpensive it is to grow plants from seeds and how to care for them at every stage of growth. Learn why growing from seed is the most eco-friendly and sustainable way to grow and how to choose and save seeds for your gardens. Participants will get to plant and take home their own seed tray with instructions to care for their seedlings at home. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ninstructor \n\n\n\nNicci Radhe\n\n\n\n\n\nNicci Radhe is a Tucson-based photographer\, horticulturist\, and multidisciplinary artist whose work is deeply rooted in community\, art\, and the Sonoran Desert landscape. Nicci is also the founder of Horny Toad Horticulture\, an organic small-scale urban seed farm located near Sentinel Peak in Tucson. Specializing in locally adapted heirloom and open-pollinated seeds. Through regenerative growing practices\, workshops\, plant sales\, and partnerships with local organizations like Tucson Organic Gardeners\, Nicci shares her passion for sustainable gardening and seed stewardship while encouraging a deeper connection to the desert environment. Nicci is also our amazing Horticultural Therapy Assistant at Tucson Botanical Gardens. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefund & Cancellation Policy\n\n\n\nNo refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. We reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration\, garden closure\, or inclement weather\, in which case\, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Art 			\n								Butterfly Sketch and Watercolor Study: A 4-Part Series			\n			September 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Family 			\n								Garden Story Time			\n			September 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Gardening 			\n								Seed Starting 101			\n			September 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/event/seed-starting-101/
LOCATION:TBG Greenhouse
CATEGORIES:Classes,Gardening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260911T120000
DTSTAMP:20260903T170625Z
CREATED:20260811T205946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T170625Z
UID:6624-1789120800-1789128000@tucsonbotanical.org
SUMMARY:Dragonflies and Damselflies
DESCRIPTION:Yume Japanese Gardens\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n$36 Non-Member / $29 Member \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nDragonflies and damselflies are remarkable creature that can be found in most freshwater habitats from backyard ponds to raging mountain torrents. They are predators throughout their lives\, first as nymphs underwater and rule the skies as adults. This class introduces these insects\, focusing on their diversity\, life cycle\, and habits. We will also talk about the basics for identifying them\, so that students will be ready to head to the nearest wetland to observe them. The Santa Cruz Dragonfly Festival runs all of September and this class supports the wonderful event! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor \n\n\n\nJeff Babson\n\n\n\n\n\nJeff Babson is an all-around naturalist\, with particular interest in birds\, butterflies\, moths\, beetles and dragonflies. Owner of Sky Island Tours\, an environmental education and eco-tour company\, Jeff has led birding tours for the Tucson Botanical Gardens\, Pima County Department of Natural Resources\, Parks and Recreation\, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum\, and several birding festivals in southern Arizona (Wings over Willcox\, Southwest Wings\, Tucson Birding and Nature Festival). He lives in Vail with his wife and two children. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefund & Cancellation Policy\n\n\n\nNo refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. We reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration\, garden closure\, or inclement weather\, in which case\, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Art 			\n								Butterfly Sketch and Watercolor Study: A 4-Part Series			\n			September 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Family 			\n								Garden Story Time			\n			September 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Gardening 			\n								Seed Starting 101			\n			September 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/event/dragonflies-and-damselflies/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Classes,Nature & Ecology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260914T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260914T120000
DTSTAMP:20260903T170647Z
CREATED:20260819T222621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T170647Z
UID:6784-1789378200-1789387200@tucsonbotanical.org
SUMMARY:Flowers for Frida: Painted Portrait Vase and Fresh Floral Arrangement
DESCRIPTION:Yume Japanese Gardens\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n$100 Non-Member / $80 Member \n\n\n\n\nClass Capacity 12 \n\n\n\n\n\nParticipants will paint Frida Kahlo’s silhouette on a vase and then design a floral arrangement using Frida’s favorite fresh flowers. All art and floral materials will be provided\, and participants will take their completed art project home. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor \n\n\n\nSandy Villegas\n\n\n\n\n\nBorn in Puebla\, Mexico\, Sandy has always loved art making drawings and doodling when she got the chance. Her family moved to Sonora\, Mexico and after a couple years she decided to come to the United States. She married a military man and while raising two children received an Associate Degree in Digital Arts. Some time passes before her daughter\, Brittany\, found an art project making paper flowers. Soon Sandy found herself making flowers and a business was born. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefund & Cancellation Policy\n\n\n\nNo refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. We reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration\, garden closure\, or inclement weather\, in which case\, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Art 			\n								Butterfly Sketch and Watercolor Study: A 4-Part Series			\n			September 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Family 			\n								Garden Story Time			\n			September 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Gardening 			\n								Seed Starting 101			\n			September 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/event/flowers-for-frida/
LOCATION:Education Building Classroom
CATEGORIES:Art,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260915T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260915T113000
DTSTAMP:20260903T170703Z
CREATED:20260810T202659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T170703Z
UID:6604-1789464600-1789471800@tucsonbotanical.org
SUMMARY:Painted Flower Bracelet Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Yume Japanese Gardens\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n$50 Non-Member / $40 Member \n\n\n\n\nClass Capacity 15 \n\n\n\n\n\nMake a fun\, colorful bracelet with a lamp-worked focal bead that has a hand painted flower on it. The color combination is sure to add an interesting accent to your wardrobe. All materials and tools will be provided by the artist and no experience is necessary. Each bracelet will be sized to fit the participant and each participant will leave with a finished piece.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor \n\n\n\nDee Taube\n\n\n\n\n\nI have always loved art\, so while growing up I took all the art classes that were offered in school. I was drawn to art beyond being content to just appreciate it\, but during my working career making time for art seemed a luxury to be put on hold for the future. Somehow I found jewelry making and fell in love with it. It enabled me to work with color\, design\, and texture\, it was a great stress-reliever\, an outlet for my creativity\, and it nurtured my soul. When I became a member of an artists’ co-op in Colorado Springs\, I was constantly admiring the work created by the glass artists there\, and one day one of them offered to teach me how to fuse glass. I was hooked. Creating fused glass art has taught me to appreciate all art even more than I did before. It is always a learning experience. But when everything goes right\, the end result brings me joy and nurtures my soul\, as I always hope it will for those who see my art. Learning\, enjoying and creating art is an ongoing journey. Each new piece guides its own design and helps me grow as an artist. I love it! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefund & Cancellation Policy\n\n\n\nNo refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. We reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration\, garden closure\, or inclement weather\, in which case\, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Art 			\n								Butterfly Sketch and Watercolor Study: A 4-Part Series			\n			September 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Family 			\n								Garden Story Time			\n			September 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Gardening 			\n								Seed Starting 101			\n			September 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/event/painted-flower-bracelet/
LOCATION:Education Building Classroom
CATEGORIES:Art,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260916T110000
DTSTAMP:20260826T233744Z
CREATED:20260826T233740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T233744Z
UID:6942-1789552800-1789556400@tucsonbotanical.org
SUMMARY:Garden Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Yume Japanese Gardens\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGarden Admission\n\n\n\n\nThis event is free with Garden Admission \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nGarden Story Time is back! Join us every Wednesday morning at 10:00 am in the Education Classroom for an interactive story session. Our weekly hour together features a mix of nature-themed stories\, sensory activities\, and crafts. Held rain or shine. Kids of all ages are welcome\, though our programming is geared toward learners from infants to seven-year-olds. Registration is not necessary\, and participation is free with Garden Admission. \n\n\n\nRegistration is not necessary. Free with Garden Admission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Art 			\n								Butterfly Sketch and Watercolor Study: A 4-Part Series			\n			September 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Family 			\n								Garden Story Time			\n			September 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Gardening 			\n								Seed Starting 101			\n			September 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Nature & Ecology 			\n								Dragonflies and Damselflies			\n			September 11 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/event/garden-story-time-sept16/
LOCATION:Education Building Classroom
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260917T113000
DTSTAMP:20260903T170729Z
CREATED:20260811T205204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T170729Z
UID:6620-1789639200-1789644600@tucsonbotanical.org
SUMMARY:Desert Container Gardening: Plan for 365 Days of Living Color
DESCRIPTION:Yume Japanese Gardens\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n$36 Non-Member / $29 Member \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nDesert container gardening is not the same as gardening anywhere else. Our summers are longer and hotter\, our winters can bring sudden cold snaps\, and plants in pots need a smarter plan to thrive. \n\n\n\nBe inspired to do something different and expand your vision\, imagination\, and enjoyment of seeing beautiful plants in a container that thrive in your desert home. \n\n\n\n\nDetermine the correct plants to combine in a pot for the upcoming season so that the display makes sense and is pleasing to the eye. \n\n\n\nKnow the correct location to place your pots so they will do their best. \n\n\n\nChoose your color theme and learn how to make it happen.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor \n\n\n\nMarylee Pangman\n\n\n\n\n\nMarylee Pangman founded The Contained Gardener in 1998 as a niche business in the desert community of Tucson\, Arizona.  Since then\, Marylee has been compelled to share all that she has learned about container gardening over 3 decades of blistering summers and record breaking winters. Marylee sees container gardening as a way to have an oasis garden while conserving water as the demands of pots are far less than heavily planted areas and beds. You can find Marylee’s books\, Getting Potted in the Desert\, and Riley’s Garden Oasis at the Garden Gift Shop. These two books are excellent resources for creating and caring for potted gardens\, advice on container selection\, plant lists and much more. https://thepotteddesert.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefund & Cancellation Policy\n\n\n\nNo refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. We reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration\, garden closure\, or inclement weather\, in which case\, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Art 			\n								Butterfly Sketch and Watercolor Study: A 4-Part Series			\n			September 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Family 			\n								Garden Story Time			\n			September 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Gardening 			\n								Seed Starting 101			\n			September 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/event/desert-container-gardening/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Classes,Gardening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260919T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260919T100000
DTSTAMP:20260828T175318Z
CREATED:20260828T172632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T175318Z
UID:6991-1789804800-1789812000@tucsonbotanical.org
SUMMARY:Caring for Caregivers: The Mossy Landscape of Mothering
DESCRIPTION:Yume Japanese Gardens\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\n$24 for members / $30 for non-members \n\n\n\n\n15 participants \n\n\n\n\n\nWho do you mother? Who mothers you? How does Earth mother us?  \n\n\n\nWhether you identify as a human mother/parent\, plant mother\, pet mother\, auntie\, grandmother\, and/or one who has been mothered\, this space is for you. We will create beautiful framed landscapes of moss and natural objects while sharing about our journeys of mothering and being mothered. While creating\, we’ll also learn about the vital role moss plays in our ecosystem– how it is often overlooked\, and how it provides the foundation for so much growth– with stories and knowledge from Robin Wall Kimmerer’s book\, Gathering Moss. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ninstructor \n\n\n\nKristen Sawyer\n\n\n\n\n\nKristen Sawyer\, M.Ed\, is our Director of Horticultural Therapy at TBG. She is also an experiential and environmental educator\, creative writer/storyteller\, and mother to two little ones under 4. She has been trained as a birth doula and has led postpartum birth story writing workshops with Well in the Desert Midwifery. She loves weaving her passion for mother care and earth care\, believing the two are deeply intertwined. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes
URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/event/mossy-landscape-of-mothering/
LOCATION:Porter Hall
CATEGORIES:Horticultural Therapy
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260923T110000
DTSTAMP:20260826T234054Z
CREATED:20260826T234052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T234054Z
UID:6945-1790157600-1790161200@tucsonbotanical.org
SUMMARY:Garden Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Yume Japanese Gardens\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGarden Admission\n\n\n\n\nThis event is free with Garden Admission \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nGarden Story Time is back! Join us every Wednesday morning at 10:00 am in the Education Classroom for an interactive story session. Our weekly hour together features a mix of nature-themed stories\, sensory activities\, and crafts. Held rain or shine. Kids of all ages are welcome\, though our programming is geared toward learners from infants to seven-year-olds. Registration is not necessary\, and participation is free with Garden Admission. \n\n\n\nRegistration is not necessary. Free with Garden Admission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Art 			\n								Butterfly Sketch and Watercolor Study: A 4-Part Series			\n			September 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Family 			\n								Garden Story Time			\n			September 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Gardening 			\n								Seed Starting 101			\n			September 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/event/garden-story-time-sept23/
LOCATION:Education Building Classroom
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260923T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260923T113000
DTSTAMP:20260903T170752Z
CREATED:20260812T195515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T170752Z
UID:6634-1790157600-1790163000@tucsonbotanical.org
SUMMARY:Preparing Your Roses for the Fall Bloom
DESCRIPTION:Yume Japanese Gardens\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n$36 Non-Member / $29 Member \n\n\n\n\nClass Capacity 30 \n\n\n\n\n\nThe class will be all about bringing your roses back to life after a long\, hot Tucson summer! Terry Swartz\, consulting rosarian\, will demonstrate fall pruning techniques for restarting new growth just in time for the November blooming season. He will also give you a fertilizing guide to help your roses to have their best blooms. This hands-on demonstration will illustrate how to prune\, feed\, and keep pests at bay. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor \n\n\n\nTerry Swartz\n\n\n\n\n\nPast President of the Rose Society of Tucson and Consulting Rosarian. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefund & Cancellation Policy\n\n\n\nNo refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. We reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration\, garden closure\, or inclement weather\, in which case\, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Art 			\n								Butterfly Sketch and Watercolor Study: A 4-Part Series			\n			September 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Family 			\n								Garden Story Time			\n			September 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Gardening 			\n								Seed Starting 101			\n			September 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Nature & Ecology 			\n								Dragonflies and Damselflies			\n			September 11 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/event/preparing-roses-fall/
LOCATION:Education Building Classroom
CATEGORIES:Classes,Gardening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260923T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260923T150000
DTSTAMP:20260903T170949Z
CREATED:20260810T203813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T170949Z
UID:6610-1790168400-1790175600@tucsonbotanical.org
SUMMARY:Tiny Terrains: Mini Botanical Landscapes Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Yume Japanese Gardens\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n$40 Non-Member / $32 Member \n\n\n\n\nClass Capacity 12 \n\n\n\n\n\nYou will learn the process of making a small sculpture/montage from bits of nature and trinkets\, honoring the shapes and colors of our bountiful Sonoran Desert. Collect dried seed pods\, twigs\, stalks\, and flowers beforehand. Other supplies will be provided. No skills necessary. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ninstructor \n\n\n\nBee Ottinger\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefund & Cancellation Policy\n\n\n\nNo refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. We reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration\, garden closure\, or inclement weather\, in which case\, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Art 			\n								Butterfly Sketch and Watercolor Study: A 4-Part Series			\n			September 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Family 			\n								Garden Story Time			\n			September 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Gardening 			\n								Seed Starting 101			\n			September 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/event/mini-botanical-landscapes/
LOCATION:Education Building Classroom
CATEGORIES:Art,Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260924T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260924T174500
DTSTAMP:20260904T201613Z
CREATED:20260813T233204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T201613Z
UID:6663-1790267400-1790271900@tucsonbotanical.org
SUMMARY:Free Estate Planning Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Yume Japanese Gardens\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nThis event is free \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nLearn the essentials of estate planning in this free\, informative workshop. \n\n\n\n\nWhy estate planning is important\n\n\n\nHow to take the first steps\n\n\n\nHow to make sure your wishes are carried out\n\n\n\nReal-life example\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Art 			\n								Butterfly Sketch and Watercolor Study: A 4-Part Series			\n			September 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Family 			\n								Garden Story Time			\n			September 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Gardening 			\n								Seed Starting 101			\n			September 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/event/estate-planning-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Talks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260925T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260925T120000
DTSTAMP:20260903T171119Z
CREATED:20260812T200227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T171119Z
UID:6638-1790330400-1790337600@tucsonbotanical.org
SUMMARY:Color in Every Season
DESCRIPTION:Yume Japanese Gardens\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n$36 Non-Member / $29 Member \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nIf you think desert landscapes are limited to shades of brown and rock\, think again. Your outdoor spaces can be filled with vibrant color all year long. In this class\, Noelle Johnson\, aka “AZ Plant Lady\,” will share how to use long-blooming plants\, plan for overlapping seasons\, and add color with paint\, furniture\, and containers. Real-life examples will inspire you to transform your garden into a lively\, welcoming space bursting with beauty and personality. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor \n\n\n\nNoelle Johnson\n\n\n\n\n\nNoelle Johnson is a horticulturist\, landscape consultant\, and garden writer.  Popularly known as ‘AZ Plant Lady’\, she has been inspiring and teaching people to create\, grow\, and maintain beautiful gardens that thrive in a hot\, dry climate. She is the author of the popular blog\, ‘Ramblings From a Desert Garden’ where she has been imparting essential gardening advice for over 10 years.She is the creator of the popular online course\, ‘Desert Gardening 101’ and is passionate about taking the mystery out of gardening in the desert in simple steps. Noelle has written for Water Use It Wisely\, Birds & Blooms Magazine\, Houzz\, and The Home Depot. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefund & Cancellation Policy\n\n\n\nNo refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. We reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration\, garden closure\, or inclement weather\, in which case\, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Art 			\n								Butterfly Sketch and Watercolor Study: A 4-Part Series			\n			September 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Family 			\n								Garden Story Time			\n			September 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Gardening 			\n								Seed Starting 101			\n			September 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/event/color-every-season/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Classes,Gardening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260926T120000
DTSTAMP:20260903T171204Z
CREATED:20260812T201114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T171204Z
UID:6643-1790416800-1790424000@tucsonbotanical.org
SUMMARY:Mushroom Cultivation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Yume Japanese Gardens\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n$45 Non-Member / $36 Member  \n\n\n\n\nClass Capacity 18 \n\n\n\n\n\nIn this 2-hour workshop\, instructor Chad Borseth will discuss the role fungi and mushrooms play in our ecology and go over cultivation and propagation techniques. We will also discuss the many benefits of fungi to the garden and gardener alike. Participants will have the opportunity to create and take home a grow bag of oyster mushrooms\, with the know-how to keep them going all season long. This class is intended as an easy\, approachable guide to growing edible mushrooms at home without spending $$$ on equipment. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ninstructor \n\n\n\nChad Borseth\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefund & Cancellation Policy\n\n\n\nNo refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. We reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration\, garden closure\, or inclement weather\, in which case\, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Art 			\n								Butterfly Sketch and Watercolor Study: A 4-Part Series			\n			September 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Family 			\n								Garden Story Time			\n			September 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Gardening 			\n								Seed Starting 101			\n			September 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/event/mushroom-cultivation-workshop/
LOCATION:Education Building Classroom
CATEGORIES:Classes,Gardening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260926T140000
DTSTAMP:20260903T172128Z
CREATED:20260810T205630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T172128Z
UID:6615-1790420400-1790431200@tucsonbotanical.org
SUMMARY:Pressed Flowers in Glass: Coaster Set
DESCRIPTION:Yume Japanese Gardens\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n$95 Non-Member / $76 Member \n\n\n\n\nClass Capacity 18 \n\n\n\n\n\nIn this beginner level workshop\, students will make (2) of their own 4×4″ Pressed Flower coasters using locally harvested flowers. \n\n\n\nThe workshop will cover the following: \n\n\n\n\nFlower Selection\n\n\n\nBackground color selection using pre-cut glass\n\n\n\nGlass cleaning\n\n\n\nCreating your design\n\n\n\nSanding corners of glass\n\n\n\nTacking down flowers\n\n\n\nWrapping projects in copper foil\n\n\n\nFinishing with rubber feet\n\n\n\n\nClass fee includes materials for 2 finished pieces and use of tools/equipment. Open to participants aged 18+. Closed-toed shoes are required. When working with glass\, there is a chance of getting cut. Participants will be required to sign a liability waiver; please plan to arrive a few minutes early to sign forms. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ninstructor \n\n\n\nAlex Berger Clamons\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefund & Cancellation Policy\n\n\n\nNo refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. We reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration\, garden closure\, or inclement weather\, in which case\, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Art 			\n								Butterfly Sketch and Watercolor Study: A 4-Part Series			\n			September 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Family 			\n								Garden Story Time			\n			September 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Gardening 			\n								Seed Starting 101			\n			September 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/event/pressed-flowers-coaster/
LOCATION:Education Building Classroom
CATEGORIES:Art,Classes
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260927T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260927T183000
DTSTAMP:20260819T190235Z
CREATED:20260819T184241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T190235Z
UID:6668-1790526600-1790533800@tucsonbotanical.org
SUMMARY:The Butterflies Return: Member Preview Event
DESCRIPTION:Yume Japanese Gardens\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister\n\n\n\n\nThis is a Member Only Event \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate the reopening of Butterfly Magic with a member-exclusive preview event! Enjoy live music\, butterfly-themed activities\, and a native butterfly release. Bring your favorite bottle of wine or beer\, or enjoy an artisanal refresca with your meal at Edna’s Eatery. \n\n\n\nNot a member yet? Join today for access to exclusive member events and other special benefits! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Art 			\n								Butterfly Sketch and Watercolor Study: A 4-Part Series			\n			September 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Family 			\n								Garden Story Time			\n			September 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Gardening 			\n								Seed Starting 101			\n			September 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Nature & Ecology 			\n								Dragonflies and Damselflies			\n			September 11 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/event/member-butterfly-preview/
CATEGORIES:Special
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260930T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260930T110000
DTSTAMP:20260826T234253Z
CREATED:20260826T234251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260826T234253Z
UID:6949-1790762400-1790766000@tucsonbotanical.org
SUMMARY:Garden Story Time
DESCRIPTION:Yume Japanese Gardens\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGarden Admission\n\n\n\n\nThis event is free with Garden Admission \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nGarden Story Time is back! Join us every Wednesday morning at 10:00 am in the Education Classroom for an interactive story session. Our weekly hour together features a mix of nature-themed stories\, sensory activities\, and crafts. Held rain or shine. Kids of all ages are welcome\, though our programming is geared toward learners from infants to seven-year-olds. Registration is not necessary\, and participation is free with Garden Admission. \n\n\n\nRegistration is not necessary. Free with Garden Admission. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Art 			\n								Butterfly Sketch and Watercolor Study: A 4-Part Series			\n			September 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Family 			\n								Garden Story Time			\n			September 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Gardening 			\n								Seed Starting 101			\n			September 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/event/garden-story-time-sept30/
LOCATION:Education Building Classroom
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260930T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260930T153000
DTSTAMP:20260903T172217Z
CREATED:20260811T210933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T172217Z
UID:6629-1790776800-1790782200@tucsonbotanical.org
SUMMARY:Nature Journaling in Watercolor
DESCRIPTION:Yume Japanese Gardens\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n$36 Non-Member / $29 Member \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWhen we observe the world around us with sketches and illustrations\, we begin an intimate connection with what we experience. Learn drawing and watercolor painting techniques that will allow you to capture the beauty and incredible details of nature. \n\n\n\nSupplies: paper\, pen\, pencil\, eraser\, watercolor kit\, paint brush\, water\, paper towel \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor \n\n\n\nDevon Meyer\n\n\n\n\n\nAs an artist\, Devon is constantly inspired by nature. The elaborate patterns and gorgeous colors seen in plants\, birds or flowers are reflected in the work she does. Watercolor is her favorite medium but she also works in oil\, charcoal\, pen and ink and colored pencil. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefund & Cancellation Policy\n\n\n\nNo refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. We reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration\, garden closure\, or inclement weather\, in which case\, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Art 			\n								Butterfly Sketch and Watercolor Study: A 4-Part Series			\n			September 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Family 			\n								Garden Story Time			\n			September 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Gardening 			\n								Seed Starting 101			\n			September 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/event/nature-journaling-watercolor/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Art,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261003T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261003T120000
DTSTAMP:20260903T172417Z
CREATED:20260819T162854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T172417Z
UID:6756-1791021600-1791028800@tucsonbotanical.org
SUMMARY:Sky Island FotoFauna: A 2-part Backyard Wildlife Camera Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Yume Japanese Gardens\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n$60 Non-Member / $48 Member \n\n\n\n\nClass Capacity 18  \n\n\n\n\n\nPart 1 registration is required for Part 2. Part 2 of this workshop is on Saturday\, October 24 \n\n\n\nJoin Sky Island Alliance and the Tucson Botanical Gardens for a 2-part class on how to use motion-activated cameras to observe animals in your backyard and contribute to regional wildlife conservation efforts! In part one\, participants will learn about conservation efforts by Sky Island Alliance and learn how to operate backyard wildlife cameras. In part two\, students will learn how to identify animals observed on camera and contribute camera data to conservation efforts. Students can bring their own camera\, or limited loaner cameras will be available to borrow for the duration of the class. Optionally\, students can purchase a wildlife camera kit with everything needed to get started for $100. If interested in purchasing or borrowing a camera\, please email eamon@skyislandalliance.org by September 20\, 2026. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ninstructor \n\n\n\nEamon Harrity\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefund & Cancellation Policy\n\n\n\nNo refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. We reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration\, garden closure\, or inclement weather\, in which case\, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Art 			\n								Butterfly Sketch and Watercolor Study: A 4-Part Series			\n			September 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Family 			\n								Garden Story Time			\n			September 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Gardening 			\n								Seed Starting 101			\n			September 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/event/2-part-workshop/
LOCATION:Porter Hall
CATEGORIES:Classes,Nature & Ecology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261003T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261003T113000
DTSTAMP:20260904T203925Z
CREATED:20260904T203541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T203925Z
UID:7179-1791023400-1791027000@tucsonbotanical.org
SUMMARY:Author’s Talk featuring Carolyn Niethammer’s - The Home and Garden Emporium: A Novel of Resilience\, Friendship\, and Second Chances
DESCRIPTION:Yume Japanese Gardens\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nFree with Gardens Admission; Registration Required \n\n\n\n\nCapacity is 50 \n\n\n\n\n\n-Books available from the author for purchase and autograph \n\n\n\n-Plants available for purchase from Lorien Tersey of Dreamflower Gardens \n\n\n\n1917\, Tucson. When her new husband chose going to war over starting life together\, Ellie is left with a decaying hardware store and a pile of debt. Her choice: return to a dead-end future in the New York City tenements or reinvent the store into the Home and Garden Emporium. She’s desperate for customers\, so when the government urges citizens to grow Liberty Gardens to add more vegetables to their diets\, Ellie sees a marketing opportunity. She can help women learn to garden so they will need her rakes and shovels. It all happens with a roster of eclectic women neighbors and one handsome bachelor. \n\n\n\nAdvance review from Midwest Review:  \n\n\n\n “The Home and Garden Emporium” is the kind of novel that will linger in the mind and memory of the reader long after the book has been finished and set back upon the shelf.” \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAuthor \n\n\n\nCarolyn Niethammer\n\n\n\n\n\nCarolyn Niethammer has been writing about the food and people of the Southwest for six decades in books and newspaper and magazine articles. Four of her eleven books are cookbooks\, three are books about Native American women\, one is a travel book\, and one of her three novels features a famous cook from Arizona history. Her work has been translated into German\, French\, and Korean. Her latest nonfiction “A Desert Feast: Celebrating Tucson’s Culinary History\,” is a look at Southern Arizona’s food history over the last 8\,000 years and is an answer to why Tucson was named the country’s first UNESCO City of Gastronomy. She recently received the 2025 Jim Griffith Foodways Keeper Award. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Art 			\n								Butterfly Sketch and Watercolor Study: A 4-Part Series			\n			September 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Family 			\n								Garden Story Time			\n			September 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Gardening 			\n								Seed Starting 101			\n			September 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Nature & Ecology 			\n								Dragonflies and Damselflies			\n			September 11 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/event/talk-carolyn-niethammers/
LOCATION:SAHBA Pavilion
CATEGORIES:Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261003T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261003T150000
DTSTAMP:20260903T172540Z
CREATED:20260807T192342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T172540Z
UID:6580-1791032400-1791039600@tucsonbotanical.org
SUMMARY:Crafting Autumn Equinox Mists: A Sensory Welcome to Fall
DESCRIPTION:Yume Japanese Gardens\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n$40 Non-Member / $32 Member \n\n\n\n\nClass Capacity 24 \n\n\n\n\n\nThis workshop guides you through a selection of hydrosols\, flower essences\, and essential oils chosen for seasonal comfort and support. You’ll learn a variety of applications like cleansing a room or personal space and simple daily pause practices for keeping centered and grounded. Follow along step-by-step to make your own custom Autumn Equinox Mist to take home. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor \n\n\n\nKerry Cummins\n\n\n\n\n\nKerry is a holistic skincare therapist\, energy expert\, and sound healing practitioner with more than 30 years of experience. She is passionate about helping people feel more beautiful in their skin\, better in their bodies\, and guiding them to tap into their inner wisdom. As a certified aromatherapist\, she enjoys creating natural herbal-based formulas that are effective\, nourishing\, and eco-conscious. Kerry is the owner of HiVibe Healing Arts in Tucson\, Arizona\, where she offers services\, workshops\, and sound baths.  \n\n\n\nContact Kerry at (520) 448-1060 or kerry@hivibehealingarts.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefund & Cancellation Policy\n\n\n\nNo refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. We reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration\, garden closure\, or inclement weather\, in which case\, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Art 			\n								Butterfly Sketch and Watercolor Study: A 4-Part Series			\n			September 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Family 			\n								Garden Story Time			\n			September 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Gardening 			\n								Seed Starting 101			\n			September 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/event/equinox-mists/
LOCATION:Education Building Classroom
CATEGORIES:Classes,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261009T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261113T113000
DTSTAMP:20260903T172721Z
CREATED:20260813T193428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T172721Z
UID:6650-1791536400-1794569400@tucsonbotanical.org
SUMMARY:DIY Desert Garden Design: 6-part series
DESCRIPTION:Yume Japanese Gardens\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n$125 Non-Member / $100 Member \n\n\n\n\nClass Capacity 18 \n\n\n\n\n\nThis series is every Friday from 10/9 – 11/13. You will not be able to sign up for the following classes in this series separately. \n\n\n\nInformation and inspiration you need to plan a personal\, beautiful\, and successful garden in our unique desert environment.  The program will lead you step-by-step through each design consideration\, including the unique growing conditions of the Sonoran Desert\, water conservation\, and selecting successful plants.  Participants will complete “homework” after each week’s class in order to develop a working sketch of your design and the resources necessary to do it yourself or successfully employ professional help. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ninstructorS \n\n\n\nTBG All-Star Docents\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefund & Cancellation Policy\n\n\n\nNo refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. We reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration\, garden closure\, or inclement weather\, in which case\, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Art 			\n								Butterfly Sketch and Watercolor Study: A 4-Part Series			\n			September 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Family 			\n								Garden Story Time			\n			September 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Gardening 			\n								Seed Starting 101			\n			September 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/event/diy-design-series/
LOCATION:Education Building Classroom
CATEGORIES:Classes,Gardening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261009T113000
DTSTAMP:20260903T172742Z
CREATED:20260824T195118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T172742Z
UID:6902-1791540000-1791545400@tucsonbotanical.org
SUMMARY:Sonoran Desert Wildlife: Identifying Their Tracks and Signs
DESCRIPTION:Yume Japanese Gardens\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n$36 Non-Member / $29 Member \n\n\n\n\nClass Capacity 40 \n\n\n\n\n\nDid a gray fox visit your backyard last night—or a bobcat? Is this track on the trail a coyote or a domestic dog? This two-hour class is an introduction to common mammal tracks in the Tucson area. Wildlife tracking is an invitation to stop\, bend down\, and look closely. Javelina or deer? Pack rat or ground squirrel? We are surrounded by animals we rarely see and yet—here they are\, winding secretly past our houses and through our lives. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ninstructor \n\n\n\nSharman Russell\n\n\n\n\n\nSharman Apt Russell’s recent nonfiction is What Walks This Way: Discovering the Wildlife Around Us Through Their Tracks and Signs (Columbia University Press\, 2024). The author of thirteen books translated into nine languages\, Sharman is the recipient of the John Burroughs Medal for Distinguished Natural History Writing for her Diary of a Citizen Scientist\, which was named by The Guardian as a top-ten nature book. A professor emeritus at Western New Mexico University in Silver City\, she lives in the Gila Valley of southern New Mexico and continues to teach in the low-residency MFA program at Antioch University in Los Angeles. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefund & Cancellation Policy\n\n\n\nNo refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. We reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration\, garden closure\, or inclement weather\, in which case\, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Art 			\n								Butterfly Sketch and Watercolor Study: A 4-Part Series			\n			September 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Family 			\n								Garden Story Time			\n			September 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Gardening 			\n								Seed Starting 101			\n			September 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/event/sonoran-desert-wildlife/
LOCATION:Porter Hall
CATEGORIES:Classes,Nature & Ecology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261009T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261009T120000
DTSTAMP:20260903T172813Z
CREATED:20260825T224201Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T172813Z
UID:6911-1791540000-1791547200@tucsonbotanical.org
SUMMARY:The Wonder of Bird Migration
DESCRIPTION:Yume Japanese Gardens\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n$36 Non-Member / $29 Member \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nThe migration of birds is truly one of the awe-inspiring phenomena in Nature. This class explores the majesty of bird migration\, including the types of migration\, the genetic influences that control migration\, the physiological underpinnings that allow birds to accomplish migratory flights\, how birds navigate\, and more. Come and investigate the miracle that is bird migration! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor \n\n\n\nJeff Babson\n\n\n\n\n\nJeff Babson is an all-around naturalist\, with particular interest in birds\, butterflies\, moths\, beetles and dragonflies. Owner of Sky Island Tours\, an environmental education and eco-tour company\, Jeff has led birding tours for the Tucson Botanical Gardens\, Pima County Department of Natural Resources\, Parks and Recreation\, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum\, and several birding festivals in southern Arizona (Wings over Willcox\, Southwest Wings\, Tucson Birding and Nature Festival). He lives in Vail with his wife and two children. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefund & Cancellation Policy\n\n\n\nNo refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. We reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration\, garden closure\, or inclement weather\, in which case\, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Art 			\n								Butterfly Sketch and Watercolor Study: A 4-Part Series			\n			September 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Family 			\n								Garden Story Time			\n			September 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Gardening 			\n								Seed Starting 101			\n			September 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/event/bird-migration/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Classes,Nature & Ecology
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261010T120000
DTSTAMP:20260903T172858Z
CREATED:20260807T194412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T172858Z
UID:6586-1791626400-1791633600@tucsonbotanical.org
SUMMARY:Ancestral Aromas: Marigolds\, Resins\, and Autumn Spices
DESCRIPTION:Yume Japanese Gardens\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n$40 Non-Member / $32 Member \n\n\n\n\nClass Capacity 24 \n\n\n\n\n\nInspired by regional heritage and the vibrant imagery of autumn celebrations\, we’ll explore how flowers\, herbs\, and ancient tree resins have been used for generations to create comfort and honor the passing of time. Experience the aromas of golden marigolds\, sweet spices\, and sacred resins. Following a simple step-by-step process\, you will blend a personalized Ancestral Aromatic Body Oil Roll-on infused with skin-loving botanicals and warm seasonal notes to take home. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor \n\n\n\nKerry Cummins\n\n\n\n\n\nKerry is a holistic skincare therapist\, energy expert\, and sound healing practitioner with more than 30 years of experience. She is passionate about helping people feel more beautiful in their skin\, better in their bodies\, and guiding them to tap into their inner wisdom. As a certified aromatherapist\, she enjoys creating natural herbal-based formulas that are effective\, nourishing\, and eco-conscious. Kerry is the owner of HiVibe Healing Arts in Tucson\, Arizona\, where she offers services\, workshops\, and sound baths.  \n\n\n\nContact Kerry at (520) 448-1060 or kerry@hivibehealingarts.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefund & Cancellation Policy\n\n\n\nNo refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. We reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration\, garden closure\, or inclement weather\, in which case\, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Art 			\n								Butterfly Sketch and Watercolor Study: A 4-Part Series			\n			September 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Family 			\n								Garden Story Time			\n			September 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Gardening 			\n								Seed Starting 101			\n			September 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/event/ancestral-aromas/
LOCATION:Education Building Classroom
CATEGORIES:Classes,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261013T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261013T103000
DTSTAMP:20260904T223021Z
CREATED:20260904T195538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260904T223021Z
UID:7173-1791882000-1791887400@tucsonbotanical.org
SUMMARY:Block Printing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Yume Japanese Gardens\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nThis event is free; registration required. \n\n\n\n\nClass Capacity is 15 Youth  \n\n\n\n\n\n*Guardians must attend the workshop with their children* \n\n\n\nSpend one day of Fall Break at the Gardens! Come join us for a block printing class where we will create symbolic stamps and patterned prints. Our art-making session is inspired by Spirit Guides: Fantastical Creatures\, which comes to us from the Workshop of Jacobo and María Ángeles. These brightly colored and richly patterned sculptures depict imaginary hybrid animals that act as both spirit guides and astrological embodiments of human character. We will use potatoes and paper clips to create our own symbols and print them into designs on cardstock. This free workshop is designed for third through fifth graders with their adults. \n\n\n\nRegistration & Garden Admission are required\, and we are capped at 15 youth participants. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefund & Cancellation Policy\n\n\n\nNo refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. We reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration\, garden closure\, or inclement weather\, in which case\, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Art 			\n								Butterfly Sketch and Watercolor Study: A 4-Part Series			\n			September 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Family 			\n								Garden Story Time			\n			September 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Gardening 			\n								Seed Starting 101			\n			September 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/event/block-printing-workshop/
LOCATION:Education Building Classroom
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261014T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261014T153000
DTSTAMP:20260903T172949Z
CREATED:20260813T205053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T172949Z
UID:6655-1791986400-1791991800@tucsonbotanical.org
SUMMARY:Pen & Ink Botanical Sketching
DESCRIPTION:Yume Japanese Gardens\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n$36  Non-Member / $29 Member \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nThe desert is full of inspiration. Draw on the unique beauty around us and use basic techniques in pen to create accurate illustrations of desert plants and flowers. \n\n\n\nSupplies: paper\, pen\, pencil\, eraser \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor \n\n\n\nDevon Meyer\n\n\n\n\n\nAs an artist\, Devon is constantly inspired by nature. The elaborate patterns and gorgeous colors seen in plants\, birds or flowers are reflected in the work she does. Watercolor is her favorite medium but she also works in oil\, charcoal\, pen and ink and colored pencil. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefund & Cancellation Policy\n\n\n\nNo refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. We reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration\, garden closure\, or inclement weather\, in which case\, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Art 			\n								Butterfly Sketch and Watercolor Study: A 4-Part Series			\n			September 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Family 			\n								Garden Story Time			\n			September 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Gardening 			\n								Seed Starting 101			\n			September 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/event/pen-ink-sketching/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Art,Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20261015T113000
DTSTAMP:20260903T173008Z
CREATED:20260814T204439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T173008Z
UID:6702-1792058400-1792063800@tucsonbotanical.org
SUMMARY:Desert Container Gardening: Stun Your Neighbors with Bold Winter Pots
DESCRIPTION:Yume Japanese Gardens\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\n$36 Non-Member / $29 Member \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nMove beyond the usual flowers in a pot and learn how to create winter containers with more height\, texture\, contrast\, and personality. This class is for gardeners who want fresh ideas\, bolder plant combinations\, and a more interesting look for their desert pots. Marylee will share ways to use familiar and less expected plants together\, so your winter containers feel fuller\, stronger\, and more distinctive all season. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor \n\n\n\nMarylee Pangman\n\n\n\n\n\nMarylee Pangman founded The Contained Gardener in 1998 as a niche business in the desert community of Tucson\, Arizona.  Since then\, Marylee has been compelled to share all that she has learned about container gardening over 3 decades of blistering summers and record breaking winters. Marylee sees container gardening as a way to have an oasis garden while conserving water as the demands of pots are far less than heavily planted areas and beds. You can find Marylee’s books\, Getting Potted in the Desert\, and Riley’s Garden Oasis at the Garden Gift Shop. These two books are excellent resources for creating and caring for potted gardens\, advice on container selection\, plant lists and much more. https://thepotteddesert.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefund & Cancellation Policy\n\n\n\nNo refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. We reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration\, garden closure\, or inclement weather\, in which case\, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Art 			\n								Butterfly Sketch and Watercolor Study: A 4-Part Series			\n			September 8 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Family 			\n								Garden Story Time			\n			September 9 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am 		\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n			\n					\n\n		\n			Classes\, Gardening 			\n								Seed Starting 101			\n			September 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
URL:https://tucsonbotanical.org/event/bold-winter-pots/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Classes,Gardening
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