Classes, Nature & Ecology
$150 Non-Member / $120 Member A 6-Part Online Master Class Series Instructed by Naturalist Jeff Babson From their evolutionary roots to the pinnacle of their evolution, the flowering plants. Enjoy the entire master class and get one class FREE. You will receive all of the video replays from past classes, and you will receive video […]
Classes, Art
$140 Non-Member / $112 Member Tuesdays, August 11, 18, 25 and September 1, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 Each week, we will explore the form, textures, and colors of our invertebrate friends using graphite and watercolor to create engaging illustrations. We will draw and paint Sonoran Desert insects, from photos, videos, and from life (if you are lucky!) Recommended […]
Classes, Art
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Capture your unique thoughts and observations of the amazing world around you. Learn easy drawing and watercolor painting techniques that will inspire you to create sketches and record ideas in your own sketchbook journal. Supplies: Upcoming Classes
Classes, Gardening
$36 Non-Member / $29 Member Gardens don’t always have to be colorful and busy. Sometimes they are simply places to breathe. Join Marylee Pangman as she explores how to create peaceful container gardens that thrive in our challenging desert container gardens. Upcoming Classes
Classes, Art
$55 Non-Member / $44 Member Class Capacity 15 This Saguaro on Leather Bracelet uses a non-traditional stringing method to give the bracelet a whole personality to match the focal bead. Five strands of black leather and gold, large-hole sliding beads make a very eye-catching effect. All materials and tools will be provided by the artist, […]
Classes, Wellness
$36 Non-Member / $29 Member Class Capacity 24 Immerse yourself in the world of flower essences and their ability to nurture emotional well-being, inner balance, and energetic harmony. In this experiential workshop, aromatherapist Kerry Cummins will introduce a curated selection of flower essences and floral aromatics traditionally used to support stress relief, emotional resilience, and […]
Classes, Gardening
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Class Capacity 18 Join Henry Wilch, TBG’s own horticulture specialist, and learn how to design, plant, and care for a beautiful succulent container. Henry will talk about how to select succulent varieties for container garden success, as well as water and care requirements. This workshop is a demonstration. /empty instructor […]
Classes, Art
$90 Non-Member / $72 Member Class Capacity 12 The Sonoran Desert and its wildlife are one of the most unique ecosystems in North America. In this art class, you will create a beautiful landscape and wildlife design utilizing 3D shapes made with paper clay. All materials are provided by the instructor. Upcoming Classes
Classes, Art
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Create vibrant, exciting, and colorful drawings of our beautiful desert flowers using color pencils. You will be amazed at the saturated colors you can achieve with colored pencils! Basic drawing and colored pencil techniques will be taught. Supplies: A set of 12 or more colored pencils, pencil, eraser, printer paper, […]
Classes, Nature & Ecology
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member We conclude our survey of plants by continuing our exploration of flowering plants. We dive into some of the remaining families of flowering plants that are collectively called dicots. Like the plants discussed in Flowering Plants Part 1, many of these plants will be familiar while others you may never […]
Classes, Gardening
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Class Capacity 18 Learn about Gardening for Butterflies and which desert native and non-native plants, shrubs, trees, and groundcovers attract specific species of butterflies. We’ll also learn about how you can create a Monarch Waystation in your own landscape to help the endangered Monarchs make their annual migration to Mexico […]
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A walk through TBG is a lesson in gardening from the 1920's to today's contemporary gardening practices.