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  • Classes, Art

    Crepe Paper Tulip & Vase Arrangement

    Education Building Classroom

    $60 Non-Member / $48 Member Capacity 12 Tulips have become an almost expected sign of Spring; their bright colors and bold blooms welcome a change after a long Winter. Join us to celebrate the beginning of Spring and arrange a set of Tulips in a vase. You will make three colorful tulips and leaves with […]

    Classes, Gardening

    How To Keep Your Trees Happy: What You Really Need to Know

    Education Building Classroom

    $30 Non-Member / $24 Member Capacity 24 Trees are awesome! They're also complex, long lived, and not always forgiving to care for. It can be hard to tell good advice from bad. This 90-minute class will teach you key tree caregiving, what to cut and how to cut it, water requirements, when it's time to […]

    Classes, Wellness

    Discover Aromatic Hydrosols

    Education Building Classroom

    $36 Non-Member / $29 Member Capacity 18 Aromatic hydrosols, also called floral waters are lesser-known herbal extracts that are delightful and gentle to use. We’ll learn about, spritz and sip various hydrosols and discuss how to use them. Each participant will make their own Floral Waters skin mister or room spray to take home. Presented […]

    Classes, Art

    Prickly Pear Pads and Fruit in Watercolor

    Zoom

    $30 Non-Member / $24 Member Our desert is full of inspiration! Using foundational drawing techniques, we will draw prickly pear and their fruit. Then we will use multiple layers of color while exploring watercolor techniques to add vibrancy, color and contrast. Please provide your own art supplies. Recommended art supplies: Upcoming Classes

    Classes, Nature & Ecology

    The Evolution of Plants

    Zoom

    $30 Non-Member / $24 Member The evolution of plants is one of the most important stories of life on Earth. From single-celled algae in the sea to towering redwoods and the spectacular diversity of flowering plants, they have made all other life possible. This class traces the remarkable story of the evolution of plants. Upcoming Classes

    Classes, Nature & Ecology

    Botanical Master Class: 6 Part Online Series

    Zoom

    $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. All six classes take place via Zoom and come with a video replay you can enjoy […]

  • Classes, Gardening

    Easy Care Designs for Your Summer Pots

    Zoom

    $36 Non-Member / $29 Member When the heat arrives, you deserve beauty that doesn’t need constant care. This class focuses on easy-care, full-sun combinations that last through the toughest months. Learn Marylee’s favorite heat-loving plants, low-maintenance pairings, and simple design formulas that hold up all summer. Whether you’re new to the desert or tired of […]

    Classes, Art

    Crepe Paper Cherry Blossoms

    Education Building Classroom

    $60 Non-Member / $48 Member Cherry blossoms are very popular during the Spring season and adorn some important spaces in the US, like Washington, D.C. In Japan, cherry blossoms are part of their culture and art. In this class, you will decorate a branch with colorful pink cherry blossoms made from crepe paper, and we […]

    Special, Horticultural Therapy, Workshop

    Caring for Caregivers: Horticultural Therapy Workshop

    Horticultural Therapy Gardens

    $30 Member / $24 Non-Member Capacity 20 Celebrate the amazing world of herbs! Join us on an ethnobotanical journey in learning about the medicinal properties of herbs. Featuring a professional herbalist, we will also explore one plant medicine in particular, talk about its many usages, and explore its properties &  history. Tea will be provided. Please bring […]

    Classes, Workshop

    Sky Island FotoFauna: a 2-part Backyard Wildlife Camera Workshop (part 1)

    Education Building Classroom

    $60 Non-Member / $48 Member Part 1: Saturday, April 11Part 2: Saturday, May 2 Join 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 […]

    Classes, Nature & Ecology

    Mosses, Hornworts, and Liverworts

    Zoom

    $30 Non-Member / $24 Member Mosses, hornworts, and liverworts are small plants that can be easily overlooked.  However, they represent a crucial stage in the evolution of land plants.  They also differ from other land plants in some key respects.  This class delves into these important plants. Upcoming Classes

    Classes, Art

    Fused Glass Mosaic Painting: Succulents

    Education Building Classroom

    $65 Non-Member / $52 Member Paint a profusion of succulents for lasting beauty year-round. Visit the gardens to get color ideas. No experience necessary. All materials are provided by the artist.  Tiles are ready to hang when painting is finished. Each tile is approximately 8” x 8”. Upcoming Classes

    Classes, Gardening

    Water-Wise Strategies for a Beautiful, Sustainable Landscape

    Zoom

    $30 Non-Member / $24 Member Learn practical strategies how to reduce outdoor water use—often the biggest portion of household consumption—through smart plant choices, soil improvement, microclimates, rain harvesting, container gardening and more. Leave with actionable tips to conserve water while maintaining a thriving desert garden. Attendees will come away with actionable steps to conserve water while […]

    Classes, Wellness

    How to Create Fantastic Aromatherapy Blends

    Education Building Classroom

    $36 Non-Member / $29 Member Capacity 18 Join us to learn the secrets of creating aromatherapy blends that both enhance therapeutic effects and smell fantastic together.  Certified aromatherapist Kerry Cummins of Catalina Aromatherapy will share a simple system that works for any blend you wish to make. Each participant will create a fantastic aromatherapy blend […]

    Classes, Art

    Introduction to Ikebana

    Education Building Classroom

    $50 Non-Member / $40 Member Capacity 18 The Arizona chapter of the Ohara School of Ikebana is offering an Introduction to Ikebana workshop. Students will learn about the philosophy and art of Japanese flower arranging and create an arrangement. Vases and kenzan (frogs) will be available to borrow, and students will take the flowers home.  Upcoming […]