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    • Classes, Gardening

    Seeds Saving, Harvesting, and Processing Workshop

    TBG Greenhouse

    $36 Non-Member / $29 Member Class Capacity 12 Explore a variety of seed harvesting and processing techniques and tools. We will clean and process many kinds of seeds. We will learn about the importance of saving seeds in our communities for food sovereignty, genetic diversity and cultural reasons. Participants will take home seeds of each […]

    Classes, Gardening

    Fuss-Free Desert Gardening

    Zoom

    $36 Non-Member / $29 Member A beautiful desert landscape doesn't have to require constant work. In this presentation, you'll learn how to create an attractive, low-maintenance garden that thrives in our desert climate while reducing the time spent on routine care. Discover dependable, easy-care plants that provide year-round beauty, along with practical strategies for plant […]

    Classes, Wellness

    Winter Aromatics & Scented Herbal Sachets

    Education Building Classroom

    $40 Non-Member / $32 Member Class Capacity 24 Discover natural ways to create a cozy home sanctuary and support vitality as the days grow shorter. This hands-on session introduces a selection of essential oils, nourishing herbs, and warming spices that help protect the respiratory system and naturally refresh indoor spaces. Craft and stuff your own […]

    Classes, Art

    Crepe Paper Poinsettia Arrangement

    Education Building Classroom

    $80 Non-Member / $64 Member Class Capacity 12 Poinsettias are an iconic part of holiday decor, and varieties come in so many colors and patterns. Participants will make a crepe paper Poinsettia arrangement to take home for the holidays. All art materials are provided, and participants will take home their poinsettia creations. Upcoming Classes

    Classes, Art

    Painting the Desert Garden: a 2-part Cold Wax and Oil Workshop

    Education Building Classroom

    $100 Non-Member / $80 Member Class Capacity 12 - Tuesday, Nov. 17 & Thursday Nov. 19, 9 AM-12 PM This series is Tuesday, 11/17 & Thursday, 11/19You will not be able to sign up for the following classes in this series separately. This two-day immersive workshop invites participants to engage directly with the unique flora […]

    Classes, Art

    Watercolor Desert Blooms

    Zoom

    $36 Non-Member / $29 Member Cactus flowers are fun, colorful and diverse. In this class we will explore techniques to draw and paint these beautiful desert plants. From their lovely desert greens to their bright and dramatic flowers, we will capture desert blooms with watercolor. Supplies: paper, pen, pencil, eraser, watercolor kit, paint brush, water, […]

    Classes, Nature & Ecology

    Feathered Family Portrait: Hawks and Eagles

    Zoom

    $36 Non-Member / $29 Member Hawks, eagles, and kites rank high on the list of many birders. They symbolize wilderness and power. In this installment of the Feathered Family Portrait series, we explore the world's hawks and eagles, looking into their diversity and natural history.  Upcoming Classes

    • Classes, Art

    Season’s Greetings: Colors of the Desert

    Education Building Classroom

    $55 Non-Member / $44 Member Class Capacity 12 Make a beautiful image for your season's greeting cards this year, using the reds and greens inspired by the plants at the Tucson Botanical Gardens! Bright, colorful image created with step-by-step instruction using watercolor and pen. Great family activity! The Drawing Studio will provide the art materials for […]

    Classes, Art

    Butterflies in Colored Pencil

    Education Building Classroom

    $55 Non-Member / $44 Member Class Capacity 12 Colored Pencils are not just for coloring books, new technology has made the colored pencil an accepted art medium. Come and learn the basics. Discover different colored pencils, papers, and how to use them to create spectacular art. Create individual artwork, by exploring color and shading. Have […]

    Yume, Horticultural Therapy, Wellness

    Rooted in Reflection: Connecting to Nature, Connecting to Self

    Yume Japanese Gardens

    This two-hour reflective journaling experience invites participants to explore the connection between nature and their inner selves. Through guided mindfulness, journaling prompts, and personal reflection, participants will use the garden as a mirror for exploring emotions, personal stories, growth, and resilience.

    Classes, Art

    Cacti in Pen and Watercolor

    Education Building Classroom

    $55 Non-Member / $44 Member Class Capacity 12 We'll walk through the garden looking for plants to inspire. Then sketch and photograph an aloe, agave, or cactus to inspire a painting. In the classroom, step-by-step, I'll guide you through the process of drawing with pencil and pen. Then we'll add color with expressive watercolor techniques […]

    Classes, Art

    Pressed Flowers in Glass: Ornament or Suncatcher

    Education Building Classroom

    $85 Non-Member / $68 Member Class Capacity 18 In this beginner-level workshop, students will make their own 3x3" beveled Triangular Pressed Flower suncatcher using flowers from my garden.The workshop will cover the following: Class fee includes materials for 1 project and use of tools/equipment. Open to participants aged 10+. Closed-toed shoes are required.  When working […]