Classes, Art
$200 Non-Member / $160 Member Class Capacity 12 This series is every Thursday from 9/3 - 9/24You will not be able to sign up for the following 3 classes in this series separately. Slow down your day and join this exploration of all things the Gardens has to offer as inspiration for your drawings of […]
Classes, Art
$200 Non-Member / $160 Member Class Capacity 12 This 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. This class is for beginners to advanced artists with no previous experience necessary. Russell will be teaching how to draw from observation; […]
Classes, Gardening
$36 Non-Member / $29 Member Class Capacity 12 Learn 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. […]
Classes, Nature & Ecology
$36 Non-Member / $29 Member Dragonflies 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. […]
Classes, Art
$100 Non-Member / $80 Member Class Capacity 12 Participants 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. Upcoming Classes
Classes, Art
$50 Non-Member / $40 Member Class Capacity 15 Make 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 […]
Classes, Gardening
$36 Non-Member / $29 Member Desert 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. Be inspired to do something different and expand your vision, imagination, and enjoyment of seeing beautiful […]
Classes, Gardening
$36 Non-Member / $29 Member Class Capacity 30 The 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 re-starting new growth just in time for the November blooming season. He will also give you a fertilizing guide […]
Classes, Art
$40 Non-Member / $32 Member Class Capacity 12 You 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. instructor Bee Ottinger Upcoming […]
Classes, Workshop
This event is free Learn the essentials of estate planning in this free, informative workshop. Upcoming Classes
Classes, Gardening
$36 Non-Member / $29 Member If 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 […]
Classes, Gardening
$45 Non-Member / $36 Member Class Capacity 18 In 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 also will discuss the many benefits of fungi to the garden and gardener alike. Participants will have the opportunity to create […]
Classes, Art
$95 Non-Member / $76 Member Class Capacity 18 In this beginner level workshop, students will make (2) of their own 4x4" Pressed Flower coasters using locally harvested flowers.The workshop will cover the following:• Flower Selection• Background color selection using pre-cut glass• Glass cleaning• Creating your design• Sanding corners of glass• Tacking down flowers• Wrapping projects […]
Classes, Art
$36 Non-Member / $29 Member When 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. Supplies: paper, pen, pencil, eraser, watercolor kit, paint brush, water, paper […]
Classes, Nature & Ecology
$60 Non-Member / $48 Member Class Capacity 18 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 Island Alliance and learn how to […]
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A walk through TBG is a lesson in gardening from the 1920's to today's contemporary gardening practices.