Classes, Art
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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
$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 […]
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A walk through TBG is a lesson in gardening from the 1920's to today's contemporary gardening practices.