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, Nature & Ecology
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Gymnosperms include such familiar plants as pines, firs, spruces, gingkoes, and many others. They make up a large part of northern and mountain forests but also occur in more arid areas. This class looks at the diversity and natural history of these plants. Upcoming Classes
Classes, Art
$85 Non-Member / $68 Member Class Capacity 12 Talavera is a very unique and beautiful design form from Puebla, Mexico. Puebla is the only state of Mexico that has this unique art design form in all of Mexico. In this class, you will learn simple ways of creating Talavera designs on a paper mache crescent moon. […]
Classes, Nature & Ecology
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Flowering plants are the crown of plant evolution and are the dominant plants on Earth. They are so diverse that they require 2 classes to just begin the conversation about them! This class introduces flowering plants, also called angiosperms, discussing features that unite them and begin our survey of flowering […]
Classes, Gardening
$36 Non-Member / $29 Member Getting through Summer heat usually means both you AND your plants are tired. But you want something colorful to look at from your air-conditioned chair. Join Marylee, the desert’s potted garden expert, for this colorful workshop on container gardens for your desert home. In this jam-packed presentation, Marylee shares what […]
Classes, Art
$45 Non-Member / $36 Member Class Capacity 11 There’s a whole flower garden on a single bead! This bracelet has a large focal bead of hand-made lamp-worked glass. The tiny flowers are delicately placed and beautifully colored, and a butterfly completes the bracelet. All materials and tools will be provided by the artist, and no experience […]
Classes, Wellness
$36 Non-Member / $29 Member Class Capacity 24 Explore a collection of versatile oils that can help carry us through the Sonoran summer. We'll learn about oils to assist with heat, stress, travel, outdoor adventures, and everyday self-care, along with safe and practical ways to incorporate them into your daily routine. Guided step-by-step by aromatherapist […]
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 […]
Did you know?
The Cox Butterfly & Orchid Pavilion houses between 200 - 400 butterflies every day!