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    • 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

    The Heat-Proof Desert Garden

    Zoom

    $30 Non-Member / $24 Member Hotter summers and record-breaking temperatures are taking a toll on desert landscapes. In this class, horticulturist and author Noelle Johnson ("AZ Plant Lady") shares practical strategies for creating a heat-resilient garden. Learn how to identify signs of heat stress, simple strategies to reduce reflected heat around your home, and discover […]

    Classes, Workshop

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

    Education Building Classroom

    Part 1 registration REQUIRED 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 Island […]

    Classes, Art, Frida

    Full Sacred Heart of Frida Kahlo: Ornament Workshop

    Education Building Classroom

    $60 Non-Member / $48 Member Capacity 12 Frida Kahlo is an iconic Mexican artist who left behind so much beauty in her paintings and her amazing life story. In this class, you will decorate a small wooden portrait with decorative paper, acrylic paints, ribbons, and colorful sequins.  You will learn about Frida's life and legacy.  […]

    Classes, Art

    Mini Botanical Landscapes Workshop

    Education Building Classroom

    $40 Non-Member / $32 Member 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

    Classes, Nature & Ecology

    Ferns and Their Allies

    Zoom

    $30 Non-Member / $24 Member Ferns and their relatives were once the dominant land plants on Earth and they still form important components of ecosystems around the world.  In this class we explore the diversity and natural history of ferns, horsetails, and other plants known collectively as pteridophytes. Upcoming Classes

    Classes, Wellness

    Essential Oils for Summertime

    Porter Hall

    $36 Non-Member / $29 Member Capacity 18 From bug repellant to cooling sprays to sunburn, we’ll explore the top essential oils and tried and true recipes for the summer season. Each participant will make a project of their own to take home and use.  Presented by certified aromatherapist Kerry Cummins of Catalina Aromatherapy. Upcoming Classes

    Workshop, Classes

    The Art of Ikebana: Ping Wei Workshop

    $115 SACA Members / $135 non-members Registration is through SACA Welcome to our second workshop with Ping Wei! Bring the pieces made in our first workshop, or any appropriate vessels, and learn how to create your own beautiful ikebana arrangements!  We recommend that participants bring a low-walled basin (suiban )with a metal-prong frog (kenzan) and […]

    Classes, Gardening

    Container Gardening with Less Water and Worry: Smarter Pots for Desert Heat

    Zoom

    $36 Non-Member / $29 Member Water is precious, and summers are long. In this new class, learn how to build water-wise container gardens that stay healthy with far less attention. Marylee covers pot types, soil mixes, irrigation options, water-holding strategies, and wise plant choices that significantly reduce both water use and stress. Ideal for eco-minded […]

    Classes, Art

    Fused Glass Mosaic Painting: Ferns

    Education Building Classroom

    $65 Non-Member / $52 Member Capacity 16 Paint a glass tile in the greens of ferns and enjoy greenery year ‘round.  Or paint them brightly and appreciate the joy of color.  All materials are provided by the artist.  Tiles are ready to hang when painting is finished.  Each tile is approximately 12” by 7”.  Upcoming […]

    Classes, Gardening

    Orchids in Tucson 101

    Education Building Classroom

    $30 Non-Member / $24 Member Capacity 18 Who hasn’t at one time or another bought or have been given an orchid in bloom, and once it has finished blooming wondered how to keep it alive and to rebloom? We will discuss and show the basics for orchid culture in the desert environment of Tucson. One […]

    • Classes, Nature & Ecology

    Gymnosperms

    Zoom

    $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, Nature & Ecology

    Flowering Plants – Part 1

    Zoom

    $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, Nature & Ecology

    Flowering Plants – Part 2

    Zoom

    $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 […]