Classes, Gardening
Preparing Your Roses for the Fall Bloom
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Join Terry Swartz, President of the Rose Society of Tucson and Consulting Rosarian, to learn how to prepare you roses to bloom this November. This […]
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Classes, Art
Fresh Florals in Watercolor
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Flowers will be our inspiration and we will draw on that and some basic techniques to watercolor paint blossoms in a fresh, fun way. Please […]
Classes, Art
Botanical Art in Watercolor & Ink: Botanical Sketchbook
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member This class is a great introduction to watercolor and ink techniques for botanical art. We will explore a range of botanical subjects through a unique […]
Classes, Art
Enamel and Bronze Butterfly Jewelry
$55 Non-Member / $44 Member Butterfly Necklace to celebrate the approaching re-opening of Butterfly Magic at Tucson Botanical Gardens. Make a butterfly necklace with a metal and enamel focal piece. […]
Classes, Gardening
DIY Desert Garden Design – Six Part Series
$125 Non-Member / $100 Member Purchase includes 6 classes - Fridays; September 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25 Taught by the Garden’s knowledgeable docents, this 6-class series will provide you with the information and inspiration you need to plan a personal, beautiful and successful garden in our unique desert environment. The program will lead […]
Classes, Nature & Ecology
Dragonflies and Damselflies
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Dragonflies and their cousins, damselflies, are beautifully colored masters of the skies. This class introduces these insects, focusing on their diversity, life cycle, and habits. We will also talk about the basics for identifying them, so that students will be ready to head to the nearest wetland to observe them. […]
Classes, Wellness
Aromatherapy for Better Sleep
$36 Non-Member / $29 Member Learn how aromatherapy can help you catch more of those precious zzz's. Some essential oils have sedative and relaxing properties that are perfect to help us unwind, calm the mind and sleep better. Join certified aromatherapist Kerry Cummins Blank to make your own Sleepytime blend to take home. Upcoming Classes
Classes, Gardening
Mushroom Cultivation Workshop
$40 Non-Member / $32 Member In this 2 hour course Chad 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 and take home a […]
Classes, Art
Drawing Bird Portraits
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Celebrate some of southeastern Arizona's most iconic birds in this fun all-levels pencil drawing class. We'll learn some basic bird anatomy while using a variety of drawing techniques that help hone our skills of observation. Our subjects will include Gila woodpeckers, Phainopepla, and Gambel's quail. Art materials not provided, please […]
Classes, Gardening
Water-saving Strategies for the Desert Garden
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member With shrinking water resources, it's more important than ever to ensure that the landscape areas around our homes are using water efficiently. The majority of water usage occurs outdoors, which makes it the best place to look at ways to minimize our water use. In this class, author and horticulturist […]
Classes, Gardening
Desert Container Gardening – 365 Days of Living Color
$36 Non-Member / $29 Member As desert summers grow longer and hotter and winters bring sudden temperature drops, maintaining a thriving container garden can be challenging. Discover the secrets of successful container gardening from Marylee, who has honed her methods over 30 years of designing, planting, and caring for thousands of pots. Uncover the keys […]
Classes, Art
Draw Nightlife – White Ink on Black Paper
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Use white ink pens on black paper to illustrate Sonoran Desert mammals and birds, including elf owls, javelina, and mountain lions. We'll use tried-and-true ink drawing textures and techniques while exploring our individual styles. Art materials not provided, please provide your own. Recommended art supplies: Upcoming Classes
