Art, Classes
A Forever Flower: Blue Enamel Bracelets
$45 Non-Member / $36 Member All materials and tools will be provided Create a botanical bracelet with a blue flower focal bead to remind you of the beauty of spring […]
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Classes, Gardening
Container Gardening in the Heat: Prepare Now for Summer Desert Pots
$36 Non-Member / $29 Member A brand-new class from our container gardening instructor, Marylee Pangman. Our desert summers are getting hotter, and we struggle to keep our potted gardens alive. […]
Classes, Gardening
Growing Citrus in the Desert
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member One of the wonderful things we can grow in our desert gardens are citrus trees. Our sunny days and mild winters make our gardens an […]
Classes, Art
Painting Trees in Watercolor
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Materials not included in price - see materials list under class description Capture the unexpected beauty of nature’s most beautiful sculptures, trees! Illustrator and artist […]
Classes, Gardening
Full 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
Botanical Art in Ink: Desert Senna Blooms
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Art materials not included This class is a great introduction to drawing and pen techniques using botany as our main subject. The specific theme for this class is Desert Senna Blooms. The tools and techniques shared in this workshop are beneficial to creating beautiful blooms. After we explore the breakdown […]
Classes, Nature & Ecology
Remarkable Discoveries: Birds New to Science
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member You will be amazed to learn about many of the recently discovered birds! New bird species are being described every year, even in the 2020s. This class explores some of these remarkable discoveries, including such birds as the Inti Tanager, Long-whiskered Owlet, Araripe Manakin, and many others. Join us for […]
Classes, Art
Desert Scrapbook – Keeping a Nature Journal
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Materials not included Improve your naturalist skills while deepening your appreciation of flora & fauna with the practice of nature drawing and journaling. Illustrator and artist Devon Meyer will share drawing and color pencil techniques and help you to better observe your surroundings. No experience is required. Please provide your […]
Classes, Gardening
Easy Care Designs for your Summer Desert Pots
$36 Non-Member / $29 Member It’s time to plant your summer pots and our instructor, Marylee Pangman wants to make it easy for you. Learn what potted plants and flowers will do best in full sun and require the least amount of care while lasting the full summer season. Whether you're new to the desert […]
Classes, Nature & Ecology
Carnivorous Plants
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member This class explores the fascinating and strange world of carnivorous plants, including Venus Flytrap, pitcher plants, sundews, and more. Arizona is not exactly a hot bed for these plants, but they are worthy of discussion anywhere. While very distinctive in many ways, all carnivorous plants have several traits in common. […]
Classes, Art
Full White Ink on Black Paper
$40 Non-Member / $32 Member Art Supplies included in Price Illustrate nocturnal birdlife in the Sonoran Desert. We'll use white ink pens on black paper for bold, dramatic effects. We'll learn about the basics of bird anatomy and motion to help us add lifelike flair to our drawings. Our subjects will include nighthawks and owls. […]
Classes, Culinary Arts
Canceled Salsas: Casera y Tatemada
$75 Non-Member / $60 Member All culinary materials will be provided Learn two classic salsas of the Mexican household, a tri-color salsa camera, often called pico de gallo, and a roasted salsa tatemada, where smoke and fresh vegetables combine. As a bonus, learn what the real pico de gallo is all about. Class capacity is […]
