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 […]
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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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Classes, Art
Full Fused Glass Mosaics: Tree of Life
$65 Non-Member / $52 Member Materials are included in the price Through the ages, the Tree of Life has represented the source of life and the force that connects all […]
Classes, Art
Botanical Art in Watercolor & Ink: Desert Senna Blooms
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Materials not included - see materials list under class description This class is a great introduction to mixed media, watercolor, and ink. We will explore […]
Classes, Gardening
Creating Shade for a Hot, Dry Climate
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Shade is a welcome presence in desert gardens – especially during hot summer months where it can reduce the temperatures around your home. Where you […]
Classes, Art
Drawing Animals – Bold India Ink
$40 Non-Member / $32 Member Art Supplies included in Price Use India ink and brush to create dynamic brush sketches and illustrations of iconic southwest animals. We'll learn about dry […]
