Classes, Nature & Ecology
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Every butterfly and moth that you see was once a caterpillar. This stage of a butterfly or moth's life cycle often lasts far longer than the adult stage. Caterpillars are extraordinary creatures, masters of camouflage, strikingly beautiful, and oddly shaped. This class explores the world of caterpillars, including techniques that […]
Classes, Culinary Arts
$75 Non-Member / $60 Member Learn the fascinating yet simple process for turning dry corn into soft fluffy tortillas in this hands-on class. The class will take the grain through the process of nixtamalizacion, grinding into dough, pressing and cooking the tortillas. The best part of the class is of course being able to enjoy the […]
Classes, Gardening
$36 Non-Member / $29 Member Trees definitely have a place in your pots. Learn the in's and out's of choosing and planting trees in containers. In this class Marylee Pangman, our Desert Potted Garden Expert will cover plant selection, function and styling of potted trees, installation, care and long-term life in pots. Additionally, learn when […]
Classes, Gardening
$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 hands-on demonstration will illustrate how to prune, feed, and keep pests at bay. Upcoming Classes
Classes, Art
$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 provide your own art materials. Recommended art materials (Substitute as needed): Upcoming Classes
Classes, Art
$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 medium that has been used by artists and illustrators throughout the years. Learn how to keep a botanical sketchbook that can be used as a […]
Classes, Art
$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. Non-traditional stringing method offers a unique design using satin cord, metal rings and chain for loads of eye-catching appeal. Hanging length is approximately 19”. Earring […]
Classes, Gardening
$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 […]
Classes, Nature & Ecology
$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. […]
Classes, Wellness
$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 […]
Classes, Gardening
$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 […]
Classes, Art
$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 […]
Did you know?
Rutger & Bernice Porter ran the first plant nursery in Tucson called Desert Gardens Nursery.