Classes, Nature & Ecology
$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
$36 Non-Member / $29 Member When the heat arrives, you deserve beauty that doesn’t need constant care. This class focuses on easy-care, full-sun combinations that last through the toughest months. Learn Marylee’s favorite heat-loving plants, low-maintenance pairings, and simple design formulas that hold up all summer. Whether you’re new to the desert or tired of […]
Classes, Art
$60 Non-Member / $48 Member Cherry blossoms are very popular during the Spring season and adorn some important spaces in the US, like Washington, D.C. In Japan, cherry blossoms are part of their culture and art. In this class, you will decorate a branch with colorful pink cherry blossoms made from crepe paper, and we […]
Classes, Workshop
$60 Non-Member / $48 Member 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 […]
Classes, Nature & Ecology
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Mosses, hornworts, and liverworts are small plants that can be easily overlooked. However, they represent a crucial stage in the evolution of land plants. They also differ from other land plants in some key respects. This class delves into these important plants. Upcoming Classes
Classes, Art
$65 Non-Member / $52 Member Paint a profusion of succulents for lasting beauty year-round. Visit the gardens to get color ideas. No experience necessary. All materials are provided by the artist. Tiles are ready to hang when painting is finished. Each tile is approximately 8” x 8”. Upcoming Classes
Classes, Gardening
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Learn practical strategies how to reduce outdoor water use—often the biggest portion of household consumption—through smart plant choices, soil improvement, microclimates, rain harvesting, container gardening and more. Leave with actionable tips to conserve water while maintaining a thriving desert garden. Attendees will come away with actionable steps to conserve water while […]
Classes, Wellness
$36 Non-Member / $29 Member Capacity 18 Join us to learn the secrets of creating aromatherapy blends that both enhance therapeutic effects and smell fantastic together. Certified aromatherapist Kerry Cummins of Catalina Aromatherapy will share a simple system that works for any blend you wish to make. Each participant will create a fantastic aromatherapy blend […]
Classes, Art
$50 Non-Member / $40 Member Capacity 18 The Arizona chapter of the Ohara School of Ikebana is offering an Introduction to Ikebana workshop. Students will learn about the philosophy and art of Japanese flower arranging and create an arrangement. Vases and kenzan (frogs) will be available to borrow, and students will take the flowers home. Upcoming […]
Classes, Gardening
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Capacity 24 Trees are awesome! They're also complex, long-lived, and not always forgiving to care for. It can be hard to tell good advice from bad. This 90-minute class will teach you key tree caregiving, what to cut and how to cut it, water requirements, when it's time to call […]
Classes, Gardening
$40 Non-Member / $32 Member Capacity 18 In this 2-hour workshop, instructor Chad Borseth will discuss the role fungi and mushrooms play in our ecology and go over cultivation and propagation techniques. We will also discuss the many benefits of fungi to the garden and gardener alike. Participants will have the opportunity to create and […]
Classes, Gardening
$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
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
$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
$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
Did you know?
A walk through TBG is a lesson in gardening from the 1920's to today's contemporary gardening practices.