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Dog Admission is $5 Dog Days of Summer returns June 1! Bring your furry friend along with you for morning garden walks and soak up the smells and sunshine! Enjoy breakfast or brunch with your pup when you stop by Edna’s Eatery for delicious food and a special dog-friendly menu. All dogs receive a free […] |
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This event is free with Garden Admission Garden Story Time is back! Join us every Wednesday morning at 10:00 am in the Education Classroom for an interactive story session. Our weekly hour together features a mix of nature-themed stories, sensory activities, and crafts. Held rain or shine. Kids of all ages are welcome, though our […]
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$36 Non-Member / $29 Member When we observe the world around us with sketches and illustrations, we begin an intimate connection with what we experience. Learn drawing and watercolor painting techniques that will allow you to capture the beauty and incredible details of nature. Supplies: paper, pen, pencil, eraser, watercolor kit, paint brush, water, paper […] |
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$60 Non-Member / $48 Member Class Capacity 18 Part 1 registration is required for Part 2. Part 2 of this workshop is on Saturday, October 24 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 […]
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This event is free; registration required Capacity is 50 Books available from the author for purchase and autographPlants available for purchase from Lorien Tersey of Dreamflower Gardens 1917, Tucson. When her new husband chose going to war over starting life together, Ellie is left with a decaying hardware store and a pile of debt. Her […]
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$40 Non-Member / $32 Member Class Capacity 24 This workshop guides you through a selection of hydrosols, flower essences, and essential oils chosen for seasonal comfort and support. You'll learn a variety of applications like cleansing a room or personal space and simple daily pause practices for keeping centered and grounded. Follow along step-by-step to […] |
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$125 Non-Member / $100 Member Class Capacity 18 This series is every Friday from 10/9 - 11/13. You will not be able to sign up for the following classes in this series separately. Information and inspiration you need to plan a personal, beautiful, and successful garden in our unique desert environment. The program will lead […]
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$36 Non-Member / $29 Member Class Capacity 40 Did a gray fox visit your backyard last night—or a bobcat? Is this track on the trail a coyote or a domestic dog? This two-hour class is an introduction to common mammal tracks in the Tucson area. Wildlife tracking is an invitation to stop, bend down, and […]
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$36 Non-Member / $29 Member The migration of birds is truly one of the awe-inspiring phenomena in Nature. This class explores the majesty of bird migration, including the types of migration, the genetic influences that control migration, the physiological underpinnings that allow birds to accomplish migratory flights, how birds navigate, and more. Come and investigate […] |
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$40 Non-Member / $32 Member Class Capacity 24 Inspired by regional heritage and the vibrant imagery of autumn celebrations, we’ll explore how flowers, herbs, and ancient tree resins have been used for generations to create comfort and honor the passing of time. Experience the aromas of golden marigolds, sweet spices, and sacred resins. Following a […] |
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$275 Non-Member / $220 Member Class Capacity 15, Recommended for Ages 14+ SUNDAYS, OCTOBER 11, 18, 25, NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM This class combines the subtle minimalism of Japanese haiku poetry and the versatile visual imagery of comics (manga). Each session invites participants to capture small, beautiful moments […] |
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This event is free; registration required. Class Capacity is 15 Youth *Guardians must attend the workshop with their children* Spend one day of Fall Break at the Gardens! Come join us for a block printing class where we will create symbolic stamps and patterned prints. Our art-making session is inspired by Spirit Guides: Fantastical Creatures, […] |
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$36 Non-Member / $29 Member The desert is full of inspiration. Draw on the unique beauty around us and use basic techniques in pen to create accurate illustrations of desert plants and flowers. Supplies: paper, pen, pencil, eraser Upcoming Classes |
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$68 Non-Member / $55 Member Class Capacity 16 Let your imagination take flight while painting a glass butterfly tile. Make them fanciful, or bring pictures to follow. No experience necessary. All materials are provided by the artist. Tiles are ready to hang when painting is finished. Each tile is approximately 12” by 7”. Feel free […]
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$36 Non-Member / $29 Member Move beyond the usual flowers in a pot and learn how to create winter containers with more height, texture, contrast, and personality. This class is for gardeners who want fresh ideas, bolder plant combinations, and a more interesting look for their desert pots. Marylee will share ways to use familiar […] |
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$140 Non-Member / $112 Member Fridays, October 16, 23, 30, November 6, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Use art to see plants as you have never seen them before. In this four-part series, learn a mix of botany, observational skills, and illustration techniques to capture the determined delicacy of our Sonoran Flora. Please provide your […]
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$36 Non-Member / $29 Member Bring your garden to life with butterflies! In this engaging and informative class, desert horticulturist and author Noelle Johnson ("AZ Plant Lady") will guide you through the steps to transform your outdoor space into a vibrant haven for butterflies. You’ll learn about the most common butterfly species that call the […]
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$150 Non-Member / $120 Member Class Capacity 12 - Fridays, October 16, 23, 30, 1pm-4pm This series is every Friday from 10/19 – 10/30You will not be able to sign […] |
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$120 Non-Member / $96 Member Create your own pressed flower barrel cactus using carefully hand-picked Arizona leaves and blooms in this immersive, limited-seating workshop experience. You’ll design a striking botanical […]
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Free with Gardens Admission-Registration Required Capacity 60 Desert container gardening expert and author Marylee Pangman shares the unexpected path from planting pots to writing fiction, and what gardens can teach us about patience, change, and beginning again. Known for her container gardening classes and books, Marylee now brings her love of the desert, women’s lives, […] |
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$90 Non-Member / $72 Member Class Capacity 12 Participants will create a wooden altar ornament to celebrate a loved one or pet that has passed. Attendees should bring a small […] |
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$36 Non-Member / $29 Member Class Capacity 18 This class offers all the beginner guidance you need to help your houseplants flourish. You’ll learn about selecting plants, soil, containers, as […] |
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$45 Non-Member / $36 Member Class 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 […]
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$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Capacity 15 As autumn settles gently over Yume Japanese Gardens, each path, stone, and tree offer an invitation to pause and notice. During this guided Haiku Walk, participants will explore the gardens and quiet beauty of the season through mindful observation and the timeless practice of haiku. Together, we will […] |
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$90 Non-Member / $72 Member Capacity 20, Ages 12+ Discover the art of Japanese traditional basket weaving with an artist from New Mexico. In this hands-on workshop, you will learn step-by-step how to create a beautiful leaf scoop basket using traditional weaving techniques. Your finished basket will measure approximately 15" × 9". No previous weaving […] |
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$36 Non-Member / $29 Member Class Capacity 12 When most of the country is packing up their garden supplies for the season we are just getting started here in the […] |
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$105 Non-Member / $84 Member Thursdays, October 29, November 5, 12, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Dip your toes into watercolor by exploring our beautiful Sonoran desert subjects, from sunsets to cacti. This three-part series will teach you a touch of desert-relevant color observation, as well as watercolor fundamentals. Please provide your own art supplies. Recommended […]
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$50 Non-Member / $40 Member Class Capacity 18 The Arizona chapter of the Ohara School of Ikebana is offering an Introduction to Ikebana workshop. Students will learn about the philosophy […] |
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$38 Non-Member / $30 Member Capacity 45 The 13-string koto and bamboo shakuhachi flute have shaped Japanese musical tradition for centuries, becoming signature sounds of Japan. For our opening concert, please join us in the gardens for an evening of Traditional Japanese Music featuring distinguished koto artist Shirley Kazuyo Muramoto and local shakuhachi player Paul […] |
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$100 Non-Member / $80 Member Capacity 15 Participants will create a hollow ceramic lantern inspired by Obon while exploring connections between Japanese Obon traditions and American Halloween customs. Each completed lantern will be glazed and fired and will be available for pickup approximately one week after the workshop. An LED tea light will be included. […]
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$38 Non-Member / $30 Member Capacity 45 The 13-string koto and bamboo shakuhachi flute have shaped Japanese musical tradition for centuries, becoming signature sounds of Japan. For our opening concert, please join us in the gardens for an evening of Traditional Japanese Music featuring distinguished koto artist Shirley Kazuyo Muramoto and local shakuhachi player Paul […] |
Did you know?
A walk through TBG is a lesson in gardening from the 1920's to today's contemporary gardening practices.