For a different kind of ‘birding’, take a tour of a number of beautiful outdoor tile murals depicting hummingbirds, created by artists of the Pascua Yaqui Tribe. According to Louis D. Valenzuela, an accomplished Yaqui artist, the hummingbird “represents the Yoeme culture. The hummingbird is considered to be a spiritual bird that comes from the...
Join us on a journey to uncover the remarkable abilities of legumes: from capturing nitrogen and producing food to protecting crops and enriching the soil. These versatile plants offer so much more, and after learning about them, you’ll want to dedicate plenty of space in your garden to their many benefits. This class will be...
We’ll travel up towards the small town of Marana just northwest of Tucson with hopes of finding Burrowing Owls. Once we find them, we’ll spend some time at a respectful distance admiring these unique long-legged owls. The surrounding agricultural fields and nearby water treatment facility will offer us the opportunity for a variety of other...
4-H Social here at the Library Presented by Elaine Miller. Ages 5 - 18
American Red Cross online training in learning the basics of providing first aid care for your cat or dog. This American Red Cross online training provides Girl Scouts with the skills necessary to safely give first aid care for their cats and dogs. At the end of the training, girls and adults will learn the...
Learn practical, easy-to-apply techniques for long-term success growing Phalaenopsis orchids and other specialty orchids available at grocery stores or local retailers. Class topics include proper light, watering, repotting, reblooming and general plant health. Bring in your own orchid for informal diagnosis and discussion. Instructed by experts from Desert Valley Orchid Society. Garden admission included with...