Curious about how humans have used desert plants for things like food, shelter and medicine? Explore the ethnobotanical history of Tortolita Mountain Park with a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist. This will be a 3-4 mile hike, with some elevation change. Trekking poles are recommended and confidence on varied terrain is necessary. Bring a snack and plenty...
Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology...
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
Join a Master Gardener on growing citrus trees in Arizona's climate. Location: Monterey Park 7045 E. Monterey Avenue Mesa, AZ 85209
Join Carol Manetta from Reap Goodness talk about what fruit trees thrive here, when to order, how to order from the best, and how to get free ones. Reap Goodness...
Adults who want to know more about gardening and strategies in a desert, who want to share their knowledge born of success or failure, are welcome to join. Meetings are relaxed conversations with sometimes guest speakers. Topics change faster than the seasons!
Learn how to use seeds to create mosaic patterns into fast drying clay. Supplies are limited
My favorite thing to grow is a fruit tree – you plant it once and reap a bounty for decades. But did you know that you can go into every big box store and most nurseries and they will sell you a fruit tree that will never make fruit? And that made me mad so I...
Desert Foothills Land Trust and the Holland Community Center present the Foothills Speaker Series: Saguaro Facts and Fiction. Do saguaros really live for 500 years? Can you determine a saguaro's age by counting its arms? Why are so many of these desert giants toppling over? Join us as we separate fact from fiction and uncover...