Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to...
Desert Foothills Land Trust presents a beginner-friendly hike at The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill (at Desert Foothills Library). This easy one-mile walk introduces hiking basics while exploring native desert flora and fauna. Perfect for newcomers seeking to discover the wonders of our local desert. Meet at the Waterfall Terrace at Desert Foothills Library...
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...
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert. Join us for a Walk in the Gardens and get an intimate look at the plants and animals that call Tohono Chul home. During this guided tour, you’ll hear about desert wildlife and learn how to identify some of...
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension provides monthly Master Gardener Presentations each 3rd Tuesday from 1-2pm. Lecture topics change each month and are applicable to our community.
Gardening in containers provides many benefits to desert gardeners. They save back and knee strain, keep critters at bay, and provide beautiful accents in our gardens. This is a basic class aimed at helping you learn the pros and cons of a variety of materials, soil recipes that work best, and everything else you need...
This class is for adults (18+). ISA Certified Arborist Johnathan Manning will share tips and tricks of the trade for how to grow fruit in the desert! Afterwards, we'll sample...