Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and...
This class is for those that have already taken our basic tomato class or have at least 1 year of gardening experience. In this advanced course, we will dive into...
Join our community effort to restore Tanque Verde Creek! We invite people of all ages, diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, beliefs, and many other diverse communities to participate in restoring our heritage of seasonal and year-round water flows. Come work with WMG staff and other River Run Network volunteers in a beautiful riparian area to...
First Saturday of the month, 9-10am At Mission Garden, meet inside the front gate of the garden $10, Spots limited: Register Here Learn about some of the 50 medicinal plants in Mission Garden's Moore Medicinal Garden. The plants are native to the American Southwest deserts and in many cases have been used for millennia. Modern...
The Arizona Worm Farm growing staff will teach the basics of organic tomato growing and give you a gift package to get you started! Topics will include: The Best Time to Plant Choosing the Right Tomato Varieties Sun and Temperature Requirements Soil Preparation Planting Tomatoes Companion plantings Watering, Fertilizing, and Pruning Tomatoes Class includes a...
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate hike to learn about some of the plants and animals that can be found in the park. Learn about the Sonoran Desert...
Learn how to prepare your citrus trees for spring! Pruning is the healthiest way to manage tree size and shape to ensure an accessible harvest. In this class you will...
o you have questions about gardening? Come by the Seed Library on the 1st floor of Burton Barr Central Library for Ask a Master Gardener. You'll be able to ask questions and...
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...
Master Gardener volunteers from the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension will be available to answer your desert gardening questions, including but not limited to plant selection, irrigation, fertilization, pruning techniques, pest management and problem diagnosis. You can bring plant material or insect specimens for ID and advice.
Celebrate the first day of spring with a hands-on gardening adventure at the library! Join us on March 1st as a Glendale Water Services Department’s conservation expert Anne teaches families how to create eco-friendly "Self-Watering Container Gardens" using plastic bottles, soil, and a variety of seeds. Kids and adults will learn sustainable gardening techniques and take...
Interested in learning more about cacti? Learn and ask your cactus questions to Ranger Eric. Come learn about cacti of the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix area! Ranger Eric will host this discovery station table at the Lake Pleasant Discovery Center. Nearby there are live examples of a variety of cacti to see on the trail...
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate hike to learn about some of the plants and animals that can be found in the park. Learn about the Sonoran Desert in springtime with a chance to see early wildflowers and blooming shrubs. Depending on winter rainfall received there may be signs of poppies, lupine, desert...
Experience exotic locations and learn about unique flowers and horticulture from distant lands. Discover horticulture, floral design, botanical arts, youth and educational exhibits sponsored by Scottsdale Garden Club and Scottsdale...