This walk provides a geological and ecological overview of what lives in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, and how the flora and fauna survive and thrive. Restrooms and water are available...
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...
Join us as we hike part way up this extinct volcano, to enjoy spectacular views of the aspens on the San Francisco Peaks. What you'll need: Transportation to and from the trailhead, water, snacks, sun protection, and shoes for hiking. Please no dogs on this adventure. How to get there: from Flagstaff, take Highway 180 north...
Replacing grass lawns with desert-friendly landscapes saves time, money, and water. While summer is the ideal time to remove grass while it’s growing, fall is the perfect time to reimagine your landscape. Learn the step-by-step process of removing turf, and designing and installing a beautiful, water-wise, low-maintenance landscape from Water Conservation Consultant, David Pratt with...
Part of Xeriscape Done Right: A Water-Wise Landscaping Series. Join us for the final installment of the free workshop series on Mesa’s Grass-to-Xeriscape Program! Meet our expert, Noelle Johnson ("AZ Plant Lady”), and discover how to turn your desert garden into a butterfly haven! In this class, Noelle will teach you how to attract butterflies using the...
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners are certified volunteers who answer questions about gardening, landscaping, plant identification, and plant problems. If you have been wondering how to start and maintain your desert garden, wonder no more! Visit the Chandler Sunset Library on 3rd Saturdays between 10 a.m. to Noon to chat with a Master Gardener and...
Enjoy gardening? Do you have garden challenges you’d like to overcome? Need help with your landscape plants? Don't know what to plant or when? Want to start a vegetable garden, but don't know where to start? Join the Georgia Lord Library Master Gardener 2nd Saturdays from 10am-12pm for free home garden and landscape Q and...
Prescott Valley Public Library in partnership with Silverkite Community Art Classes presents Sip & Paint Watercolor: Autumn Botanicals from 10:30-11:30AM on Saturday, October 18, 2025. This is a virtual, live online art class for adults. Take a whimsical stroll through fall foliage in this playful watercolor workshop. Bring your paintbrush and imagination as we explore...
The CVCL Seed Bank is open! Join us on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 11 AM to 1 PM. Each household can pick out 5 free seed...
Looking to connect with your local plant enthusiasts? Want to add a new plant to your collection, or find homes for some recent propagations of your own? Come join fellow horticulturists at the Main Library for a plant swap! Bring cuttings, propagations, and seedlings along with your plant know-how, and swap what you've got. Some soil,...
Kid’s ages 8-13 can come learn about plants and gardening in a fun way. Saturday, October 18th from 12:30-1:30 pm.
Discover the benefits of gardening in raised beds or containers! Learn how these methods save water, deter critters, and reduce strain on your knees and back. We'll cover the best materials to use, the ideal soil types, and everything else you need for successful raised bed gardening. This basic class focuses on growing edibles and...
Join Ranger Olivia to learn more about the cacti that live in the desert. Come learn about cacti of the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix area! In this casual drop-in program, there will be live samples of cacti to touch and learn about. Bring any questions you might have about how our cacti not only survive...
Arizona wildflowers are stunning—but also unpredictable. What makes one year a spectacular bloom and another a disappointment? And how can you improve your chances of growing wildflowers successfully in your own landscape? Join this Master Gardener presentation to explore the secrets behind wildflower success and learn practical tips to bring more color to your garden....
Join Ranger Kevin for an autumn evening stroll in the desert. Enjoy a roughly 2-mile walk on the Blevins and Noso trails. We’ll be walking through a gorgeous “forest” of chainfruit cholla cactus while the sun sets over the western horizon and the colors of the desert slowly drain into twilight. At the same time,...