Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology...
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...
Explore the wonders of the monarch butterfly. Milkweed and monarch butterflies have an intrinsic connection. Learn the benefits of growing milkweed in your garden and how to attract monarch butterflies back to the community. Participants will receive a mix of milkweed seeds for their home gardens.
Get to know the plant life of the Sonoran Desert on this guided hike with Arizona State Park Volunteer, Valerie. You'll spend an hour exploring the trails and learning about local cacti, trees, and shrubs, seeing how they've adapted to grow in and support this ecosystem. Expect some small hills and loose gravel with no...
Join us for Awesome Adaptations Homeschool Day at Boyce Thompson Arboretum! Learners will investigate the unique ways desert plants survive and thrive in harsh environments. Through interactive, hands-on stations, students...
Ranger Shaun is on the prowl for critters as Spring wakes up the desert! If critter hunting is your vibe, join Ranger Shaun for an animal friendly hunting trip looking for the Season’s Firsts as he heads down Slate Trail looking for whatever he can find. It’s Spring and temperatures are climbing, which means rattlesnakes...
Join guest presenter Cassie Burruel to make your own butterfly feeder!
A 6-Part Online Master Class Series Instructed by Naturalist Jeff Babson From their evolutionary roots to the pinnacle of their evolution, the flowering plants. Enjoy the entire master class and get one class FREE. All six classes take place via Zoom and come with a video replay you can enjoy at your convenience. Class Dates: 3/27,...
The evolution of plants is one of the most important stories of life on Earth. From single-celled algae in the sea to towering redwoods and the spectacular diversity of flowering plants, they have made all other life possible. This class traces the remarkable story of the evolution of plants.
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...
Learn garden on a wall. Your $60 class fee will include a vertical wall hanging bed (we have a couple of different sizes from 15 plants to 36 plants), plus 15 succulents or herbs, and raised bed mix. We will make one together in class - then you take home the complete kit to make...
Join us for a Garden Talk on Wam Season Vegetables! Warm season vegetable gardening in Tucson is different. Time to get ready for the hot season – and yes, you can grow delicious fresh food even through the hottest part of the year. Master Gardeners have the information you need to make your best vegetable garden...
Learn about wildflowers and pollinators of the Sonoran Desert on this guided hike with Ranger Eric! Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike to learn about the plants of the...
Join Ranger Olivia for a hike to see and learn about the stunning saguaros during sunset. Ranger Olivia leads this picturesque hike to watch the sun set while also learning about saguaros along the way. We will see the sunset, saguaros, lake views and maybe some evening critters as well. This hike will be along the Yavapai...