Register for a FREE guided tour of one of seven different collections of trees and plants in the Campus Arboretum. Led by Pima County Master Gardeners, the tours provide in-depth education, information...
Join us for a Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz at the Riparian Preserve! A BioBlitz is a fun way for scientists and citizens to work together to document the plants and animals present at one time in a given area. Local experts will be on site all morning to teach you about the incredible pollinators, and pollinator friendly...
If you've ever wanted to use paint to create something beautiful without overthinking the results, this is the workshop for you! In this class, we will explore using brushstrokes and color to create a vibrant "bouquet" of abstract flowers. There will be no need to be precise or to exactly render a particular flower; just...
In this 2-hour workshop instructor Chad Borseth will discuss the role fungi and mushrooms play in our ecology, and go over cultivation and propagation techniques. We also will discuss the many benefits of fungi to the garden and gardener alike. Participants will have the opportunity to create and take home a grow bag of oyster...
The weather right now may feel like winter is a long time away but this is the best time to begin planning and preparing for your winter garden. This class...
In this beginner level workshop, students will make (2) of their own 4×4″ Pressed Flower coasters using locally harvested flowers. The workshop will cover the following: • Flower Selection • Background color selection using pre-cut glass • Glass cleaning • Creating your design • Sanding corners of glass • Tacking down flowers • Wrapping projects...
What makes a tree the BEST choice for your landscape? Consider what you want in a tree. Lifespan, shade, form, evergreen, flower...all characteristics to consider when choosing that perfect desert...