Join us for a free six-week beginner gardening class. Learn low-cost ways to plan your growing space, choose your crops, and care for your garden to harvest your own food! Partners: Maricopa County Cooperative Extension; AZ Health Zone
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Tweens and teens, perform chemistry like a mad scientist by using tasty ingredients, It’ll make you scream for ice cream! This program is suitable for kids ages 10-17. First come first serve, while supplies last.
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When 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Oct. 30, 2024 Tumamoc Talks bring together University of Arizona research to the greater Tucson community. Our speaker: Jesús M. García was born and raised in Magdalena de Kino, Sonora, México. he has been associated with the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Since 1991. Jesús is a Desert Ecologist and Ethnobotanist and...
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Tumamoc Talks bring together University of Arizona research to the greater Tucson community. Our speaker: Jesús M. García was born and raised in Magdalena de Kino, Sonora, México. he has been associated with the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Since 1991. Jesús is a Desert Ecologist and Ethnobotanist and serves as a Conservation Research Associate, teaching natural history...
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Join us in exploring the following topics as we engage in fun, educational activities together, including snacks and food demos: MyPlate Smart Drink Choices Smart Breakfasts Choices Smart Lunch Choices Smart Choices When Eating Fast Food Physical Activity We meet once a week for five weeks. Presented by The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension.
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The Indigenous Food & Culture Day will also launch the River of Time’s new pop-up exhibit, “Roots & Remedies, Native Plants as Food & Medicine” highlighting the diverse uses of Arizona native desert plants as sources of food and medicine. The exhibit will feature desert plants and their uses as food and medicine for...
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Presented by Angela Judd, author and certified Master Gardener, in collaboration with City of Scottsdale's Solid Waste department. Learn about the essential principles of home composting and explore practical strategies for conserving water in your home landscape during this presentation with author and certified Master Gardener, Angela Judd.
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Join us in exploring the following topics as we engage in fun, educational activities together, including snacks and food demos: MyPlate Smart Drink Choices Smart Breakfasts Choices Smart Lunch Choices Smart Choices When Eating Fast Food Physical Activity We meet once a week for five weeks. Presented by The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension
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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 when, what, where, and how to plant your garden in Arizona, and who to ask, wonder no more. Come talk with a Master Gardener and have your questions answered—you...
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Are you struggling with the challenges of growing fresh citrus? Join us for a discussion on the "Top 10 Tips for Thriving Citrus Trees." Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned grower, you'll walk away with the latest insights to help your citrus trees flourish. This talk is packed with practical advice to ensure your...
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Join a Master Gardener on growing citrus trees in Arizona's climate. Location: Monterey Park 7045 E. Monterey Avenue Mesa, AZ 85209
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Join Carol Manetta from Reap Goodness talk about what fruit trees thrive here, when to order, how to order from the best, and how to get free ones. Reap Goodness is one of two nonprofit organizations that have teamed up to start work in 2024 to create and then maintain a food forest for public...
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My favorite thing to grow is a fruit tree – you plant it once and reap a bounty for decades. But did you know that you can go into every big box store and most nurseries and they will sell you a fruit tree that will never make fruit? And that made me mad so I...
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Participants will learn how to thrive as a family while meeting other parents who are making healthy changes in their lives. Find new ways to save money and time when buying food and making meals. Be inspired as you learn ways to be more active. During the classes, participants learn tips to: • September...
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The quarterly Seeds for Thought Book Club is a mostly non-fiction book club with selections that explore the natural world, food systems and food culture, food and social justice, and sustainability. Grab a copy of this month's pick and join us for some informal yet lively discussion. Reserve your book, ebook, or audio download through...
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Join us in exploring the following topics as we engage in fun, educational activities together, including snacks and food demos: MyPlate Smart Drink Choices Smart Breakfasts Choices Smart Lunch Choices Smart Choices When Eating Fast Food Physical Activity We meet once a week for five weeks. Presented by The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension
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Join us for our favorite Tree Class: “Three Ways to Kill Your Fruit Tree” There are three things that most people do to kill their trees. We will explore what you can do to avoid them and learn skills for ultimate fruit tree success! We will dive in and get a better understanding about how to...
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Join us in exploring the following topics as we engage in fun, educational activities together, including snacks and food demos: MyPlate Smart Drink Choices Smart Breakfasts Choices Smart Lunch Choices Smart Choices When Eating Fast Food Physical Activity We meet once a week for five weeks. Presented by The University of Arizona Cooperative Extension
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Join us for a free gardening presentation by Pima County Master Gardeners from the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. Today's topic is Grow Herbs in Tucson! Herb gardening is easy and rewarding here in the Tucson desert. Even beginners can have great success growing their own herbs year ‘round. We’ll learn which herbs do well here,...
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Learn how to identify different species of prickly pear, when and how to ethically and carefully harvest, methods of juicing, how to harvest prickly pear pads and take home recipes to make your own prickly pear treats. Enjoy a guided tour of prickly pear in the Garden with instructor Kelly Athena 'Cactus Kelly' and enjoy...
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The long term health of fruit trees in our extreme desert climate depends on three aspects of loving and caring for your fruit tree: Planting, watering, and applying fertilizers at the right times. Plants need to eat and drink daily just like we do, so fertilizing them once a year just isn’t enough. In this...
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Join Greg as he chats with Alyson Wade about the recovery efforts in Asheville after hurricane Helene. Alyson and her team has been collaborating with farmers post-Hurricane Helene, addressing disaster preparedness for local food systems and effective soil remediation techniques for flooded, contaminated soils to enhance resilience and recovery. Her non profit is fundraising and...
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Do you have a child that loves worms and gardening? This class is for kids from ages 6 to 11 (a bit younger is OK if your child is focused). It's fun, interactive, and educational! This class will teach you everything you need to know about composting with worms in a container. Price: $75 (covers...
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Learn how to successfully utilize grow bags to grow potatoes! In this hands-on class you will get a chance to fill and plant two ten gallon grow bags to take home. Class includes grow bags, potato starts, straw, and soil.
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