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Traditional foodways of the Tohono O’odham are inextricably linked to their ancestral lands in the Sonoran Desert. O’odham knowledge of hunting, farming, and harvesting wild foods has evolved over generations...
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Learn all about the native edible plants fount in the Sonoran Desert and about the people that once called this place home during this guided hike with Ranger Derik. Join Ranger Derik for a guided hike to learn about the many native plants found in the region that can be eaten and how to make...
Free with Park Fee
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Did you know that the Sonoran Desert where we live in Tucson is a food forest? Come to this free library program, presented by the Tucson-based organization, called the Desert Harvesters. Learn about the seasonal harvesting and cooking of what’s growing right now in our local desert. Hear stories about bountiful bean trees, cool cactus,...
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Wriggle your way across 10 acres as we discover ways to turn garbage into food at the Arizona Worm Farm through sustainability principles, regenerative agriculture, and, of course, worms! Transportation and lunch stop included. Meet at bus in Tumbleweed Multipurpose Field Parking Lot
$37 – $50
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Learn to plant a bare-root Pakistani Mulberry tree and take home a complete starter package: bare root tree, compost, worm castings, and mulch. We will show you how to make this a success! This class comes with a Purple Pakistan Fruiting Mulberry bare root tree.
$85.00
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Have you ever wanted to learn the old-world skill of caring for a wild sourdough starter in your home kitchen? Join Nicole from For the Love of Sourdough to learn all things sourdough starter. Class will include 1.5 hours of instruction from our local sourdough expert, an organic sourdough starter, a new jar and instructions...
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We've compiled everything we think every beginner gardener should know, and jam-packed it into an hour class. From setting up your growing space to harvesting the fruits of your labor, let us help you navigate organic gardening in the desert! This class is a great place to start your garden journey. Includes: 4 seasonal starts,...
$25.00
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Learn all you need to know about planting, growing, and maintaining a healthy citrus tree in Arizona. Taught by Chandler’s Urban Forester, this hands-on workshop allows you to prune delicious citrus fruit trees in Tumbleweed Ranch while learning the best ways to improve the health and harvest of your trees. You will also discuss the...
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Learn to plant a Mulberry Tree and take home a complete package: Starter tree, plus compost, worm castings, and mulch. We will show you how to make this a success!
$85.00
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Sourdough 101 is a crash course for those wishing to dive into making a sourdough starter, with tips on how to care for it and a simple recipe to start. All supplies will be provided. Come learn about sourdough and leave with your own starter to begin your sourdough journey!
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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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Learn to plant a bare-root peach, nectarine, plum, and apricot tree and take home a complete starter package: starter tree, compost, worm castings, and mulch. We will show you how to make this a success! Select your tree when you complete the registration.
$75.00
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We've compiled everything we think every beginner gardener should know, and jam-packed it into an hour class. From setting up your growing space to harvesting the fruits of your labor, let us help you navigate organic gardening in the desert! This class is a great place to start your garden journey. Includes: 4 seasonal starts,...
$25.00
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VIP tour of the Arizona Worm Farm, including our breeding operations, castings production, organic egg production, and food forest. You will learn how we breed thousands of worms, meet our Black Soldier Fly Larvae and see how we turn garbage into food. This tour may include tastings of some fruits and vegetables - including our...
$25.00
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Spring planting season has arrived! Visit the Sunset Library and share seeds, seed starts, and plant cuttings with your neighbors. Meet local gardeners, Master Gardeners, and other community members with the expertise to help you start or maintain your desert garden, conserve when and where you can, and more! You can participate even if you...
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Matcha has gained immense popularity in the United States recently, but its importance in Japan extends back centuries, deeply intertwined with the nation’s long-standing tea culture. Members of the Sakura Tea Circle will share matcha’s fascinating history, the growing and cultivation of the tea plant, and traditional matcha preparation tools and techniques. Each guest will...
$32 – $40
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Carbohydrates probably make up a big part of your diet. But not all carbs are created equal. Join Zakiyyah Lyons, Humana representative, to learn why choosing the right ones can promote good health by providing a variety of important nutrients. Registration required.
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Join Ranger Derik on a hike through the Sonoran Desert as you learn about the native foods that can be foraged in the park, as well as the native peoples that once harvested them. Starting from the Cottonwood Day Use Area, we will head through pipeline canyon in search of wild desert edible plants that...
Free with Park Fee
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Sourdough 101 is a crash course for those wishing to dive into making a sourdough starter, with tips on how to care for it and a simple recipe to start. All supplies will be provided. Come learn about sourdough and leave with your own starter to begin your sourdough journey!
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Learn the basic concepts of hydroponics. Presenter Jeremy Vasquez, the owner of Little Shop of Hydros, has 28 years of experience in hydroponics and organic gardening. Class will cover What hydroponics is Plant nutrients and how to use them Water PH and how to control it Different hydroponic systems How to successfully grow using hydroponics...
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Jesús García, founder of the Kino Heritage Fruit Trees Project, will teach techniques for propagation, pruning, grafting and care of fruit trees. The class begins with a talk on the historical significance of heirloom trees in the Sonoran Desert, then moves to the hands-on aspect of maintenance, and ends with a tour through the Mission...
$60 – $66
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Grow your own heritage fruit trees in the Sonoran Desert Friday February 14, 2025, 9:00am-12:00pm At Mission Garden, in the Event Ramada and Spanish Colonial Orchard $60, Spots limited: Register and pay here. Learn all about the historically and culturally important fruit trees of the Sonoran Desert with Jesús García, Director of the Kino Heritage...
$60.00
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Join Georgia Lord Library's Master Gardener Terri Kelly, noon-1pm. Presentations will be timely for the season covering topics from vegetable gardens, to landscape watering, to desert adapted plantings and everything in between. Master Gardeners provide outreach and education to our community. And they help bring science-based information on plants, gardens and landscapes to the public.
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Edible plants are all around us in the Sonoran Desert. The indigenous people who have lived here for centuries were at first hunter/gatherers when they arrived here in the Sonoran Desert. They then became farmers as they began saving seeds to cultivate their own crops. As hunter/gatherers they became familiar with our native plants and learned which...
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Saturday, February 15, 2025, 9:00am-12:00pm At Mission Garden, in the Event Ramada and Spanish Colonial Orchard Limited spots. Register here Learn all about the historically and culturally important fruit trees of the Sonoran Desert as well as new prospects for the future, with Jesús García, Director of the Kino Heritage Fruit Trees Project and Research...
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Every third Saturday of the month At Mission Garden’s Placita (near the kitchen) This event is FREE. Mission Garden continues this tradition of talks and demonstrations about O'odham Agriculture. We talk about traditions associated with Native American crops and how crops brought by Europeans were integrated into O'odham agriculture.
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Learn to plant a bare-root apple tree and take home a complete starter package: starter tree, compost, worm castings, and mulch. We will show you how to make this a success!
$75.00
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This class will teach you everything you need to know about composting with worms in a container. We will teach both Container composting (for those who want the benefits of worm castings for their indoor or outdoor plants, but would like the flexibility and mobility a worm bin offers) and in-bed composting for those that...
$75.00
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At this event: University of Arizona nutrition outreach specialist Maira with hands-on activities, healthy snacks, and recipes to try at home! Join us after story time to learn more about how to get all the macro and micro nutrients needed to grow big and strong! U of A nutrition outreach specialist Maira will be...
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This class is for adults (18+). ISA Certified Arborist Johnathan Manning will share tips and tricks of the trade for how to grow fruit in the desert! Afterwards, we'll sample some delicious desert-grown fruit with a citrus tasting.
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Wednesday, February 19, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Discover how to grow vegetables successfully in Arizona’s desert climate. This class will teach you practical tips to overcome challenges and make the most of your garden. Learn the essentials to start growing your own food in the desert. Instructed by Angela Judd. Garden admission included with class purchase. |
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At this event: University of Arizona nutrition outreach specialist Maira with hands-on activities, healthy snacks, and recipes to try at home! Join us after story time to learn more about how to get all the macro and micro nutrients needed to grow big and strong! U of A nutrition outreach specialist Maira will be visiting...
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Learn the top 10 things you can do to ensure that your citrus trees are in optimal growing condition. This beginner level class will also be useful for those with lots of experience growing citrus. Presented by Pima County Master Gardeners from the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension
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We've compiled everything we think every beginner gardener should know, and jam-packed it into an hour class. From setting up your growing space to harvesting the fruits of your labor, let us help you navigate organic gardening in the desert! This class is a great place to start your garden journey. Includes: 4 seasonal starts,...
$25.00
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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...
$25.00
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Chop and drop your plant trimmings, leave the leaves, make compost tea, and go chemical-free! The secret to a productive vegetable garden, food forest, and drought resilient landscape is underneath the surface. Healthy soils include a diverse population of microorganisms that work together to create an ecosystem where plants and their roots thrive. Discover how...
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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, which ones do best in pots, and when all the different varieties of herbs should be planted. Presented by Pima County Master Gardeners from the...
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Satisfy your sweet tooth with a trip to Cerreta's Candy Company, a historic family-owned business in the heart of Downtown Glendale. After a tour showcasing the process of creating delicious chocolate, caramel, and other sugary treats, shop around for some candy to take home. Dessert before dinner? Candy enthusiasts will also enjoy a delicious independent...
$30 – $41
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oin this in-person presentation to discover the power of a whole food plant-based lifestyle. Learn the science, debunk myths, and identify key foods to optimize health. Explore lifestyle changes that boost energy, improve well-being, enhance lab values, manage weight, and lower the risk of chronic diseases. Gain insights for transformation!
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Looking to experience more mental clarity, healthy energy levels, a healthy body composition, a positive mood, digestive health, skin health, and more? Join Natural Grocers’ 21 Days to a Healthier You series. This month, you will learn the first step to experiencing more vibrant and optimal health, which entails eating for health and vitality. Your...
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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 growing heirloom varieties, trellising, pruning techniques, pest control/mitigation, companion planting, in ground growing, ways to improve in areas of past failure and more!
$25.00
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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...
$25.00
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VIP tour of the Arizona Worm Farm, including our breeding operations, castings production, organic egg production, and food forest. You will learn how we breed thousands of worms, meet our Black Soldier Fly Larvae and see how we turn garbage into food. This tour may include tastings of some fruits and vegetables - including our...
$25.00
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