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Inflammation is at the root of joint pain, fatigue, digestive issues, and difficulty losing weight. In this engaging and educational presentation, you’ll learn what drives chronic inflammation in the body...
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Science has never been so sweet! Kids are invited to explore colorful, hands-on experiments using candy – from watching colors travel in candy chromatography, to building DNA models, crafting candy geodes, and observing the fizzy reaction of pop rocks in soda. This tasty STEM program encourages curiosity and scientific thinking, with plenty of wow moments...
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Join Edible Ed in the KIDchen as we use Delta Dental and NOAH’s “Mouth Healthy” Cookbook recipe to learn more about the cooking technique of stir-frying, while using healthy veggies from our Garden that are good for your teeth. Admission into this program is free with paid Museum admission. Space is limited. Please register at admissions upon...
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Micronutrients are often referred to as vitamins and minerals and are vital to healthy development, healthy aging, brain health, and disease prevention. Apart from vitamin D, micronutrients are not produced in the body and must be derived from the diet or supplements. Understanding and consuming the recommended amount of micronutrients is critical because micronutrient deficiencies...
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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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It’s citrus time! Learn how to properly water and fertilize your citrus trees to ensure a healthy tree and harvest. You will learn about selecting citrus fertilizers and how to determine the water and fertilizer needs for your specific tree(s) using the citrus guidelines developed by University of Arizona. Following the workshop Maricopa County Master...
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Talk on Indigenous food sovereignty by Twila Cassadore (San Carlos Apache), traditional foodways knowledge keeper Part of the series Earth Speak: Indigenous Voices at Mission Garden. In this series, learn from six nationally recognized Indigenous leaders who are reclaiming traditional agricultural practices and foodways across North America. FREE Please dress warmly as this talk will...
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Join us for a plant-based cooking demonstration led by certified plant-based health coach and physician, Dr. Heather Gosnell. This event will showcase simple and nutritious plant-based recipes that can be easily prepared at home. Attendees will learn about plant-based ingredients, cooking techniques, and the health benefits of a plant-based lifestyle. Recipes will be provided for...
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Join Ranger Derik on a hike through the park and learn about the many native edible and medicinal plants that are found in the Sonoran Desert. The hike will be led by Ranger Derik and cover 3 miles round trip as an out and back on the Overton Trail. During the hike there will be...
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Create some dinosaur skeletons out of vegetables while working on your kitchen skills and enjoying a healthy snack! Admission into this program is free with paid Museum admission. Space is limited. Please register at admissions upon arrival; first come, first serve. Sessions at 10:30am & 12:00pm
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Spend the morning hiking through the desert with Ranger Jacque and learn about the many medicinal and edible plants that can be found in your own backyard. Join Ranger Jacque on a 2-mile hike on the Metate and section of the Spur Cross Trail. Though rated easy, expect rocky terrain, uneven ground, and some inclines....
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Join Georgia Lord Library's Master Gardener Terri Kelly at noon. Presentations will be timely for the season covering topics from vegetable gardens, to landscape watering, to desert adapted plantings and everything in between. This month: A deep dive into planting tomatoes, peppers, squash, melons, and beans. Topics include variety selection for desert heat, proper planting...
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Come to the Vista Grande library for bi-monthly gardening tips. The presentations are given by University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners. March 14th- Building Soil: Compost, Mulch, Worms, Crop Rotation and Cover Crops
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Enjoy a lecture and bring your questions about planting, pruning, and caring for your yard and garden to the Coyote Library and ask a Master Gardener! 3/14- Growing Citrus in Maricopa County
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Enjoy a lecture and bring your questions about planting, pruning, and caring for your yard and garden to the Coyote Library and ask a Master Gardener! 3/14- Growing Citrus in Maricopa County
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Come learn fruit tree care basics with Fonz520! Although harsh, our environment is a wonderfully productive setting for bountiful crop production. Join the discussion on plant soil health, irrigation, and basic tree care strategies for fruit trees! We will be learning and working on fruit trees outside in the orchard behind Quincie Douglass Center.
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We all desire to live a long and healthy life. But are those extra trips around the sun really quality, healthy years added? The reality is that for most of us, our lifespan far exceeds our healthspan, meaning there is a gap between the number of years we live and the number of years we live healthfully. Maximizing your healthspan...
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Elevate your cooking and support your health with delicious meals made from nutrient-rich whole ingredients. In this hands-on class, you'll learn how to select, prep, and cook foods that provide lasting energy, boost immunity, and improve overall wellness. We'll focus on easy strategies for incorporating a variety of vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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Did you know your blood type and genetic tendencies may influence how your body responds to food, exercise, and stress? In this engaging one-hour presentation, we’ll explore how personalized wellness strategies can help you eat smarter, move more effectively, and support natural healing based on your unique biology. Topics may include blood type considerations, metabolic...
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Build a delectable dinosaur treat out of pudding and cookie crumbles in the KIDchen program today! Admission into this program is free with paid Museum admission. Space is limited. Please register at admissions upon arrival; first come, first serve. Sessions at 10:30am & 12:00pm
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Join us for an interactive Tea Blend Workshop! Discover the properties of various teas, herbs, spices, and fruits used in tea blends. You'll have the opportunity to create your own unique tea blend to take home with you. For more information call 928-532-4070. Sign-up is required
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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...
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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...
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Learn the basics to help you start seeds at high elevation! Tina Gustafson, Northern Arizona Master Gardener and owner of Elevated Gardening, will teach you all you need to know about starting garden seeds. This hands-on workshop will give you the knowledge and tools necessary to get your seeds started, covering general seed starting techniques,...
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This class is for those that have already taken our basic gardening 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! Includes: 1/2...
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Participate in the centuries-old Sonoran Desert springtime ritual of harvesting cholla buds. You will collect, de-thorn and learn how to prepare this food for longer-term storage by drying or pickling. We will demonstrate cooking a few dishes that incorporate the buds. The flavor is mild, something like asparagus. The natural history of the cholla and...
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Experience a piece of Arizona history. Get an opportunity to explore the Pendley Homestead Apple Packing Shed. A ranger will be available to answer any questions about the homestead's history. Come and see the Bean Cutler 1933 Sorter and Bean Cutler Polisher added in 1946. Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Resuming April 8,...
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Come learn about force, motion, and gravity with us this Saturday as we compete to see who can make the most powerful (and delicious) catapult from marshmallow peeps! Families are encouraged to participate in making and creating at Saguaro. Guided activities will include science, technology, engineering, arts, or mathematics concepts. Join the family STEAM event...
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Experience a piece of Arizona history. Get an opportunity to explore the Pendley Homestead Apple Packing Shed. A ranger will be available to answer any questions about the homestead's history. Come and see the Bean Cutler 1933 Sorter and Bean Cutler Polisher added in 1946. Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Resuming April 8,...
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