This class connects you and your child to the garden through hands-on activities, where you’ll learn where food comes from, explore nature, and create fun nature-inspired crafts. Ages 0 -...
Join us for an exciting, interactive Nutrition Education Program led by passionate University of Arizona students from the School of Nutritional Sciences and Wellness. Every other Thursday: September 24, October 22, November 5, and November 19. Time: 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM Who: Mostly appropriate for ages 6–13, but all kids are welcome! Over 4...
Desert Foothills Land Trust presents an exclusive cooking demonstration celebrating Sonoran foods, healthy living, and land stewardship. Christine Leo, Chef & HonorHealth Food Service Manager, will prepare delicious plant-forward recipes while sharing practical tips for incorporating Sonoran ingredients into everyday meals. Discover how native ingredients of the Sonoran Desert have nourished communities for generations and...
Join Ranger Jacque for a special evening hike to explore the edible plants of the Sonoran Desert. We will walk along the Wagner Trail, identifying native plants that have served as vital food and medicinal sources for generations of inhabitants. This 2.2-mile loop is rated easy, featuring gravelly terrain and 124 ft elevation change. Please...
Come out October 22nd, 6pm for a wonderful fun filled evening with the book release of “Living Roots: The Promise of Perennial Foods”, book signings, and tasty treats. Join editors Liz Carisle and Aubrey Streit Krug as they have an in-depth conversation with Gary Nabhan about his contributions to their book. Book Overview “Just four...