Fall 2011 Garden Calendar by Desert Botanical Garden

EVENTS, EXHIBITS, CLASSES AND TRIPS

Garden Calendarr September – November | 2011

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exhibits David Rogers’ Big Bugs September 12, 2011 – January 1, 2012 / Garden Hours

David Rogers’ Big Bugs will be on display throughout the Garden providing a look at insect predators, pollinators and beneﬁcial critters. These 11 enormous, whimsical bugs will create quite a buzz! Sculptor David Rogers has carefully created these creatures from fallen or found wood, cut saplings, twigs, raw branches, twine, bark and other natural materials. The sculptures weigh from 300 to 1,200 pounds and range from seven feet to 25 feet long. Fun for kids of all ages! Presented by

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Exhibits Daily and Weekly Activities Garden Meetings Special Events Member Events Landscape and Gardening Gardening Arts Photography and Art Foods and Well-Being Explorations in Natural Sciences Earth Sciences Birding Big Bugs Special Programs Natural and Cultural History Children and Family Education Education through Travel and Adventure Fall Volunteer Opportunities Registration Information Membership

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Mattias Klum

Brian Skerry

Roz Savage

Michael Davie

Wednesday / November 9 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday / November 30 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday / February 8, 2012 / 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday / March 21, 2012 / 7:30 p.m.

Take an awe-inspiring journey around the world with one of the planet’s most important natural history photographers and one of Nat Geo Live’s most highly acclaimed speakers: Mattias Klum. Explore the Okavango Delta, Iceland’s glaciers, and the rainforests of Southeast Asia. See the world through Klum’s lens showing extraordinary images of rich biodiversity that earned him a medal from the King of Sweden and the title of 2009 Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum.

Voyage across the oceans with one of National Geographic’s most seasoned photographers and discover a vast, hidden world beneath the waves. Brian Skerry has spent more than 10,000 hours under water telling the oceans’ stories with his camera. His images celebrate the mystery of the depths, and offer portraits of creatures so intimate they sometimes appear to have been shot in a studio. Skerry dives eight months of the year, often in extreme conditions beneath Arctic ice or in predator-infested waters, and has even lived at the bottom of the sea to get close to his subjects.

Enjoy an evening of dramatic stories and jawdropping videos shot on the high seas by eco-adventurer Roz Savage. Meet the inspiring explorer who gave up the security of an ofﬁce job to pursue her dream of rowing the world’s oceans. In 2005, after 11 years in business, Savage dropped everything and, with only a few years of crew experience, became the ﬁrst solo woman ever to compete in the Atlantic Rowing Race. Since then, she has rowed more than 11,000 miles with 3.5 million oar strokes and has spent nearly a year of her life at sea in a 23-foot rowboat.

Join Emmy Awardwinning ﬁlmmaker and journalist Michael Davie as he shares dramatic and uplifting stories from Africa, a continent often misrepresented in the news media. Born in Zimbabwe, Davie chronicles the lives of common people caught in the crosscurrents of political, cultural and environmental change. Enriching his presentation with tales of adventure, extraordinary personal encounters, and riveting ﬁlm clips, Davie gives voice to an Africa we rarely see. His recent work for Ripple Effect Images, a team of photojournalists documenting aid programs, has helped empower women in emerging nations around the world.

Photo credit: Samuel Svensater

Photo credit: National Geographic

Garden members who use the code “desert” when ordering tickets will have 10% of their purchase price donated to the Garden Tickets begin at $26 Ticketing information: 480.644.6500 www.mesaartscenter.com. Mesa Arts Center – One East Main Street, Mesa, AZ

Savage has rowed both the Atlantic and Paciﬁc Oceans and this year will complete a journey across the Indian Ocean before appearing before Arizona audiences to tell her latest story! Photo credit: Elena Zhukova

Photo credit: Nevada Wier

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member events Patrons Circle and Garden Fund Member Events Saguaro Circle, Curator’s Circle, Director’s Circle, President’s Circle and Founder’s Circle members give $1,250 - $25,000 annually and are part of the Patrons Circle. The Garden’s Agave Century Club, Boojum Tree Club, Ocotillo Club and Golden Barrel Club members give $150 - $1,249 annually and are part of the Garden Fund. David Rogers’ Big Bugs Garden Fund and Patrons Circle Preview Friday / September 9 / 6 - 8:30 p.m.

Garden Fund and 0ATRONS #IRCLE members are invited to explore the Garden’s newest infestation, David Rogers’ Big Bugs sculptures towering over our desert trails. This exclusive family-friendly preview features complimentary refreshments, lively music and a ﬂashlight tour where you can meet some life-size bugs up close—so bring your ﬂashlights and a water bottle. Children will enjoy several activities, such as bug tattoos and creating their own bug masterpiece. A delicious picnic dinner is available for purchase. 3PACE IS LIMITED For reservations, please contact the Membership Helpline, 480 481.8117 or email membership@dbg.org. Please provide your member ID number and name, as well as the number of adults and children planning to attend.

Insectopedia Private Author Reception and Public Lecture

Fall Plant Sale Preview and Reception Thursday / October 13 / 4:30 - 7 p.m. / East Parking Lot

0ATRONS #IRCLE and 'ARDEN &UND /COTILLO #LUB ($500+) and 'OLDEN "ARREL #LUB ($700+) members are invited to enjoy a casual picnic supper and drinks while shopping for fabulous plants at the Garden’s Fall Plant Sale. Horticulture staff will be on-site to answer your plant questions and offer landscaping advice. For reservations and additional information, please contact Jane Kernen at 480 481.8147 or jkernen@dbg.org.

Flavors of Fall with Chef Michael Wednesday / November 2 / 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Steele Herb Garden

0ATRONS #IRCLE members are invited to celebrate the harvest season with an intimate cooking demonstration by renowned Chef Michael DeMaria of M Catering by Michael’s. Guests will sample delicious tastings using fall’s freshest herbs and local produce. There is a $50/person participation fee for this event. For reservations additional information, please contact Marcos Voss at 480 481.8179 or mvoss@dbg.org. Generously sponsored in part by M Catering by Michael’s and Sonoran Studios

Thursday / October 6 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. 5:30 - 6:45 p.m. Patrons Circle Reception Kitchell Patio 7 - 8:30 p.m. Lecture / Questions Dorrance Hall In his book Insectopedia, author Hugh Rafﬂes takes us on what The New York Times described as a “delirious journey” through history and science, anthropology and travel, economics, philosophy and popular culture that shows how insects have triggered our obsessions, stirred our passions and beguiled our imaginations. 0ATRONS #IRCLE members are invited to enjoy a private reception with Rafﬂes and attend his public lecture. For reservations and additional information, please contact Marcos Voss at 480 481.8179 or mvoss@dbg.org. 12

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Garden Discovery Tour Friday / November 11 / 9 - 11 a.m. Binns Wildﬂower Pavilion

Created with new 0ATRONS #IRCLE and Garden Fund members in mind, this tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at our education, scientiﬁc research and horticulture programs. Guests will have the unique opportunity to see ﬁrst-hand how the Garden’s programs enrich the community. For additional information or to RSVP, please contact Jane Kernen at 480 481.8147 or jkernen@dbg.org.

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Register Now! Desert Landscaper Certiﬁcation Program Secure your seat by registering now. Classes start September 5, 2011. For more information: check dbg.org desertlandscaperschool and register online, or call Rebecca Senior at 480 481.8161 or Jaime Toledano at 480 481.8169 (Spanish language information).

Class offerings under the Desert Botanical Garden Mastership Program are labeled as follows: DGM-C Desert Gardening Mastership Core DGM-E Desert Gardening Mastership Elective Vegetable Gardening for Cool Season Harvest (DGM-E)

Grow vegetables in the winter? You bet. For delicious variety in the desert garden, fall is the time to plant. A cornucopia of hundreds of varieties of fresh leafy greens, roots and seasonal herbs will be yours for the picking. Learn what vegetable varieties thrive in our unique climate and soil during the cool season, how to plant them, care for them, and get harvesting tips from a seasoned pro. Special attention will be given to unusual varieties. Now is your chance to be the coolest gardener in your neighborhood. Instructed by Kristen Battafarano. Limit 25. Tuesdays / September 20 and 27 / 6 - 9 p.m. Members: $50 / General Public: $62

Drip Irrigation Design (DGM-E) Homeowners will learn how to design a drip irrigation system that will be efﬁcient and able to handle their landscape as it grows to maturity. Proper zones for plant materials, soils and microclimates will be covered, as well as concepts of hydraulics to ensure that systems will function properly, not only at start-up but over time. The installation portion covers the point of connection out to the end caps. Learn to avoid many of the common mistakes associated with drip system design and installation. Learn about connecting poly tubing with a compression coupler, as well as three styles of emitter installation and when each should be used. Instructed by Jeff Lee. Limit 20. Saturday / October 1 / 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Members: $30 / General Public: $38

Fortify Your Soil with Compost (DGM-E)

If all you think of is forced paperwhites, chilled tulips and Christmas amaryllis when you think of bulbs, your garden is missing a lot. Bulbs are some of the most exquisite notes in any garden, and numerous species live happily in dry, hot conditions. There are species that bloom in almost every month of the year, all without being lifted or fussed over. Come learn which ones they are, how to ﬁnd them, and care for them in your own garden. Instructed by Mary Irish. Limit 25.

And you thought composting was a rotten business! In fact, it is an enriching business, especially if you know the secrets to cultivating this black gold in your garden. It starts with creating an attractive environment for the right kind of microscopic employees. You can then sit back and let them do all the dirty work. Students will learn how to manufacture compost, with and without a compost bin. We will see examples of the easiest and most efﬁcient compost systems. Homemade compost is free, smart and easy. It is a get-(your soil)-rich-quick scheme that will make a world of difference in your garden. Instructed by Kristen Battafarano. Limit 25.

Thursday / September 22 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $25 / General Public: $32

Wednesday / October 5 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $25 / General Public: $32

Bulbs for a Desert Garden (DGM-E)

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All About Mint (DGM-E) You have tasted it in chewing gum and toothpaste, but have you ever really thought about how truly marvelous mint is? There is peppermint, orange mint, apple mint, chocolate mint, spearmint, catmint, pineapple mint, lavender mint–the list goes on and on. Dichotomous in more ways than one, mint stimulates senses but soothes tummies, attracts lovers but repels insects, and is prized in the garden but can become a nuisance. From Greek mythology to modern herbology, mint has become an indispensible and lively part of our everyday lives. Learn how to grow and use it in this fun, informative class. Instructed by Kristen Battafarano. Limit 24. Wednesday / October 12 / 6 - 9 p.m. Members: $30 / General Public: $38

Landscape Design Basics (DGM-C) This series of classes covers the basics of designing residential landscapes that create attractive, comfortable, functional and sustainable gardens appropriate for the Sonoran Desert. Discussion will cover different design philosophies, such as xeriscaping, permaculture and sustainability, as well as basic design processes, principles and techniques. The instructor will walk participants through the stages of design and assign exercises at each step, from programming to design concept and development to construction documents. Class participants are encouraged to use their own yards for these exercises, whether they are creating a new landscape or renovating an existing one. Both hardscape and softscape design elements will be addressed. Emphasis will be given to designing in harmony with the natural systems of the Sonoran Desert. Instructed by Jack Gilcrest. Limit 20. Thursdays / October 13, 27, November 10 / 6 - 9 p.m. Members: $75 / General Public: $94

Environmental Challenges of Desert Gardening (DGM-C) Why don’t gardenias thrive in my garden? Why do my tulips fall ﬂat? Why isn’t the soil in my yard dark and rich? The answer–you are in the Sonoran Desert. This introductory class is designed to teach you about the challenging conditions you will face when gardening in the low desert. Learn how to work with the unique soils, temperature extremes, bi-modal rainy seasons and human inﬂuences that impact plants in your landscape. Instructed by Angelica Elliott. Limit 25. Tuesday and Thursday / October 18 and 20 / 6 - 9 p.m. Members: $50 / General Public: $62

Japanese Inspired Desert Landscapes (DGM-E)

Japanese gardens are thoughtfully designed and carefully crafted living art forms. The purpose of this class is not to learn how to design an authentic Japanese garden but to learn how Japanese garden design can provide inspiration for contemporary landscape design. Many landscape design concepts have been practiced for centuries by Japanese garden designers, such as the emphasis on living in partnership with nature, the importance of focal points, indoor-outdoor living, the creation of beauty in the landscape and the garden as a personal, private retreat from the outside world. These and other design concepts will be discussed, along with suggestions on adapting them to our Sonoran Desert environment. This class is presented as a complement to the Japanese Friendship Garden Tour and Tea Ceremony listed on page 31. Instructed by Jack Gilcrest. Limit 25. Wednesday / October 19 / 6 - 9 p.m. Members: $30 / General Public: $38

Integrated Pest Management (DGM-E) Do you ever wonder what is going on in your garden? Who ate your shrub’s leaves or who dug up your perennial? What is that fuzzy white stuff on your prickly pear? Why is your agave collapsing? Learn to become your garden’s crime scene investigator. With some detective work, you can ﬁnd answers to these questions and know how to solve problems with a sound Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program. You will gain a new appreciation for the activity in your yard, as well as skills to help you keep your garden healthy. Limit 25. Wednesdays / October 26, November 2, 9 / 6 - 9 p.m. Members: $75 / General Public: $94

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Edible Landscape Design and Plant Selection (DGM-E) Inspired by Fritz Haeg’s book, Edible Estates: Attack on the Front Lawn, this class will introduce the concept of replacing front lawns with edible gardens and show participants how to design their own edible yard. The instructors will lead the class through design and plant selection, giving you the skills to plan, plant and grow a beautiful, unique and productive front yard. Instructed by Jack Gilcrest. Limit 25. Tuesdays / November 1 and 8 / 6 - 9 p.m. Members: $50 / General Public: $62

Wildflowers for your Desert Garden (DGM-E) Fall is the perfect time to plant annual wildflower seed for a spectacular spring bloom in your landscape. Many perennial plants can also be included to provide color not only in springtime but through other seasons as well. Get your ideas flowing and prepare for the fall planting season. Instructed by Angelica Elliott. Limit 25. Sunday / November 6 / 1 - 3 p.m. Members: $25 / General Public: $32

Growing Great Chilies (DGM-E)

Growing fruit trees in our city landscape is signiﬁcantly different from growing them in rural areas. In this class you will learn the single biggest mistake when planting fruit trees in the desert; when to plant and how to manage your fruit trees; watering and fertilizing techniques; and why growing fruit trees is like creating art. Whether you are planting one tree or hundreds, the urban orcharding techniques taught here will lead to a bountiful harvest. Instructed by Greg Peterson. Limit 25.

How did something so hot get the name chili? And why are we having a class about growing chilies when it is too cold to plant them? The answer to the second question is, now is a great time to savor the flavors of chili pepper varieties! Now is also a great time to choose the varieties you want to start from seed indoors. This class is the place to taste, choose and learn. From the history of chilies and peppers, to the vast variety available today, you will learn the secrets to growing, harvesting, and using this flavorful, useful plant. Seeds will be available for sale. If you want to know the answer to the first question, you will just have to come to class! Instructed by Kristen Battafarano. Limit 25.

Thursday / November 3 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $25 / General Public: $32

Monday / November 7 / 6 - 9 p.m. Members: $30 / General Public: $38

Maximize your Irrigation System (DGM-E)

Irrigation System Maintenance (DGM-E)

A properly designed and installed irrigation system is essential to maximize efﬁciency and use the least amount of water possible to keep plants healthy. Most of us use whatever the builder or previous owner installed, and that often means a system that performs poorly and uses too much water. Learn how to identify and correct the performance-robbing problems in your irrigation system. The good news is that ripping out the old system and starting over is rarely needed. Instructed by Jeff Lee. Limit 20.

Avoid costly professional repairs and irrigation nightmares. If you already have an irrigation system and want to learn how it works, how to take care of it or make simple repairs, this program is for you. Improperly maintained systems can be challenging for homeowners. Familiarize yourself with all three types of irrigation systems (drip, sprinklers and bubblers) and speciﬁc needs for each. Learn how to maintain the systems for peak efﬁciency to ensure healthy plants. Learn to troubleshoot the most common irrigation system failures and to perform proper repair techniques from nozzle and emitter replacement to pipe repair. Instructed by Jeff Lee. Limit 20.

Selection and Care of Fruit Trees (DGM-E)

Saturday / November 5 / 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Members: $30 / General Public: $38

Saturday / November 12 / 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Members: $30 / General Public: $38 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Pruning Trees and Shrubs (DGM-E) In this introductory presentation, learn the basics of pruning to keep your green investments healthy, functional and looking great. You will learn the art and science of good pruning, including how to prune young trees for good structure, the ﬁve types of pruning and when to use them, and how to avoid the two worst pruning mistakes. You will leave this program ready to prune your own trees and shrubs with conﬁdence and effectiveness. Includes a pruning demonstration plus informative take home materials and resources. Instructed by John Eisenhower. Limit 25. Sunday / November 13 / 1 - 4 p.m. Members: $30 / General Public: $38

Starting Vegetables from Seed (DGM-E) Starting vegetables from seed is simple. We can show you how to plant and maintain seedlings in the garden or indoors for maximum success. We will highlight what vegetables will ﬂourish from transplants, which can be direct sown, and how to collect and save your own seeds. You will even get tips on building your own simple protective hoop structure. Students will start their own transplants in class to take home. Instructed by Kristen Battafarano. Limit 25. Thursday / November 17 / 6 - 9 p.m. Members: $30 / General Public: $38

Desert Gardening Mastership The Desert Gardening Mastership at the Garden is designed for the home hobbyist interested in plants and is geared toward those wanting to learn more about low-desert gardening and techniques. The courses offered will give you the necessary skills and training to make you a successful home gardener. Desert Gardening Mastership classes are open to all regardless of intent to complete the program. Additional information can be found in the program listings at dbg.org/education-programs. Classes and Guidelines Core classes will get you started in your garden and are marked in the calendar with a DGM-C. They are introductory in nature and will help you build a solid foundation in whatever type of gardening endeavor you pursue. Elective classes are marked with a DGM-E in the calendar. This program is self-directed, self-tracked, and students will be awarded a Desert Gardening Mastership upon completion of 12 classes: four core classes and eight elective classes. For information, email aelliott@dbg.org or call 480 481.8171.

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Gardening Arts Succulent Living Wreaths Create a succulent wreath of your own design. Learn how to plant and maintain a living wreath that will be the star of your holiday decorating. The 12-inch wreath can be hung as a traditional wreath or used ﬂat as a centerpiece, and, after the holidays, enjoyed indoors or on your patio. All supplies included. Instructed by Lynn Reeves. Limit 20. Saturday / October 1 / 1 - 3 p.m. Members: $85 / General Public: $106

Hands on Hot Pots Break free from fussy annuals and venture into the world of sculptural succulent containers. Join award-winning author and garden designer Scott Calhoun to learn bold container planting techniques unlike anything you have seen before. The author of Hot Pots will focus on low-maintenance containers and will cover plant staging, planting in grids, monopots, top-dressing and companion plants. In this participatory class, you will assemble your own container garden to take home with succulents, stones, glass, tile and other unusual objects. All materials provided. Instructed by Scott Calhoun. Limit 20. Sunday / October 9 / 2 - 4 p.m. Members: $85 / General Public: $106

Thanksgiving and Holiday Floral Arrangements Learn simple ways to create a festive table arrangement with a touch of tradition and desert whimsy. Use of holiday-appropriate foliage, fresh ﬂowers and desert elements will help students create an original ﬂoral centerpiece to take home and add a special touch to your table. Price includes plants and basic materials. A list of optional supplies and tools available with online listing. Instructed by Lynn Reves. Limit 15. Thanksgiving Floral Arrangements / Saturday November 19 / 1 - 3 p.m. Members: $60 / General Public: $75 Holiday Floral Arrangements / Wednesday December 7 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $60 / General Public: $75

photography and art Photography Moonscape Photography The beauty of moon-lit nights combined with the splendor of the Garden make for a fantastic evening of photos and fun. Class times are optimized for best shooting of moon-illuminated landscapes. This class is for amateur photographers who want to develop their nighttime photography skills through hands-on guidance and personal instruction on the Garden trails. This class is focused on creativity and experimentation to learn elements of lighting, exposure, camera settings and nighttime considerations such as painting with light. For digital or ﬁlm SLR cameras with a tripod only. Instructed by Adam Rodriguez. Limit 10. Monday / September 12 / 6 - 9 p.m. OR Wednesday / October 12 / 6 - 9 p.m. OR Wednesday / November 9 / 6 - 9 p.m. Members: $45 / General Public: $56

Digital Desert Photography: Getting Started This is a hands-on class for beginning digital camera users interested in learning the concepts and craft of digital photography. Class instruction emphasizes learning the functions and features of your digital camera for various shooting conditions and subjects. The course also covers composition and tips for taking better everyday pictures. This beginning course emphasizes primarily auto scene modes of your camera and is open to all digital camera owners. Some shooting in the Garden is included, and students should bring photos for class critique. Instructed by Scott Salnas. Limit 10. Saturday and Monday / October 1 and 3 Saturday / 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and Monday / 6 - 10 p.m. OR Sunday and Tuesday / November 6 and 8 Sunday / 1 - 5 p.m. and Tuesday / 6 - 10 p.m. Members: $70 / General Public: $88

Master Your Point and Shoot Camera Learn how to obtain the best results from your digital point and shoot camera. This hands-on class focuses on learning how to set up your camera and use its many features with time for guided help on the Garden trails. This is an excellent, entry level class for students new to digital cameras. Instructed by Jeff Lowman. Limit 10. Saturday / October 8 / 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Member: $40 / General Public: $50

Digital Desert Photography: Next Steps This class is for DSLR digital camera owners only. The course is for students interested in learning intermediate photo skills and advanced set-up of your digital camera. Students should have an understanding of basic photographic concepts. You will learn to take your camera off the auto scene modes and take charge of capturing images using the creative settings of the mode dial. Hands-on assistance will be provided for you to set up your camera for varying lighting conditions and scenes using appropriate metering and focus options. Also covered are image ﬁle structures and digital workﬂow. Some shooting in the Garden is included, and students should bring photos for class critique. Instructed by Scott Salnas. Limit 10. Sunday and Tuesday / October 9 and 11 Sunday / 1 - 5 p.m. and Tuesday / 6 - 10 p.m. OR Saturday and Monday / November 19 and 21 Saturday / 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and Monday / 6 - 10 p.m. Members: $70 / General Public: $88 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Mastering Photography Techniques The Mastering Series of classes is for DSLR digital camera owners only.

The entire series can be taken in the order offered or students may choose to enroll in individual topics only. Each topic is an in-depth exploration of subjects touched upon in the Next Steps photography course at the Garden. Students must be familiar with the features of their cameras and menu set up. Prior completion of the Next Steps course is helpful but not required. Instructed by Scott Salinas. Exposure

Photographing in HDR A general problem in photography is the rendering of scenes which have very bright highlights and deep shadows. Learn how to use three photographs of the same scene taken under different exposures to process the High Dynamic Range (HDR) image to reveal its details in highlights and shadows. Class includes two hours of shooting in the ﬁeld and one hour of in-class software demonstration. For DSLR cameras with tripod and Auto-Exposure Bracketing (AEB). You may have to change the exposures manually if your camera does not bracket. Instructed by Adam Rodriguez. Limit 10. Saturday / November 12 / 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Members: $50 / General Public: $62

Exposure is everything, and the new series starts with the theory and practice of basic exposure. Although exposure principles are the same as with ﬁlm, they are applied in different ways in digital capture and processing. Learn how to spend more of your time creating images instead of correcting them. This course includes identifying high-key/low-key areas of the scene, dynamic range, using the gray card, ISO management, and exposure compensation. For DSLR digital camera owners only. Limit 10. Saturday / October 29 / 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Members: $50 / General Public: $62

Landscape and Composition It is difﬁcult not be drawn to landscape photography. Since the invention of the camera, landscape has always been a favorite of photographers. This course covers landscape exposure techniques, depth-of-ﬁeld, use of white balance, low-light shooting, gear, working in all kinds of light and most important, pleasing composition. For DSLR digital camera owners only. Limit 10. Saturday / November 5 / 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Members: $50 / General Public: $62

The Art of People Photography and Flash

This course is for those who are buying their ﬁrst digital camera or want to step up to a newer, more advanced camera. Both point and shoot and DSLR type camera features will be discussed. Digital photo technology does not stand still. The class will cover basic functions and concepts, terms, how to assess camera quality, and features best suited for your needs. A handout checklist of camera features will be provided. Instructed by Scott Salnas. Limit 12.

Learn how to take better pictures of people and children in various outdoor settings and backyard events. Learn basic posing skills and use of available light and fill flash to make your family and friends look their best. This course includes using your flash for fill light in outdoor sunlit backgrounds. Students enrolling in this course should have an auxiliary flash for their digital cameras. The class covers choosing the appropriate camera features and options to fit the shooting situation. The class also includes a posing and shooting session in the Garden. Bring your camera, auxiliary flash and tripod. For DSLR digital camera owners only. Limit 10.

Wednesday / November 16 / 6 - 9 p.m. Members: $40 / General Public: $50

Sunday / November 20 / 1 - 5 p.m. Members: $50 / General Public: $62

How to Choose Your Next Digital Camera

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photography and art Art Art of Sonoran Desert Beetles Beetles of the order Coleoptera constitute the largest group of insects on the earth, representing a quarter of all living organisms and a third of all animals. Come learn why beetles are such a big success story while creating a work of art. Select, draw and paint your own Sonoran Desert beetle collection using watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink or graphite. Learn to create iridescence using interference paint. Materials list available with online listing. Instructed by Elaine Hultgren. Limit 15. Wednesdays / September 14, 21, 28, October 5 / 6 - 9 p.m. Members: $170 / General Public: $212

Nature Sketching and Journaling Nature journaling has been an effective and artistic way to record observations on everything from world expeditions to backyard gardens. Learn sketching techniques using graphite, watercolor pencils and ink markers, as well as quick and easy ways to capture trees, clouds, grasses and water. Warning! Nature journaling is highly addictive and can lead to uncontrollable urges to spend more time outdoors. Sketchbook and ﬁeld kit provided. Saturday is a ﬁeld trip to the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area in central Phoenix. Instructed by Elaine Hultgren. Limit 15. Wednesdays and Saturday October 12, 19 and 22 Wednesday / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Saturday / 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Members: $75 / General Public: $94

Native Bee Habitat Workshop Create an Arizona native bee habitat, a unique and functional work of art for your garden. After a brief introduction to native bees and their importance as pollinators, you will learn how to provide a habitat for them with wooden bee blocks drilled with tunnels of various sizes and lengths. Each student will receive a pre-drilled block and learn various techniques to decorate the surface before taking it home to place in the garden. Instructed by Greg Corman. Limit 15. Saturday / November 5 / 1 - 3 p.m. Members: $50 / General Public: $62

Cyanotype Silk Scarves The Art of Heirloom Squash and Pumpkins

Create a beautiful silk scarf using one of the oldest photographic printmaking processes—cyanotype. The ultimate symbol of fall, pumpkins have both decorative charm and culinary Participants will be given a pretreated excitement. Whether they become jack- 15x60-inch silk scarf and learn to apply o-lanterns at Halloween or pumpkin pie botanical elements, gathered from the Garden, creating white impressions on by Thanksgiving, not all pumpkins ﬁt the round orange mold. Many heirloom the distinctive Prussian blue color of cyanotype’s photosensitive iron-based varieties have different shapes, a range of unexpected colors, and textures from formula. Your unique scarf will make smooth to warty. Explore the techniques a great wardrobe addition or holiday of watercolor to paint these exceptional gift. Once you have completed the workshop you will have the skills to fall beauties. Beginning students to produce more fabric cyanotypes on advanced welcome. Materials list available with online listing. Instructed your own. All materials are included. Instructed by Laszlo Layton Limit 15. by Lynn Reves. Limit 15. Thursdays / October 13, 20, Sunday / November 6 / 12 - 3 p.m. November 3, 10 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $75 / General Public: $94 Members: $120 / General Public: $150 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

foods and well-being

Green Corn Tamales from Field to Table

Four Corners Fall Cuisine

Tamales de elote are a summertime delicacy made from immature green corn, green chilies and fresh cheese. Come celebrate the ﬁrst of the harvest with Amy Valdes Schwemm of Mano Y Metate. Valdes Schwemm and participants will discuss corn varieties, cut kernels from the cobs, grind the corn into masa, roast green chilies, ﬁnish a batch of homemade cheese, and fold the tamales in corn husks. You will sample right from the steamer! Lacto-vegetarian. Limit 15.

Join Chef Freddie as he introduces a modern menu of traditional ingredients from the Colorado Plateau and Four Corners region used in his own Navajo and neighboring peoples’ cuisines. The class will use ingredients such as variations of Navajo corn, sumac, gourds, juniper and ﬂavors inspired from this very diverse region. Highlights of the menu include: corn dumpling soup, sumac seared salmon and Navajo sweet corn cake. Instructed by Freddie Bitsoie. Limit 16.

Saturday / September 24 / 9 - 11 a.m. Members: $55 / General Public: $68

Sunday / October 9 / 2 - 4 p.m. Members: $45 / General Public: $56

Cooking with Frida Kahlo Cooking and Baking with Honey Honey is as old as written history. It has been used in cultures all over the world as currency, food and medicine, in ritual offerings, facials, alcoholic beverages, and to make everything from cement to varnish. You will discover amazing facts about the nutritional, medicinal and culinary virtues of honey, how it is collected, what makes one variety different from another, and why to buy local raw honey. Chef Rachel will also show you how to cook and bake with honey, walking you through at least half a dozen delicious recipes. Short presentation by a local bee keeper, followed by cooking class. Instructed by Rachel Albert. Limit 16. Sunday / October 2 / 1 - 4 p.m. Members: $50 / General Public: $62

Making Medicinal Creosote Salves Learn how to make medicinal salves and other herbal preparations to improve your families’ health. The local creosote bush will be infused into an herbal salve, which students will take home. Also, you will learn how to make several different healthful herbal preparations, including an infusion, decoction and tincture (a concentrated herbal extract). Learn where you can get necessary supplies to make your own herbal remedies at home. Instructed by Linda Curry. Limit 20. Sunday / October 23 / 2 - 4 p.m. Members: $35 / General Public: $44

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The Art of Hand Ground Mole

Barbara Fenzl Celebrates Chocolate Chocolate is not just for dessert. In fact, the Aztec emperors used chocolate in a medicinal drink, and today chefs use it to add fragrance to beef, depth to chilies, and give a sensuous sensation to everything from bread to sauces. Join Barbara Fenzl, owner of Les Gourmettes Cooking School, television personality and author of three cookbooks, as she shows you the versatility and pleasures of chocolate. The menu will include chocolate banana bread; coffeeand cocoa-coated beef tenderloin with Pasilla chile broth; roasted butternut squash with cocoa nibs; and cocoa crepes with espresso cream, hazelnut brittle and chocolate sauce. Limit 16.

Learn to make Mexican sauces from scratch with Amy Valdes Schwemm of Mano Y Metate. You will toast chilies, whole spices and other fresh ingredients over a comal or griddle, grind them on a metate or molcajete, and simmer them into ﬂavorful mole poblano. Mole does not always have chocolate, but it does have many other secrets. We will taste the diversity of moles from Mano Y Metate, including mole dulce, pipian rojo, mole verde and adobo. Traditional and vegetarian options, such as heirloom bean and posole cakes, are available and will be enjoyed by all. Limit 15. Saturday / December 3 / 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Members: $55 / General Public: $68

Sunday / November 6 / 2 - 4 p.m. Members: $60 / General Public: $75

Healthy Edible Gifts You can savor the season without spending a fortune and give the gift of health to your family, friends, neighbors and co-workers. Chef Rachel will show you how to make memorable, mouthwatering gifts using wholesome and natural ingredients. You will make and taste an assortment of dishes from snacks to sauces and from savory to sweet treats, and take home tips for wrapping, decorating, packing, freezing and shipping your homemade treasures. Wheat-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, naturally sweetened recipes. Some recipes will contain meat and ﬁsh. Instructed by Rachel Albert. Limit 16. Sunday / November 13 / 2 - 4:30 p.m. Members: $50 / General Public: $62

La Tamalada! Tamales from Scratch At this tamalada (tamale making party) you will assemble, cook and enjoy red chili tamales, learning traditions from Amy Valdes Schwemm, of Mano Y Metate. Amy started helping her family make tamales as a toddler. In class, she will show you how to treat corn with lime (not the citrus kind), rinse, grind by hand and whip the masa. You will make chili sauce from whole dried chilies to season the meat ﬁlling. Please note, no vegetarian option will be offered. Limit 15. Saturday / December 17 / 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. Members: $60 / General Public: $75

Coffee: From Field to Food It is one of the most consumed beverages around the globe. Half the world’s countries grow it, and Bach wrote a cantata to it. Some people cannot begin a day without it. Learn the ugly duckling story of how the humble coffee bean became one of the most essential consumables on the planet — and how growing it impacts the planet. Discover why the medical community alternately viliﬁes and praises it. Find out ways to put a java jolt into foods you set on the table, from appetizers to desserts and everything in between. Instructed by Ken Furtado. Limit 16. Sunday / November 20 / 1 - 3 p.m. Members: $50 / General Public: $62 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

explorations in natural sciences

Earth Sciences Geology of the Grand Canyon The geologic story of the Southwest cannot be told without examining its most important feature–the Colorado Plateau and its signiﬁcance over geologic time. Learn about the age and formation of the Grand Canyon and other signiﬁcant features of the Colorado Plateau, such as the red rocks of Sedona. Instructed by Richard Allen. Limit 24. Tuesday / October 4 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $20 / General Public: $25

Gems of Arizona izona Arizona is the country’s leading gem mining state and produces ﬁne peridot, amethyst, turquoise and garnets. This class focuses on how these and gems from other states are formed and valued. The fascinating science of gemology, which incorporates mineralogy, history, psychology, economics, mythology and glamour, will be discussed as well. If you ever plan on visiting a gem show, this course will also give you some buying tips. Instructed by Richard Allen. Limit 24. Tuesday / October 25 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $20 / General Public: $25

Geology of the Valley of the Sun Satisfy your geological curiosity about Phoenix’s spectacularly rugged landscape and unique and beautiful geologic features. Learn why our exposed rock and geologic variety make Phoenix the unrivaled capital of urban geology. Instructed by Richard Allen. Limit 24. Tuesday / November 15 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $20 / General Public: $25 22

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Birding Fall and Winter Warblers Learn about these cheerful, widespread and colorful birds while losing your anxiety about difﬁculties of identifying what used to be called ‘confusing fall warblers’. Discover how to identify warbler groups by shape and foraging methods. While learning about warbler ecology, we will also explore ways to attract them to your yard and where to ﬁnd them in our area. Instructed by Tom Gaskill. Limit 24. Thursday / September 8 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $20 / General Public: $25

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Expand your knowledge of birding and acquire the resources to develop your skills at this interactive and fascinating workshop that includes classroom presentations and field trips. Four field trips will introduce students to a variety of resident and migrant bird species, explore a diversity of birding habitats, teach field identification techniques and highlight some of the Valley’s local birding destinations. Field trips will be scheduled on one day each of the following weekends (a total of four field trips are included with the class) October 15 or 16; October 22 or 23, October 29 or 30 and November 5 or 6. Instructed by Cynthia Donald. Limit 20.

Designed as a follow-up to Start Birding, class sessions will focus on the natural history of birds, especially those in our area, with presentations, discussion and group interaction. There will be four class sessions at the Garden and three weekend field trips. Students should have binoculars and a field guide and be familiar with the use of both. Field trips will emphasize identification techniques and birding by ear. You will leave the class with increased knowledge and improved field techniques. Field trips will be scheduled on one day each of the following weekends (a total of four field trips are included with the class) October 15 or 16, 22 or 23, 29 or 30, and November 5 or 6. Instructed by Cynthia Donald. Limit 20.

Tuesdays / October 4, 11, 18, 25, November 1 6:30 - 8 p.m. Members: $60 / General Public: $75

Thursdays / October 13, 20, 27, November 3 6:30 - 8 p.m. Members: $55 / General Public: $68

Birds of Prey: Hawks and Falcons We live in one of the most interesting places in the United States for hawks, eagles and falcons, and fall migration is one of the best times to see them. Learn about Arizona’s amazing diversity of these impressive birds of prey. Discover how to identify them by shape, habitat and feeding methods. While learning about their sometimes surprising feeding habits, we will also explore where to ﬁnd them in our area. Instructed by Tom Gaskill. Limit 24. Wednesday / November 2 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $20 / General Public: $25 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

explorations in natural sciences Natural and Cultural History

SPECIAL PROGRAMS Insectopedia by Hugh RafďŹ&#x201A;es Join us for a fascinating evening with renowned author and anthropologist Hugh RafďŹ&#x201A;es as he shares stories from his award winning book Insectopedia. Explore the ties that bind us to the beautiful, ancient, astoundingly accomplished, largely unknown and unfathomably different species who share the world with us. RafďŹ&#x201A;es will answer questions after the presentation, and autograph his book, which will be available for sale. Thursday / October 6 / 7 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $12 / General Public: $18

Ants in the Sonoran Desert Come learn about ants, among the desertâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most amazing creatures. Get a ďŹ rst-hand look at life inside an ant nest and learn about them in their natural habitat. Come with curiosity and questions about these fabulously successful organisms. Instructed by Kevin Haight. Limit 24. Saturday / October 8 / 9 - 11 a.m. Members: $25 / General Public: $32

To Purchase Tickets to these Special Programs: s /RDER ONLINE AT DBG ORG s Call 480 481.8188 (8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. weekends) s Visit the Admissions Box OfďŹ ce (8 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily)

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John Alcock on the Life and Times of a Native Bee Although honey bees receive a great deal of press, thousands of other species of bees live in North America. Each of these other little known species is as intriguing as the honey bee, a claim that popular author and scientist John Alcock will illustrate by looking at Centris pallida, a handsome desert bee whose females nest in the ground and whose males ďŹ ght ďŹ ercely for females. Alcock will discuss the beeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s many puzzling behavioral features. He will answer questions after the talk and autograph his books, which will be available for sale. Wednesday / October 26 / 7 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $12 / General Public: $18

Ants â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Secret Power, a Documentary Acclaimed Arizona State University professor, researcher and author Bert HĂślldobler hosts a screening of his award-winning documentary ďŹ lm Ants â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Natureâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Secret Power. The 55-minute ďŹ lm takes us into a world of antsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the most dominant animal on earthâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;that is more wonderful and bizarre than science ďŹ ction. HĂślldobler, a world authority on ants who co-authored with E. O. Wilson the Pulitzer Prize-winning book The Ants, will answer questions after the ďŹ lm. You will never view this tiny but ďŹ erce and wildly successful animal the same way again. Thursday / November 3 / 7 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $12 / General Public: $18

Our Sonoran Sun

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Experience this first-time offering from the Garden on the sun’s origin and physical characteristics. You will learn about solar activity such as sunspots and solar flares and coronal mass ejections, how the sun affects life in the Sonoran Desert, and how the sun will drastically change billions of years from now. The outdoor phase of the class includes a chance to view the sun with a telescope to see actual sunspots, and with another solar scope to see actual solar flares. Instructed by members of the Phoenix Astronomical Society. Limit 24.

The Garden is proud to give students an in-depth look at their favorite groups of desert plants. Each plant grouping, or genus, will be examined in terms of taxonomy (classiﬁcation), morphology (structure), ethnobotany and horticulture. This unique approach to the plants in the Garden’s collection will provide new perspectives whether you are walking our trails, gardening in your backyard or just enjoying nature.

Saturday / October 8 / 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Members: $25 / General Public: $32

Astronomy in the Garden Spend a celestial Friday evening in the Garden as we explore the night sky from one of the best locations in the city for stargazing. With the Music in the Garden concert in the background, we will walk to an ideal location for exploring and learning about the night sky, with and without telescopes. Enjoy wine, cheese and desserts. Instructed by members of the Phoenix Astronomical Society. Guests must be 21 or older. Limit 24.

Mammillaria Explore the diversity of the Mammillaria, the little giants of the cactus world. These gem-like cacti are highly prized among collectors and home hobbyists. This classroom and trailside experience will be taught by Scott McMahon, collections manager of the Cactaceae family. Limit 20. Tuesday / November 15 / 6 - 9 p.m. Members: $30 / General Public: $38

Friday / October 28 / 7 - 9 p.m. Members: $35 / General Public: $44

Delicious Diversity in Native Pumpkins and Squash Come experience the many forms and colors of the giant sculptural cucurbits which have been grown by Native gardeners over many centuries in the low and high deserts of the Southwest. In the workshop we will learn how cucurbits have been traditionally grown by Native peoples and how we can grow them in our own desert gardens. Learn traditional ways to prepare and store them, and some exciting nouvelle ways to cook them for holiday feasts. Instructed by Martha Burgess. Limit 16. Saturday / November 5 / 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Members: $50 / General Public: $62 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

children and family education Become a TEEN Volunteer The Teen Environmentalists Exploring Nature (TEEN) Volunteer Program is a group of 13-17 year-olds who volunteer their time and talents at the Garden or offsite with service learning projects. Please visit dbg.org/teenprograms for more information on joining our program or visit our blog at dbgteens. blogspot.com for updates. Sponsored by Henkel Corporation, with additional support from the Herbert H. and Barbara C. Dow Foundation

Preschool Program: Seedlings A science-based enrichment program for preschoolers Young children discover the wonders of the desert alongside their caregiver in our nature-based preschool program. A theme is introduced each week and is full of new discovery centers, songs to sing, yummy snacks and engaging activities to captivate young minds. Guided by caring and experienced teachers, Seedlings blends the Gardenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s unique resources with imaginative and fun ways to learn about plants and animals in our desert backyard. We use music, stories, arts and crafts, nature walks, movement, touch and observation to explore the theme each week.

Fall Session: October 25-November 18 Classes available for 3-4 year olds: Limit: 12 children with an accompanying adult. Tuesday mornings / October 25, November 1, 8, and 15 9:30 - 11:15 a.m. Wednesday mornings / October 26, November 2, 9, and 16 9:30 - 11:15 a.m.

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Friday mornings / October 28, November 4, 11, and 18 9:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Thursday afternoons / October 27, November 3, 10, and 17 12:45 - 2:30 p.m.

Classes available for 4-5 year olds:

Winter Session 2012: January 31 - February 24

Limit: 14 children with an accompanying adult.

CLASS FEES: Members: $80 per four-week session General Public: $100 per four-week session

Tuesday afternoons / October 25, November 1, 8, and 15 12:45 - 2:30 p.m. Thursday mornings / October 27, November 3, 10, and 17 9:30 - 11:15 a.m.

For future sessions and the daily schedule, please visit dbg.org/seedlings or call 480 481.8121.

Science Enrichment Program: Learning Labs

Fall Session: Big Bugs October 25 – November 17 Limit: 14 children with an accompanying adult (optional)

This science enrichment program is designed to help your Classes available for 5–7 year-olds: child explore and understand the wonders of our Sonoran Tuesday mornings / 9:15 - 11:15 a.m. OR Desert. This fall we will use the imaginative and oversized Tuesday afternoons / 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. David Roger’s Big Bugs as our backdrop for exploring invertebrates. During the four-week session we will use a October 25 Dragonﬂies variety of scientiﬁc tools and processes as well as crafts, November 1 Assassin Bugs journaling, literature and fun activities to understand insects November 8 Beetles and spiders. Each day participants will enjoy an exploration November 15 Ants hike, journaling and a fun, healthful snack. Our uniquely designed curriculum blends hands-on, inquiry-based Classes available for 7–9 year-olds: learning with a dose of fun, and is taught by enthusiastic Thursday afternoons / 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Garden staff and volunteers. October 27

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November 3 November 10 November 17

Assassin Bugs Beetles Ants

Classes available for 9–12 year-olds: Thursday mornings / 9:15 - 11:15 a.m. October 27 November 3

Dragonﬂies Assassin Bugs

November 10 November 17

Beetles Ants

Class Fees: Members: $56 per four-week session or $16 per class General Public: $70 per four-week session or $20 per class To register call 480 481.8121. CALENDAR OF EVENTS

children and family education

The Bumblebee Queen Reading with Author April Pulley Sayre

Desert Discovery Program for Girl Scouts Our Desert Discovery programs will create a fun and memorable experience for girls as they learn about life in our desert. Girls will experience nature first-hand and will connect with each other and our desert community. Daisy, Brownie and Junior troops can select the topic and time that works for them. Bountiful Butterflies Learn about the lifecycle and habitat requirements of butterflies and visit the Marshall Butterfly Pavilion. Available October, November, March, April and May. Program fee: $8 / scout / $8 / chaperone

Bugs and Beyond Scouts will experience the imaginative and over-sized David Roger’s Big Bugs exhibit while learning about insects and other invertebrates including how to identify ﬁve species. Available October through December. Program fee: $6 / scout / $6 / chaperone

Sonoran Survivors Where is the water and why is it so warm? Participants will learn about conditions in a desert and how desert plants and animals are able to thrive in such an extreme place. Available January through May. Program fee: $6 / scout $6 / chaperone

Join us for a family-friendly presentation by April Pulley Sayre, an award-winning children’s book author. Sayre has written more than 55 natural history books for children and adults. Sayre is well known for pioneering literary ways to immerse young readers in natural events through creative storytelling and unusual perspectives. Sayre will present her book The Bumblebee Queen, which details the lifecycle of a bumblebee. Her presentation will be interactive and geared towards lower elementary age families. Price includes one copy of The Bumblebee Queen, a presentation by the author, and admission to the Garden for a family of four to see David Roger’s Big Bugs. Limit 30 people per presentation. Saturday / October 8 / 9 - 10 a.m. OR Saturday / October 8 / 1 - 2 p.m. Members: $25 per family (up to four people) $5 per additional person General Public: $30 per family (up to four people) $7 per additional person

Program capacity: 5 scouts minimum, 20 scouts maximum Registration opens online August 1 - dbg.org/girlscouts Children and family education programs are generously supported by The Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation

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Sponsored by Rebecca Ailes-Fine & Peter Fine

education through travel and adventure

Q Ranch Photography Weekend The Garden has arranged a special outdoor photography workshop at historic Q Ranch in the ponderosa forests near Young, Arizona. Q Ranch was founded as a cattle ranch in 1893 and offers a rich natural and historic area for photography. Photographic opportunities include historic manmade structures, both ranch buildings and ancient Mogollon culture pueblo ruins, as well as natural history including wildlife and wildﬂowers. Hands-on assistance and guidance will be provided by professional photographer Adam Rodriquez during the entire weekend. Trip leader for the Garden will be Jack Gilcrest. The accommodations will be bed and breakfast style at Q Ranch Lodge including two nights lodging, delicious home cooked gourmet meals (Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast / lunch / dinner, Sunday breakfast / lunch), snacks, handouts, photographic instruction and relaxed activities in a beautiful setting. Transportation not provided. Limit 12. Friday - Sunday / September 16 – 18 Arrive Friday 3 - 5 p.m., Depart Sunday 2 p.m. Members: $400 per person (double occupancy) $600 Single General Public: $500 per person (double occupancy) $700 Single

Aravaipa Canyon Ranch Weekend Take advantage of this special opportunity to explore spectacular Aravaipa Canyon, one of the premier outdoor destinations in Arizona. Eight hundred foot canyon walls tower over the creek as it winds through a forest of cottonwood, sycamore and willow trees. This rare riparian area, one of the last remaining free-ﬂowing streams in the Sonoran Desert, features a tremendous diversity of plant and wildlife. More than 200 species of birds have been spotted here, along with coatimundis, mountain lions, bobcats, gray foxes and desert bighorn sheep. We will hike into the carefully managed wilderness areas of Araviapa Canyon. The weekend program will be led by author and naturalist Lynn Hassler. Trip leader for the Garden will be Jack Gilcrest. We will stay at Aravaipa Canyon Lodge which is located right on the creek. Sleeping accommodations range from single to multiple beds per room. Price includes lodging (two nights), meals (Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast / lunch / dinner, Sunday breakfast / lunch), snacks, guides, handouts and Aravaipa Canyon hiking permit. Transportation not provided. Limit 8. Friday-Sunday / October 14 – 16 / Arrive Friday 2 p.m., Depart Sunday 2 p.m. Members: $400 per person (double occupancy) $600 Single General Public: $500 per person (double occupancy) $700 Single

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A Taste of Arizona 2011: A Tour of Sonoita Wineries Perched at 5,000 feet, the warm days and cool nights of Sonoita provide the perfect climate for the growing winemaking community. Join us as we visit three wineries in this beautiful area to learn about the varietals and how they perform in Arizona soil. Come enjoy the fall weather and a taste of Arizona’s home grown wine. We start the day at the 7ILHELM &AMILY 6INEYARDS where winemaker Karyl and husband Kevin lovingly tend to more than 7,000 grape vines planted over ﬁve acres. After a walk through the vineyard and tour of the production facility, enjoy a catered lunch as you sample the Wilhelm wines. Specialties include Albariño and Tempranillo. Next we visit ,IGHTNING 2IDGE #ELLARS, a small family winery established in 2005. Their wines are based on their Italian heritage, producing the classic varietals of Sangiovese,

Nebbiolo, Montepulciano and more. Our ﬁnal stop is at $OS #ABEZAS 7INEWORKS, which has been producing wines in Arizona since 1995. Their award-winning wines have been served at the White House, earned critical acclaim, and grabbed international attention. Limit 40. Trip includes: Round-trip transportation in a luxury motor coach ach Professional tour guide Catered lunch Wine tastings at three wineries Bottled water and snacks on board the coach Not included: Personal expenses Gratuities for driver and guide Note: This tour requires a minimum number of passengers in order to operate.

Saturday / October 15 / 7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. (Roundtrip from the Garden) Members: $129 / General Public: $161

Grab your gear and sign up for an adventure photo session at the legendary Vulture City (and Mine) southwest of Wickenburg. The number of buildings still standing makes Vulture City, once the largest producing gold mine in Arizona, one of the ﬁnest ghost towns in the West. Photography opportunities are endless, both inside and outside the buildings, within a desert and abandoned gold mine setting. If you are looking for the real ghost town experience, this is it.

advanced point-and-shoot with ability to capture images in the full manual mode. Tripods are a must for shooting inside low light, abandoned (as in dark and creepy) structures. You should also be familiar with setting up your camera and measuring exposure for varying lighting conditions. For those familiar with HDR photography, this will offer opportunity to advance your skills. Directions will be provided with class conﬁrmation. Garden transportation not included. Instructed by Scott Salnas. Limit 12.

For the best experience, students should have DSLR cameras or an

Saturday / October 15 / 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Members: $60 / General Public: $75

Photographing Ghost Towns

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Japanese Friendship Garden Tour and Tea Ceremony Escape to the Far East during this unique opportunity to visit the Phoenix Japanese Friendship Garden for a specially arranged private garden tour and tea ceremony. The Japanese Friendship Garden, Ro Ho En, is an authentic 3-1/2 acre Japanese stroll garden with tea garden and tea house located in central Phoenix. This tranquil and beautiful setting features more than 1,500 tons of hand selected stone, footbridges, more than 50 varieties of plants, ﬂowing streams and waterfall, and a pond with more than 300 koi. The garden was designed by landscape architects from Himeji, Japan. The tea ceremony, conducted by a Tea Master from the Urasenke Foundation, is based on an elegant ritual dating back to 11th century Japan. Price includes roundtrip transportation, tea, snacks and handouts. For those driving themselves to the program, please arrive by 9:50 a.m. Limit 12. Friday / November 4 / 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Members: $40 / General Public: $50

Wallace Gardens Tour Do not miss an exclusive opportunity to view and enjoy a private collection of desert plants from around the world without leaving town. Join us at Wallace Gardens in north Scottsdale for a gentle walking tour led by Lee Brownson. This tour on private trails not open to the general public features interpretation of the plants, their ecological importance, and the relationships they share with their environment. Highlights include a covered 6,000 square foot cactus pavilion uniquely designed for climate control, a boojum tree forest, and world-renowned collection of Ephedra, in addition to beautifully manicured garden spaces. Price includes a contribution to Wallace Gardens. Transportation not included. Directions will be provided with class conﬁrmation. Limit 20. Saturday / November 5 / 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. Members: $40 / General Public: $50

Urban Farm Tour The concept of urban farming is becoming more popular throughout the U.S. as people strive to create more productive and sustainable urban landscapes. Do not miss this opportunity to visit several local farms to see how the concept of urban agriculture is being applied to the Sonoran Desert. This will be an exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour of several of the more signiﬁcant city farms in the Valley of the Sun. At each location you will hear ﬁrsthand comments from representatives of each farm about design, installation and maintenance. Price includes roundtrip transportation, picnic lunch, snacks and handouts. Limit 12. Saturday / November 19 / 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Members: $50 (includes Garden transportation) General Public: $62 (includes Garden transportation) CALENDAR OF EVENTS

education through travel and adventure

Tour South Africa Join Tina Wilson, director of education, for an experience of a lifetime to a destination unlike any other–South Africa, worldrenowned as one of the finest countries to visit for the Garden and nature enthusiast. This is the only African country that has been able to make botanical gardens a priority. The gardens are magnificent and feature some of the most interesting and fascinating plant life on the continent. This specially designed tour for Garden members explores the magnificent gardens, amazing cities, quaint villages and towns with delicious wine and food along the way. All this is highlighted by the incredible African southern coast and last but certainly not least, the astounding thrill of seeing Africa’s wildlife. Featuring: s 7ORLD CLASS DESTINATIONS INCREDIBLE SERVICE AND THE chance to view unrivaled natural wonders, cultures and sights

s "OAT TRIP ON +NYSNA ,AGOON VISIT TO THE &EATHERBED and Pledge Nature Reserves

s ! RIDE ON THE h&LYING $UTCHMAN &UNICULARv TO THE TOP of Table Mountain

s 7ALTER 3ISULU .ATIONAL "OTANICAL 'ARDEN WITH ITS magniﬁcent Witpoortjie waterfall and breeding pair of majestic black eagles

s +IRSTENBOSCH "OTANICAL 'ARDENS AND #APE OF 'OOD Hope Nature Reserve

s 3ABI 3ABI 0RIVATE 'AME 2ESERVE FOR MORNING AND evening game drives

s 6ERGELEGEN WINE ESTATE AND HISTORIC 3TELLENBOSCH AND Botanical Gardens

s ,UXURIOUS AND UNPARALLELED ACCOMMODATIONS throughout the trip, including Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge (www.sabisabi.com/lodges/bushlodge)

s +AROO $ESERT .ATIONAL "OTANICAL 'ARDEN s ! SPECIAL WHALE AND DOLPHIN ENCOUNTER GIVING YOU the opportunity of a lifetime

September 27 – October 13, 2012 / $9,246 (per person, double occupancy) $2,970 (single supplement)

If you would like more information, please contact Steen Allard-Lawson at 480 481.8164 or sallardlawson@dbg.org. 32

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Fall Volunteer Opportunities The Desert Botanical Garden has a volunteer job for you this fall. There are many opportunities for adults and teens. For additional information visit dbg.org and ﬁll out a volunteer application. To schedule an informative interview, please contact Nancy White at 480 481.8197 or email nwhite@dbg.org. After the interview you must attend an orientation class and be a current Garden member.

Orientation classes (choose one) Thursday / September 15 / 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday / September 17 / 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday / October 1 / 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Thursday / October 13 / 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday / November 12 / 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Garden Docents Docents work four hour shifts - leading tours, stafﬁng Discovery Stations and interacting with Garden visitors. DOCENTS NEEDED FOR THESE TIMES: Afternoons / 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. / Monday – Friday Mornings / 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. / Saturday and Sunday Afternoons / 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. / Saturday and Sunday TRAINING REQUIRED: ECOLOGY: Tuesday and Thursday / Sept. 27 and 29 / 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. OR Saturday / October 29 / 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. AND PLANT BIOLOGY: Tuesday and Thursday / Oct. 4 and 6 / 9 a.m. - 1 p .m. OR Saturday / Nov. 5 and 12 / 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. AND DOCENT TRAINING: Saturday / Dec. 3, Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11, 18 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. OR Thursday / Dec. 8, Jan. 5, 12, 19, 26, Feb. 2, 9, 16 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Monarch Butterﬂy Exhibit September 24 – November 13 TRAINING (choose one) Tuesday / September 20 / 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Saturday / September 24 / 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Special Events (Plant Sale, Great Pumpkin Festival, Día de los Muertos, Chiles & Chocolate Festival, Las Noches de las Luminarias – check the calendar for dates) TRAINING FOR SPECIAL EVENTS (choose one) Thursday / September 22 / 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Saturday / October 1 / 5 - 8 p.m. Wednesday / November 16 / 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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registration information

Desert Botanical Garden members receive a 20% discount on education programs and pay the lower member fee listed. To become a member, go to dbg.org/membership. Registration Information Desert Botanical Garden members receive a 20% discount on education programs and pay the lower member fee listed. To become a member, go to dbg.org/membership. Important Information Program sizes are limited to ensure quality, and we regret that receipt of your payment does not guarantee enrollment. Your enrollment will be conﬁrmed by email. Should your program be unavailable, you will be contacted and your payment will be refunded.

Register Early Registrations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis; please register early to ensure your space in the program. Programs may be cancelled due to insufficient enrollment. Advance registration is required for all classes. Confirmation of your enrollment will be sent by email following your completed registration. Private Group Classes Many of the classes listed in the calendar, including photography, are available for private groups. Please contact Steen Allard-Lawson, adult education manager, at 480 481.8164 or email sallardlawson@dbg.org for prices and availability.

Youth Programs Registration Information

Adult Program Registration Information

Online To take advantage of our secure online registration system, visit dbg.org/youthprograms. Select the program that you want to register for and follow the registration steps to safely register online.

Register at dbg.org/adultclasses Select the programs that interest you and pay using your Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express. For additional inquiries call 480 481.8146 Monday through Friday.

Phone To register over the phone call our children’s program registrar at 480 481.8121 Monday through Friday. Please have your Garden membership number and credit card ready when you call. If you reach our voicemail system, please leave your name, phone number and program you are inquiring about. Your call will be returned promptly.

Adult Education Policies Refunds are available for cancellations made at least ﬁve business days prior to the event (less $20 fee). No refunds are available less than ﬁve business days and fees may not be transferred.

Youth Programs Policies Cancellation and refund policies vary from program to program. Please refer to your registration conﬁrmation letter or the website to read about each program’s policy. A waiver of liability is required for participation.

· Programs may be canceled due to insufficient enrollment. A full refund will be made in the event the Desert Botanical Garden cancels a program. · Refunds cannot be issued for missed class sessions. · Special rules and cancellation fees may apply to trips. · Waiver of liability may be required for specific programs. If you are unable to attend an onsite class, you may send an alternate adult participant with your confirmation.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

become a member! Reciprocal admission to the Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum of Phoenix and Arizona Science Center for Desert Botanical Garden members Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum of Phoenix admission valid September 12 through October 9. Arizona Science Center admission valid September 12 through September 29. Present your valid Desert Botanical Garden membership card to receive admission for named members and two children. Adults must be accompanied by children.

Enjoy the BeneďŹ ts of Garden Membership s & REE 'ARDEN !DMISSION n DAYS s &REE "UTTERmY %XHIBIT !DMISSION â&#x20AC;&#x201C; March-May and OctoberNovember. s 'UEST PASSES TO THE 'ARDEN AND ButterďŹ&#x201A;y Exhibit s 2ECIPROCAL ADMISSION DISCOUNTS at more than 250 other gardens, arboreta & conservatories s $ISCOUNT n -USIC IN THE Garden concert tickets s OFF PURCHASES AT 'ARDEN 3HOP Bi-Annual Members-Only Sale s $ISCOUNT ON 'UEST !DMISSIONS s $ISCOUNT n #LASSES Workshop fees s $ISCOUNT n -ARCH /CTOBER Plant Sale purchases s $ISCOUNT n 'ARDEN 3HOP gifts and plants s &REE SUBSCRIPTIONS TO 'ARDEN publications s 3PECIAL SUBSCRIPTION RATE TO Phoenix Home & Garden Magazine s 2ENTAL DISCOUNTS ON STROLLERS and scooters. s &REE 3UMMER &LASHLIGHT 4OURS

$65 Aloe Vera Club (provides admission for one adult only and does not include children) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; One guest pass, one free audio tour rental per visit The following membership levels provide beneďŹ ts for two adults and membersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; children/grandchildren under age 18. $75 Senita Club â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Two guest passes, two free audio tour rentals per visit $100 Cholla Club â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Four guest passes, two free audio tour rentals and one free scooter rental per visit $150 Agave Century Club â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Six guest passes, four free audio tour rentals and one free scooter rental per visit, invitation to one exclusive event, one-time recognition in The Sonoran Quarterly and new member Garden Discovery Tour $300 Boojum Tree Club â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Eight guest passes, four free audio tour rentals and one free scooter rental per visit, invitation to one exclusive event, one-time recognition in The Sonoran Quarterly and new member Garden Discovery Tour

â?&#x2018; Check enclosed. Please make payable to Desert Botanical Garden Please bill my: â?&#x2018; Visa â?&#x2018; MasterCard â?&#x2018; AMEX â?&#x2018; Discover Card# _________________________________________ Exp.__________ Mr. & Mrs. â?&#x2018; Mr. â?&#x2018; Ms. â?&#x2018; Other Name________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________ Phone _______________________________________________________ Email ________________________________________________________ â?&#x2018; Send me information about Volunteer Opportunities. For more information about Garden membership, contact Membership Helpline at 480 941.3517 or visit dbg.org

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$500 Ocotillo Club â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10 guest passes, four free audio tour rentals and one free scooter rental per visit, invitation to two exclusive events, one-time recognition in The Sonoran Quarterly and new member Garden Discovery Tour $700 Golden Barrel Club â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 10 guest passes, four free audio tour rentals and one free scooter rental per visit, invitation to three exclusive events or programs, one-time recognition in The Sonoran Quarterly and new member Garden Discovery Tour Additional donor levels are available for annual gifts of $1,250 and higher. Please contact the Garden at 480 481.8179 for information about these levels.

Discover Your Legacy Causes and organizations touch your life, offering joy, enrichment and meaning. Your charitable legacy can include these institutions and help preserve them for decades to come. So what do you love today? What do you value, and what brings you lasting pleasure? We hope that the Desert Botanical Garden is among your favorite places and activities. A simple bequest or a gift of retirement assets can preserve and improve the Garden for your community, your children, grandchildren and future generations. â?&#x2018; Visit the Gardenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s planned giving website at dbg.org/membershipsupport and scroll down to Planned Giving to discover ways to â&#x20AC;&#x153;Plant the Gardenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Future.â&#x20AC;? Need help? Contact Susan Shattuck, gift planning ofďŹ cer at 480 941.3507 or sshattuck@dbg.org, for assistance. Discover and ensure your own charitable legacy. CALEND CAL END EN DAR OF EV EVENTTTS S

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Non-Proﬁt Org. U.S. Postage PAID Phoenix, AZ Permit no. 1269

1201 N. Galvin Parkway Phoenix, AZ 85008 480 941.1225 | dbg.org

Open Daily

Schilling Library

Garden Shop

October – April / 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. May – September / 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

480 481.8133 / Weekdays 12 - 4 p.m.

Gifts and Plants 480 481.8113 / Open Daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Garden Closed Thanksgiving Day, December 25 and July 4

Garden Closes Early September 9 and 10 / 5 p.m. September 30 / 3 p.m. December 1 - 4, 8 - 11, 15 - 23, 24, 26 - 30, 31 / 4 p.m.

Admission Fees Members are admitted free Adults: $18 Seniors: $15 (60 years and older) Students: $10 (13–18 and college with ID) Children: $8 (3–12) Children under 3 are admitted free Audio tours included with membership or Garden admission.

Free Admission Garden admission is free the second Tuesday of every month from 1 - 8 p.m. Entry into the seasonal Monarch Butterﬂy Exhibit is also free from 1 - 5 p.m. Parking is limited.

Garden Information 480 941.1225 / Weekdays 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Membership Helpline 480 941.3517 / 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. June – September (Weekdays) October – May (Daily)

Find information about plants and other desert topics in our special reference collection.

No admission required. One-stop shopping experience for extraordinary gifts and plants. Patio Café Jewelry, books, gourmet foods, Open Daily decorative items and apparel are just The Garden’s Patio Café offers visitors a few of the unique gifts you will ﬁnd. a beautiful setting for breakfast, A wide selection of plants is available lunch or a snack. Call 480 941.1225 for your home, patio and garden. for seasonal hours or to ask about 10% member discount. group options and facility rental information. The Mission of the

Group Tours & Activities For reduced group rates for ten or more, call 480 481.8104 or go to dbg.org/groupsales.

Call Center 480 481.8188 Call Center Hours January – September: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday – Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Weekends

Desert Plant Questions planthotline@dbg.org or 480 481.8120 / Monday – Friday 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Our Garden staff and volunteers have the resources and expertise to help you.

The Garden’s commitment to the community is to advance excellence in education, research, exhibition and conservation of desert plants of the world with emphasis on the Southwestern United States. We will ensure that the Garden is always a compelling attraction that brings to life the many wonders of the desert.

October – December: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m., Monday – Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Weekends

For special event ticketing, check dbg.org for current information.

Get the latest info for the Garden at

Members receive personal assistance with any membership questions, renewals or problems purchasing tickets for special events.

Plant Hotline

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On the Cover: Garden scene, bottom to top: Ferocactus emoryi v. rectispinus, Opuntia microdasys, Cylindropuntia biglovei, Stenocereus thurberi (left side), Carnegiea gigantea (center and right) Photograph by Adam Rodriguez.

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