Winter Garden Calendar 2011-12 by Desert Botanical Garden

Garden Calendar EVENTS, EXHIBITS, CL ASSES AND TRIPS

December 2011 | January - February 2012

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What’s inside 2 Luminaria Information 3 Exhibits 4 Daily and Weekly Activities Garden Meetings 5 Special Events 10 Member Events 11 Landscape and Gardening 15 Gardening Arts 16 Photography and Art 19 Foods and Well-Being 21 Explorations in Natural Sciences Earth Sciences 22 Birding Natural and Cultural History 23 Children and Family Education 26 Education through Travel and Adventure 29 Volunteer Opportunities 30 Registration Information 31 Become a Member 32 Garden Information

The Valley’s best holiday event comes to life at the Garden with more than 8,000 glowing hand-lit luminaria bags and 10 fabulous musical groups performing nightly. Luminaria offers guests a choice of 22 nights in December, including dates between Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Visit dbg.org for additional event information. New this year – David Rogers’ Big Bugs sculptures will be on display throughout the Garden.

Make plans with family and friends to attend this year’s Las Noches de las Luminarias. Hours: 5:30 – 9:30 p.m. Dates: Members: December 1, 2, 3, 4 General Public: December 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30 Ticket Prices: Members: Adults $20, Children $10 (3-12) Children under 3 admitted free General Public: Adults $25, Children $12.50 (3-12) Children under 3 admitted free

To Purchase Tickets: • Order online at dbg.org • Call 480 481.8188 (8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. weekends) • Visit the Admissions Box Office (8 a.m. - 8 p.m. daily) For 25 or more tickets, call 480 481.8104. Ask about private group dining options. Group discount will apply. Specials thanks to our sponsors:

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exhibits

David Rogers’ Big Bugs Now through January 1, 2012 / Garden Hours

David Rogers’ Big Bugs are on display throughout the Garden, providing a look at predators, pollinators and beneficial insects. Eleven enormous, whimsical critters have created 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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2011/2012 Speaker Series

Mattias Klum

Brian Skerry

Roz Savage

Michael Davie

7:30 p.m. / 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

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

Visit www.nglive.org and learn about other exciting events.

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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. The Sonoran Circle is a legacy society recognizing individuals who make extraordinary, lasting gifts to the Garden in their estate plans

Photo credit: ©Dan Whipps.

Design for a Living World Opening Series Thursday – Thursday / January 12 - 19

Co-presented with The Nature Conservancy, Design for a Living World showcases the work of 10 notable designers challenged with creating new objects using sustainable materials from around the world. Wood, plants, wool and other organic materials were made into captivating objects, illustrating fascinating stories about regeneration and the human connection to the earth. Individual invitations for each event will be mailed in December: Thursday / January 12 / 6 - 9 p.m.

Garden and Conservancy donors at $10,000+ will be treated to a festive exhibit preview and hosted dinner. For additional information, please contact Lauren Svorinic at 480 481.8160, lsvorinic@dbg.org. Sponsored by The Walton Family Foundation

Las Noches de las Luminarias Party* Thursday / December 1 / 5:30 - 8:45 p.m. Co-Chairs: Jennifer Theobald and Tennille Williams

Patrons Circle members and guests are invited to a private party in conjunction with Luminaria, the Garden’s unique Southwestern holiday tradition. Enjoy a delicious buffet and open bar in Binns Wildflower Pavilion. Then stroll along the Garden’s lit paths and experience a wide-variety of festive music. Both Luminaria tickets and party reservations are required. *For party reservations and Luminaria tickets, contact Jane Kernen at 480 481.8147, jkernen@dbg.org. 10

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Saturday / January 14 / 5:30 - 9 p.m.

Patrons Circle and Garden Fund members will join select Conservancy donors for a cocktail reception and exhibit preview. For reservations and additional information, please contact Marcos Voss at 480 481.8179, mvoss@dbg.org. Thursday / January 19 / 12 - 3 p.m.

Garden Sonoran Circle and Conservancy Legacy Society members are invited to a special luncheon program with exhibit viewing. For reservations and additional information, please contact Susan Shattuck at 480 941.3507, sshattuck@dbg.org.

landscape and gardening Class offerings under the Desert Gardening Mastership Program are labeled as follows: DGM-C Desert Gardening Mastership Core DGM-E Desert Gardening Mastership Elective

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.

Desert Rose Gardening (DGM-E)

Caring for your Desert Garden (DGM-C)

Get expert advice on growing beautiful roses in the desert. Learn to select and prepare a better location for your rose bed and the different types of roses that will thrive there. Planting, efficient watering and fertilizing, surviving summer heat, pruning for maximum bloom, and controlling insects and other problems will be discussed. Instructed by Steve Sheard. Students will be given the opportunity to join experts for pruning sessions at the Mesa Community College rose garden; details given during class. Limit 25.

My irrigation system runs everyday; why are my plants not healthy? Why is my cactus getting sunburned? How often should I fertilize and shear my shrubs? This class will shed light on misconceptions and malpractices commonly associated with desert gardening. Learn how to select the right plants and grow them properly in your landscape. Correct techniques for watering, fertilizing, pruning and other maintenance will be addressed. Instructed by Angelica Elliott. Limit 25.

Monday / January 9 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Member: $25 / General Public: $32

Tuesday and Thursday / January 17 and 19 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Member: $50 / General Public: $62

Desert Vegetable Garden Planting and Harvesting (DGM-E) Growing a vegetable garden in the desert can be a challenge, and if you just toss out some seeds, you will be disappointed. With our three growing seasons and extreme heat and cold, planting the right plant at the right time is essential. Join Greg Peterson of The Urban Farm to discuss plant choice, timing and other essentials for a successful garden. The Urban Farmsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Laminated Planting Calender is included. Limit 25. Wednesday / January 11 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Member: $25 / General Public: $32 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

landscape and gardening Sage Advice (DGM-E) You have probably seen sagebrush along roadsides, planted Texas sage in your desert landscape, or smelled the sweet smoke of ceremonial sage at a new age gift shop, but you may not know that some of these so-called sages are imposters. Learn what makes a sage a true sage, why the aromatic, colorfully flowered plant has been imbued with such wisdom and magical powers, and how to grow the perfect sage for you. We will experiment with the many uses of sage, from cooking to attracting hummingbirds to essential oils. Learn from this incredibly varied genius–I mean, genus–of plants as you become a sage of sages. Instructed by Kristin Battafarano. Limit 24.

Sonoran Desert Trees: Selection and Care (DGM-E) Sonoran Desert trees are remarkable plants with interesting forms, striking flowers and a range of sizes suitable for large or small spaces. Broaden your plant palette and discover trees other than palo verdes and mesquites that are suitable for desert landscapes. Learn about selection, care and maintenance of an extraordinary group of trees that can add shade, color, interest and excitement to any garden. Instructed by Scott McMahon. Limit 25. Thursday / January 26 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Member: $25 / General Public: $32

Wednesday / January 18 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Member: $30 / General Public: $38

Landscape Lighting Design and Demonstration (DGM-E) Lighting is an important aspect of all landscapes. It is especially valuable in our desert environment during the long hot summer months when the most convenient and comfortable time to enjoy your garden is after sunset. Information will be presented on designing, engineering and installing affordable, energy efficient, functional lighting to create visually dramatic effects in your landscape. This class will consist of two sessions combining classroom presentations, walking tours of lighting in the Garden and demonstrations of different lighting techniques. The class will cover building codes, design considerations, engineering principles, preparation of layout drawings, installation techniques and maintenance troubleshooting. Instructed by Jack Gilcrest. Limit 25. Tuesdays / January 24 and 31 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Member: $50 / General Public: $62

Watering and Controller Programming (DGM-E)

Sustainable Edible Gardens (DGM-E) Learn how to create an edible garden that will provide food for years to come. Success depends on selecting plants to provide food season after season and using eco-friendly solutions to create an environment for them to flourish. These gardens can supplement your family’s weekly food budget and be part of an attractive landscape. Instructed by Doreen Pollack. Limit 25. Wednesday / January 25 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Member: $25 / General Public: $32 12

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Take an active role in the health of your landscape by learning correct watering techniques and how to properly control your home irrigation system. The ins and outs of irrigation controller programming will be demonstrated through hands-on exercises with controller models in the classroom. Learn when and how much to water, and how proper watering not only benefits your landscape but actually conserves water and lowers your utility bill. Instructed by Jeff Lee. Limit 20. Saturday / January 28 / 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Member: $30 / General Public: $38

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 / February 5 / 1 - 4 p.m. Member: $30 / General Public: $38

Introduction to Propagation (DGM-E) Learn various techniques to add plants to your garden inexpensively. We will discuss both sexual and asexual propagation methods, including seeds, cuttings, division, bulbs and rhizomes. Best propagation times, tools, containers, growing mediums, fertilizing, pests and cultural conditions for good plant growth will be covered. Learn a fun, rewarding and affordable hobby. Instructed by Angelica Elliott. Limit 25. Monday / February 6 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Member: $25 / General Public: $32

The Gardener’s Guide to Cactus (DGM-E) Join author and garden designer Scott Calhoun for a journey into the world of garden cactus. Learn just how easy, hardy and rewarding cactus can be for everyone—not just specialists. Calhoun will highlight some of the best cactus species available and show how they can make dazzling additions to your garden or containers. Whether you want striking form, fragrant flowers, edible fruit or a lowmaintenance plant that needs little or no extra water, there is a cactus for you. Calhoun will also be presenting his new book, The Gardener’s Guide to Cactus, at this event. Limit 25. Saturday / February 11 / 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Member: $25 / General Public: $32

Art in Your Landscape (DGM-E) Art is an important element to any landscape and can be incorporated in a wide variety of ways. It can include acts as simple as placing an existing piece of art in a garden or as complex as commissioning an earthwork installation for a landscape. Art enhances our lives by not only adding beauty but also exploring cultural meanings of our built and natural environment. This class will provide an overview of art in the landscape from sculpture to environmental art, and insight into how to bring art into your own garden. Instructed by Jack Gilcrest. Limit 25. Wednesday / February 8 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Member: $25 / General Public: $32

How to Grow a Tomato (DGM-E) Growing the perfect tomato in Phoenix: reality or tomato tall tale? Believe it or not, you can grow a juicy, succulent, bite-into-and-drip-down-your-chin tomato right here! Beefsteak is just the beginning. Learn about varieties like garden peach, black krim or Cherokee purple, and more of the varied and colorful world of heirloom tomatoes. Grow the ones you just cannot buy at the store. From seed starts to table, you will learn to grow better tomatoes at home. Instructed by Kristen Battafarano. Limit 25. Thursday / February 9 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Member: $25 / General Public: $32

Vegetable Gardening for Warm Season Harvest (DGM-E) Green up those thumbs for summer–without the blisters. This is the class for growing hot vegetables in the Valley’s hot season. Summer vegetables and fruits can be the most challenging but most rewarding to grow. Tantalizing tomatoes, crisp corn, mouthwatering watermelons and more are on the summer menu. Learn how to grow some incredible varieties of vegetables, including some you have probably never seen before. You will get tips on how to save water and protect your plants- and yourself- from the searing heat. Forget your pool–next summer you will be swimming in the fruits of your labor! Instructed by Kristin Battafarano. Limit 25. Wednesdays / February 15 and 22 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Member: $50 / General Public: $62

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Raised Bed Gardening Best Practices (DGM-E) Have you ever wondered whether it is better to raise a garden bed above ground or lower it into the ground? Both have their advantages and disadvantages. Discover the difference and make the choice that is best for your garden. Instructed by Greg Peterson. Limit 25. Thursday / February 16 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Member: $25 / General Public: $32

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 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 / February 25 / 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Member: $30 / General Public: $38

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Gardening Arts

Beginning Bonsai

Roses: Arranging the Language of Love Roses were used in Victorian times to send an emotional message, conveyed not only through color but also the number of flowers sent. Learn about the storied past and secret language of this seductive flower, and the practical present: how roses are cultivated, where they grow, and how they are transported. You will also learn how to condition roses for maximum vase life and how to arrange two dozen roses with their stems in a perfect spiral. Students will take home an arrangement of 24 premium roses that they have arranged in a clear glass cylinder and a laminated â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;cheat sheetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; to recreate the arrangement at home. Instructed by Robert Beukema. Roses, floral knife and glass cylinder included in fee. Limit 15.

When you love trees and larger plants but cannot fit any more in your landscape, try them as miniature bonsai creations. This hands-on workshop will provide you with an ornamental dwarf pomegranate plant, bonsai pot and soil. Under the gentle guidance of your instructor and your imagination, you will learn how to turn a plant into a living piece of art. Three classes will cover the basics of bonsai, including plant and pot selection, shaping, wiring, watering and fertilizing. All materials provided. Instructed by Phoenix Bonsai Society educators. Limit 15. Mondays / February 13, 20, 27 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $85 / General Public: $106

Saturday / January 28 / 9 - 11 a.m. Member: $70 / General Public: $88

Hypertufa Pots Hypertufa is a manmade replacement for natural tufa rock, a highly porous limestone that has been used for cave dwellings, building blocks, paving stones, and planting and water troughs for centuries. Although real tufa is not readily available, hypertufa duplicates its excellent drainage capacity, making it a perfect material for planters for cactus and succulents. Join us to learn how to mix your own hypertufa and create and decorate your own planter. All materials provided. Instructor Lynn Reves. Limit 15. Tuesday and Thursday / February 7 and 9 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Member: $70 / General Public: $88

Succulent Living Picture Vertical gardens are all the rage. Create a spectacular, ready-to-take-home succulent garden inside a vertical mini redwood frame planter. Frame, assorted succulent plant cuttings and soil are included. Instructed by Lynn Reves. Limit 20. Sunday / February 19 / 2 - 4 p.m. Member: $80 / General Public: $96

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photography and art Photography

Moonscape Photography

Smartphone 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.

The best camera you have is the one on you when something spectacular happens right before your eyes. That means nearly every person with a smartphone has a great camera as well. Some of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most famous photographs were taken from a smartphoneâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;amazing images taken with the simplest photographic device. Learn how to stabilize, hold and shoot with your smartphone. iPhone, Android or Blackberry camera phone required. Instructed by Jeffrey Lowman. Limit 10.

Monday / January 9 / 6 - 9 p.m. OR Tuesday / February 7 / 6 - 9 p.m. Member: $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 / January 14 and 16 Saturday / 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. and Monday / 6 - 10 p.m. OR Sunday and Tuesday / February 19 and 21 Sunday / 1 - 5 p.m. and Tuesday / 6 - 10 p.m. Member: $70 / General Public: $88

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Saturday / January 21 / 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 / January 29 and 31 Sunday / 1 - 5 p.m. and Tuesday / 6 - 10 p.m. OR Saturday and Monday / February 25 and 27 Saturday / 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. / Monday / 6 - 10 p.m. Member: $70 / General Public: $88

Photographing in HDR

Maximize your DSLR with Video

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.

Not only can you take amazing photographs with your DSLR camera, you can capture those moments in stunning high definition video. Learn how to use this function on your camera, as well as stabilization techniques, manual focusing, basic editing techniques and the importance of videography in digital media. Requires a DSLR with video capabilities and tripod with movable head. Instructed by Jeffrey Lowman. Limit 10. Saturday / February 25 / 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Member: $50 / General Public: $62

Saturday / February 4 / 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Member: $45 / General Public: $56

Art

Cholla Jewelry

Garden Portraits in Watercolor

Lacey and lovely desert-dried cholla cactus skeletons become the basis for unusual pieces of jewelry that reflect the beauty of the desert. In this workshop you will explore the wonderful shapes and textures of small desert treasures and combine them with a collection of found items to create pieces of truly unique jewelry. All materials provided. Instructed by Shari Keith. Limit 16.

Use watercolors to paint your favorite garden vignettes from photographs and sketches in this plein air and classroom workshop. Small portraits of the perfect garden setting can invoke fond, tranquil memories. Simple techniques will help you to produce a picture worth framing. Materials list available with online listing. Instructed by Lynn Reves. Limit 15.

Saturday / January 14 / 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Member: $45 / General Public: $56

Sundays / January 22, 29, February 5 2 - 4:30 p.m. Member: $90 / General Public: $112

From Botanical Drawing to Watercolor Four classes with four step-by-step lessons will take you from a graphite line drawing to a finished watercolor plant portrait. Learn to give your drawings and paintings depth and dimension with subtle shadow work. Learn the secrets of watercolor pigments so you get the colors you want the first time you mix. Learn to apply washes, glazes and the English dry brush technique. A comprehensive portfolio of drawing and painting instructions, color recipes and mixing tips will be given to each student. Step-by-step drawing and painting demonstrations and personalized attention will help you learn these skills in just four classes. Materials list available with online listing. Instructed by Elaine Hultgren. Limit 15. Wednesdays / January 18, 25, February 1, 8 / 6 - 9 p.m. Member: $130 / General Public: $162

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photography and art Highway Hotshop Classes and Demonstrations The Desert Botanical Garden is delighted to bring back The Highway Hotshop local artist/ instructors Joshua Dopp and Adam Frus with their mobile glass blowing studio. A wide variety of glass blowing classes and exciting demonstrations will be offered February 20-26 in the gorgeous outdoor setting of the Binns Wildflower Pavilion. Beautiful glass art inspired by the desert Southwest will be sold in the pavilion during all classes and demonstrations.

Glass Blowing This class will teach you the basic skills necessary to create functional or decorative glass art. Class will begin with solid glass projects, such as paperweights and flowers, and then progress to blown glass objects. Materials are included. Limit three students per class. Monday and Wednesday / February 20 and 22 / 6 - 9 p.m. OR Tuesday and Thursday / February 21 and 23 / 2 - 5 p.m Member: $350 / General Public: $420

Free Public Glass Blowing Demonstrations Interact with the glass artists as they create fantastic works and explain glass blowing while you watch. Monday - Friday / February 20 - 24 / 10 a.m. - 1 p.m Saturday / February 25 / 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday / February 26 / 12 - 5 p.m.

Hummingbird Feeders Make a fun, funky, hanging hummingbird feeder of blown glass. Limit three students per class. Monday / February 20 / 2 - 3:30 p.m. OR Tuesday / February 21 / 5:30 - 7 p.m. OR Wednesday / February 22 / 2 - 3:30 p.m. Member: $70 / General Public: $84

Bud Vase Create a beautiful glass vase to hold your flowersâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;a great companion course for students taking the glass flowers class. Limit three students per class. Monday / February 20 / 3:30 - 5 p.m. OR Wednesday / February 22 / 3:30 - 5 p.m. Member: $70 / General Public: $84

Cactus We will help you create a glass barrel or prickly pear cactus, complete with flowers. Limit three students per class. Tuesday / February 21 / 7 - 9 p.m. OR Friday / February 24 / 2 - 4 p.m. Member: $100 / General Public: $120

Flowers Sculpt several styles of colorful glass flowers. Students will make three to five flowers each. Limit three students per class. Thursday / February 23 / 6 - 7 p.m. OR Friday / February 24 / 4 - 5 p.m. OR Saturday / February 25 / 10 - 11 a.m. Member: $75 / General Public: $90

Design a Millefiori This class is for art enthusiasts as well as historical glass lovers. We will supply you with glass to create a stunning millefiori pattern. Our artists will then transform your design into a beautiful finished paperweight. This class includes a short introduction to the historical uses of millefiori in the glass industry. Limit eight students per class. Thursday / February 23 / 7 - 9 p.m. OR Sunday / February 26 / 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Member: $80 / General Public: $96

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A Highway Hotshop Special Event

21 + 2100 Degrees

Nothing lights up a great night in the Garden like the glow of hot molten glass. Join glass art entertainers Joshua Dopp and Adam Frus as they light up Binns Wildflower Pavilion on this special night of glass blowing tricks and spectacles set to thumping DJ beats. Free snacks, a cash bar and the Highway Hotshop Gift Store will be open. Perfect for starting out your night on the town or as a evening of fun in itself. Register online at dbg.org or contact the Garden Call Center at 480 481.8188. Must be 21 or older to attend. Friday / February 24 / 7 - 9 p.m. Member: $14 / General Public: $18

foods and well-being Three Southwest Posoles Explore the diversity of posole, a staple stew-like meal of many Southwestern cultures. Chef Freddie Bitsoie will lead an exciting, informative and flavorful demonstration of the regional variations of this signature dish of the Southwest. From spicy to mild, there will be a style for everyone to enjoy. Limit 16. Saturday / January 21 / 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Member: $50 / General Public: $62

Savvy Cooking with Citrus

Cooking with Quinoa Tired of rice? Bored with bread and pasta? Looking for a quick-cooking, wheat-free, gluten-free, high-protein alternative to conventional grains? Try quinoa (pronounced Keen-WAH). This ancient seed, cultivated 4,000 to 8,000 years ago in the highlands of the Andean region of South America, has a higher protein and mineral profile than most other grains. Chef Rachel will show you how to use the whole grain, flour, and flaked forms to make an enticing array of dishes from appetizer to dessert. Wheat-free, gluten-free, mostly dairy-free demonstration. Instructed by Rachel Albert Limit 16. Sunday / January 8 / 2 - 4 p.m. Member: $50 / General Public: $62

Savvy cooks use citrus to flavor fish, add pizzazz to poultry, jazz up cooked vegetables, dress salads, freshen fruits, and make delicious drinks. Find out how to add flair to your daily fare with the seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s juiciest lemons, limes, oranges, grapefruits and tangerines, deliciously paired with herbs, spices and nuts. Enjoy ample samples and take home printed recipes plus preparation, cooking and serving tips. Come hungry. Wheat-free, gluten-free, dairy-free demonstration class. Instructed by Rachel Albert. Limit 16. Sunday / January 22 2 - 4 p.m. Member: $50 General Public: $62

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foods and well-being Heirloom Recipes The old is new again. Join us in the kitchen as we revisit and revise some classic dishes that have fallen out of favor due to poor nutritional profiles or difficulty of preparation – among them tiramisu, persimmon pudding and mincemeat pie. Delicious foods of yesteryear can be healthful while still tasty and easy to prepare. Give your cooking a makeover. Instructed by Ken Furtado. Limit 16. Sunday / January 29 / 2 - 4 p.m. Member: $50 / General Public: $62

Hors D’oeuvre by Any Other Name

Herbs: Sowing, Salads, Salves and More Flavor, fragrance, beauty. Herbs soothe, disinfect, heal and are easy to grow. For the first time, three herb aficionados will join forces for a half-day workshop. Join three of the Garden’s favorite experts on herbs and their uses: horticulturalist Kristen Battafarano, who will help you grow them, Chef Rachel Albert, who will help you cook with them, and herbalist Linda Curry, who will help you heal with them. A delicious lunch prepared by Chef Rachel is included. Limit 16. Saturday / February 4 / 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Member: $80 / General Public: $100

Hors d’oeuvre is never pluralized in France, and it is known by many other names in other countries. Whether you say appetizers, finger foods, canapés, crudités, antipasti or something else, you can learn to make these simple and delicious dishes. We scour the globe, scale the heights and plumb the oceans for delectables guaranteed to whet appetites. Instructed by Ken Furtado. Limit 16. Saturday / February 18 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Member: $50 / General Public: $62

Talking Tinctures

Learn to make various herbal preparations, including a concentrated extract called a tincture. Tinctures are often used for quick easy treatment of common ailments. Ethyl alcohol Centennial Celebration Cooking Observe the Arizona Centennial by learning to make the official centennial (or vinegar) is used entrée–piñón crusted chicken with cherry chipotle sauce. Toasted pine nuts give to extract the healing this dish a wonderful nutty aroma and texture, and the cherry chipotle sauce is components of herbs and preserve smoky and full of flavor. This mouth-watering entree comes from the historic them for later use. See how easy and guest ranch Rancho de La Osa, as does margarita pie. A fabulous, refreshing inexpensive it is to make your own dessert, margarita pie is the Southwest’s version of key lime pie. These delicious tinctures at home. All materials recipes are perfect for entertaining and can be found in the Historical League’s provided. Instructed by Linda Curry. award winning cookbook Tastes and Treasures, for sale in the Garden’s bookstore. Limit 20. Instructed by Leslie Christiansen. Limit 16. Sunday / February 5 / 2 - 4 p.m. Member: $50 / General Public: $62

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Saturday / February 11 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Member: $45 / General Public: $56

explorations in natural sciences Earth Sciences Gems of Arizona 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 / January 17 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Member: $20 / General Public: $25

Sonoran Desert Geology Lab What kind of rock is that? From the beautiful red rocks of Sedona, to copper bearing volcanic rocks of mine country, to metamorphic rock peaks you may be climbing, we will explore the diverse geology of the Sonoran Desert. Through hands-on investigation, learn basic geologic skills needed to identify and interpret various desert rocks and minerals and better understand their unique natural properties. Instructed by Danny Foley. Limit 24.

Antarctica: The World’s Biggest Desert

Antarctica is the coldest, driest, windiest and highest elevation continent on earth, but it is also the worlds largest desert, receiving less than eight inches of precipitation a year. Learn about the frigid landscape, arid environment, Climate and the Sonoran Desert Why is the Sonoran Desert the only place in the world where and what is like to do research at the bottom of the world from the firsthand experiences of Antarctic geologist Danny the famous saguaro grows? What is a haboob? Learn how this desert’s biseasonal rainfall results in more plant species Foley, who spent a field season at a remote camp deep within the Transantarctic Mountains. Limit 24. than in any other North American desert. Explore how climate is affected by latitude, terrain and altitude as well Tuesday / February 21 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. as nearby water bodies and their currents. Instructed by Member: $20 / General Public: $25 Danny Foley. Limit 24. Tuesday / January 24 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Member: $20 / General Public: $25

Tuesday / January 31 / 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Member: $20 / General Public: $25

Geology of the Valley of the Sun Satisfy your geological curiosity about Phoenix’s spectacularly rugged landscape of 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.

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 / February 28 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Member: $20 / General Public: $25

Tuesday / February 7 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Member: $20 / General Public: $25

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explorations in natural sciences Birding

Natural and Cultural History

Wonderful Winter Waterfowl

Paleobotany of Arizona

The population of waterfowl in our area explodes in winter, in both numbers and diversity. Ducks, geese, rails and others come here for our winter weather and our lakes and rivers. Learn about the ecology of these colorful birds—in spectacular plumage in winter—and discover how to identify them by voice, shape, habitat and feeding methods. In the second session we will take advantage of the concentration of waterfowl in Papago Park and spend a morning there. Instructed by Tom Gaskill. Limit 20.

From its renown Petrified Forest to its vast coal deposits, Arizona is a laboratory where botany and geology meet from a pre-historical perspective. Explore the evolution of plants throughout geologic time, their importance to understanding ancient ecological systems and paleo climates, and their archeological significance. Learn about different modes of plant fossil preservation and biologic identification. Instructed by Danny Foley. Limit 24.

Tuesday and Saturday / January 17 and 21 Tuesday / 6:30 - 8 p.m. and Saturday / 7:30 - 10 a.m. Member: $40 / General Public: $50

Tuesday / January 10 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Member: $20 / General Public: $25

Sandhill Snowbirds Each winter, thousands of sandhill cranes gather in the Sulphur Springs Valley of southeastern Arizona. According to our guide Lynn Hassler, sedges (a group of cranes) numbering as many as 20,000 individuals, spend the night at Whitewater Draw, dispersing at dawn to feed on corn stubble and other waste grains in nearby agricultural fields and returning to Whitewater for a mid-day siesta. Please choose from two dates; both put us at Whitewater in time for some general birding before lunch and the mid-day fly-in. We will also be on the lookout for waterfowl and land birds; the region is a good spot for wintering raptors. Cost includes transportation from the Garden to Tucson (where we join our friends at Tohono Chul Park for an 8 a.m. departure), guide services, boxed lunch and snacks. Transportation from the Garden departs at 5:30 a.m. and returns at 7 p.m. Limit 10. Thursday / January 19 / 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. OR Thursday / January 26 / 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Member: $99 / General Public: $120

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Fiber Plants and Basketry Workshop Celebrate the Garden’s rich collection of fiber-providing plants by transforming living plants into natural fiber vessels and utensils. This workshop in desert fiber crafts examines Native implements and artifacts. We will show you how to create a basket and help you start one to complete at home. Instructed by Martha Ames Burgess. All materials and tools included. Lunch break time provided. Limit 15. Saturday / February 4 / 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Member: $80 / General Public: $100

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.

Winter Session 2012 January 31 - February 24 Classes available for 3-4 year olds:

Classes available for 4-5 year olds:

Limit: 12 children with an accompanying adult.

Limit: 14 children with an accompanying adult.

Tuesday mornings

Tuesday afternoons

January 31, February 7, 14 and 21 9:30 - 11:15 a.m.

January 31, February 7, 14 and 21 12:45 - 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday mornings

Thursday mornings

February 1, 8, 15, and 22 9:30 - 11:15 a.m.

February 2, 9, 16, and 23 9:30 - 11:15 a.m.

Friday mornings

Thursday afternoons

February 3, 10, 17, and 24 9:30 - 11:15 a.m.

February 2, 9, 16, and 23 12:45 - 2:30 p.m.

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

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

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children and family education

Science Enrichment Program: Learning Labs

Winter Session: Leaf succulents January 31 - February 23 Limit: 14 children with an accompanying adult (optional)

This science enrichment program is designed to help Classes available for 5 – 7 year olds: Tuesday mornings / 9:15 - 11:15 a.m. OR your child explore and understand the wonders of our Tuesday afternoons / 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Sonoran Desert. During the four-week session we will use a variety of scientific tools and processes as well January 31 / Yucca as crafts, journaling, literature and fun activities to February 7 / Desert spoon understand the desert we live in. Each day participants February 14 / Aloe will enjoy an exploration hike, journaling and a fun, February 21 / Agave healthful snack. Our uniquely designed curriculum blends hands-on, inquiry-based learning with a dose of fun, and Classes available for 7 – 9 year olds: Thursday afternoons / 12:30 - 2:30 p.m. is taught by enthusiastic Garden staff and volunteers. February 2 / Yucca February 9 / Desert spoon February 16 / Aloe February 23 / Agave

Classes available for 9 – 12 year olds: Thursday mornings / 9:15 - 11:15 a.m. February 2 / Yucca February 9 / Desert spoon February 16 / Aloe February 23 / Agave

Class Fees: Member: $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.

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Nature Printing Interesting patterns and textures are easily found throughout our desert. In this fun family workshop, you will explore ways to capture these interesting characteristics through nature printing. Students will learn how to use found natural materials to liven up white surfaces and will receive one white fabric bag to decorate. Come prepared with your creative thinking caps and a favorite white t-shirt or other fabric to decorate (optional). This workshop is recommended for families with children ages 5 to 12. Limit 25. Saturday / January 28 / 1:30 - 3 p.m. Members: $12 / person General Public: $15 / person

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 and $8 /chaperone

Bugs and Beyond Scouts will experience the imaginative and over-sized David Rogerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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 and $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 and $6 /chaperone Program capacity: 5 scouts minimum, 20 scouts maximum; 1 chaperone/4 scouts

Hummingbird Mania! What is not to love about hummingbirds? These fast moving, nectar loving birds captivate adults and children alike, so join Garden educators as we explore these intriguing creatures. Participants learn why hummingbirds visit flowers so vigorously and so often, how the hummingbird gets its food, and will make their own hummingbird feeder to take home. Program recommended for families with children ages 5 to 10. Limit 25. Saturday / February 18 / 10 - 11:30 a.m. Members: $12 / person General Public: $15 / person

Register today at dbg.org/girlscouts Children and family education programs are generously supported by The Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation.

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education through travel and adventure 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 at the Japanese Friendship Garden by 9:50 a.m. Limit 12. Friday / January 13 / 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Members: $45 / General Public: $56

Rancho de los Caballeros Tour

Double Check Ranch Tour

Head out Wickenburg way for this popular seasonal outing featuring cowboy naturalist Richard Fredrickson of the famed Rancho de los Caballeros guest ranch in Wickenburg. This tour begins with a moderately difficult walk in the desert, treating nature lovers to a fabulous array of Sonoran Desert upland plant and animal species, local history, storytelling and ecology. The walk is loaded with nature interpretation and hands-on demonstrations, followed by a delicious lunch at the ranchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historic cowboy-inspired dining room. This loop walk is approximately 1 1/2 miles long with minimal elevation change but does have some short sections of loose rocks and gravel. Lunch and gratuities are included. Transportation from the Garden departs at 8:30 a.m. and returns at 4 p.m. Limit 20.

Come tour the Double Check Ranch. This modern working ranch in Winkelman, Arizona raises all-natural grassfed beef in a way reminiscent of a bygone era. See how nature can be appreciated and utilized to define a rich, sustainable and productive landscape. Join owner operator Paul Schwennesen for a walking tour of the pastures and livestock operations to witness both cutting edge and traditional management practices in action (intensive rotational grazing, large-scale composting, biodiesel generation and savanna management). Afterwards, we will take an exclusive tour of the renowned Fremont-Gooding gallery forest along the privately owned banks of the San Pedro River, one of North Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top biological hotspots. A meal of all-natural grassfed beef and local fare will be served al fresco while we enjoy delightful February weather. Transportation from the Garden departs at 6:30 a.m. and returns at 5:30 p.m. Limit 20.

Thursday / February 9 / 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Member: $50 ($65 with Garden transportation) General Public: $62 ($77 with Garden transportation)

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Friday / February 17 / 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Member: $65 ($80 with Garden transportation) General Public: $82 ($97 with Garden transportation)

Sonoran Sky Tour Join us as we visit Arizona’s plethora of exceptional science learning facilities for astronomy. You not only get to explore the night sky but learn how giant telescope mirrors are being developed to produce the widest, fastest and deepest scans ever captured by a single telescope!

Upon arrival at the University of Arizona, you will tour the Steward Observatory Mirror Laboratory to learn about the ground-breaking techniques being used to produce telescope mirrors. You will see construction of the mold and learn about spin-casting, grinding and polishing of a mirror that is 28 feet in diameter. Then we visit the Flandreau Planetarium to see some interesting exhibits, including “Mars, Up Close & Personal.” After a catered lunch, you will be taken to the Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter featuring the new Schulman Telescope, the largest in the state dedicated to public viewing. Led by renowned astro-photographer Adam Block, you will tour the facility, learn how to navigate the night sky using binoculars and sky charts, view a spectacular sunset, and use the big telescope to observe planets, galaxies and nebulae like never before. Dinner is provided during this evening program as you view the glorious Sonoran sky. Sunday morning you will learn more about Arizona from a professional guide as you travel to Kitt Peak National Observatory, home to 23 optical telescopes and two radio telescopes. Your docent-led tour will take you to the McMathPierce Solar Telescope, the world’s largest solar instrument; as well as the four-meter and 2.1-meter telescopes.

The impressive visitor center provides more information about optical and infrared astronomy. A boxed lunch is provided. We drive down the mountain mid-afternoon and return to Phoenix. Included:

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Transportation in a deluxe motor coach with professional driver,

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All admissions, meals, overnight lodging, and professional guides,

• Bottled water and snacks on the coach. Not included:

• Gratuities and personal expenses Saturday and Sunday/ March 24 and 25 (roundtrip from the Garden) $429 per person double occupancy, $489 single occupancy

Additional information and registration is available online at dbg.org/adultclasses or by calling Affinity Group Tours at 480 544.0144.

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European River Cruise and Floriade World Horticultural Expo Join us aboard the elegant River Ambassador to sail through three countries, visiting some of the most exciting cities in Western Europe. Delight in the sights and sounds of this dynamic region. We will sail the Rhine and its Dutch and Belgian tributaries, experiencing the best of old and new world Europe. We start in cosmopolitan Brussels, then visit sparkling Antwerp and sophisticated Maastricht before arriving in Venlo, Netherlands, home to Floriade 2012. This World Horticultural Expo is staged once every 10 years and features exquisite and exceptional flowers, plants, trees, fruits and vegetables. There are five themed exhibits, each with its own décor, and cultural programs of music, dance, literature, theater and visual art from all over the world. Continuing to Cologne, we sail past a dreamy countryside rich with UNESCO World Heritage sites, imposing castles and quaint villages. Then we explore Cologne, one of Germany’s oldest cities with its beautiful Gothic Cathedral. The seven-night river cruise package includes: • Luxurious accommodations in a riverview stateroom • A ll meals onboard, including al fresco dining and special wine and food pairings • C omplimentary fine wines, choice of beer and soft drinks during lunch and dinner onboard; replenished bottled water daily in staterooms; and 24-hour specialty coffee and tea bar • E picurean program with chocolate demonstration and tasting, and a brewery visit with beer tasting • S hore excursions with English-speaking local guides and state-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset systems • U se of bicycles and nordic walking sticks throughout the cruise • S ignature lecture “A Unified Modern Europe” and onboard local entertainment • All transfers on arrival and departure days August 12 – 19, 2012 / Starting from $2,749 (per person, double occupancy) $4,148 (per person, single occupancy)

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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, featuring 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: • World-class destinations, incredible service, and the chance to view unrivaled natural wonders, cultures and sights

• B oat trip on Knysna Lagoon, visit to the Featherbed and Pledge Nature Reserves

• A ride on the “Flying Dutchman Funicular” to the top of Table Mountain

• W alter Sisulu National Botanical Garden with its magnificent Witpoortjie waterfall and breeding pair of majestic black eagles

• Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens and Cape of Good Hope Nature Reserve

• S abi -Sabi Private Game Reserve for morning and evening game drives

• Vergelegen wine estate and historic Stellenbosch and Botanical Gardens • Karoo Desert National Botanical Garden

• L uxurious and unparalleled accommodations throughout the trip, including Sabi Sabi Bush Lodge (www.sabisabi.com/lodges/bushlodge)

• A special whale and dolphin encounter, giving you the thrill 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.

Volunteer Opportunities There are many volunteer opportunities at the Desert Botanical Garden. For information about the current opportunities visit the Garden website at dbg.org. If you are interested in volunteering fill out the volunteer application on the website and then contact Nancy White at 480 481.8197 or nwhite@dbg.org to schedule an information interview. All volunteers must be Garden members and must first attend an orientation class, “How to Be a DBG Volunteer.” Become a Desert Botanical Garden Volunteer Today!

Orientation Classes (choose one)

“How to Be a DBG Volunteer” Wednesday / January 11 / 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday / January 21 / 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday / February 4 / 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Spring Butterfly Exhibit Volunteer Training (choose one) Wednesday / February 15 / 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Saturday / February 18 / 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 Thursday.

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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Receive 10% off a gift membership today.

It is the perfect gift for the holiday season! Valid for new gift memberships only, not renewals. To redeem discount please call the Membership Helpline at 480 941.3517, visit the Desert Botanical Garden’s admissions area or visit dbg.org/ membership-support and enter promotional code: gift11. Offer ends February 28, 2012.

Enjoy the Benefits of Garden Membership • Free Garden Admission – 362 days • Free Butterfly Exhibit Admission – March-May and OctoberNovember. • Guest passes to the Garden and Butterfly Exhibit • Reciprocal admission & discounts at more than 250 other gardens, arboreta & conservatories • 30% Discount – Music in the Garden concert tickets • 25% off purchases at Garden Shop Bi-Annual Members-Only Sale • 20% Discount on Guest Admissions • 20% Discount – Classes & Workshop fees • 10% Discount – March/October Plant Sale purchases • 10% Discount – Garden Shop gifts and plants • Free subscriptions to Garden publications • Special subscription rate to Phoenix Home & Garden Magazine • Rental discounts on strollers and scooters. • Free Summer Flashlight Tours

$65 Aloe Vera Club (provides admission for one adult only and does not include children) – One guest pass The following membership levels provide benefits for two adults and members’ children/grandchildren under age 18. $75 Senita Club – Two guest passes $100 Cholla Club – Four guest passes and one free scooter rental per visit $150 Agave Century Club – Six guest passes, one free scooter rental per visit, invitation to one exclusive event, recognition in a Garden publication and new member Garden Discovery Tour $300 Boojum Tree Club – Eight guest passes, one free scooter rental per visit, invitation to one exclusive event, recognition in a Garden publication and new member Garden Discovery Tour $500 Ocotillo Club – 10 guest passes, one free scooter rental per visit, invitation to two exclusive events, recognition in a Garden publication and new member Garden Discovery Tour

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$700 Golden Barrel Club – 10 guest passes, one free scooter rental per visit, invitation to three exclusive events or programs, recognition in a Garden publication 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.

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A plan, method, or series of maneuvers or stratagems for obtaining a specific goal or result Be strategic about your charitable giving! There are planning strategies that can benefit you, your heirs, the Desert Botanical Garden and your other charitable interests. Explore the Garden’s Planned Giving website at dbg.org/membership-support/ planned-giving to discover how to preserve family assets, reduce the impact of taxes, build deferred income for retirement and create a Desert ❑ Botanical Garden legacy. You can compare gifts, request information, read about our donors and seek a referral for professional estate planning assistance. Contact Susan Shattuck, gift planning officer, at 480 941.3507 or sshattuck@dbg.org. We would be happy to help with your plan! CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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

480 481.8133 / Weekdays 12 - 4 p.m.

Garden Closed

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

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

Thanksgiving Day, December 25 and July 4

Garden Closes Early December 1 - 4, 8 - 11, 15 - 23, 24, 26 - 30, 31 / 4 p.m. January 12 / 3 p.m. January 14 / 5 p.m. January 15 / Visit runrocknroll.com/arizona for road closures due to PF Chang’s Marathon. March 30 / 3 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.

Free Admission Garden admission is free the second Tuesday of every month from 1 - 8 p.m.

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)

Patio Café

Open Daily The Garden’s Patio Café offers visitors a beautiful setting for breakfast, lunch or a snack. Call 480 941.1225 for seasonal hours or to ask about group options and facility rental information.

Group Tours & Activities For reduced group rates for 10 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

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.

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

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

Members receive personal assistance with any membership questions, renewals or problems purchasing tickets for special events. Desert Plant Questions planthotline@dbg.org or 480 481.8120 / Monday – Friday 10 - 11:30 a.m.

No admission required. One-stop shopping experience for extraordinary gifts and plants. Jewelry, books, gourmet foods, decorative items and apparel are just a few of the unique gifts you will find. A wide selection of plants is available for your home, patio and garden. 10% member discount.

Ferocactus wislizeni, fishhook barrel cactus, generally leans southward toward the sun. One possible explanation for this is the intense afternoon sun slows growth on the exposed side, causing the plant to grow unevenly. Cover photograph by Adam Rodriguez, adamsphoto@cox.net.

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