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desert landscape school Looking for more advanced classes in landscaping and maintenance? The Desert Landscape School at the Desert Botanical Garden offers certificate programs with specialized tracks that will help you design or maintain your garden, start a new career or advance your current one, or simply learn more about desert plants and sustainable gardening. We offer a variety of certificate programs throughout the year.
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Desert Landscape Installation Certificate Saturdays / April 1 – 29 / 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Members: $319 / General Public: $399 Installing a sustainable desert landscape requires knowledge about cultural conditions and sequencing of installation. In this five-week program, our experts will guide you through appropriate methods and progression of building a landscape. Students will have the opportunity to install a landscape in a real-life scenario. Students will learn how to install: • Earthworks • Irrigation systems • Plants
Sustainable Desert Landscapes Certificate Tuesdays / April 4 – June 6 / 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Members: $259 / General Public: $324 Designing sustainable desert landscapes requires knowledge and aptitude in diverse areas such as soil sciences, hydrology, horticulture and sustainable practices in landscape management and installation. In this 20-hour program, students learn crucial concepts to design landscapes that are resilient, long-lasting and use resources wisely. Students will learn: • Desert soils • Water harvesting • Water management • Irrigation • Sustainable practices
Plant Biology and Desert Ecology Certificate Tuesdays / June 20 – August 22 / 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Members: $259 / General Public: $324 Effective management of desert landscapes requires an understanding of the fundamental principles of plant biology and desert ecology. In this 20-hour program, students will learn critical concepts of plant structures and functions and how they relate to desert landscapes. This program provides the student with in-depth coverage of: • Desert ecology • Plant classification • Features and structures • Plant functions • Growth and reproduction • Adaptations
For more information, please visit dbg.org/learn, email dls@dbg.org or call 480 481.8171.
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Vegetable Container Gardening
Pruning Trees and Shrubs
Sunday / March 12 / 2 - 4 p.m. Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Containers are a great place to grow your own vegetables. This step-by-step program focuses on the challenges Southwest gardeners face when growing edibles in containers. Learn about different types of potting soil, watering and mulching techniques, and the importance of location and seasonal changes. Instructed by Liz Lonetti. Limit 30.
Saturday / March 25 / 2 - 5 p.m. OR Sunday / August 13 / 2 - 5 p.m. Members: $35 / General Public: $44 Learn the basics of pruning to keep your trees and shrubs healthy, functional and attractive. We will discuss the art and science of good pruning, including how to prune young trees for good structure, the five types of pruning, and the two worst pruning mistakes. Class includes a pruning demonstration and take-home materials. Instructed by John Eisenhower, ISA Certified ArboristÂŽ. Limit 25.
All Things Lavender Thursday / March 16 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $30 / General Public: $38 People have used lavender as a fragrance for centuries, but this herb is not just a pretty scent. We will discuss uses, history, varieties, and how to harvest and store this amazing plant. Instructed by Pam Perry. Limit 30.
HOME LANDSCAPE DESIGN SERIES This series covers the basics of designing residential landscapes that are appropriate for the Sonoran Desert and walks you through each phase of design, assigning relevant exercises. You can use your own gardens for some of these exercises, whether you are creating a new landscape or renovating an existing one.
Home Landscape Design Basics I
Instructed by Liza Blank, landscape architect. Limit 20.
Home Landscape Design Basics II
PACKAGE DEAL: Register for both classes by March 6 and receive an exclusive 10% discount! Both classes for only: Members: $108 / General Public: $135 Offer expires on March 6. Programs may be purchased separately at regular price, subject to availability.
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Mondays / March 20 and 27 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $60 / General Public: $75 This interactive program guides you through basic design and provides a framework to create a new and enjoyable outdoor space using different plant material and hardscape options. Home Landscape Design Basics I is a prerequisite for Home Landscape Design Basics II. Mondays / April 3 and 10 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $60 / General Public: $75 This class builds on Home Landscape Design Basics I and further develops your landscape plan through a studio format. You will be guided through appropriate methods and sequence of installing your design. Home Landscape Design Basics I is a prerequisite for this class.
A FRESH APPROACH: ORGANIC VEGETABLE GARDENING Organic gardening is increasingly popular with gardeners wanting to lessen their impact on the environment. More than just not using pesticides and artificial fertilizers, organic gardening emphasizes building healthy soils and selecting the right plants and seeds. The Organic Vegetable Gardening series of classes listed will explore these ideas and demonstrate how to apply organic techniques and methods in your own garden. Instructed by Carol Stuttard. Limit 30. PACKAGE DEAL: Register for all three classes in this series by March 6 and receive an exclusive 10% discount! All three classes for only: Members: $81 / General Public: $101 Offer expires on March 6. Programs may be purchased separately at the regular price, subject to availability.
Explore Organic Gardening Thursday / March 23 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Why garden organically? We will examine the basics of organic gardening and the benefits of working with, not against, nature. We will discuss the adaptability and resilience of plants while exploring genetically modified plants and their role in the environment. Plus, learn about fruits and vegetables that can be successfully grown in the desert.
Importance of Soils Thursday / March 30 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Preparing garden soil correctly is key to providing the nutrients needed for the best tasting and most productive crops. The optimal way to return nutrients to the soil is the use of manures, compost and organic fertilizers. You will learn about these organic soil amendments, their role in developing and maintaining healthy soils, and how they affect pH levels. Students are asked to bring two glass jars with lids (16 oz. or more) and enough soil from their gardens to fill the jars.
Seeds, Germination and Planting Thursday / April 6 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $30 / General Public: $38 In this class, you will learn about different types of organic seeds, the difference between heirloom and hybrid seeds, seed collection and storage, germination, light requirements and planting seasons.
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Cocktail Garden
Small Patios and Gardens
Sunday / March 26 / 2 - 4 p.m. Members: $30 / General Public: $38 If you enjoy concocting your own cocktails, why not designate a space to grow some special ingredients? From juleps and mojitos, to martinis and Moscow mules, many of the herbs, fruits and vegetables that infuse these intoxicating beverages can be easily grown in your garden. Liz Lonetti discusses how to prepare your soil, watering and harvesting methods, and the essential plants used to craft cocktails. Limit 30.
Wednesday / April 5 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Small spaces present one of the biggest challenges in landscaping. Learn how to design elegant landscapes for courtyards, outdoor balconies and side yards. Landscape designer Erin Hutton will provide plant and hardscape suggestions for beautiful and easy-to-maintain spaces. Limit 30.
Growing Orchids Monday / March 27 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Orchids are unrivaled in their exquisite beauty and endless fascination. This class covers temperature, light, potting mixes, fertilizer, watering and other techniques for growing orchids, as well as varieties most likely to thrive indoors. Instructed by Bev Tall, Desert Valley Orchid Society. Limit 30.
Vegetable Garden Journaling Sunday / April 2 / 2 - 4 p.m. Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Your yields will increase and your workload will decrease if you keep a record of what happens in your garden. Learn to recognize patterns that naturally occur in a vegetable garden, using simple tracking tools that will be provided in class. You can learn how to save money, preemptively divert problems and garden with less stress. Instructed by Liz Lonetti. Limit 30.
Growing Milkweeds Wednesday / April 5 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $35 / General Public: $44 Asclepias, or milkweeds, are known to be important host plants for the queen and monarch butterfly larvae. The flowers they produce provide nectar for a number of insects such as bees, wasps and beetles. In this class, you will learn which milkweeds can be successfully grown in the low desert and what is the best way to propagate them. Asclepias seed and cuttings will be provided. Instructed by Angelica Elliott, program development manager at the Garden. Limit 30.
Container Gardening: Cacti Thursday / April 6 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Explore the basics of growing cacti in containers for your patio and garden. Learn how to select plant size, shape and color to create intriguing arrangements of pots that will dress up your patio and add drama to your garden. Instructed by Scott McMahon, cactaceae collections manager at the Garden. Limit 30.
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Drip Irrigation Design and Installation
Composting 101
Saturday / April 8 / 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Members: $35 / General Public: $44 Learn how to design an efficient drip irrigation system that will function well as your plants grow and mature. Discover proper zones for plant materials, soils and microclimates, as well as how to maintain the system over time. We also discuss how to avoid many of the common mistakes associated with drip system design and installation. Instructed by Jeff Lee. Limit 20.
Thursday / April 13 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Composting is the ultimate sustainable recycling program. You can create an environment for microorganisms to decompose landscape waste and food scraps, transforming them into black gold for your garden. Hot or cold, quick or slow, contained or not, creating compost is something everyone can do. Instructed by Carol Stuttard. Limit 30.
Agave and Yucca in the Landscape
Herb Gardening for Beginners
Sunday / April 9 / 9 - 11 a.m. Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Join Starr Urbatsch, agaveceae collections manager at the Garden, as she explores spectacular yet underused agaves and beautiful but durable yuccas that tolerate our extreme climate. We will discuss the placement, maintenance and pest problems of these extraordinary plants that add color, interest and beauty to a garden. Limit 30.
Friday / April 14 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Herbs have been grown in gardens for centuries and are prized for their flavor, fragrance and beauty. Explore the history of herbs, and their role in the kitchen and culture today. This class will also cover the many herbs that are easily grown in the low desert and give essential tips for success. Instructed by Pam Perry. Limit 30.
Gardening for Desert Tortoises
Wednesdays / April 26 and May 3 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $60 / General Public: $75 Caring for a desert garden is a challenge. This introductory class focuses on the basic skills and information to properly care for a garden, including best practices for planting, efficient watering, proper pruning, fertilizing and general maintenance for a successful low-water use landscape. Instructed by Angelica Elliott, program development manager at the Garden. Limit 30.
Sunday / April 9 / 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Making a healthy habitat for a desert tortoise involves offering a wide variety of plants for both food and shelter. Growing these tortoise friendly plants in your garden not only provides a home for your desert tortoise but also offers your garden beauty, color and interest. Christine Brehm explains how to create a plant palette for both you and your tortoise to enjoy year-round. Limit 30.
Caring for Your Desert Garden
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Square-Foot Gardening
Growing Succulents Indoors
Saturday / April 29 / 2 - 4 p.m. Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Square-foot gardening uses intensive planting methods to grow edible plants in a small area. Carol Stuttard will guide you through this space-saving method of gardening, perfect for people short on space and time. She will discuss how to plan a square-foot garden, how much to plant and how to properly space your seeds. Limit 30.
Wednesday / May 17 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Growing houseplants in the Southwest is challenging. Succulent plants make wonderful specimens that fit beautifully into any home. Explore the diversity of succulents suitable for growing indoors, including the best genera, small and large plants, cultural needs and ways to make them stand out in your home. Instructed by Angelica Elliott, program development manager at the Garden. Limit 30.
Espalier Sunday / April 30 / 2 - 4 p.m. Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Espalier is an ancient horticulture pruning technique used to maximize small spaces and increase fruit production. Learn how to train your tree, shrub or vine to create a sculptural and practical work of art. This class will cover the art and science of espalier pruning, how to train initial plants and how to prune established espaliers. Instructed by Rick Cober, ISA Certified Arborist® and Kristen Battafarano. Limit 30.
Herbs for Patio Gardens
Irrigation System Maintenance
Exuberant Summer Vegetable Gardens
Saturday / May 6 / 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Members: $35 / General Public: $44 If you have an irrigation system and want to learn how it works or make simple repairs, this class is for you. Learn about all three types of irrigation systems—drip, sprinklers and bubblers—and how to maintain them for peak efficiency, troubleshoot common system failures and perform simple repairs. Instructed by Jeff Lee. Limit 20.
Thursday / May 25 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Even when temperatures top 115 degrees and nights fail to cool, summer gardens can be a lush, productive oasis complete with harvestable crops. Tomatoes produce into July, eggplants grow throughout the season and melons sweeten summer mornings. Find out how to grow these bounties in the low desert. Instructed by Pam Perry. Limit 30.
Summer Survival for Vegetable Gardens Sunday / May 7 / 2 - 4 p.m. Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Find out which vegetables can take the heat and which will have to get out of the frying pan! With the miracle of mulch, the solace of shade and the deliverance of drip irrigation, your garden can be an oasis of life in the inferno of a desert summer. Instructed by Jeff Ho. Limit 30.
Sunday / May 21 / 2 - 4 p.m. Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Container gardening adds color and fragrance to balconies, patios or any small space. Herbs are among the easiest, prettiest and most rewarding plants for pots. Learn how to grow basil, oregano, chives, cilantro, lemon balm, mint, lavender, parsley, rosemary, and the best pots, planters or window boxes to grow them in. Instructed by Liz Lonetti. Limit 30.
All About Herbs Tuesdays / May 30 and June 6 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $60 / General Public: $75 Herbs enrich even the smallest of gardens with their scent, beauty and flavor. This two-part class introduces twenty of the most useful, easy to grow herbs for your garden with special attention to successful growing practices. Learn about herbal history, harvesting, preserving, use and storage techniques as we prepare your senses for this interactive experience. Instructed by Kristen Battafarano. Limit 30.
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SKETCHUP® LANDSCAPE DESIGN SketchUp is a 3-D modeling software that is a powerful tool to accurately build a 3-D landscape design. With proper guidance, SketchUp is easy to use and will help you conceptualize the landscape of your dreams. These introductory classes will use the Garden’s digital classroom to guide you through the features of SketchUp.
SketchUp: Getting Started Monday / May 8 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $50 / General Public: $63 In this interactive program, you will learn how to use SketchUp’s basic functions, including file handling, drawing tools, viewing options and organizational tools to create a simple 3-D model. SketchUp: Getting Started is a prerequisite for SketchUp: Next Steps.
SketchUp: Next Steps
Students need a basic working knowledge of computers and landscape design. Instructed by Erin Hutton, landscape designer. Limit 15.
Monday / May 15 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $50 / General Public: $63 Enhance your SketchUp skills by designing a landscape using more advanced settings and tool bars. Topics include creating a base plan by importing aerial photos and using measurements, producing a concept plan, and finally modeling landscape elements such as hardscapes, materials and styles. SketchUp: Getting Started is a prerequisite for this class.
Watering and Controller Programming
After the Lawn is Gone
Saturday / June 3 / 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Members: $35 / General Public: $44 Take an active role in the health of your plants by learning correct watering techniques and the proper management of your home irrigation system. The details of irrigation-controller programming will be demonstrated through hands-on exercises with controller models in the classroom. Instructed by Jeff Lee. Limit 20.
Wednesday / June 7 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Reduce yard work and water bills by replacing grass with a desert-friendly landscape. Summer is the ideal time to remove a lawn. This class will take you through the step-by-step process of removing turf and designing and installing a beautiful, water-conserving, low-maintenance landscape. Discussion includes plant and hardscape design ideas. Instructed by Jack Gilcrest, landscape architect. Limit 30.
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landscape and gardening Herbs of the Bible Thursday / June 15 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Many powerful medicinal and culinary herbs are mentioned in Scriptures, and these same herbs can flourish in the desert. You will discover biblical herbal uses, lore and husbandry. Discover how to design and maintain a Scripture-themed herb garden. Instructed by Liz Lonetti. Limit 30.
Landscape Watering Basics Wednesday / July 12 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Watering is the most important task in a desert garden. Most watering schedules are not based on the different needs of plants, light and heat conditions, or expected weather changes. A simple, three-step process will help you provide proper amounts of water to maintain your garden’s health and reduce water usage. Instructed by Jack Gilcrest, landscape architect. Limit 30.
Mid-Century Modern Garden Design Thursdays / July 13 and 20 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $60 / General Public: $75 Whether you have a mid-century modern home or would like to create a landscape with a modern design aesthetic, landscape designer Erin Hutton will help you apply these concepts to your garden. In this class, discover design ideas for creating a mid-century modern landscape that is an extension of your home and reflects the principals of simplicity, repetition of color, texture and symmetry. Limit 15.
Color in Your Garden Thursday / July 27 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $30 / General Public: $38 From flowers to leaves and soil to hardscape materials, color is everywhere outdoors. Learn how desert plant color combinations can affect the mood in your garden. Discover which desert plants can be creatively combined when planning your garden. Instructed by Angelica Elliott, program development manager at the Garden. Limit 30.
Growing Grapes Saturday / July 29 / 1 - 3 p.m. Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Grapes grow well in the low desert. They provide juicy treats in the summer heat and welcome shade when grown on an arbor. Discover which varieties grow best here and tips for propagation, plant placement, supporting structures, watering, pruning and protecting your fruit. Instructed by Jeff Ho. Limit 30.
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Best Vines for the Landscape Saturday / August 19 / 8 - 10 a.m. Members: $30 / General Public: $38 It may seem challenging to find vines that can tolerate the Sonoran Desert, but there are many native and introduced species that thrive here. Learn which vines will grow best in the desert and how to grow them. Instructed by Starr Urbatsch, agave and aloe collections manager at the Garden. Limit 30.
Plant Problems and Diagnosis Growing Succulent Euphorbia Saturday / August 5 / 8 - 10 a.m. Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Euphorbia can be easily grown in your desert garden. Plants in this diverse genus range from small globular shapes to massive trees and can be planted in the ground or containers for added interest and bold profiles. Learn which species to plant and how to maintain them. Instructed by Scott McMahon, cactaceae collections manager at the Garden. Limit 30.
Environmental Challenges of Desert Gardening Wednesdays / August 9 and 16 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $60 / General Public: $75 In this class, we will discuss the basic characteristics of desert soils, sun exposure, frost damage and pest problems. This introductory class will demonstrate how you can work with, not against, these factors to be a successful desert gardener. Instructed by Angelica Elliott, program development manager at the Garden. Limit 30.
Wednesday / August 23 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Plant problems can arise from a variety of pathogens, insect pests, environmental conditions and even from the way we take care of our plants. Different culprits can cause problems with similar symptoms, making diagnosis difficult. Learn to identify problems, their causes and how to keep your plants healthy. Instructed by Richard Gibson, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension agent. Limit 30.
Vegetable Gardening: Month by Month Thursdays / August 24 and 31 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $60 / General Public: $75 Enjoy fresh, seasonal vegetables all year. Learn month-by-month techniques and ideas for picking and planting to extend each season’s harvest. By spreading activities across the calendar, gardeners can enjoy the fruits of their labor all year. Instructed by Pam Perry. Limit 30.
Simple Space Gardens Sunday / August 27 / 2 - 4:30 p.m. Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Discover how to start a cottage garden with a mix of desertadapted vegetables and flowers. Learn how to amend the soil, choose the right plants and use easy irrigation from your hose bib. Meredith Smith will share tips and tricks on how to create an edible and flowering garden to enjoy all year long. Limit 30.
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landscape and gardening Fruit Tree Bonsai Mondays / April 24, May 1 and 8 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $89 / General Public: $111 Learn the basic techniques for turning a natal plum tree into a living piece of miniature outdoor art. Join Elsie Andrade and Joan McCarter as they share the essentials of caring for bonsai, including plant and pot selection, shaping, wiring, watering and fertilizing. All materials included. Limit 15.
GARDENING ARTS
Hot Pots
Saturday / May 6 / 2 - 4 p.m. OR Saturday / August 26 / 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Wednesday / March 15 / 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $89 / General Public: $111 Members: $65 / General Public: $81 Join award-winning designers Brian Kissinger, director Collecting and drying herbs from your own garden can of horticulture at the Garden, and Kenny Zelov, assistant be rewarding. Learn how to prepare and use lavender director of horticulture, to learn bold container planting and other herbs to create a wreath that can be used for techniques. The class will focus on low-maintenance culinary purposes or for fragrance. Lynn Reves will guide containers, plant staging and more. Create and take you through a step-by-step process of constructing a living home your own captivating container garden with an wreath to adorn a door or wall. All materials included. assortment of plants and stones. All materials included. Limit 15. Limit 20.
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IPHONE®AND IPAD® PHOTOGRAPHY Explore the tools and techniques to capture amazing and creative photos. Instructed by Ashley Lowery. Limit 15. Getting Started Sunday / March 26 / 1 - 4 p.m. Members: $45 / General Public: $56 The best camera is often the one you have with you when something spectacular happens right before your eyes. Learn how to stabilize, hold and shoot using your iPhone or iPad, and choose the best apps for smart photography and editing.
Sunday / April 2 / 1 - 4 p.m. Members: $45 / General Public: $56 Continue to build your iPhone and iPad photography skills to create better photos using a range of settings. Learn how to improve your photography and editing techniques with different lighting scenarios and compositions. Then explore how to add creative touches to “finish” your photos. Time is allotted for guided help on the Garden trails.
Nighttime Wednesday / April 26 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $40 / General Public: $50 Taking photos in the low light of nighttime is challenging but can create stunning and rewarding results. Learn techniques that will help you shoot better iPhone or iPad photos in dark settings. Explore lighting, exposure levels and the best apps for nighttime photography. Time is allotted for guided help on the Garden trails.
Editing Sunday / May 7 / 12 - 2 p.m. Members: $40 / General Public: $50 Learn to use photo editing app Snapseed on your iPhone and iPad to enhance your snapshots into stunning images. Ashley Lowery will walk you through the amazing transformations you can make with the touch of your finger! Students should download the free app Snapseed onto devices before class.
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Butterfly Photography
Moonscape Photography
Thursday / March 9 / 7 - 10 a.m. OR Sunday / April 30 / 7 - 10 a.m. Members: $50 / General Public: $63 Photographing butterflies is an art form filled with both opportunities and challenges. Participants will have exclusive access to the Garden’s new butterfly pavilion with its collection of beautiful butterflies. Learn to control the depth of field, color and light, isolate a subject from the background, exposure and composition. Participants should bring a digital camera and a mid-range to telephoto lens. Instructed by Joanne West. Limit 12.
Sunday / March 12 / 6 - 9 p.m. Members: $45 / General Public: $56 The beauty of moonlit nights and the splendor of the Garden make for a fantastic evening of shooting moon-illuminated landscapes. This class is designed for amateur photographers and provides hands-on guidance. Participants use creativity and experimentation to learn elements of lighting, exposure, camera settings and nighttime considerations to create beautiful photographs. Participants should bring digital or film SLR camera, wide-angle or medium zoom lens, tripod, cable or remote shutter release (optional) and flashlight. Instructed by Ashley Lowery. Limit 10.
Wildlife Photography: An Introduction Wednesday / March 8 / 6 - 9 p.m. Members: $45 / General Public: $56 Wildlife presents a photographer with a unique opportunity to capture a vibrant, living creature in the moment. In this class, we will discuss what equipment is needed, proper camera settings, mastering exposure and settings to achieve maximum color, composition and design, how and when to approach your subject and more. While all digital camera owners are welcome, this class is most appropriate for DSLR cameras. Instructed by Robert McBride. Limit 12.
Wildlife Photography: In the Field
WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY PACKAGE DEAL: Register for both classes by March 6 and receive an exclusive 10% discount! Members: $130 / General Public: $162 Offer expires on March 6. Programs may be purchased separately at regular price, subject to availability.
Saturday / March 11 / 11 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Members: $99 / General Public: $124 Join Robert McBride on a field excursion to the ArizonaSonora Desert Museum, a world-renowned zoo featuring more than 200 animal species exhibited in simulated natural habitats. This trip expands upon Wildlife Photography: An Introduction and provides additional guidance for nature photographers. Participants will also have the opportunity to photograph flying birds of prey as they circle overhead during the raptor free-flight session. While all digital camera owners are welcome, this class is most appropriate for DSLR cameras. Participants should bring DSLR camera, tripod and 200m lens or greater. Price includes admission into the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum. Transportation and lunch is not included. Limit 15.
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photography and art Next Steps Wednesday / March 29 / 6 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $55 / General Public: $69 Enhance your editing and organizing skills using the more advanced Adobe Photoshop Elements Editor. Topics include the use of layers, selections and tools to take images to the next level. Students need a basic working knowledge of computers. Windows®-based, but Mac® users are welcome.
ADOBE® PHOTOSHOP® ELEMENTS
Finishing Touches
Learn how to organize and add creative touches to your photos using Photoshop Elements.
Wednesday / April 12 / 6 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $55 / General Public: $69 Continue building your editing skills to produce attractive photos and share your stories in sophisticated creations for both print and web. Focus on how to use the more advanced Editor workspace to fine-tune your images, fix exposure problems and add creative touches to finish your photos. Students need a basic working knowledge of computers. Windows®-based, but Mac® users are welcome.
Instructed by Robert McBride. Limit 12.
Photoshop Studio
Wednesday / March 15 / 6 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $55 / General Public: $69 Use the Garden’s digital classroom to explore Adobe Photoshop Elements to upload images from your camera and memory card, review and select individual images, and sort, organize, enhance and share photos. Topics include use of tools, palettes and image manipulation. Students need a basic working knowledge of computers. Windows®-based, but Mac® users are welcome.
Tuesday / August 29 / 6 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $55 / General Public: $69 Spend your summer evenings editing your favorite photographs using Photoshop Elements. Join Robert McBride as he briefly demonstrates how to edit photographs from start to finish. The majority of the class time will be conducted as an open studio where students can edit their images, “fine tune” their Photoshop Elements skills and receive one-on-one assistance using the Garden’s digital classroom. Students need a basic working knowledge of computers and Photoshop Elements. Participants should bring their favorite photos on a USB thumb drive. Windows®-based, but Mac® users are welcome.
Wildflower Photography
Hummingbird Photography
Monday and Wednesday / March 13 and 15 Monday / 6 - 8 p.m. Wednesday / 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. (field trip) Members: $199 / General Public: $249 Join Joanne West to learn how to capture the iconic desert wildflowers. In this class, you will learn which camera settings and appropriate gear to use, composition, and other tips to capture powerful wildflower images. The accompanying field trip to Peridot Mesa will give participants the opportunity to practice their new skills with one-on-one instruction. Price includes round-trip transportation from the Garden and permit fee. Limit 8.
Saturday / March 25 / 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Members: $45 / General Public: $56 Photographing a fast-moving hummingbird is rewarding, if you can catch one in action. Learn how to successfully photograph these colorful birds with Robert McBride as your guide. Open to all digital camera owners. Participants should bring telephoto lens (200mm or greater preferred), cable or remote shutter release and tripod. Flash optional. Limit 10.
Introduction to Adobe Photoshop Elements
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MASTERING THE TOOLS OF PHOTOGRAPHY To capture something unique, you need proficient knowledge of light, exposure, composition and timing. Mastering the appropriate use of your camera’s tools ensures success in every situation. When combined, this knowledge will aid in capturing more compelling photographs.
Mastering Exposure
The Mastering Series is recommended for DSLR camera owners only.
The Secret of Lighting
Instructed by Robert McBride. Limit 12. PACKAGE DEAL: Register for all four classes by March 6 and receive an exclusive 10% discount! Members: $194 / General Public: $243 Offer expires on March 6. Programs may be purchased separately at regular price, subject to availability.
Understanding Your Camera Saturday / April 1 / 12 - 2:30 p.m. Members: $55 / General Public: $69 Learn how shutter speeds, apertures and ISO work together to help you capture a successful image. You will have a chance to walk in the Garden and use your new skills. Participants should bring DSLR camera and manual. Understanding Your Camera is a prerequisite for Mastering Exposure, The Secret of Lighting and Composition.
Thursday / April 27 / 6 - 8 p.m. Members: $50 / General Public: $63 In the digital world, many photographers assume their camera’s default metering system will give them the correct exposure every time. In this class, you will examine your camera’s various metering systems and learn why different systems can produce better results under different conditions. Understanding Your Camera is a prerequisite for this class. Some photography practice in the Garden is included. Wednesday / May 3 / 6 - 8 p.m. Members: $50 / General Public: $63 Lighting, the essential ingredient in all photography, is too often unknown, unstudied and abused. This class will cover the most important aspects of light and how it can be used to turn snapshots into stunning photos. Participants should bring DSLR camera and manual. Understanding Your Camera and Mastering Exposure are prerequisites for this class.
Composition Saturday / May 20 / 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Members: $60 / General Public: $75 No aspect of photography is more difficult than composition. Learn rules for composing photographs and how they work in unison with exposure and subject selection to produce visually compelling images. Participants should bring DSLR camera, tripod, cable or remote shutter release and three to five printed photos for class discussion. Understanding Your Camera, Mastering Exposure and The Secret of Lighting are prerequisites for this class. Some photography practice in the Garden is included.
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Pollinator Photography
Photographing Agaves
Sunday / April 2 / 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Members: $45 / General Public: $56 Desert pollinators such as bees, butterflies and hummingbirds are a delight to see in the garden. Learn how to capture in a photograph the variety of pollinators found in the Sonoran Desert. Lisa Langell will show you how to capture these pollinators by discussing camera settings, flash setups and more. Participants should bring your any digital camera that enables you to manually adjust aperture (f-stop), ISO and shutter speed. Smart phones and compact cameras are welcome however emphasis will primarily be placed upon techniques and settings primarily available to DSLR cameras. Limit 12.
Saturday / April 29 / 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Members: $45 / General Public: $56 The Garden has one of the most diverse collections of agaves in the world with more than 2,500 plants. Join Lisa Langell for personal instruction as you navigate the Garden’s trails to capture the beauty of the agave and its leaves. This class will cover proper exposure techniques, equipment with special attention to lighting, framing and composition. Open to all digital camera owners including smartphones. Participants should bring camera and manual. DSLR camera owners a tripod is helpful if you plan to shoot macro. Limit 12.
The Art of Vegetable Photography Sunday / April 30 / 1 - 4 p.m. Members: $45 / General Public: $56 Vegetables and fruits are part of everyday life, and these natural gifts can be transformed into a work of art. They are full of color, texture and patterns. You will learn the ideal way to capture every detail through photography. Discover how light, angles and details are used to portray the essence of these culinary delights. Instructed by Tracy Battaglia. Limit 12.
SHOOTING FOR THE STARS An Introduction
In the Field
Wednesday / May 10 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $40 / General Public: $50 Cool nights are a perfect time to look at the twinkling lights of distant stars. Learn to use the right equipment, exposure and metering, and specific techniques to shoot the night sky. While all digital camera owners are welcome, this class is best suited for DSLR camera owners that can operate in manual mode. Instructed by Robert McBride. Limit 12.
Saturday / May 13 / 5:30 - 11 p.m. Members: $149 / General Public: $186 Join Robert McBride on a field excursion to photograph desert landscapes set against the majesty of the night sky. This trip expands upon Shooting for the Stars: An Introduction and provides additional guidance for more experienced photographers. While all digital camera owners are welcome, this class is best suited for DSLR camera owners that can operate in manual mode. Participants should bring DSLR camera, wide-angle lens, tripod and flashlight. This is an offsite program and transportation is included. Although the terrain is relatively even and can be traversed by most, participants should wear close-toed shoes. Limit 8.
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Time-lapse Photography Tuesday / July 25 / 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $45 / General Public: $56 Discover the world of time-lapse photography. Learn the tips and techniques to capture time as they occur in intervals. Lisa Langell will also discuss the appropriate equipment often used to capture these images. Participants should bring a DSLR camera, manual, wide angle zoom lens, tripod, memory card and reader, and intervalometer. Limit 12.
Desert in Black and White Saturday / July 29 / 3 - 6 p.m. Members: $45 / General Public: $56 Black and white photography forces the viewer to focus on an image. Without the distraction of color, composition becomes more important, and the contrast between light and dark, subject and angle creates photographs of magnitude. Learn to use your camera and your eye to take beautiful black and white photographs. While all digital camera owners are welcome, this class is most appropriate for DSLR cameras. Participants should bring camera and lenses. Some photography practice in the Garden is included. Instructed by Joanne West. Limit 15.
Patterns in Nature Saturday / August 19 / 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Members: $45 / General Public: $56 Did you know that you can actually control how your audience feels and experiences your photography through light, shade and creative composition? In this class, you will learn the quintessential compositional elements oriented toward wildlife and nature photography. Discussion will include rule of thirds, the Fibonacci sequence, leading lines, color harmony, tension, positive and negative space, journalistic photography styles, power points, post-processing concepts, and more. Open to all digital cameras that can shoot in manual mode. Participants should bring camera, manual and a variety of lenses. Instructed by Lisa Langell. Limit 12.
Introduction to Macro Photography Sunday / August 20 / 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Members: $45 / General Public: $56 The closer you focus on a given subject, the more you reveal. Join us as we explore an unfamiliar world by magnifying a subject. We will discuss the difference between close-up and macro photography, ways to get very close, equipment, focusing, lighting, and steadying the camera. While this introductory class is open to all camera owners, it is best suited for those who are proficient in operating a DSLR camera. Participants should bring DSLR camera with macro lens capability or macro lens, cable or remote shutter release and tripod. Some photography practice in the Garden is included. Instructed by Robert McBride. Limit 12.
Painting with Light Wednesday / August 30 / 6 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $40 / General Public: $50 Create unique photographic images through light painting. Join Ashley Lowery and learn to use light sources to paint images and words with long exposures and flashlights. Class time will be spent in the Garden, where participants will ‘paint’ the desert scene and plants with light. For digital SLR cameras with a tripod only. Students should bring a flashlight. This class is designed for beginner-level photographers and no prior experience is required. Limit 12. dbg.org/learn | 17
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PHOTOGRAPHING OAK CREEK CANYON PACKAGE DEAL: Register for both classes by March 6 and receive an exclusive 10% discount! Members: $260 / General Public: $325 Offer expires on March 6. Programs may be purchased separately at regular price, subject to availability.
An Introduction Thursday / August 24 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $40 / General Public: $50 Join Robert McBride on an in-class photographic journey of the lower end of the West Fork Trail of Oak Creek Canyon, north of Sedona. He will cover general photographic techniques and the use of natural light to capture this scenic area. Open to all digital camera owners. Limit 12.
In the Field Saturday / August 26 / 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Members: $249 / General Public: $311 Join Robert McBride on a journey that spans the lower end of the West Fork Trail of Oak Creek Canyon in the north through Red Rock State Park on the southern end of the valley. You will explore techniques on how to capture this unique environment from general photographic skills, to equipment, to composition and the use of natural light. While all digital camera owners are welcome, this class is most appropriate for DSLR cameras. Participants should bring DSLR camera, lenses, polarizing filter and tripod This is an offsite program and transportation is included. Limit 8.
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Desert Charms Sunday / March 12 / 1 - 3 p.m. Members: $45 / General Public: $56 In this class, participants will make beads and charms from the dried, woody portions of saguaro and cholla cactus. Participants will learn wire-working techniques and will add embellishments and a necklace cord to enhance their desert treasures. No jewelrymaking experience is necessary. All materials included. Instructed by Shari Keith. Limit 15.
Bird Journaling Wednesday and Saturday / March 22 and 25 Wednesday / 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. / Saturday / 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Members: $80 / General Public: $100 Join award-winning artist Neil Rizos to develop your nature journaling skills. Birders and nature enthusiasts of all levels will learn to observe and record essential information necessary to create accurate field drawings. You will learn how to sketch birds quickly and have an opportunity to apply those skills outdoors in the Garden. Additional required materials available with online listing. Limit 15.
Stone Mandalas Sunday / March 26 / 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Members: $75 / General Public: $94 With the simple use of colorful dots of paint, you will transform ordinary river rocks into works of art. Learn how to create a design and experiment with color palettes to master the art of mandala drawing on two stones. You will have your own set of paint dot tools to take to continue your newly learned art form. All materials included. Instructed by Gail Aubel. Limit 12.
Suminagashi Marbling Saturday / April 1 / 2 - 5 p.m. Members: $60 / General Public: $75 Explore the traditional Japanese art of Suminagashi printing, which literally means ‘floating ink’. Students will be introduced to techniques of suminagashi by floating colorful inks on water to capture unique patterns on paper. All materials included. Instructed by Lynn Reves. Limit 15.
WATERCOLORS PACKAGE DEAL: Register for both classes in this series by March 6 and receive an exclusive 15% discount! Members: $153 / General Public: $191 Offer expires on March 6. Programs may be purchased separately at regular price, subject to availability.
Introduction to Watercolors Mondays / April 3 and 10 / 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $80 / General Public: $100 This class is designed for beginning students who wish to acquire or improve their basic skills in watercolor painting. We will explore materials, including brushes, papers and pigments, and techniques, including glazing, mixing and blending colors. Students will work from seasonal flowers and plants for inspiration. All materials included. Instructed by Devon Meyer. Limit 15.
Wildflowers in Watercolor Wednesdays / April 26, May 3 and 10 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $100 / General Public: $125 Desert wildflowers are the perfect subject for watercolor. With colorful, highly pigmented petals, they lend themselves to the most interesting compositions. Spend three days with watercolor artist Devon Meyer, as you explore techniques like wet-on-wet, dry brush, and various paint methods to create exquisite desert wildflowers. Additional required materials available with online listing. Limit 15.
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Abstract in the Garden
Botanical Impressions
Sunday / April 2 / 12 - 4 p.m. Members: $45 / General Public: $56 Learn to apply abstract painting techniques to a desert scene. Color and layering shapes upon shapes can create an intuitive, visual impression of a garden. This class is free flowing—no realism or staying between the lines! We will use watercolors or acrylic paints to create an abstract desert. Additional required materials available with online listing. Instructed by Lisa MacNamara. Limit 15.
Saturday / May 13 / 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Members: $99 / General Public: $124 Join Julie Blankenship to learn about polymer clay and the various ways to sculpt it. We will impress local desert botanicals into clay to create one-of-a-kind pieces showcasing the desert Southwest. You will create polymer clay stamps, sculpt and shape dishes, beads and pendants, and learn techniques to add texture to produce a natural finish to your clay. Additional required materials available with online listing. Limit 12.
Hummingbird Mosaic Garden Stake Wednesday / April 12 / 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Members: $109 / General Public: $136 Hummingbirds are a wonderful part of the desert landscape. Join us to create a 12-inch mosaic hummingbird from glistening glass tiles that attaches to a stake for display in your patio or garden. All materials included with class attendance. Instructed by David Jarvinen. Limit 12.
Botanical Mandalas Thursdays / May 18, 25, June 1 and 8 / 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $150 / General Public: $188 The ancient Sanskrit word mandala is associated with infinity, the planet and the environment. Participants will draw inspiration from a collection of seeds, leaves, pods, flowers and plants of the desert, as they create botanical patterns that can be repeated on a mandala template. In this program, students will choose a technique to render their botanical mandalas with line and color. Additional required materials available with online listing. Instructed by Cheryl Fecht. Limit 15.
Desert Plant Doodling
Saturday / May 20 / 1 - 4 p.m. Members: $78 / General Public: $98 Gourd Bird House Zentangle is an easy-to-learn, relaxing way to draw beautiful images Saturday / April 29 / 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. through structured patterns. It increases focus and creativity, and Members: $112 / General Public: $140 provides artistic satisfaction and an increased sense of well-being. Transform a gourd into an artistic birdhouse. You will learn how to draw desert plants on watercolor paper with Use various coloring agents, design sheets and a Zentangle design and a watercolor wash. All materials included. wood burners to create your own distinctive bird Instructed by Lynn Reves. Limit 15. dwelling. All materials included. Instructed by Alcohol Ink Prints Paula Gregg. Limit 12. Wednesday and Saturday / May 24 and 27 Nature Weaving Wednesday / 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. / Saturday / 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Saturday / May 6 / 1 - 4 p.m. Members: $85 / General Public: $106 Members: $59 / General Public: $74 Alcohol inks are an easy and interesting way to create works of art. In With an assortment of natural materials such this class, you will be shown how to freeform using easy techniques as desert plants, twigs and weaving material for applying highly pigmented inks to special paper. As the inks flow like ribbon, Lynn Reves will guide you through and mingle, they create remarkable effects that can be controlled with nature weaving to create a living tapestry. brushes to create abstract prints or realistic paintings. Additional required All materials included. Limit 15. materials available with online listing. Instructed by Sue Hunter. Limit 15.
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An Introduction to Charcoal
DRAWING WITH CHARCOAL PACKAGE DEAL: Register for both classes by March 6 and receive an exclusive 15% discount!
Saturdays / July 22 and 29 / 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Members: $80 / General Public: $100 Unlike paints, charcoals do not require additives or brushes, making them an easy, expressive and versatile medium. Working with charcoal is a good way to learn gray gradients and lighting techniques. Learn how to hold your charcoal, blend and layer to create varied textures and images. All materials included. Instructed by Lynn Reves. Limit 15.
Garden at Night in Charcoal
Offer expires on March 6. Programs may be purchased separately at regular price, subject to availability.
Sundays / August 13, 20 and 27 / 1 - 4 p.m. Members: $88 / General Public: $110 Join Lynn Reves and explore the various charcoal techniques and types of papers used to draw beautiful night-blooming flowers and night-time pollinators with fine detail and bold artistic expression. Additional required materials list available with online listing. Limit 15.
Wool Sheep Mobile
Desert Mosaic Tabletop
Sundays / May 28 and June 4 / 1 - 4 p.m. Members: $85 / General Public: $106 Learn the art of needle felting by transforming fluffs of wool and shaping forms into whimsical sculptures of sheep. After making several sculptures, you will learn how to arrange and string them into various styles of mobiles that can be given as a one-of-a-kind gift. All materials included. Instructed by Lynn Reves. Limit 15.
Wednesday / August 23 / 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Members: $150 / General Public: $188 Mosaic tables are a great way to express your artistic side. In this class, we will create a desert-inspired table top using colorful stained glass and glass tiles. The custom table base is constructed out of metal and measures 14 x 14-inches and 21-inches tall. Instructed by David Jarvinen. All materials included with class attendance. Limit 12.
The Art of Calligraphy
Gourd Bird with Nest
Saturdays / June 17, 24 and July 1 / 12 - 2 p.m. Members: $70 / General Public: $88 Handwritten decorative lettering is an ancient art that has many modern uses. In this class, you will be shown how to use your handwriting to craft your own modern script. Explore the right tools and practice step-by-step calligraphy techniques such as basic letter formations and brushstrokes. Additional required materials available with online listing. Instructed by Devon Meyer. Limit 15.
Saturday / August 26 / 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Members: $92 / General Public: $115 Learn how to use air dried clay to transform a gourd into a bird and create eggs. Let your imagination be your guide as you paint the bird and eggs. You will also weave a colorful, sturdy nest for your bird family using wire, string, fibers and yarn. All materials included. Instructed by Gail Aubel. Limit 12.
Members: $143 / General Public: $179
Botanical Pillow Tuesdays / August 15 and 22 / 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $84 / General Public: $105 Pillows are the ultimate accent pieces. In this class, you will use fabric paint to create a vintage botanical print on a canvas pillow cover. Using desert plants and animals as inspiration, you will learn botanical illustration techniques such as line, shape and space to compose a composition. All materials included. Instructed by Lynn Reves. Limit 15.
Concrete Leaf Prints Thursday and Saturday / August 31 and September 2 Thursday / 6 - 8 p.m. / Saturday / 2 - 4 p.m. Members: $78 / General Public: $98 Create an exciting foliage-inspired sculptural piece for your garden using concrete leaf casting. Join Lynn Reves as you explore ways to use concrete and colorant to create unique pieces to grace your garden or give as a gifts. All materials are included. Limit 15.
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MINDFULNESS AT THE GARDEN PACKAGE DEAL: Receive a $20 discount when you register for all of the classes in each series by March 6. Each package includes seven sessions for only: Members: $78 / General Public: $98 Offer expires on March 6. Programs may be purchased separately at the regular price, subject to availability.
Sunrise Tai Chi Tuesdays / March 7, 14, 21, 28. April 4, 11, and 18 8:15 - 9:15 a.m. (Price per session) A garden is the traditional setting for the ancient flowing movements of tai chi chuan, one of the most beneficial of the Oriental healing arts. The movements improve breathing, reduce stress and stimulate the mind, promoting longevity and good health. All levels welcome. This class is held outdoors, please dress appropriately for the weather. Instructed by Jake Mace. Limit 30.
Sundown Yoga Wednesdays / March 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5, 12 and 19 6 - 7 p.m. Members: $14 / General Public: $18 (Price per session) Yoga is one of the oldest techniques that focus on the body, mind and spirit connection to enhance health and well-being. You are quietly guided as you expand your consciousness and listen to the sounds of the Garden in the sun-lit warmth of the early evening. All levels welcome. This class is held outdoors, please dress appropriately for the weather. Instructed by Urban Yoga and Wellness. Limit 30.
Mindful Meditation Walk Thursdays / March 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13 and 20 8:15 - 9:15 a.m. Members: $14 / General Public: $18 (Price per session) The Garden is a serene and beautiful place, perfect for finding peace in body, mind and soul. Join Yuri Grevtsev on a meditative and mindful stroll through the Garden, stopping at featured spots for sitting, standing or moving meditation. He will guide you through techniques to absorb and appreciate the beauty of nature in silence. Limit 20.
Sweet Dreams
Bath Salts, Teas and Fizzes
Saturday / April 8 / 3 - 5 p.m. Members: $50 / General Public: $63 Traditional herbalist and chef Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz will share her knowledge on preparing an aromatic salve for a good night’s sleep. Each participant will prepare and take home a salve to use on the temple and forehead at bedtime. All materials included. Limit 15.
Sunday / May 7 / 1 - 3 p.m. Members: $60 / General Public: $76 Salt has long been used for relaxation and nurturing the skin. Join Lynn Reves as she shows you how to create bath salts, teas and fizzes, using fragrant oils, herbs and salt in combinations that relax and refresh. Natural and preservative free. All materials included. Limit 15.
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The cooking instructors are amazing, fascinating and engaging. The Garden kitchen is a lovely venue allowing for a great view of what was being done. ~ Cooking and Wellness participant
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cooking and wellness All cooking classes in this series are demonstration-only, and participants will enjoy a bountiful taste of each recipe shared by our chefs.
Cooking with Coffee
Tantalizing Tarts
Sunday / March 12 / 1 - 3 p.m. Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Whether to start the day or finish a meal, coffee as a beverage is much loved and celebrated. It is also an important ingredient in many cuisines. Join Chef Jason Wyrick as he teaches you how to bring out the complexities of coffee beans in dishes that could become a staple in your cooking. Recipes demonstrated will be vegan. Limit 12.
Saturday / April 1 / 1 - 3 p.m. Members: $52 / General Public: $65 With just one versatile, foolproof crust, you can make four easy tarts to tempt your family and friends. Chef Maggie Norris will demonstrate tarts to be eaten as an appetizer and dessert, plus a savory option. Limit 12.
Teas Saturday / March 25 / 9 - 11 a.m. Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Take a walk in the Garden with traditional herbalist and chef Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz as she discusses Sonoran Desert plants used to make teas. She will demonstrate how to create natural tea blends using flowers, herbs and other plant parts. Limit 12.
Best of Cuba Sunday / March 26 / 1 - 3 p.m. Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Cuban food is a flavorful fusion of Native American Taino, Spanish, African and Caribbean cuisines. Chef Maria Cano will demonstrate how to make the classic Cuban sandwich with shredded pork, the beloved arroz con pollo, or rice with chicken, and a luscious rice pudding dessert. Limit 12.
Salad Dressings and Greens Wednesday / March 29 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Chef Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz demonstrates how to prepare an assortment of dressings served with a variety of greens. She will use different types of oils and vinegars to make creamy lemon tahini, Moroccan ginger and a French market vinaigrette. Limit 12.
Cooking Cholla Buds Sunday / April 9 / 1 - 3 p.m. Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Join us for a culinary adventure as Chef Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz demonstrates recipes using dried cholla buds. She will show you how to prepare these calcium-rich buds to be added to moles and salsas, as well as how to pickle cholla buds to create a delicious appetizer. Limit 12.
Best of Broccoli Sunday / April 30 / 1 - 3 p.m. Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Broccoli is one of the healthiest vegetables we can eat, and Chef Jason Wyrick will show you how to prepare it in innovative ways. He will prepare roasted and charred broccoli with peanuts, a quick and easy broccoli soup, and broccoli coleslaw and he will share a recipe for a spicy, stir-fried broccoli raab with peanuts. Recipes demonstrated will be vegan. Limit 12.
Hormones and Your Health Wednesday / May 10 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Hormone differences are a problem for many people and can cause PMS symptoms, skin problems, weight issues and more. Registered dietitian Sara Korzeniewski will discuss why hormones get out of balance, symptoms of imbalance, and tips for getting back on track. She will demonstrate a few recipes that will promote healthy hormones. Limit 30.
Vegan Thailand Sunday / May 21 / 1 - 3 p.m. Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Join Chef Jason Wyrick on a culinary journey to Thailand with all new recipes! Learn you how to prepare classic drinks and foods from this flavorful cuisine, including many gluten-free dishes. Discover how to prepare classic curries, stir-fries and coconut custards. Recipes demonstrated will be vegan. Limit 12.
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No-Cook Cuisine Sunday / July 16 / 1 - 3 p.m. Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Cooking in the hot Arizona summer can be a daunting task. Chef Jason Wyrick demonstrates a variety of hearty and filling recipes that don’t require an oven or stove and are perfect for surviving hot desert summers. Learn to create simple, elegant recipes without heating up your home. Recipes demonstrated will be vegan and gluten free. Limit 12.
Fig Obsession Peaches Wednesday / May 24 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Peaches are the quintessential summer fruit. Learn how to use and prepare peaches in salads, healthy sandwiches and desserts. Chef Clyde Gaston will also share tips on how to select perfectly ripe peaches, peel and store them. Limit 12.
Wednesday / July 26 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Figs have been with us since ancient times. They are delicious, have lots of dietary fiber and provide many health benefits. Watch fig delicacies being prepared, sample them and take home recipes to try in your kitchen. Instructed by Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz. Limit 12.
A Southwest Picnic
Squash Blossoms
Saturday / June 3 / 1 - 3 p.m. Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Learn the basics of cooking fish—a skill that can be used year-round—and making steelhead fish tacos with pickled onions and Baja cream. We will also prepare black beans with goat cheese and jalapenos, Southwest creamed corn and tres leches cupcakes that can be served at all your summer outdoor parties. Instructed by Maggie Norris. Limit 12.
Saturday / July 29 / 1 - 3 p.m. Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Hispanic markets are brimming with delicate and brightly colored flores de calabaza – squash blossoms – in the summer. Chef Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz will prepare a delicious squash blossom soup with roasted poblano chiles, an easy squash blossom quesadilla with huitlacoche and other favorite squash blossom recipes inspired by visits to Mexico City. Limit 12.
Cooking Seafood
Cooking with Mesquite Flour
Saturday / June 24 / 1 - 3 p.m. Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Dive into learning how to cook with seafood. Learn the various techniques of working with seafood. Discover how to perfectly sear scallops, and how to precisely cook fish and shrimp so you do not overcook them. Chef Clyde Gaston will demonstrate simple recipes and share techniques on how to enhance flavors of your seafood. Limit 12.
Saturday / August 5 / 1 - 3 p.m. Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Indigenous to the Southwest, mesquite trees are loaded with nutritious pods that have a natural caramel-like sweetness. Used for generations by native peoples, mesquite flour is gluten-free, high in protein and nutrient dense. Chef Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz will demonstrate how to prepare her four seed mesquite crackers, Pima wheat mesquite tortillas, and how to incorporate mesquite into your daily diet. Limit 12.
Melon Mania Saturday / July 8 / 1 - 3 p.m. Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Melons are nutritional powerhouses rich in vitamins A and C, potassium and magnesium, and a refreshing and hydrating summer fruit. Chef Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz will prepare cool summer dishes and beverages such as melon and jicama salsa and watermelon agua fresca with chia just in time to beat the heat! Limit 12.
Gazpacho Saturday / August 12 / 1 - 3 p.m. Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Gazpachos are cold soups that turn seasonal fruits and vegetables into a refreshing, delicious meal. Whether sweet or savory, Chef Maria Cano will demonstrate a variety of amazing soups to add to your repertoire, including a seasonal tomato gazpacho, watermelon gazpacho and a lime chicken gazpacho. Limit 12.
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COOKING 101
Saturday / March 25 / 1 - 3 p.m. Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Using a marinade can take any protein like fish or chicken from ordinary to sublime. Marinating can help tenderize a cheaper cut of meat while imparting tons of flavor. Join Chef Teresa Hansen as she demonstrates how to select the best liquids for marinating. She will also share tips on how long to marinate meat and demonstrate recipes that are quick and easy to prepare. Limit 12.
Cooking 101: Knife Skills
Offer expires on March 6. Programs may be purchased separately at regular price, subject to availability.
Saturday / May 6 / 1 - 3 p.m. Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Learn how to properly use the most important tool in the kitchen. We cover cutting techniques and types of vegetable cuts, such as batonnet, dice and julienne. Individual instruction is provided, and we end by cooking a simple recipe featuring perfectly cut vegetables. Knives will be provided. Instructed by Teresa Hansen. Limit 12.
Whole Meal
Harvesting and Cooking with Prickly Pear
Sunday / August 13 / 1 - 3 p.m. Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Full of flavor, texture and history, ancient grains and seeds such as quinoa, spelt, and amaranth are at the forefront of everyday cooking in this class. Learn more about their health value and versatility with indigenous foods chef Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz as she prepares some of her favorite breads, salads and dessert. Limit 12.
Saturday / August 26 / 7:30 - 10:30 a.m. Members: $60 / General Public: $75 Prickly pear fruits are beautiful and nutritious. Learn traditional and modern ways of harvesting these delicious purple fruits, removing their spines and turning them into tasty treats. Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz shares her knowledge and experience as she turns the desert’s bounty into beverages, syrups and even prickly-pear fruit leather. Limit 12.
PACKAGE DEAL: Register for both classes by March 6 and receive an exclusive 20% discount! Both classes for only: Members: $83 / General Public: $104
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The instructors very generously shared their passion for astronomy with us. ~ Science participant
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EARTH SCIENCES Astronomy at the Garden
STARLAB
Friday / March 24 / 7 - 9 p.m. Members: $27 / General Public: $34 Spend a celestial evening in the Garden as we experience the night sky from one of the best locations in the city for stargazing. We will walk to an ideal location in the Garden to explore and learn about the Sonoran sky, with and without telescopes. Instructed by Phoenix Astronomical Society. Limit 30.
Friday / August 25 / 6 - 8 p.m. Members: $27 / General Public: $34 Spend a celestial evening in the Garden as we explore the night sky using the STARLAB Portable Planetarium from ASU’s School of Earth and Space Exploration. With an overview of the constellations, learn what stars mean to us and what they meant to the native people who lived here hundreds of years ago. Please wear comfortable clothing and your favorite socks; no shoes are allowed inside the STARLAB. During the program, participants will be asked to sit on the floor in a cross-legged position. Limit 20.
Mars Monday / May 8 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $27 / General Public: $34 Arizona has been at the forefront of Mars exploration since Percival Lowell chose a hilltop near Flagstaff to build his observatory at the turn of the last century. Since then, Arizona has remained a powerhouse of Mars exploration through its universities and the U.S.G.S. in Flagstaff. Through the decades, the search for Martian life has been a common thread. Dr. Steve Ruff from ASU’s School of Earth and Space Exploration will discuss the state of knowledge about the geology of Mars, its potential for habitability, and his newly published results showing evidence for ancient hot springs and the possibility of preserved microbial life. Limit 30.
Northern Lights Wednesday / September 6 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $27 / General Public: $34 The Northern Lights—the Aurora Borealis—is a stunning and colorful natural phenomenon, which we have only recently begun to understand. We will discuss the changing explanations for this “light show” and explore the connection between the Northern Lights and solar activity, in particular the sunspot cycle, solar flares, and the magnetic fields of the Sun and the Earth. Instructed by Dr. Per Aannestad. Limit 30.
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NATURAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY Wild Horses Monday / March 13 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $27 / General Public: $34 You might have encountered wild horses along the Salt and Verde Rivers on the Tonto National Forest. Thoughtful questions are posed about their management on public lands. Join Randy Babb from the Arizona Game and Fish Department as he discusses management issues and current legislation for protection. Limit 30.
Woodpeckers Monday and Saturday / March 20 and 25 Monday / 6:30 - 8 p.m. / Saturday / 7 - 10 a.m. (field trip) Members: $149 / General Public: $186 Woodpeckers are noisy but interesting birds. How do their brains withstand the impact of the many blows they can deliver to a tree in a second? Why do some have five-inch tongues? Focusing on the ten species of woodpeckers in Arizona, we will discuss their differences, behaviors and habitats. Transportation to the field trip site is provided. Students are encouraged to bring binoculars. Instructed by Kathe Anderson. Limit 12.
Botany of Desire Wednesday / March 29 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $27 / General Public: $34 Based on The Botany of Desire by Michael Pollan, this class explores the relationship between humans and plants that has shaped the evolution of Agriculture, pharmacology and industrial uses of plants will be discussed to show how they influenced who our culture and our species. Instructed by Ken Sweat from ASU’s School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Limit 30.
Baron of Arizona Thursday / March 30 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $27 / General Public: $34 Truth is stranger than fiction in this nineteenth century tale of forged documents, Spanish nobility, and a longlost orphaned heiress. Historian Jim Turner, author of Arizona: A Celebration of the Grand Canyon State, tells how the Baron of Arizona and his wife lived like royalty for more than a decade but were finally undone. Limit 30.
Butterflies of Arizona Saturday / April 8 / 8 - 10 a.m. Members: $27 / General Public: $34 This class will explore the natural history of some of the more than 300 species of butterflies found in Arizona. We will explore the many fascinating facets of butterfly ecology and ways the Garden is helping to conserve them. Dr. Kim Pegram, insect ecologist and exhibit specialist at the Garden will lead you on a private tour to the Garden’s new butterfly pavilion. Limit 15.
Hummingbirds Saturday / April 8 / 8 - 11 a.m. Members: $40 / General Public: $50 Flying jewels of extraordinary feats found only in the New World, hummingbirds captivate even non-birders. We will focus on the dozen-plus species of hummingbirds found in Arizona, where to find them and the anatomy of a hummingbird feather. We will spend time in the Garden looking for hummingbirds and unusual migrants. Students are encouraged to bring binoculars. Instructed by Kathe Anderson. Limit 12.
Desert Squirrels Tuesday / May 2 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $27 / General Public: $34 The Sonoran Desert is home to three species of squirrels: the rock, round-tailed and Harris’ antelope squirrels. They are mostly ground dwellers, since the Sonoran Desert lacks large trees. Learn about their fascinating natural history, adaptations and behaviors. Instructed by Randy Babb from the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Limit 30. dbg.org/learn | 29
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History of the Salt and Verde River Dams Thursday / May 4 / 6:30 - 8 p.m. Members: $27 / General Public: $34 Phoenix and the Salt River Valley owe their existence to the water that flows through the dams and reservoirs of the Salt and Verde Rivers, as well as the canal system that delivers it here. How were these dams and canals located and built? How essential are they today for water, power and recreation? Join Leah Harrison and Evan Medley, historical analysts with SRP, as they discuss the history and importance of the Salt and Verde River system. Limit 30.
Arizona’s Owls Thursday and Saturday / June 22 and 24 Thursday / 6:30 - 8 p.m. Saturday / 6 - 8:30 a.m. (field trip) Members: $50 / General Public: $63 Mostly denizens of the night, owls have fascinated people for eons. We will discuss their adaptations for their nightly haunts and look closely at the five species of owls found in Arizona. A field trip is planned to Zanjero Park, a successful burrowing owl relocation site in Gilbert. Transportation to the field trip site is not provided. Students are encouraged to bring binoculars. Instructed by Kathe Anderson. Limit 12.
Desert Tortoise Wednesday / July 19 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $27 / General Public: $34 Learn about the life history of the fascinating Sonoran Desert tortoises, relicts of an epoch when this area was a tropical deciduous forest. Discover their life history, feeding habits, survival mechanisms and why they are considered keystone species. Instructed by Randy Babb from the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Limit 30.
Bats Tuesday / August 15 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $27 / General Public: $34 Though bats may seem scary, they are actually quite beneficial, eating a vast number of harmful insects. There are more than 28 species of bats in Arizona, where bat population appear stable and even at times increasing. Join Randy Babb, from Arizona Game and Fish Department, and learn more about these fascinating flying friends and how we can protect them. Limit 30.
Iconic Ironwood Tree Thursday / August 17 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $27 / General Public: $34 The iconic Ironwood tree is considered a foundation plant in the Sonoran Desert due to its great ecological importance. Learn which animals depend on the tree for food and shelter, and which plants grow under its canopy for shade and protection. Plus, discover how the indigenous groups of the Southwest and Mexico used the Ironwood as a source of food, medicine and building materials. Instructed by Raul Puente-Martinez, curator of living collections at the Garden. Limit 30.
Dragonflies Thursday / August 24 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $27 / General Public: $34 Learn about the brutal and brief lives of dragonflies, megafauna of the insect world whose exceptional flight and jewel-like colors have captivated humans for centuries. Join Pierre Deviche from ASU’s School of Life Sciences as he shares his enthusiasm and knowledge of the order Odonata. You will learn about dragonfly anatomy, life cycle, behavior, diversity of Arizona species, and how, where and when to find them. Limit 30.
Impact of Water Wednesday / August 30 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Members: $27 / General Public: $34 Water is essential for all living organisms. Without it, life could not survive. We will discuss how ancient and modern societies are able to survive in the desert and the history, development and impact of water on social, environmental and economic fabric. Instructed by Dr. Colin Tetreault. ASU’s Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability. Limit 30.
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travel and adventure WINE, WATER AND ADVENTURE EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Sign-up by March 6 and receive $15 off! Members: $299 / General Public: $374 Offer expires on March 6, subject to availability. Saturday / May 20 / 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Members: $314 / General Public: $389 Combine the spectacular beauty of Red Rock Country and the Verde River with a wine tour of the Alcantara Vineyards. Begin at V Bar V Ranch Heritage site, Arizona’s largest known petroglyphs, and then head to the Verde Valley for a kayak trip on the scenic Verde River. End at the Alcantara Vineyards for a sampling of their awardwinning wines among beautiful grape vines and rolling hills. Transportation departs promptly from the Garden at 7 a.m. and returns at 6 p.m. Must be 21 years or older to participate. Limit 10. Day trip includes: • Round-trip transportation to and from the Garden • Expert guides and educational programming • River kayak and safety gear • Snacks and lunch • Wine tasting Not included: • Personal expenses • Meals not mentioned
Desert General Store Friday / March 17 /8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Members: $85 / General Public: $106 Join Cindy Smith on a hike along Black Rock Short Loop trail to see and learn about the plants in the Sonoran Desert. You will learn how these plants were once used and how they can be used today for staple items. The Black Rock Short Loop is a scenic half-mile trail where towering saguaros dot the mountain sides and shady canyons are home to a variety of desert wildlife. Price includes picnic lunch. Transportation is not included. Limit 15.
Japanese Friendship Garden Tour and Tea Ceremony Friday / March 31 / 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Members: $69 / General Public: $86 Visit the tranquil Phoenix Japanese Friendship Garden for a specially arranged private garden tour and authentic tea ceremony. This beautiful garden features more than 1,500 tons of hand-selected stone, footbridges, more than 50 varieties of plants, flowing streams and waterfalls. Tour includes garden walking tour, private tea ceremony and hand-picked confectioneries from Kyoto, Japan. Transportation is not included. Participants should arrive at the Phoenix Japanese Friendship Garden by 9:45 a.m. Limit 12. dbg.org/learn | 31
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Los Morteros Archaeology Tour Saturday / April 1 / 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. Members: $249 / General Public: $311 Join archaeologist Allen Dart on a private tour to one of Tucson’s premier archaeological sites, Los Morteros, a large Hohokam community dating between A.D. 500 to 1300. Visit a Hohokam ball court village, an irrigation canal system and other archaeological features. Dart will discuss the history of this important site and the cultural significance of the Hohokam people. Price includes round-trip transportation from the Garden, picnic lunch and entrance fees. Transportation from the Garden departs promptly at 7 a.m. and returns at 4 p.m. Limit 10.
Tonto Natural Bridge Friday / April 7 / 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Members: $89 / General Public: $111 Tonto Natural Bridge has been in the making for thousands of years and is believed to be the largest natural travertine bridge in the world, more than 400 feet long and 183 feet high. View the cascades from the upper observation deck, then hike to the tunnel’s breath-taking entrance where you can enjoy the beauty from the lower observation deck or hike inside to see two crystal blue pools. Participants must wear sturdy, close-toed shoes due to slippery rocks and uneven footing. Price includes picnic lunch. Transportation is not included. Limit 10.
Birding Hotspot: Prescott Tuesday / May 16 / 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Members: $89 / General Public: $111 Enjoy a day of discovery as you visit Prescott, a well-known birding hotspot. Kathe Anderson will guide you through several areas including the Highlands Center for Natural History where you will discover ponderosa pine and riparian habitats that provide a suitable retreat for local and migratory birds. We will then stroll down a half mile trail to Lynx Lake where you may spot a variety of birds including peregrine falcons, spotted towhees, painted redstarts and bald eagles in this scenic landscape. Price includes entrance fee and picnic lunch. Transportation is not included. Limit 15.
Museum of Nothern Arizona Friday / August 18 / 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Members: $99 / General Public: $124 Experience the Colorado Plateau with a visit to the Museum of Northern Arizona. This 200-acre Flagstaff museum includes more than five million Native American artifacts. You will be led on a private, behindthe-scenes tour with a museum curator to visit the Easton Collection Center that houses an extensive cultural, natural science and fine art holdings. You will also be guided on a docent-led tour highlighting the various exhibitions on display. Price includes entrance fees and lunch. Transportation is not included. Limit 15.
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children and family education
My daughter loved learning about all of the different pollinators in the Garden. Thanks for a great week! ~ Summer Camp caregiver
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children and family education EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS Baby Boojums
Significant brain development in children happens in the first eight years, and much of it in the first three. Educational programs at the Garden emphasizing nature are a fantastic way to promote that development.
Mondays / May 1, 8, 15 and 22 OR Fridays / May 5, 12, 19 and 26 6 - 18 months / 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. 18 - 30 months / 10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Members: $50 per four-week session General Public: $60 per four-week session Discover nature at an early age through exploration, movement and song. Garden instructors will guide you and your child in developing hand-eye coordination, motor skills and curiosity in the Sonoran Desert. Classes this spring will focus on insects. Limit 12 children each with accompanying adult.
Seedlings March 21 – April 28 Members: $145 per six-week session General Public: $170 per six-week session Classes available for 3 – 4 year olds: Tuesday mornings / 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Wednesday mornings / 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Friday mornings / 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Classes available for 4 – 5 year olds: Thursday mornings / 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. Young children and their caregivers encounter the wonders of the desert through stories, art and nature walks in our preschool program. Garden instructors focus on a different plant or animal theme each season with weekly lessons exploring life-cycles, pollination and so much more. Snack included. Limit 12 children each with accompanying adult.
PLAN AHEAD
Fall Session Baby Boojums: September 1 – 22 Seedlings: October 10 – November 17
Register for all Children and Family programs online at dbg.org/learn or call 480 481.8121 for more information.
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Cycles in Nature Saturday / April 8 / 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Members: $28 / General Public: $34 Become a real scientist and collect data on plant phenology, which is the study of changes a plant undergoes dependent on seasons, habitat and life cycle. Our dedicated teen volunteers will facilitate this class, teaching you and your child to read the trees and take scientific data on the trails. Additional participants are $11 for members, $13 for the general public.
FAMILY CLASSES Kids and adults can create meaningful memories together while attending one of the Garden’s desert exploration programs. These programs are designed for families with children ages 5 - 12, although kids ages 17 and under are welcome. Prices listed include one child and one adult.
Exploring Parts of the Plant Sunday / May 21 / 2 - 4 p.m. Members: $45 / General Public: $54 This class presents a unique opportunity for children and adults to learn at their own level. Garden instructors will lead children in examining herbs and different parts of the plant, while caregivers will attend the Herbs for Patio Gardens class. Both groups will come together at the end of class to share what they learned with each other. Additional children are $20 for members, $23 for general public. For individual adult registration, please see page 8.
SUMMER FAMILY CLASSES
STORIES OF THE PAST PACKAGE DEAL: Register for all three of our summer Stories of the Past Family Classes by June 9 and receive an exclusive 15% discount! All three classes for only: Members: $96 / General Public: $115 Offer expires on June 9. Programs may be purchased separately after June 9, subject to availability.
STARLAB
Paleoecology Private Eye Friday / July 28 / 6 - 8 p.m. Members $38 / General Public $46 Fossils are one of the most important ways to learn what our world was like thousands of years ago. Investigate plant and animal fossils in order to uncover the ecology of ancient eras with a guest from the Arizona Museum of Natural History. Explore fossils, learn paleontology skills and solve mysteries through the science of paleoecology. Additional participants are $16 for members, $20 for the general public.
The Science of Storytelling
Friday / August 11 / 6 - 8 p.m. Friday / July 14 / 6 - 8 p.m. Members $38 / General Public $46 Members $38 / General Public $46 Storytelling is perhaps mankind’s most ancient art, and Spend a celestial evening in the Garden as we explore an important part of our culture. Join us for a special the wonders of the night sky using the STARLAB presentation by the South Mountain Storytelling Institute, Portable Planetarium from ASU’s School of Earth then get creative with your own storytelling. Participants and Space Exploration. Discover the mythology of will make their own animal finger puppet to take home our constellations and the stories that have been and act out their own story. Additional participants are told by different cultures from long ago. Please wear $16 for members, $20 for the general public. comfortable clothing and your favorite socks; no shoes are allowed inside the STARLAB. Additional participants Early Childhood Programs are supported by the Ferry Family Children and Family Education programs are generously are $16 for members, $20 for the general public. Foundation in memory of Ernest S. and Virginia D. Ferry. supported by The Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation. dbg.org/learn | 35
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Spring Break Day Camps March 6 – 10 or March 13 – 17 / 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Grades K - 5 Members: $140 / General Public: $165 Snacks included. Campers must bring their own lunch each day.
Wings and Wildflowers Your child will become a budding botanist as we examine flowers, bugs and birds. Campers will break out into groups by grade level to learn about plant structures and the relationship between desert flowers and pollinators. Snacks included. Campers must bring their own lunch each day.
Spring Break Day Camp: Extended Camp March 6 – 10 or March 13 – 17 / 3 - 6 p.m. Grades K - 5 Members: $16 / General Public: $20 per day The science doesn’t have to end! Extended Camp offers additional activities through the afternoon. Campers must participate in Spring Break Day Camp to be eligible for Extended Camp. Snack included. Space is limited. PACKAGE DEAL: Register for a full week of Extended Camp by February 20 and receive an exclusive 15% discount! Members: $68 / General Public: $85 Offer expires on February 20. Programs may be purchased separately after February 20, subject to availability.
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Children become scientists as they use their powers of observation to learn about the world around them. Our Garden instructors encourage exploratory learning in a fun and safe environment. Each day of camp brings new adventures in outdoor experiences, children’s art and literature, free choice learning and more.
Summer Day Camps June 5 – 30 / 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Ages 5 - 12 Members: $175 / General Public: $210
Wonderful Water
Summer Day Camp: Extended Camp June 5 – 30 / 3 - 6 p.m. Ages 5-12 Members: $16 / General Public: $20 per day
June 5 – 9 / 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Dive in to summer with an exploration of water, our truly remarkable elixir of life. Investigate the chemical properties, ecological importance and conservation of water in our desert. Prepare to get wet!
The science doesn’t have to end! Extended Camp offers additional activities through the afternoon. Campers must participate in Summer Day Camp to be eligible for Extended Camp. Snack included. Space is limited.
Real Life Transformers
PACKAGE DEAL: Register for a full week of Extended Camp by May 1 and receive an exclusive 15% discount!
June 12 – 16 / 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. You don’t have to go to the movies to see transformers— we have some in real life! Explore the lifecycles of frogs, butterflies and other insects through hands-on activities and live animal guests as they make their amazing transformations from beginning to end.
Members: $68 / General Public: $85 Offer expires on May 1. Programs may be purchased separately at the regular price after May 1, subject to availability.
Locomotion Commotion June 19 – 23 / 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Run, scurry, slither, and hurry to camp to uncover the many modes of animal locomotion. Discover how animals move and how they often influence engineers designing machines and inventions.
Amazing Adaptations June 26 - 30 / 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Why are jackrabbit ears so big? Why do snakes flicker their tongues? Why are chuckwallas’ tails so fat? Find out the answers to these questions and many other amazing adaptations to life in our harsh desert climate. PACKAGE DEAL: Register for two weeks of camp by May 1 and receive an exclusive 15% discount! Members: $300 / General Public: $350 Offer expires on May 1. Three or more weeks of camp may also be purchased by May 1 for $150 for each additional week. Programs may be purchased separately at the regular price after May 1, subject to availability. dbg.org/learn | 37
children and family education GIRL SCOUT PROGRAMS
Desert Discovery Desert Discovery programs create a fun and memorable experience for girls as they explore life in our desert. Scouts will receive a participation patch after completing activities that help fulfill Girl Scout badge requirements.
Bountiful Butterflies Saturday / April 29 / 1 - 3 p.m. OR Sunday / May 7 / 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Scouts: $11 / Chaperone: $11 Discover the life cycle of butterflies and how they thrive in their desert habitats. Scouts will also encounter dozens of caterpillars and butterflies on a special visit through the Garden’s new butterfly pavilion, exclusive to this unique Girl Scout program. This program is designed for Daisies, Brownies, and Juniors.
Dynamic Desert Saturday / August 19 / 3 - 9:30 p.m. Scouts $50 / Chaperones and Siblings $50 Explore the Sonoran Desert at night. Enjoy wonderful hands-on presentations and activities about our Sonoran Desert plants and animals. After dinner, Girl Scouts and their families can independently explore the Garden during Flashlight Tours. All levels of Girl Scouts are welcome.
For more information or to register, please visit dbg.org/scouts or call 480 481.8121. Individual Girl Members and troops are eligible to participate.
EDUCATORS
Sonoran Desert Adventures The Sonoran Desert Adventure Field Trip Program provides environmental learning opportunities for students of all ages. Year-round, self-guided group tours or independent study programs allow instructors the opportunity to engage their students with their curriculum, or enjoy one of our ecology-focused Flashlight Tours at a discount. During the school year, pre-K through 8th grade teachers can select one of the inquiry-based guided programs taught by trained Garden staff to enrich Arizona’s academic standards
Teacher Appreciation Night Saturday / July 29 / 7 - 9:30 p.m. Free for teachers with School ID and one guest Take a much-needed break from preparing for a new school year and enjoy the hidden charms of our Sonoran Desert. Join us for a complimentary evening of Flashlight Tours to say thank you for all the hard work you do educating our students. Reservations are strongly recommended. For more information or to register visit dbg.org/fieldtrip or call 480 481.8121. 38 | Desert Botanical Garden Spring & Summer 2017 Education Catalog
Sponsored by: The Arizona Republic, Blue Cross® Blue Shield® of Arizona, The Dorrance Family Foundation, The Herbert H. and Barbara C. Dow Foundation, The Ferry Family Foundation in memory of Ernest S. and Virginia D. Ferry, The Fred Maytag Family Foundation, Cox Charities, Season for Sharing and the U.S. Bank Foundation.
REGISTRATION AND CANCELLATION POLICIES Member Discounts
Adult Education Program Policies
Desert Botanical Garden members receive a 20% discount on many educational programs. Go to dbg.org/membershipbenefits to become a member today.
Age Requirements 10- to 14-year-olds may attend adult education programs with an adult. Both must pay full class fees. Children under 10 years old may not attend classes. Those 15 and older may attend adult education programs without an accompanying adult..
Register Early Advance registration is required for many educational programs, and we regret that receipt of your payment does not guarantee enrollment.
Class Cancellations Desert Botanical Garden reserves the right to cancel programs at its discretion. Programs will run as scheduled, regardless of weather, unless participants are contacted directly by Garden staff either by phone or email. For details on cancellation and refund policies for a specific program, please find the program page by visiting dbg.org/learn.
Registration and Confirmation Register online at dbg.org/learn or call 480 941.1225 For additional inquiries, regarding refunds or cancellations, email registrar@dbg.org or call 480 481.8146 Monday through Thursday. You will receive a payment confirmation with your online order. Please bring this confirmation with you to the program as it is required for attendance. Classes and Workshops Program registration may be canceled up to two weeks prior to the start date for a $20 processing fee. Refunds will not be issued for missed classes or cancellations less than two weeks’ notice Travel and Adventure Program registration may be canceled up to two weeks prior to the start date minus 30% of the registration cost. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations made with less than two weeks’ notice.
Children and Family Program Policies Registration, Refunds and Liability Waivers Register online at dbg.org/learn. For additional inquiries, email teacherrsvp@dbg.org or call 480 481.8121 Tuesday through Friday. For non-tour programs refunds are available for cancellations made at least 10 business days prior to the program. Cancellations made within 10 business days will incur a 30% cancellation fee. Refunds will not be issued for missed programs or after the program start date. Tour program policies differ. For specific tour program information, please visit dbg.org/fieldtrip or dbg.org/scouts. A waiver of liability is required for all children and family programs, excluding tours. dbg.org/learn | 39
Garden Information 480 941.1225
Admission Fees Members / Free Children under 3 are admitted free General Public Visit dbg.org for admission prices and information Free Admission Second Tuesday of every month from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m. Wildflower InfoSite dbg.org/wildflowers Membership Helpline Daily / Oct. – May / 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. 480 941.3517
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Brittlebush, Encelia farinosa, blooms in early spring. The plant has long been used by indigenous peoples for medicinal purposes. Photo by Adam Rodriguez.
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