LEARN Catalog Fall 2019

LEARN E XPERIENCE | E XPLORE | DISCOVER

Fall

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DESERT LANDSCAPE SCHOOL

DISTINGUISHED S P E A K E R S E RI E S Featuring : GUILLERMO PENALOSA Monday | Feb. 3 | 7 - 8 p.m.

Members: $20 | General Public: $25 Founder and chair of 8 80 Cities and the first Ambassador for World Urban Parks, Guillermo “Gil” Penalosa comes to the Garden to deliver his innovative vision to create vibrant cities and healthy communities for all.

Hear Penalosa explore themes of sustainable mobility, urban parks, accessible public spaces, thriving bike-ways and more. Originally from Bogotá, Colombia, where he led the design and development of more than 200 parks, Penalosa holds a Masters of Business Administration from University of California, Los Angeles’s Anderson School of Management, which recently ranked him as one of the “100 Most Inspirational Alumni” in the school’s history. He has also received an honorary doctorate from the Faculty of Urban Planning at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences. Penalosa was named in Planetizen’s Top 100 Most Influential Urbanists.

To date, Penalosa’s cosmopolitan experience, pragmatism and passion have led to speaking engagements in more than 350 cities worldwide.

Are you a Desert Landscape School credential holder?

Credential holders receive a special invitation to attend this event in addition to access to an elite network of landscape professionals in our LinkedIn group and an official listing in the Garden’s searchable online database, used by members, the public and Valley employers.

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Looking for advanced classes in landscaping and gardening?

Desert Landscape School offers certificate programs with specialized tracks that help you design and maintain your garden, start a new career, advance your current one or simply learn more about desert plants and sustainable gardening. We offer a variety of certificate programs throughout the year.

Desert Installation

Desert Plant Palette Certificate

Fridays | Oct. 25 - Nov. 22 | 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Members: $319 | General Public: $399

Saturdays | Sept. 7 - Nov. 16 | 10 a.m. - Noon Members: $259 | General Public: $324

Installing a sustainable desert landscape requires knowledge about cultural conditions and the proper sequence of installation. In this five-week program, our experts guide you through appropriate methods and progression of building a landscape. Students have the opportunity to install a landscape with Habitat for Humanity. Learn how to install earthworks, irrigation systems and plants. This program has prerequisites that must be completed prior to registration. Registrants must have previously earned the following certificates: Planting and Maintenance Certificate and Sustainable Desert Landscapes Certificate.

Using the Garden as your outdoor classroom, take advantage of our living library and learn how to identify commonly used desert plants. Insightful horticulturists with deep knowledge of the Garden’s collection guide students through making informed plant selections and placements. Ideal for professionals and homeowners.

Planting and Maintenance Thursdays | Sept. 5 - Nov. 14 | 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Members: $259 | General Public: $324 After thoughtfully planning and selecting which plants fit your landscape design, it is crucial to know how to get them in the ground and keep them thriving. In this program, students get expert training in best practices for planting and pruning, with plenty of hands-on learning opportunities. Ideal for homeowners and professionals who plan to install and care for landscape plants in the desert, including how to diagnose and treat plant disorders.

For more information: dbg.org /dls

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L AND SCAPE AND G ARDE NIN G LIFELONG LEARNING STARTS HERE REGISTER: learn.dbg.org | 480.481.8146 QUESTIONS: education@dbg.org Save time finding that perfect learning experience by looking for these icons beside featured classes:

HOME LANDSCAPE DESIGN SERIES This series walks you through each phase of designing the ideal landscape to complement your home in the Sonoran Desert, assigning relevant exercises along the way. You can use your own garden for some of these exercises, whether you are creating a new landscape or renovating an existing one. Classes are instructed by landscape architect Liza Blank. Limit 15.

PACKAGE DEAL: Register by Sept. 2 and receive a 10 percent discount.

Members: $108 | General Public: $135 Offer expires Sept. 3. Programs may be purchased separately at the regular price, subject to availability.

Home Landscape Design Basics I Wednesdays | Oct. 2, 9 | 6 - 8 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. This class is a prerequisite for Home Landscape Design Basics II.

Home Landscape Design Basics II Wednesdays | Oct. 16, 23 | 6 - 8 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 the best methods and proper sequence for installing your design.

Home Landscape Design Basics I is a prerequisite for this class.

Cover art by instructor Cheryl Fecht. Learn about her desert sunsets oil painting class on pg. 15.

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Compost 101 Monday | Sept. 9 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $30 | General Public: $38 Composting creates a sustainable 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 open—composts come in all sorts of styles. Find the one that’s right for you. Instructed by Carol Stuttard.

Limit 20.

Enhancing Habitats with Seed Balls Thursday | Sept. 12 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $35 | General Public: $44 Learn to help threatened pollinators by planting desert wildflowers through time-tested seed balls. Seeds preserved this way may keep for years, and once planted, will germinate when conditions are right.

Participants will make their own seed balls with native Sonoran Desert wildflowers to take home and plant.

Instructed by Tom McDonald. Limit 30.

Heirloom Tomatoes Monday | Sept. 16 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $30 | General Public: $38 Taste the flavor burst from homegrown heirloom tomatoes, and you will never want to buy them from a store again. Join Carol Stuttard as she teaches you how to grow the best heirloom tomatoes for our low desert climate, including new varieties you may never have heard of and how to grow them yourself from seed. Limit 20.

The ABCs of Landscape Watering Saturday | Sept. 14 | 9 a.m. - Noon Members: $35 | General Public: $44 Learn tips and methods to overcome the challenges of proper watering in the desert climate, based on your plants and irrigation system. Gain hands-on experience setting irrigation controllers, using all of the options and features to deliver the right amount of water to your landscape. Instructed by Jeff Lee. Limit 20.

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Wednesday | Sept. 18 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $30 | General Public: $38 Review basics such as site selection, garden layout and design, optimizing harvest by using local planting calendars, soils, soil prep and fertilizing. Learn planting and harvesting tips to get you started this fall; the best time for great leafy greens and hearty root crops.

Instructed by Pam Perry. Limit 30.

The Magic of Microgreens Mondays | Sept. 16, 23 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Members: $115 | General Public: $135 Learn everything you need to know to grow microgreens year-round indoors. Discover lighting needs, humidity levels, air flow and temperatures that are necessary for a good yield. Discuss stacking, doming, misting, watering and harvesting, and take home your own hydroponic starter kit. Instructed by Diane Sabino.

Limit 12.

Smart Irrigation Controllers Saturday | Sept. 21 | 9 a.m. - Noon Members: $35 | General Public: $44 Weather changes daily, but that doesn’t mean you have to reprogram your irrigation controller every day. Instead, you can simply get a new smart irrigation controller that makes automatic adjustments to ensure your yard gets just what it needs. Learn how these high-tech controllers operate and how to choose the one that will work best for you. Instructed by Jeff Lee. Limit 20.

Plant Pots for Attracting Beneficial Critters Sunday | Sept. 22 | 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $30 | General Public: $38 Container gardens fill all those nooks and crannies in the landscape that are tough to cultivate. Explore how to make containers beautiful, productive, stylish and welcoming to hummingbirds, pollinators and beneficial insects. Instructed by Pam Perry. Limit 30. dbg.org/learn | 5

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Root Vegetables Monday | Sept. 23 | 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $30 | General Public: $38 Discover the best route to growing root vegetables, from purple carrots and golden beets to watermelon radishes and rutabagas. Carol Stuttard covers heirloom varieties that are best suited to our low desert climate and soils. Class includes a free seed packet. Limit 20.

Outdoor Living Rooms

Growing and Using Herbs

Monday | Sept. 23 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $30 | General Public: $38

Saturday | Oct. 12 | 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $30 | General Public: $38

Learn how to create “outdoor rooms� for personal relaxation retreats, multi-use spaces for entertaining, or family fun centers. Creative approaches will include desert-adapted plants, structural elements and local case studies. Bring your wish list of outdoor activities to get additional ideas. Instructed by landscape designer Marie White. Limit 12.

Gardens of all sizes can play host to the culinary herbs used to season pizza, make fresh salsa, flavor pesto or infuse vinegar to perk up salads. Learn how to grow and care for these useful plants that enhance both your cooking and your garden. Instructed by Pam Perry. Limit 30.

Water-Wise Vegetable Gardening Sea-Themed Succulent Garden Wednesday | Oct. 2 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $35 | General Public: $44

Monday | Oct. 14 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $30 | General Public: $38

The shapes and colors of succulents and cactus naturally lend themselves to an undersea scene.

Learn how to arrange the right plants and materials to create a beautiful marine motif for a container or small space. Instructed by Erin Hutton. Limit 20.

Planning our landscapes often involves thinking about space, color and food production, but it rarely takes water consumption into account. Learn about the greater environmental benefits of water-wise gardening, and discover ways to ensure a hearty harvest when water is scarce. Instructed by Carol Stuttard. Limit 20.

Pruning Trees and Shrubs

Native Wildflower Garden

Sunday | Oct. 6 | 9 a.m. - Noon OR Sunday | Nov. 17 | 2 - 5 p.m.

Members: $35 | General Public: $44

Thursday | Oct. 17 | 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $30 | General Public: $38

Learn the basics of proper pruning, including how to prune young trees for good structure, three types of pruning cuts and some common pruning mistakes.

Class includes a pruning demonstration. Instructed

by John Eisenhower, Certified Arborist. Limit 25.

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Discover the best wildflowers for our low desert, when to plant them and how to care for them successfully to create a wonderful spring bloom that both you and native pollinators will love. Discuss annuals, perennials and shrubs, and take home your own wildflower seeds.

Instructed by Carol Stuttard. Limit 20.

Succulent Container Gardening Wednesday | Nov. 6 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $35 | General Public: $44 Explore the basics of growing succulents in containers for your patio and garden. Learn how to select plant size, shape and color to create intriguing arrangements of pots that will decorate your patio and add drama to your garden. Hands-on practice, materials and demonstrations are included. Instructed by Starr Urbatsch, manager of the agavaceae, aloaceae and non-cactus succulent plant collections at the Garden.

Limit 20.

Edible Desert Landscape Wednesday | Nov. 6 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $35 | General Public: $44

Raised Beds and Seasonal Planting Tuesday | Oct. 29 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $30 | General Public: $38 Urban gardeners find raised beds an efficient way to grow vegetables, herbs and flowers in their landscape.

Explore designs, set-up and planting ideas to bring fresh vegetables and herbs to your table all year.

Instructed by Pam Perry. Limit 30.

Landscaping for Small Spaces Wednesday | Oct. 30 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $30 | General Public: $38 Make a big impact in a small space with innovative landscape designs for courtyards, side yards, entryways and balconies. Discover lots of creative ideas to get the best use out of the space you have. Bring a photo or drawing of your small space to share in class and get design ideas. Instructed by Marie White, landscape designer. Limit 12.

Garden Decorating: Paint Your Pot Monday | Nov. 4 | 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $45 | General Public: $55 Join Carol Stuttard as she discusses the pleasure of outdoor decorating and design, as well as inspirational ideas for reusing and repurposing salvaged materials.

Discover creative uses for unusual plant containers, then create and take home your own garden art pot, complete with a succulent plant. Limit 15.

An edible desert garden offers a multitude of benefits, including food for people and wildlife as well as shelter and shade. Growing an edible desert garden conserves water and energy. Learn how to design a garden with edible desert plants for year-round harvests of truly local produce. Instructed by Erin Hutton. Limit 30.

Planting Bulbs for the Holidays Monday | Nov. 18 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $45 | General Public: $55 Bring the warm, bright cheer of spring into your winter home with indoor flowering bulbs. Growing bulbs to produce healthy, colorful blooms over the holidays is easily accomplished by any beginning gardener. Carol Stuttard shares the delights of bulbs such as amaryllis and paperwhites, as you create your own take-home holiday bulb display. Students should bring a plant container. Limit 12.

Backyard Makeover Monday | Nov. 18 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $30 | General Public: $38 Discover all the potential of your own backyard, by learning landscape design trends, tips and plants to make your backyard a favorite destination for friends and family. Examine a few local case studies that demonstrate simple ideas and complete makeovers.

Learn how to take advantage of every part of your outdoor space. Bring a photo or sketch of your yard for some quick ideas. Instructed by Marie White. Limit 12. dbg.org/learn | 7

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Picture in a Pot Saturday | Sept. 7 | 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $85 | General Public: $105 Making pictures in garden pots is a cool new way to express your planting skills. Students receive planting materials and a variety of succulents, then let their creativity bloom as they piece together an image in a garden pot. Students are encouraged to bring their own garden miniature items to create themed settings.

Instructed by Lynn Reves. Limit 15.

Chile Ristras

Bubbles and Blooms

Saturday | Sept. 14 | 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $85 | General Public: $105

Sunday | Oct. 27 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Members: $120 | General Public: $140

Discover the artistic potential of the chiles that inform the Southwest diet and its cultural aesthetic. String peppers to create your own hanging ristra strand, and discover how to take advantage of the desert climate to dry your hanging peppers for beautiful, long-lasting decorations. Instructed by Lynn Reves. Limit. 15.

This brunch combines the sparkle of mimosas and the fabulousness of fresh flowers. Learn the tips and tricks of professional floral designers, while enjoying a feast of brunch items like pastries, muffins, fruit, cheese and bloody marys. Seasonal flowers will be used for this fall class. Instructed by Lynn Reves. Limit 15.

Cactus Dish Garden

Basic Bonsai

Saturday | Oct. 5 | 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $85 | General Public: $105

Mondays | Oct. 28, Nov. 4, 11 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $120 | General Public: $140

Learn the tips and tricks to planting even the spiniest of cactus. Miniature specimens come with interesting growth habits and lots of different spine types. Explore ways of displaying them as an integrated collection or as a single specimen. Learn techniques and tools used to transplant them while keeping yourself and the cactus safe. Instructed by Lynn Reves. Limit 15.

This three-week class series covers basic techniques for turning a five-gallon nursery plant into a living piece of outdoor art. Join Elsie Andrade and Joan McCarter as they share the essentials of styling a bonsai plum or lantana plant. In this hands-on class, learn to care for bonsai including shaping, watering and fertilizing.

Limit 15.

Festive Pinecone Wreath

Kokedama String Garden

Monday | Oct. 21 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $75 | General Public: $95

Wednesday | Nov. 20 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $75 | General Public: $95

Handcraft your own holiday decoration or handmade gift by creating a pinecone wreath. Lynn Reves shows how to create a stunning wreath using pinecones and other dried, desert materials. This wreath will make a statement adorning your front door this fall and holiday season. Limit 15.

Explore the Japanese gardening practice of kokedama.

Popular with designers, decorators and feng shui practitioners, kokedama create a calm, beautifying, display of spherical hanging plants. Learn traditional methods and supplies used to create one kokedama sphere designed for indoor plants. Instructed by Lynn Reves. Limit 15.

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iPHONE® AND iPAD ® PHOTOGRAPHY Learn how to take your iPhone ® or iPad ® photography to the next level. Explore the tools and techniques to take creative photos. All classes instructed by Ashley Lowery. Limit 15.

Getting Started

Nighttime

Saturday | Sept. 7 | 9 a.m. - Noon OR Monday | Oct. 21 | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $50 | General Public: $63

Wednesday | Oct. 23 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $40 | General Public: $53

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 mobile photography and editing.

Nighttime brings out a different set of creatures, candid moments and new photography challenges. Learn the essential techniques that will reduce the graininess from iPhone® or iPad® photos taken in dark settings and produce stunning results. Explore lighting, exposure levels and the best apps for nighttime photography.

Next Steps

Editing

Sunday | Sept. 29 | 9 a.m. - Noon OR Monday | Oct. 28 | 4 - 7 p.m.

Members: $50 | General Public: $63

Sunday | Oct. 27 | 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Members: $45 | General Public: $53

Continue to build your iPhone® and iPad® photography skills to create better photos using a range of settings.

Learn how to improve your smart-device photography and editing techniques with different lighting scenarios and compositions. Then experiment with creative touches to “finish” your photos.

Tweak your photos to perfection with the editing app Snapseed ® on your iPhone ® or iPad ®. 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 device.

Accessories Saturday | Sept. 28 | 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Members: $60 | General Public: $73

Learn more about the photo-enhancing accessories discussed in Getting Started and Next Steps. In this class instructor Ashley Lowery discusses extra tools and equipment that help enhance smartphone photos and lets participants put them to the test. dbg.org/learn | 9

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SUNSETS AND FULL MOON PHOTOGRAPHY

DIGITAL DESERT PHOTOGRAPHY

Instructed by Robert McBride.

Take guided steps to photographic excellence using digital cameras. Instructed by Joanne West. Limit 12.

PACKAGE DEAL: Register for both classes by Sept.

2 and receive a discounted rate.

Members: $280 | General Public: $355

PACKAGE DEAL: Register for Getting Started and Next Steps by Sept. 2 and receive a discounted rate.

Offer expires Sept. 3. Programs may be purchased separately at the regular price, subject to availability.

Members: $130 | General Public: $170

Sunset and Moonrise Photography

Offer expires Sept. 3. Programs may be purchased separately at the regular price, subject to availability.

Monday | Sept. 9 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $40 | General Public: $50 It is not every day that we have the opportunity to photograph both the setting sun and a full moon rise on the same evening. In this classroom session, learn what it takes to capture them both from equipment and camera mechanics to exposure and shot composition.

While this class is open to all camera owners, it is most appropriate for DSLR or mirrorless cameras. Participants should bring camera and manual. Limit 8.

Sunset and Moonrise in the Four Peaks Wilderness Area Thursday | Sept. 12 | 5 - 8 p.m.

Members: $260 | General Public: $325 Rising from desert foothills northeast of Phoenix, a major mountain with four peaks stands out from others in Tonto National Forest. Join us in the field as we capture both the setting sun and full moon as they rise over this dramatic mountain area. This is an excellent opportunity to use skill and techniques gained in this series’ introductory class. While all digital camera owners are welcome, this class is most appropriate for DSLR and mirrorless cameras.

Participants’ should bring camera, user guide, tripod, wide-angle and telephoto lenses. A cable release and flashlight are highly recommended. Transportation from the Garden is included. Van leaves promptly at 5 p.m. and returns at 8 p.m. Limit 8.

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Getting Started Saturday | Sept. 14 | 1 - 5 p.m. AND Tuesday | Sept. 17 | 3 - 7 p.m.

Members: $75 | General Public: $95 This two-session introductory class is ideal for those who are new to digital photography or simply interested in learning about camera settings and when to use them. Joanne West covers basic camera functions and controls, exposure techniques, shooting modes, basic composition and tips about how to create better-looking images. This class is most appropriate for DSLR and mirrorless cameras. Some photography practice in the Garden is included.

Next Steps Sunday | Sept. 29 | 1 - 5 p.m. AND Sunday | Oct. 6 | 1 - 4 p.m.

Members: $75 | General Public: $95 Learn to take your camera off automatic and use the more advanced creative exposure settings to produce compelling photographs. Topics include advanced exposure techniques, metering, how to achieve sharp focus and merge technical and creative aspects of photography. This class is most appropriate for DSLR and mirrorless cameras. Some photography practice in the Garden is included.

MASTERING THE TOOLS OF PHOTOGRAPHY When that picture-perfect moment happens, you need light, exposure, composition and timing to come together all at once. Mastering the appropriate use of your camera’s tools ensures success in every situation. As your camera knowledge and environmental awareness become second nature, you will start to see compelling results in every frame you shoot. The Mastering Series is recommended for DSLR camera owners only. Instructed by Robert McBride. Limit 12.

PACKAGE DEAL: Register for all three classes by

The Secret of Lighting

Sept. 2 to receive a discounted rate.

Wednesday | Sept. 18 | 1 - 4:30 p.m.

Members: $60 | General Public: $75

Members: $160 | General Public: $205 Offer expires Sept. 3. Programs may be purchased separately at the regular price, subject to availability.

Mastering Exposure Wednesday | Sept. 11 | 1 - 4:30 p.m.

Members: $60 | General Public: $75 This class examines your camera’s various shooting modes and why different metering systems produce better results under varying conditions. Discuss how to ensure the accuracy of every exposure using the digital camera’s histograms and highlight alert. Participants should bring DSLR camera and manual.

This class covers 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. Mastering Exposure is a prerequisite for this class.

Composition Wednesday | Sept. 25 | 1 - 4:30 p.m.

Members: $60 | General Public: $75 Examine the rules for composing a photograph and how they work in unison with exposure and subject selection to produce visually compelling images. Participants should bring DSLR camera, tripod and cable or remote shutter release. Mastering Exposure and The Secret of Lighting are prerequisites for this class.

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PHOTO G R APH Y Creative Flat Lay Photography Tuesday | Oct. 1 | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $60 | General Public: $75 Flat lay photography involves shooting custom displays against a flat surface–usually from above.

This fun and trendy photography style has infinite creative and practical possibilities. A great activity for indoor sessions and low-light days, flat lay photography can produce stock imagery, greeting cards, business cards, posters, advertising, marketing, wall art and more.

Instructed by Lisa Langell. Limit 15.

Dramatically Lit Botanical Photography Thursday | Oct. 3 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Members: $80 | General Public: $95

Photographing Fall Colors Saturday | Sept. 7 | 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $40 | General Public: $55 This class will give you the knowledge and tools necessary to capture the fall season’s palette in beautiful images. Topics will include mastering exposure to achieve maximum color, composition and design, and how to get the most from your camera, lenses and filters. This class is open to all digital camera owners. Instructed by Robert McBride.

Limit 12.

Manual Photography 101 Sunday | Sept. 8 | 1 - 5 p.m.

Members: $80 | General Public: $95 Tracy Battaglia guides you through simple exercises to begin mastering the perfect exposure while shooting manually. Forget auto-settings and learn her three pillars technique. Tracy will teach you how to understand aperture, shutter speed and ISO. All DSLR photographers welcome. Students should have a working knowledge of their camera settings. Some photography practice in the Garden is included. Formal instruction ends at 4 p.m.

Instructor will be available for questions and extra help until 5 p.m. Limit 10.

Introduction to Macro Photography Saturday | Sept. 21 | 9 a.m. - Noon Members: $60 | General Public: $75 Explore the art of the up-close and personal: macro photography. Discuss composition, proper equipment, focusing, lighting and how to steady the camera at close range. While this introductory class is open to all camera owners, it is best suited for those who are proficient in operating a DSLR camera.

Instructed by Robert McBride. Limit 12.

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Join Lisa Langell to discover DIY methods of lighting using everyday tools and materials like flashlights, lamps, foam core and paper. Come get creative and resourceful as you learn to produce beautiful shots in the shade and on a budget. Participants should bring camera and its manual, charged batteries, memory cards, lenses ideal for close-up photography and a tripod (optional). Limit 15.

Writing with Light and Words Friday | Oct. 4 | 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Members: $70 | General Public: $85 Explore incorporating the written word as a means of setting your photography apart. This interactive session is all about inspiration and fine-tuning to add inspirational words, titles, light, polish and presentation to your processing. Instructed by Lisa Langell. Limit 15.

Instagram® for Gardeners Saturday | Oct. 5 | 10 a.m. - Noon Members: $40 | General Public: $55 It can take months or even years to produce flowers that bloom for just a week, or vegetables that make a single meal. Learn to capture and share those special, hard-earned moments with your friends and Instagram® followers in a perfectly curated picture. Instructed by Lori A. Johnson. Limit 12.

Butterfly Photography

Wild Rising Photography

Wednesday | Oct. 9 | 7 - 10 a.m.

Members: $60 | General Public: $75

Tuesday | Oct. 22 | 3 - 5 p.m.

Members: $40 | General Public: $55

Butterfly wings burst with color, and capturing them all is an art form filled with challenges and rewards.

Participants will have exclusive access to the Garden’s seasonal butterfly pavilion. Learn to control the depth of field, color and light, isolate a subject from the background, exposure and composition. Participants should have a working knowledge of their camera operation modes and settings. Participants should bring a digital camera and a mid-range to telephoto lens. We also recommend bringing a macro lens. Instructed by Joanne West. Limit 12.

Take advantage of the arrival of bright, plastic animals in the Garden for Wild Rising by Cracking Art. Explore ways of balancing natural colors and textures with the bright hues and patterns of the different sculptural displays. Take home photographic souvenirs of this limited exhibition, and reflect on ways that your photography work can be used to make larger artistic and environmental statements. Instructed by Joanne West. Limit 12.

Galaxy ® Smartphone Photography Wednesday | Oct. 9 | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $60 | General Public: $75 Go above and beyond the basics of your Samsung Galaxy® smartphone and unlock the hidden potential of advanced features to create stunning photographs with a few swipes of your thumb. Learn to compose, crop and edit in a variety of apps to enhance your photos and develop your own artistic style. Participants should bring their Samsung Galaxy® smartphone, plus charging cable or backup battery. Some photography practice in the Garden is included. Students should download the free Snapseed® and Instagram ® apps onto device before class. Instructed by Lori A. Johnson.

Limit 12.

Photographing Abstracts in Nature Tuesday | Oct. 29 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Members: $60 | General Public: $75 Through instruction, hands-on work and inspiration from your instructor and fellow participants, you will learn how to apply basic compositional guidelines while using a variety of lenses. Explore motion blur, patterning, contrast, shadows, color theory, textures, edges and more to design images that are artistic, ethereal and fun. Instructed by Lisa Langell. Limit 15.

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Nature Photography and Negative Space

Understanding Your Camera

Wednesday | Oct. 30 | 9 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Members: $70 | General Public: $85

Sunday | Nov. 17 | 1 - 5 p.m.

Members: $80 | General Public: $95

Whether or not you have long lenses, this class will inspire you to up the artistry of your bird photography and push you to think beyond tight, close-up shots.

Focusing on key elements of composition with an emphasis on using positive and negative space, we will create emotionally evocative images that leave lasting impressions with your audience and potentially open up new markets for your work. Instructed by Lisa Langell. Limit 15.

Learn about different features, functions and proper setup to create perfectly exposed photographs, with balanced shutter speeds, apertures and ISO. Learn how to use your newly acquired photography skills by practicing in the Garden. Participants should bring DSLR camera and manual. Instructed by Robert McBride. Limit 12.

Instagram® Yourself at the Garden Sunday | Nov. 17 | 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $40 | General Public: $55 At the Garden, your selfie might depict you among saguaros, agaves, hummingbirds or classic midcentury desert architecture. Join acclaimed nature photographer Lori A. Johnson to get a few insights on taking Instagram-worthy shots that celebrate your next epic day at the Garden. Limit 12.

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Capturing Holiday Lights Thursday | Dec. 12 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $40 | General Public: $55 From the giant light garlands strung across Tempe’s bridges to the Garden’s famed luminarias, Phoenix delivers plenty of holiday luminescence for spirited photographers to capture. Learn the best approaches, camera settings and vantage points for capturing endof-year light displays. Customize your holiday cards or simply enhance your photographic prowess. Instructed

by Robert McBride. Limit 12.

AR T Jewelry from the Desert

Birds in Watercolor

Saturday | Sept. 7 | 2 - 5 p.m.

Members: $65 | General Public: $85

Wednesdays | Sept. 25, Oct. 2, 9 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $90 | General Public: $113

Make desert-inspired pendants and earrings, using pieces of the woody skeletons of a cholla cactus or the ribs of a saguaro that have been weathered by our harsh desert climate. Accent your pieces using stone and glass beads. No jewelry-making experience is necessary, but the project does involve using pliers.

Instructed by Shari Keith. Limit 15.

Learn how to capture the essence of desert birds while mastering basic skills for painting in watercolor. Wet on wet and dry brush are just a couple of techniques explored in this class. Beginners and skilled students welcome. Instructed by Lynn Reves. Limit 15.

Drawing Pollinators Thursdays | Oct. 17, 24, 31 | 9 a.m. - Noon

Long-Legged Gourd Birds Sunday | Sept. 15 | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Members: $115 | General Public: $135 Design your own long-legged bird sculpture using a pre-cleaned gourd, limited only by your imagination.

Choose a pose or attitude for your beaky buddy as you design the wings, head, legs and tail feathers. Choose a colorful paint palette and add final touches to your creation. Instructed by Gail Aubel. Limit 12.

Pollinators pop with many of the same colors as the flowers they call food. Explore the various colors and textures of hummingbirds, bees and butterflies with the use of colored pencil techniques, including stippling, hatching, layering and grisaille. Use these techniques to achieve rich, luminous depth to your drawings.

Additional required materials list available with online listing. Instructed by Devon Meyer. Limit 15.

Fused Glass Pendant Desert Sunset in Oils Sundays | Sept. 15, 22 | 2 - 6 p.m.

Members: $135 | General Public: $155 Lose yourself in the magic of Arizona’s desert sky as you explore the expressive medium of oil paints.

Learn painting techniques including color theory, stroke, palette knife techniques, composition and much more. Beginners and advanced painters welcome.

Instructed by Cheryl Fecht. Limit 15.

Tuesday | Oct. 22 | 10 a.m. - Noon Members: $85 | General Public: $105 Create a brilliantly colorful glass pendant that makes a beautiful addition to your jewelry collection. Beth Maggio demonstrates techniques and skills to fuse pieces of glass using pretreated molds. Participants select from a colorful array of glass and mold shapes to design their unique pendant. Students can pick up final product one week after class. Limit 15.

Tree of Life-inspired Mosaic Sunday | Sept. 22 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. AND Sunday | Sept. 29 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Members: $200 | General Public: $250 Create an 8 x 10-inch framed mosaic inspired by mythic stories of “the tree of life.” Interpret freely and creatively as you incorporate stained glass, gems, cabochons, metal and chains in your elaborate design. Embellish your creation with beads, sand, glitter and specialized glass. Instructed by Morrine Maltzman. Limit 12.

All art materials included with class attendance.

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Wire-Wrapped Stone Bracelet Wednesday | Nov. 6 | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $75 | General Public: $95 Learn to turn polished stone shapes into mini works of art by wrapping them in wire patterns. Design a proper base structure from wire to hold the shaped stone place, then select a stone cabochon to suit your style and utilize sturdy wrapping techniques to create a bracelet. Instructed by Lynn Reves. Limit 12.

Ornamental Gourd Wreath Sunday | Nov. 17 | 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Members: $120 | General Public: $135

Desert Birds in Acrylics Wednesdays | Oct. 23, 30 | 1 - 5 p.m.

Members: $135 | General Public: $155 Develop acrylic paint skills as you depict a charming Gambel’s quail, a native to Arizona and regular Garden sight. Focus on fine details, colorization and composition during this fun two-session class. Beginners and advanced students are welcome. Instructed by Cheryl Fecht. Limit 15.

Calavera Ornament Sunday | Oct. 27 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Members: $55 | General Public: $75 Celebrate Día de los Muertos by creating a marvelously macabre calavera hanging. Use a coconut shell to create a skull ornament that reflects the folk-art style of big, toothy smiles and glittery adornments. Learn paper clay application, acrylic painting and adornment methods.

Instructed by Cindy Kovack. Limit 10.

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This flamboyant wreath features small ornamental gourds colored with water-based and alcohol inks.

Add in some devil’s claw and botanical materials from the broader Southwest. Learn to wire your ring into a sturdy finished piece and coat it with a preserving sealant. Students should bring an 18-inch grapevine wreath, wire-cutter and a heat tool (optional). Instructed

by Sue Brogdon. Limit 12.

Gorgeous Gourd Gifts Sunday | Dec. 1 | 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Members: $120 | General Public: $135 Sue Brogdon demonstrates techniques in alcohol inks such as dripping, stamping, painting and blending.

Choose your favorite or experiment as you transform four ornament-sized gourds and two cannonballs into works of art. Finish by embellishing the gifts with beads and feathers and learn how to wire-wrap one of the ornaments. Students should bring a heat tool (optional) and a small bottle of Gorilla Super Glue Gel. Limit 12.

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C OOKIN G AND WE LLNE S S MINDFULNESS AT THE GARDEN PACKAGE DEAL: Receive a $20 discount when you register for all of the classes in each series by Aug. 26, Each package includes seven sessions for only: Members: $92 | General Public: $120 Offer expires Aug. 27. Programs may be purchased separately at the regular price.

Regular price per session: Members: $16 | General Public: $20

Yoga Be quietly guided as you expand your consciousness and listen to the sounds of the Garden in the sunlit warmth of the early morning or evening. Reap the holistic benefits of deep breathing and supported floor postures, and greet the coming week feeling limber, centered and energized. All levels welcome.

This class is held outdoors, please dress appropriately for the weather. Instructed by Urban Yoga and Wellness.

Limit 30.

Sunrise Yoga Sundays | Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, Oct. 6, 27 8 - 9 a.m.

Sundown Yoga Wednesdays | Sept. 18, 25, Oct. 2, 9, 23, 30, Nov. 6 | 6 - 7 p.m.

Tai Chi A garden is the traditional setting for the ancient flowing movements of tai chi chuan, the healthboosting Chinese martial art that fuses yin and yang.

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 Yuri Grevtsev. Limit 30.

Sunrise Tai Chi Thursdays | Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26, Oct. 3, 10, 17 8 - 9 a.m.

Sundown Tai chi

Tibetan Singing Bowls Saturday | Oct. 5 | 9 - 10 a.m.

Sunday | Nov. 17 | 9 - 10 a.m.

Members: $27 | General Public: $34 Experiment with the range of pulsating tones, which some believe can restore vibratory frequencies at the cellular level and throughout our nervous system. Try them for yourself and feel increased harmony in body and mind as you use sound and vibration to induce a state of relaxation and focus. All bowls used in this class are Fair Trade Certified and hand-hammered in Nepal. Participants should bring favorite blanket or mat and pillow. Instructed by Water Shepherd. Limit 30.

Pamper Yourself with Pumpkin Sunday | Oct. 6 | 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $75 | General Public: $95 Pumpkins are full of fantastic nutrients, but did you know they contain a myriad of beneficial enzymes and vitamins that benefit the skin? Get hands-on as you explore a few recipes for preservative-free scrubs, masks and moisturizing applications. Instructed by Lynn Reves. Limit 12.

Train Your Brain Tuesday | Oct. 22 | 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $58 | General Public: $73 Learn five key brain areas that need exercise and some fun and fulfilling activities to work them. Leave the program with a personal neuroplasticity plan to help your brain get better with age. Class includes a copy of the book “Better with Age: The Ultimate Guide to Brain Training.� Instructed by Phyllis Strupp. Limit 20.

Refreshing Spa Kit Sunday | Dec. 1 | 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $85 | General Public: $105 Making body scrubs, clay masks and foot soaks is easy once you know the basic ingredients. Learn about the different types of oils that create luxurious, moisturizing scrubs. Explore different clays for facial masks and learn how to create soothing foot baths.

Instructed by Lynn Reves. Limit 12.

Mondays | Sept. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Oct. 7, 21 6 - 7 p.m.

COOKING AND WELLNESS CLASSES SPONSORED BY:

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All cooking classes in this series are demonstration only, and participants will enjoy a bountiful taste of each recipe shared by our chefs.

Taste of Provence Tuesday | Sept. 24 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $52 | General Public: $65

Plant-Based Ancestral Foods

Enjoy a taste of the French region of Provence at this demonstration only class taught by Chef Terri Milligan. Delight in a roasted shallot madeleine, warm citrus and herb marinated olives, herbes de Provence-roasted salmon Niçoise and a dessert of lavender pound cake with citrus glaze. Limit 12.

Saturday | Sept. 7 | 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $52 | General Public: $65

The Wonderful World of Chocolate

Find out what ancestral foods are, and which can still be found, foraged and consumed in the Phoenix area today. Discover the culturally enriching and healthenhancing benefits of reintroducing the region’s indigenous foods into your diet. Instructed by Chef Maria Parra Cano. Limit 12.

Thursday | Sept. 26 | 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $52 | General Public: $65

Healthy Steamed Seafood

Chocolate is a versatile ingredient that can be used in everything from classic desserts to soups and entrees. Learn how to work with different types of chocolate then watch Chef Terri Milligan create a variety of her favorite chocolate-based dishes.

Limit 12.

Tuesday | Sept. 17 | 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $52 | General Public: $65

Indigenous Foods for Overall Health

Chef Terri Milligan will show you how to properly clean banana leaves and cut parchment paper then use them to wrap and steam salmon, cod and shrimp. Recipes include banana leaf-wrapped Thai cod with cilantro, mint and lime; a parchment-steamed salmon with asparagus, shitake mushrooms and fresh ginger and lemongrass coconut shrimp with noodles. Limit 12.

Saturday | Sept. 28 | 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $52 | General Public: $65 From herbal teas to foods in the desert, Chef Maria will discuss family remedies and how indigenous foods can be used as medicine to help manage diabetes and hypertension. Instructed by Chef Maria Parra Cano.

Limit 12.

It’s Not Easy Being Green

Ancient Grains for a Modern World

Wednesday | Sept. 18 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $52 | General Public: $65

Wednesday | Oct. 2 | 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $52 | General Public: $65

Explore and taste greens from around the world.

Combined with grains and beans, greens are the perfect color and taste to add to your plate. Go green and enjoy Asian greens, Italian greens and good, ‘ole American greens with recipes, cooking tips and delicious samples.

Instructed by Chef Larry Canepa. Limit 12.

Grains are known as the building blocks of breads and other baked goods, but you might be surprised by their many other uses throughout history.

Watch, taste and learn as Chef Larry Canepa creates appetizers made from quinoa, millet, amaranth, teff, freekeh and his famous nine-grain dish. Limit 12. dbg.org/learn | 19

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Tea’ching: Tea 101 Wednesday | Nov. 13 | 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $52 | General Public: $65

Tradition through Tamales Saturday | Oct. 5 | 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $52 | General Public: $65 To this day, the tamale is a seasonal dish that brings back memories of family gatherings and fall in the Southwest. Learn how to prepare the delicious masa, meats and sauces that bring tamales to life. Vegan option will be demonstrated. Instructed by Chef Maria Parra Cano. Limit 12.

Cooking with Autumn Squash Thursday | Oct. 17 | 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $52 | General Public: $65 Chef Terri Milligan gives a squash “show and tell” while turning these autumn gems into delicious soups, entrées and even desserts. Learn all about the types of autumn squash including heirloom varieties. Chef Terri will also provide her secrets on the best way to store, cook and freeze squash. Limit 12.

Conquering Exotic Fruits Tuesday | Oct. 22 | 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $52 | General Public: $65 Chef Terri Milligan will help you conquer your jackfruit fears and more. Learn how to break down a whole jackfruit then use it in a variety of recipes. You’ll also learn about and taste a variety of other exotics like dragon fruit, rambutan and lychee. Limit 12.

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Explore the history and flavor dynamics of ten teas from around the world. From rare white teas and oolong to black tea and herbal blends, travel the full tea spectrum as you start to ‘de-coffee-inate’ yourself with exciting teas.

Instructed by Chef Larry Canepa. Limit 12.

Holiday Entertaining Thursday | Nov. 14 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $52 | General Public: $65 Chef Terri Milligan shares some of her favorites, including a few that can be made ahead and frozen for those unexpected drop-in guests. Learn Chef Terri’s walnut cranberry and bleu cheese tart, chicken curry phyllo bites, individual upside down wild mushroom tatins and mascarpone honey pistachio stuffed strawberries.

Limit 12.

Autumn Tarts and Pies Monday | Nov. 18 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $52 | General Public: $65 Learn Chef Terri’s techniques to make perfect fall pies and tarts. You’ll learn how to make a French pâté brisée crust for a variety of delicious pies and tarts, both sweet and savory. Recipes will include her autumn harvest pie filled with pears, apples and cranberries; a pumpkin mile-high meringue pie and a savory butternut squash and caramelized onion tart. Instructed by Terri Milligan.

Limit 12.

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Southeast Arizona Specialty Birds Tuesday | Oct. 1 | 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Members: $27 | General Public: $34

Pre-Columbian Mexico and Central America Sunday | Sept. 8 | 10 a.m. - Noon Members: $27 | General Public: $34 This course traces the prehistoric empires of the Olmec, Mayan, Aztec, Toltec and other cultures examining their religions, lifestyles and folkways, drawing on a century of anthropological studies. The course features beautiful examples of pottery, jewelry, carvings, writings and sculptures, and well as fascinating illustrations of ancient cities and temples created by artist-explorer Frederick Catherwood in the 1830s. Instructed by Jim Turner. Limit 30.

Native Bees of the Sonoran Desert Wednesday | Sept. 18 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $27 | General Public: $34 More than 1,000 species of bees call Arizona home.

Learn about their traits, behaviors and habitats, which include our own backyards and the farms that grow our local foods. Leave with a few ideas about how you can support this vital species through planting beneficial species and doing a few citizen science experiments at home. Instructed by Madeleine Ostwald. Limit 30.

Backyard Birding Saturday | Sept. 28 | 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Members: $27 | General Public: $34 Unlike most wildlife, birds freely enter and explore human habitats. Kathe Anderson guides you through creating a habitat that attracts a variety of birds and keeps them safe. In addition, learn to identify a number of common local backyard species you can hope to attract. Limit 20.

Southeast Arizona is considered one of the biggest hotspots in the country to find unusual birds. Find out why this area attracts such rare birds, where to go and what species you might see there. Get tips on planning a trip to this birding area and learn about the Arizona woodpecker, elegant trogon, sulfur-bellied flycatcher, violet-crowned hummingbird, two sparrows found only in Arizona and more. Instructed by Kathe Anderson. Limit 20.

Clean Energy for a Better World Thursday | Oct. 3 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $27 | General Public: $34 New technology is constantly transforming the energy and transportation sectors, revolutionizing the ways we produce and consume electricity and move people and products. Dr. Paul Hirt explains the characteristics, causes and likely consequences of this exciting energy transition that is sweeping the world. Limit 30.

Captivity of the Oatman Girls Sunday | Oct. 6 | 10 a.m. - Noon Members: $27 | General Public: $34 In March 1856, Olive Oatman arrived at Fort Yuma wearing a borrowed dress and indigo blue triangles tattooed around her mouth and chin. She and her sister Mary Ann had been captured by Yavapai Indians in 1851 and lived with the Mohave Indians for the next five years. Missionary Oliver Stratton published a bestselling book about their work in 1857 and Olive became one of America’s first women celebrities when she went on a coast-to-coast lecture circuit for the next six years. Drawn from “The Blue Tattoo“ by Margot Mifflin, this class also uses military records, memoirs, newspaper articles, illustrations, historic photographs and maps. Instructed by Jim Turner. Limit 30. dbg.org/learn | 21

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Geology of the Phoenix Basin Monday | Oct. 21 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $27 | General Public: $34 Learn about the geologic history of the Phoenix Basin: the comings-and-goings of ancient oceans; volcanoes both apocalyptic and calm; the stretching and thinning of the Earth’s crust; mountains created, destroyed, or subsumed into new mountains; and traces of relatively recent Ice Age megafauna. We will take an imaginary tour of the local Phoenix geology in a bull’s eye fashion, beginning inside the Phoenix Basin then to the mountains that rim the basin, and finally to the more distant, yet visible, mountains outside of the basin. Class includes a brief outdoor component.

Instructed by Gavin McCullough. Limit 30.

Raptors Thursday | Nov. 7 | 10 - 11:30 a.m. AND Thursday | Nov. 14 | 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Members: $75 | General Public: $94

This interactive program introduces bird journaling through a series of short exercises. With a small class size, and lots of encouragement, you can confidently dabble with journaling techniques. Supplies will be available to borrow, or bring your own. Instructed by Kathe Anderson. Limit 12.

This class provides an overview how to identify raptors not only by size and shape but by behavior, habitat and season. You will learn the different categories of raptors, as well as species like osprey and northern harrier, plus turkey and black vultures. The accompanying field trip to the West Valley gives participants experience with identifying some of these species in the wild.

Transportation to the field trip site is not provided.

Students are encouraged to bring binoculars. Instructed

by Kathe Anderson. Limit 12.

All Arizona Halloween Storytelling

Mexican Gray Wolves and Coyotes

Monday | Oct. 28 | 6 - 7:30 p.m.

Members: $27 | General Public: $34

Tuesday | Nov. 19 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $27 | General Public: $34

Spend a ghoulish evening immersed in Halloween stories rooted in Arizona’s history, folklore and legends.

Hear of ghosts, conquistadors, monsters, heroes, villains and tragic love stories derived from a variety of historical eras and the diverse regional cultures. You might not want to come alone. Instructed by Gary Every. Limit 30.

Coyotes and wolves are intelligent social canines that live in family groups and play important roles in Arizona’s ecology. Jeff Meyers, from the Arizona Game and Fish Department, discusses the various distinguishing features, habitats, ecological niche and life history of these amazing canines. Limit 30.

Bird Journaling Wednesday | Oct. 23 | 9 - 11 a.m.

Members: $27 | General Public: $34

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TR AV E L AND ADV E NT U RE EXPLORE ARAVAIPA CANYON Sunday - Monday | Sept. 29 - 30 Members: $999 | General Public: $1,249 Revel in the mysteries of Aravaipa Canyon as you trace the footsteps of ancient peoples on a series of hikes through the flourishing ecosystems along the cool Aravaipa Creek. Catch glimpses of hummingbirds, heron, bighorn sheep and a host of skittering reptiles as you venture into labyrinthine side canyons. Break up the two-day trip with a peaceful night’s stay at the Aravaipa Farms Orchard and Inn, where you will be replenished by a wholesome farm-to-table dinner. Suitable for most hikers, but requires ability to walk several miles through uneven terrain and water. Limit 8.

Two-day trip includes: • Round-trip transportation from the Garden • Professional guide services • Entrance fees and permits

EXPLORE CHIRICAHUA MOUNTAINS Saturday - Monday | Sept. 14 - 16 Members: $1,060 | General Public: $1,310 Join scientists from across the globe in the “Galapagos of North America,” a fascinating wonderland of soaring peaks and riparian forests. One of the top birding places in the U.S. and home to the brilliantly colored Elegant Trogon, the Chiricahua Mountains will mesmerize you with hidden secrets designed for the Garden. Experience life as a naturalist as you stay and learn at the American Museum of Natural History, Southwestern Research Station. Participants must be able to walk at least two miles with moderate grade changes and uneven terrain.

Limit 12.

• Meals during the program • Lodging for one night at Aravaipa Orchard and Inn Not included: • Personal expenses • Alcoholic beverages

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PLAN AHEAD Sulphur Springs Valley Weekend: Cranes, Wine and Archaeology Friday - Sunday | January 10 - 12, 2020 Members: $799 | General Public: $949 Each winter, sandhill cranes gather in the Sulphur Springs Valley of southeastern Arizona. Watch these majestic birds fly into their midday resting area-one of nature’s greatest wildlife spectacles. We will seek many other species of birds and will have docent-led tours of the Rex Allen Museum and the extraordinary archeology exhibits at the Amerind Museum. Explore new tastes with tapas and wine at a local vineyard to round out the weekend. Prominent author and naturalist Lynn Hassler, and Garden docent and former President of Audubon Society of Portland Carlos Oldham, will lead this three-day trip. Students meet at the Holiday Inn in Willcox on Friday at 2 p.m.

Trip concludes at 11:30 a.m. on Sunday. Limit 8.

Trip includes: • Lodging and breakfast at Willcox Holiday Inn • Lunch on Saturday, dinner on Friday and Saturday • Professional guide services • Transportation for all group activities • Private tours of Amerind and Rex Allen Museums • Wine tasting • Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages Not included: • Transportation to and from Willcox • Alcoholic beverages • Personal expenses

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Arcosanti Adventure Thursday | Oct. 17 | 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Members: $199 | General Public: $249 Take an intimate look at Arcosanti during this guided site and architectural tour. Explore the grounds, get a detailed history of the project and begin to understand the ethos of their work. This site continues to be developed as an experiential learning center and a lifesize model of how to pursue efficient, lean alternatives to urban sprawl. Arcosanti follows the motto of “doing more with less” by using less energy, less pollution, less waste of space and material to create a more efficient community. After exploring the site, stay for a lunch buffet at the Café at Arcosanti before returning to the Garden. Please bring sunscreen and wear clothes that correspond with the season. Not all of the site is accessible by wheelchair; contact rcosta@dbg.org for details. Transportation will leave from the Garden promptly at 7:30 a.m. and return at 3:30 p.m. Limit 10.

Rancho de los Caballeros

Deer Valley Petroglyph Tour

Friday | Nov. 1 | 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Members: $199 | General Public: $249

Friday | Nov. 15 | 10 a.m. - Noon Members: $60 | General Public: $75

Established in 1948, Rancho de los Caballeros is a family-owned and operated ranch resort situated on 20,000 acres of beautiful Sonoran Desert in Wickenburg.

Cowboy naturalist Richard Fredrickson leads a hike around the Hassayampa River Preserve located near the ranch. Get a first-hand look at the surprisingly diverse plant life, hundreds of bird species and other animals of the Sonoran Desert ecosystem. Be sure to bring along a sketchbook or camera. The loop walk is approximately one and a half miles long with minimal elevation change but does have some short selections of loose rocks and gravel. A delicious buffet lunch is included. Transportation from the Garden departs promptly at 7:30 a.m. and returns at 3:30 p.m. Limit 10.

Visit the Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve on a private guided tour, taking an in-depth look at the preserve, diverse regional wildlife and the 1,600 petroglyphs on site. Learn about Southwest archeology, rock art and the prehistoric cultures of Arizona who left their marks in Deer Valley thousands of years ago. Escape into the history, society, cultural diversity, art and science of the desert’s past. After the site tour, explore the museum for deeper context and a chance to find a souvenir to take home. Transportation is not provided. Participants should arrive at the Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve by 9:45 a.m. A boxed lunch will be provided after the tour. Limit 20.

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•P R O G R A M S •

Seedlings

Baby Boojums - New start date!

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays Sept. 10 - Oct. 18 3 - 5 years | 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Members: $145 per six-week session General Public: $175 per six-week session

Oct. 22 - Nov. 15 Sitters and Crawlers, 6-18 month olds Tuesdays or Fridays | 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Young children and their caregivers explore the wonders of the desert through stories, projects and nature walks in our indoor and outdoor learning spaces and on the trails. Garden instructors lead a different theme each season with weekly topics exploring native plants, animals and their habitat. Snack included. Registration includes one child and one caregiver.

Members: $58 per four-week session General Public: $70 per four-week session

PACKAGE DEAL: Register for a full year of Baby Boojums by Oct. 1 and receive an exclusive discount. All three sessions (Fall, Winter, Spring) for only: Members: $150 | General Public: $180

Strong Walkers, 18-30 month olds Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays | 11 - 12:15 p.m.

Introduce your little ones to the wonders of nature through play and exploration. Garden instructors will guide you and your child in developing early language, motor skills and curiosity in the Sonoran Desert. Please select the class most representative of your child’s developmental stage—age ranges are for reference only. Registration includes one caregiver and one child.

Children and Family Programs are supported by The Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation

PLAN AHEAD Seedlings

Baby Boojums

Fall: Sept. 10 - Oct. 18 Winter: Jan. 7 - Feb. 14 Spring: March 17 - April 24

Fall: Oct. 22 - Nov. 15 Winter: Feb. 18 - March. 13 Spring: April 28 - May 22

Register for all Children and Family programs online at dbg.org/learn or call 480.481.8123 for more information. For ages 30-36 months, please call for guidance in selecting a program best suited for your child.

Offer expires Sept.28. Programs may be purchased separately at the regular price, subject to availability.

Early Childhood Programs are supported by the Ferry Family Foundation in memory of Ernest S. and Virginia D. Ferry.

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Teens in the Garden Every first Saturday of the month from October to May Applications due Sept. 9. $50 program fee Teens ages 14–18 years old with a passion for nature and science are encourage to apply for our Teens in the Garden Program. Participants will get together for monthly volunteer service-learning meetings throughout the school year and focus on exploring nature and fun with science.

RSVP to jbello@dbg.org or call 480.481.8151 if you plan to attend the meeting of if you have questions.

Teen Programs are supported by the Herbert H. and Barbara C. Dow Foundation

REGISTRATION AND CANCELLATION POLICIES MEMBER DISCOUNTS | Desert Botanical Garden members receive a 20 percent discount on many educational programs. Visit dbg.org/membership-benefits to become a member today.

WAITLIST | Early registration is encouraged. Registering for a sold-out class places your name on a waitlist. If there are any cancellations, or if demand generates additional sessions, those on our waitlist will be contacted via email and|or phone. There is no obligation to register if a spot opens.

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. We reserve the right to substitute any instructors in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

REFUND POLICY | To receive a refund, you must send a written request at least 14 days before the scheduled date of your class or program. Please send your written request to registrar@dbg.org. For more information call 480.481.8146/480.481.8121. Note: Due to booking costs, Travel and Adventure class refunds are limited to 70 percent of the total price.

ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM POLICIES Age Requirements | Children under 10 may not attend.

Ages 10-14 may attend adult education programs with an adult and both must pay fees. Those 15 and older may attend without an adult.

Registration and Confirmation | Register online at

EDUCATORS

learn.dbg.org or call 480.941.1225. For additional inquiries, 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.

Sonoran Desert Adventure

Classes and Workshops | Program registration may

We offer guided innovative field trips for grades K - 8. Our programs blend the Garden’s resources with a handson, inquiry-based learning experience—and a dose of fun—to get students excited about nature. Garden field trips are specifically designed to complement your school district’s educational objectives, and correlate with Arizona Academic Standards. Alternatively, choose a self-guided group tour or independent study program that provides the flexibility to tailor your visit to your exact curriculum.

For more information or to register, please visit dbg.org/fieldtrips or call 480.481.8121.

Thank you to our Sonoran Desert Adventure Program Sponsors: The Arizona Republic, Blue Cross ® Blue Shield ® of Arizona, Cox Charities, The Dorrance Family Foundation, the Herbert H. and Barbara C. Dow Foundation, Dye Family Foundation, the Ferry Family Foundation in Memory of Ernest S. and Virginia D. Ferry, Freeport-McMoRan Foundation, The Fred Maytag Family Foundation, Season for Sharing and U.S. Bank Foundation.

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 percent 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 learn.dbg.org For additional inquiries, email teacherrsvp@dbg.org or call 480.481.8121 Tuesday through Friday.

A waiver of liability is required for all children and family programs, excluding field trips.

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