LEARN Spring Catalog 2020

EXPERIENCE | EXPLORE | DISCOVER

SPRING

MARCH 2020 M AY 2 0 2 0

TABL E OF CO N T EN TS

Children and Family

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Landscape and Gardening

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Gardening Arts

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Photography

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Art

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Wellness

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Cooking

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History and Science

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Travel and Adventure

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Desert Landscape School

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Registration and Cancellation Policies

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CHI L D RE N A N D FA M I LY E D UCAT I O N

- C H I L D R EN AN D FAMILY EDU CA Family Playtime Feb. 29 | 9 a.m. - noon | Grand Opening March 28 | 9 a.m. - noon April 11 | 9 a.m. - noon April 29 | 9 a.m. - noon May 2 | 9 a.m. - noon May 9 | 9 a.m. - noon Free with Membership and General Admission

Register for all Children and Family programs online at dbg.org/learn or call 480.481.8123 or 480.481.8151 for more information.

This spring, visit the new nature play space, Cactus Clubhouse, to join in Family Playtime. Monthly programs invite participants to explore and create in the outdoors with fun, hands-on activities.

Cactus Clubhouse is made possible by grants from the USDA Forest Service and the Pharos Foundation in collaboration with Dimensions Educational Research Foundation, with support from Blue Cross® Blue Shield® of Arizona.

Early Childhood Seedlings

March 17 - April 24 | 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays Members: $145 per six-week session General Public: $175 per six-week session

Children ages 3 – 5 and their caregivers explore the wonders of our desert through nature-based activities and guided walks on the trails.

Baby Boojums

April 28 - May 22 Sitters and Crawlers Tuesdays or Fridays | 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Strong Walkers Tuesdays, Thursdays or Fridays | 11 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

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

Caregivers and children ages 6 – 30 months discover firsthand how sensorybased experiences in nature can guide early childhood development.

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C H IL DREN AND FA M ILY E D U CAT I O N

Girl Scout Programs Desert Discovery

Desert Discovery programs create a fun and memorable experience for all Scouts, their leaders, parents and family, as they explore life in the desert. Scouts will receive a patch after completing activities that help fulfill various Scout badge requirements. All programs are event style.

Bugs and Beyond

Saturday | April 18 | 10 a.m. - noon Scouts: $10 Chaperones and Family Members: $10

Scouts explore what makes a bug an insect and why we need them for our survival.

Participants complete insect-themed activities and receive a special patch.

Bountiful Butterflies

Saturday | May 9 | 10 a.m. - noon Scouts: $10 Chaperones and Family Members: $10

Journey through the life cycle of a butterfly, and learn what it needs to survive and thrive. Scouts who complete butterflythemed activities receive a special patch.

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Children and Family programs are supported by The Kemper and Ethel Marley Foundation.

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

Thank you to our Sonoran Desert Adventure Program Sponsors: The Arizona Republic, Blue CrossÂŽ Blue ShieldÂŽ 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.

- C H I L D R EN AN D FAMILY EDU CA

firmly believe “inI children connecting with nature and the classes gave me new ideas for doing this.

-Baby Boojums caregiver

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C H IL DREN AND FA M ILY E D U CAT I O N Garden Camp Adventures

PACK AG E DE A L Spring Break Camp: Wings & Wildflowers March 9 - 13 | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Members: $180 per week General Public: $225 per week K - 6 grade

Your child will become a budding botanist as they discover relationships between flowers, bugs and birds through handson activities and scientific exploration.

Snacks provided. Campers bring their own lunch.

Spring Break Extended Camp March 9 - 13 | 3 - 6 p.m.

Members: $14 per day General Public: $17 per day K - 6 grade

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 provided.

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Register by April 1 for a 15% discount

Summer Camp Package Deal Members: $305 | General Public: $380

Register for two or more weeks of camp by April 1, and receive an exclusive 15% discount.

Price listed above for discount on two-week package. After April 1, programs can only be purchased separately at the regular price, subject to availability.

Summer Camp

Weekly, June 1 - July 17 | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Members: $180 per week General Public: $225 per week

Each week packs new nature-based adventures, art projects, and creativity into engaging and educational experiences. Snacks provided. Campers bring their own lunch.

- C H I L D R EN AN D FAMILY EDU CA Wonderful Water

June 1 - 5 or July 6 - 10 | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Members: $180 per week General Public: $225 per week K - 6 grade

Investigate the ecological importance, chemical properties and conservation of water in our desert.

Real Life Transformers

June 8 - 12 or July 13 - 17 | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Members: $180 per week General Public: $225 per week K - 6 grade

Explore life cycles of frogs, butterflies and other creatures as they transform from beginning to end.

Locomotion Commotion June 15 - 19 | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Members: $180 per week General Public: $225 per week K - 6 grade

Discover how animals move and how they influence design and invention.

Amazing Adaptations

June 22 - 26 | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Members: $180 per week General Public: $225 per week K - 6 grade

Discover the many amazing ways plants and animals have adapted to life in the desert.

Summer Extended Camp

Sleep Over Camp

May 1 - 2 | 6 p.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Members: $80 per person General Public: $100 per person

Camp out overnight on the trails with the animals from Wild Rising by Cracking Art. Experience guided night hikes, campfire snacks and storytellers, and special animal The science doesn’t have to end! Extended guests. In the morning, rise with the sun Camp offers additional activities through and enjoy breakfast before the Garden the afternoon. Campers must participate opens its gates. A snack and light breakfast are provided. Campers under age 18 in Summer Day Camp to be eligible for must be accompanied by an adult. CampExtended Camp. Snack provided. ers must bring their own gear.

June 1 - 26 and July 6 - 17 | 3 - 6 p.m.

Members: $14 per day General Public: $17 per day K - 6 grade

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L A N D SCAPE A N D G A RD E N IN G Class Limit : 30 participants or less

Growing Orchids

Installing Pavers Saturday | March 14 | 1 - 4 p.m. and Sunday | March 15 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Members: $75 | General Public: $85

Learn to properly install pavers utilizing the ICPI guidelines. Tom Hulsebos will guide a two-day class first reviewing layout, paver installation and safety. Day two will be a hands-on paver installation requiring digging, wheelbarrow use and lifting paver stones. Class entails moderate lifting and physical activity.

Growing Milkweed Monday | March 16 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $30 | General Public: $38

Vegetable Gardening Month by Month Monday | March 2 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $30 | General Public: $38

Gardeners learn techniques for picking and planting to extend each season’s harvest and enjoy the fruits of their labor all year. Instructed by Pam Perry.

Growing Cactus and Succulents from Seed Tuesday | March 3 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $30 | General Public: $38

Join Doug Dawson as he shares his seasoned seed-growing knowledge to learn the nuances of successful germination.

Learn his signature technique for those with limited time and space.

Discover which Asclepias, or milkweeds, can be successfully grown in the low desert and the best way to propagate them. Asclepias seed and cuttings will be provided.

Instructed by Natalie Melkonoff, plant and insect ecology program coordinator at the Garden.

Simple Summer Vegetables Thursday | March 19| 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $30 | General Public: $38

Horticulturist Carol Stuttard teaches how to grow a healthy, organic summer vegetable garden, highlighting planning, soil preparation, plant varieties and the right time to get seeds in the ground.

Landscape for Privacy Monday | March 23 | 6 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $32 | General Public: $40

Learn how to create a sanctuary for family fun or personal peace using desert-adapted Friday | March 13 | 2 - 4 p.m. plants, trees and structural hardscape Members: $30 | General Public: $38 elements. Bring a photo of your outdoor Desert Valley Orchid Society’s Bev Tall challenge space for suggested ideas. will teach the importance of temperature, Instructed by Marie White. light, potting mixes, fertilizer, watering and other techniques to successfully grow orchids.

Growing Orchids

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Planting a Desert Moonlight Garden

Pruning Trees and Shrubs

Wednesday | April 1 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $30 | General Public: $38

Learn the basics of pruning, how to prune young trees for good structure, as well as pruning cuts and common mistakes.

Demonstration included. Instructed by ISA certified arborist Rebecca Senior.

Petscaping

Friday | April 3 | 10 a.m. - noon Members: $30 | General Public: $38

Planting a Desert Moonlight Garden Thursday | March 26 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $30 | General Public: $38

Join Jason Isenberg, owner and awardwinning designer at REALM, in exploring landscapes that serve pets and people.

Learn about dog dig pits, tortoise habitats, feline entertainment areas, pet waste composting, ideal surfaces, nontoxic plant selections and more.

Illuminate your garden with the light of the moon and grow night-blooming plants and flowers. Instructed by horticulturist Garden Mythbusters Monday | April 6 | 2 - 4 p.m.

Carol Stuttard.

Permaculture Workshop

Sunday | March 29 | 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $30 | General Public: $38

Members: $30 | General Public: $38

Separate fact from fiction regarding many popular gardening products and practices in this eye-opening class on common gardening myths. Instructed by Tracy Rhodes, horticulturalist at the Garden.

Gain insights into working with nature to create a sustainable system in your yard. Learn the best zones for growing and creating garden features for maximum Deciduous Fruits Monday | April 6 | 6 - 8 p.m. sustainability. Instructed by Dr. Scott Cloutier of the Arizona State University Members: $30 | General Public: $38 (ASU) School of Sustainability and Anna Explore popular deciduous fruit varietQuagliata of Energie Madre Healing. ies and discuss how to select, plant, and care for the trees. Instructed by Richard Outdoor Living Rooms Gibson of the University of Arizona (U of Monday | March 30 | 6 - 8:30 p.m.

A) Pinal County Cooperative Extension.

Members: $32 | General Public: $40

Learn how to create “outdoor rooms� for personal relaxation retreats, multi-use spaces for entertaining or family fun.

Creative approaches will include desertadapted plants and structural elements.

Instructed by Marie White.

Deciduous Fruits

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L A N D SCAPE A N D G A RD E N IN G Class Limit : 30 participants or less Growing Culinary Herbs Tuesday | April 7 | 10 a.m. - noon Members: $30 | General Public: $38

Used to season pizza, make fresh salsa, flavor pesto and more, learn to grow and care for plants that enhance both your cooking and your garden. Instructed by Pam Perry.

Compost 101 Monday | April 13 | 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $30 | General Public: $38

Composting creates a sustainable environment for microorganisms to decompose landscape waste and food scraps.

Learn the styles of composts and which are right for your garden. Instructed by Carol Stuttard.

Gardening for the Birds

Compost 101 Building with Natural Materials Sunday | April 25 | 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $30 | General Public: $38

From a cob oven to a house, join Dr. Scott Cloutier of the ASU School of Sustainability and Anna Quagliata of Energie Madre “AZ Plant Lady� Noelle Johnson teaches Healing to learn how to build with natuhow to supply food, shelter and other essen- ral materials. tials for a desert bird habitat. Learn to brighten your garden with long-blooming Succulent Container Gardening Monday | April 27 | 2 - 4 p.m. plants that will provide an explosion of Members: $35 | General Public: $44 birdseed and fruits.

Explore plant selection and size, shape and Vegetable Gardening for Beginners color to create your own container to take Monday | April 13 | 6 - 8 p.m. home. Hands-on practice, materials and Members: $30 | General Public: $38 demonstrations are included. Instructed Review basics like site selection, garden by Starr Urbatsch, manager of the agalayout and design, optimizing harvest vaceae, aloaceae and non-cactus succuby using local planting calendars, soils, lent plant collections at the Garden. soil prep and fertilizing. Instructed by Salsa Gardening Pam Perry.

Monday | April 13 | 6 - 8 p.m.

General Public: $30 | General Public: $38

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Monday | April 27 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $30 | General Public: $38

Learn to grow tomatoes, onions, tomatillos, chilies and cilantro. Discuss plant arrangement, watering techniques and soil preparation. Instructed by horticulturist Carol Stuttard.

Spring Vegetable Gardening

PACK AG E DE A L

Register by March 27 for a 10% discount

Hot Pots Thursday | April 30 | 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $89 | General Public: $111

Join award-winning designer Kenny Zelov, assistant director of horticulture for landscape design and care at the Garden, to learn about low-maintenance containers, plant staging and more. Create and take home a captivating container garden with an assortment of plants and stones.

Home Landscape Design Series Members: $108 | General Public: $135

Offer expires March 28. Programs may be purchased separately at the regular price and are subject to availability.

This series walks you through each phase of designing the ideal landscape to complement your Sonoran Desert home. Instructed by landscape architect Liza Blank. Limit 15.

The Art and Science of Interior Plantscaping Saturdays | May 2 and May 9 | 1 - 4 p.m.

Members: $90 | General Public: $110

Selected plants will be identified and demonstrated as to their use in particular themes such as minimalist, mid-century modern and elegant designs. Students will design and plant a dish garden to take home. Instructed by Cindy Ogden.

Hot Pots

Home Landscape Design Basics I Mondays | April 27 and May 4 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $60 | General Public: $75

This program guides you through basic design and provides a framework to create a new and enjoyable outdoor space with different plant material and hardscape options. Home Landscape Design Basics I is a prerequisite for Home Landscape Design Basics II. Home Landscape Design Basics II Mondays | May 11 and May 18 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $60 | General Public: $75

Further develop your landscape plan in a studio format as you explore the best methods and proper sequence for design installation. Home Landscape Design Basics I is a prerequisite for this class.

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L A N D SCAPE A N D G A RD E N IN G Class Limit : 30 participants or less

Aromatherapy Gardening Monday | May 4 | 10 a.m. - noon Members: $30 | General Public: $38

Learn how to infuse your outdoor space with fragrant plants that are easy to grow and harvest. Instructed by horticulturist Carol Stuttard.

Plant Problems and Diagnosis Wednesday | May 6 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $30 | General Public: $38

Learn to identify pathogens, insect pests and environmental conditions that impact your plants. Instructed by Richard Gibson, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Agent.

The ABC’s of Landscape Watering Saturday | May 23 | 9 a.m. - noon Members: $35 | General Public: $44

Aromatherapy Gardening Bonsai for Beginners

Learn 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. Instructed by Jeff Lee. Smart Irrigation Controllers Saturday | May 30 | 9 a.m. - noon Members: $35 | General Public: $44

Smart irrigation controllers make automatic adjustments to ensure your yard gets just what it needs. Learn how these high-tech controllers operate and which is best for your garden. Instructed by Jeff Lee.

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G A R D E NI NG ARTS

Bonsai for Beginners

Spring-Inspired Ikebana

Learn how to turn a plant into a living work of art. This three-part class covers plant and pot selection, shaping, wiring, watering and fertilizing. Instructed by Elsie Andrade and Ernie Hasan.

After instructor Ping Wei’s demonstration of this traditional, meditative artform, make your own spring-inspired ikebana arrangements. Additional equipment list is available online.

Mondays | March 30, April 6 and April 13 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $120 | General Public: $140

Saturday | April 4 | 10 a.m. - noon Members: $40 | General Public: $50

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PH OTOG RAPH Y

Class Limit : 15 participants or less

iPhone® and iPad® Photography Learn to take your iPhone® or iPad® photography to the next level. Explore techniques and tools to elevate your photos. All classes instructed by Ashley Lowery.

Getting Started Motion Photography Motion Photography

Wednesday | March 4 | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $50 | General Public: $65

Joanne West discusses basic shooting techniques for freezing action, creating blur and how to deal with moving subjects creatively. This class is best suited for DSLR and mirrorless cameras. Students should have working knowledge of their camera’s functions and settings.

Mastering Exposure

Monday | March 9 | 1 - 4:30 p.m.

Members: $60 | General Public: $75

This class examines various shooting modes and why different metering systems produce better results under varying conditions. Instructed by Robert McBride.

Students should have working knowledge of their DSLR or mirrorless camera’s functions and settings.

The Secrets of Lighting

Monday | March 16 | 1 - 4 p.m.

Members: $60 | General Public: $75

This class covers important aspects of light and how it can be used to turn snapshots into stunning photos. Instructed by Robert McBride. This class is best suited for DSLR and mirrorless cameras. Mastering Exposure is highly recommended before taking this class.

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Wednesday | March 18 | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. or Monday | April 13 | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $50 | General Public: $63

Learn about the best apps for mobile photography and editing, using your iPhone® or iPad®.

Next Steps Sunday | March 29 | 2 - 5 p.m. or Tuesday | April 28 | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $50 | General Public: $63

Discover how to improve your photo and editing techniques with different lighting scenarios and compositions.

Then experiment with creative touches.

Nighttime Wednesday | May 6 | 7 - 9 p.m.

Members: $40 | General Public: $53

Nighttime brings out a different set of creatures, moments and challenges.

Learn essential techniques that will reduce the graininess and produce stunning results.

Editing Saturday | May 9 | 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Members: $40 | General Public: $53

Tweak your photos to perfection with the editing app Snapseed®, and discover the transformations you can make with the touch of your finger. Students should download the free app Snapseed®.

Get social! Share your class creations with us online using #LearnDBGPHX and @dbgphx.

PACK AG E DE A L

Register by March 5 for a 10% discount

Digital Desert Photography Members: $135 | General Public: $171

Offer expires March 6. Programs may be purchased separately at the regular price and are subject to availability.

Take guided steps to photographic excellence with digital cameras. Instructed by Joanne West. Each class is two sessions. These classes are best suited for DSLR and mirrorless cameras. Some practice in the Garden is included.

Getting Started

Next Steps

This introductory class is ideal for those who are new to digital photography or simply interested in learning about camera settings.

Take your camera off automatic and use advanced creative exposure settings.

Learn advanced techniques, how to achieve sharp focus and merge the technical and creative aspects of photography.

Monday | April 6 | 1 - 5 p.m. and Monday | April 13 | 1 - 4 p.m.

Members: $75 | General Public: $95

Friday | May 15 | 1 - 5 p.m. and Friday | May 22 | 1 - 4 p.m.

Members: $75 | General Public: $95

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Class Limit : 15 participants or less Butterfly Photography

Monday | March 23 | 7 - 10 a.m.

Members: $50 | General Public: $63

With exclusive access to the Garden’s butterfly pavilion, learn depth of field control, color and light, subject isolation, exposure and composition. Instructed by Joanne West. Additional equipment list is available online.

Composition

Monday | March 23 | 1 - 4:30 p.m.

Members: $60 | General Public: $75

Butterfly Photography Understanding Your Camera

Examine the rules of composition and how they work with exposure and subject to produce compelling images. Instructed by Robert McBride. This class is best suited for DSLR and mirrorless cameras.

Mastering Exposure and the Secrets of Lighting are highly recommended before taking this class.

Understanding Your Camera Wednesday | April 15 | 4 - 8 p.m.

Members: $60 | General Public: $75

Learn about features, functions and proper set-up to create perfectly exposed photos, with balanced shutter speeds, apertures and ISO, while practicing in the Garden. Instructed by Robert McBride.

Participants should bring DSLR or mirrorless camera and manual (optional).

Travel Photography

Tuesday | May 5 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $40 | General Public: $50

Document your next travel adventure like a pro. Discover equipment that will get the job done without taking up space in your luggage. Instructed by Robert McBride.

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PACK AG E DE A L

Register by April 19 for a 10% discount

Chasing the Milky Way Photography Package Members: $189 | General Public: $234

Offer expires April 20. Programs may be purchased separately at the regular price and are subject to availability.

Chasing the Milky Way Photography: Classroom Tuesday | May 19 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $40 | General Public: $50

Use your camera like a telescope as you track the ethereal swath of gases, stars and planets known as the Milky Way. Learn when and where this galactic backyard can be sighted and which camera settings will best capture its beauty.

Instructed by Joanne West.

Chasing the Milky Way Photography: In the Field

Wednesday | May 20 | 11 p.m. - 6 a.m.

Members: $170 | General Public: $210

Take a trip out to Picketpost Mountain and away from the city’s light pollution to get unrivaled shots of the Milky Way. Trip is led by Joanne West and John Marino. This is an off-site program– transportation is provided. Participants should bring DSLR or mirrorless camera, wide-angle lens, tripod and flashlight.

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ART

Class Limit : 15 participants or less | All materials are included, unless otherwise noted PACK AG E DE A L

Register by March 1 for a 10% discount

Butterflies in Watercolor

Mondays | March 2 and March 9 | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $120 | General Public: $135

Explore butterfly patterns and behaviors, as well as the flowers they are attracted to.

Instruction includes drawing and multiple watercolor painting techniques. Instructed

by Devon Meyer.

Owls on Cholla Wednesday | March 11 | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $60 | General Public: $73

The Art of Doodling Over Watercolor

Suitable for every skill level, create art by doodling over a watercolor background. Choose a class that focuses on florals, birds or desert doodling themes.

Instructed by Sheryl Franklin. Limit 10.

Members: $108 | General Public: $144

Offer expires March 2. Programs may be purchased separately at the regular price and are subject to availability.

The Art of Doodling Over Watercolor: Florals Wednesday | March 4 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Members: $40 | General Public: $53

The Art of Doodling Over Watercolor: Birds Wednesday | April 15 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Members: $40 | General Public: $53

The Art of Doodling Over Watercolor: Desert Wednesday | May 6 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Members: $40 | General Public: $53

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Using wool roving techniques, learn to sculpt wool into three-dimensional shapes with felting needles, and create a scene of wool owls perched on a cholla branch.

Instructed by Lynn Reves.

Crepe Paper California Poppy Friday | March 13 | 10 a.m. - noon Members: $65 | General Public: $75

Learn about this spring wildflower that grows in Arizona, and then make a crepe paper California poppy, using alcohol ink with two buds and leaves. Instructed by Sandra Villegas.

Felted Silk Scarf

Sunday | March 15 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Members: $105 | General Public: $118

Make a lightweight silk scarf embellished with colorful wool roving and yarn.

Learn about base fabric and roving selection. Instructed by Lynn Reves.

Awesome Blossoms Mosaic

Wednesday | March 25 | 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Members: $99 | General Public: $112

Explore mixed-media mosaics through porcelain and glass tiles for an interesting mosaic effect. Instructed by David Jarvinen. Please bring lunch or snacks.

Scientific Botanical Art: Prickly Pear Pen and Ink Wednesdays | April 1, April 8, April 15, and April 29 | 8 a.m. - noon Members: $138 | General Public: $173

Students develop their style and skills to become botanical artists. All skill levels welcome, but this class is best suited to those with some prior drawing experience. Additional materials list is online.

Instructed by Katherine Rink Callingham.

Bird Bath Mosaic Wednesday | April 1 | 10:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Members: $99 | General Public: $112

Create an artistic paradise for birds with a porcelain-tiled bird bath. Instructed

by David Jarvinen. Please bring lunch or snacks.

Suminagashi Marbling Sunday | April 5 | 1 - 4 p.m.

Members: $65 | General Public: $78

An introduction to traditional Japanese art suminagashi, or “floating ink,” printing where colorful inks are moved on water to capture patterns on paper. Instructed

by Lynn Reves.

Saguaro Moon Affirmation Mirror

Crepe Paper California Poppy

Wednesday | April 15 | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $45 | General Public: $55

Use mixed media, acrylic paint, drawing skills and your “power word” to create a personal affirmation mirror. Instructed

by Sheila Eastman. Additional materials list is online.

Cactus Collage Friday | April 17 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Members: $60 | General Public: $70

Learn a variety of mixed-media techniques, upcycle magazines and vintage books and use them to create fresh new art. Instructed by Linda Arandas.

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ART

Class Limit : 15 participants or less | All materials are included, unless otherwise noted Copper Gourd Vessel

Air Plant Jellyfish

Sunday | April 19 | 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Members: $105 | General Public: $115

Sunday | April 19 | 2 - 5 p.m.

Members: $55 | General Public: $68

Students will color and seal a gourd, add embellishments and learn three weaving techniques—twining, coiling and couching. Instructed by Sue Brogdon. Students should bring a bucket, old towel, an apron and a wire cutter.

Create a nautical plant sculpture without any soil. Combine sea urchin shells with air plants dangling underneath to complete the jellyfish impression. Instructed by Lynn Reves.

Air Plant Jellyfish

Macramé Wall Hanging Monday | April 27 | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $65 | General Public: $75

Using rope strung from a mesquite branch, tie basic knots to create a macramé wall hanging that will bring a light, airy texture to any space. Instructed by Lynn Reves.

Monarch Embroidery Wednesday | April 29 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Members: $60 | General Public: $70

Explore fabric collage techniques, learn basic stitches and enjoy the meditative process of embroidery. Instructed by Linda Arandas.

Whimsical Wind Chimes Sonoran Desert Stitchery

Sunday | May 3 | 1 - 4 p.m.

Members: $85 | General Public: $98

Blend the breeze into the sensory charms of your garden with a custom wind chime.

Use mesquite or cholla to hang colorful glass beads that will make sweet sounds.

Instructed by Lynn Reves.

Sonoran Desert Stitchery Thursday | May 14 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Members: $60 | General Public: $70

Learn to stitch sunsets, tumbleweeds and cactus in this embroidery class. Combine colorful threads and a variety of stitches to create a stunning Sonoran Desert scene. Instructed by Linda Arandas.

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PACK AG E DE A L

Register by March 5 for a 10% discount

Gouache

Instructed by Lynn Reves Additional materials list is online.

Members: $162 | General Public: $207

Offer expires March 6. Programs may be purchased separately at the regular price and are subject to availability.

Introduction to Gouache (Two sessions) Wednesdays | April 1 and April 8 | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $90 | General Public: $115

This introductory class explores materials —including brushes, papers and pigments —and techniques for glazing and blending colors. Students take inspiration from seasonal flowers and plants.

Cactus Flowers in Gouache (Three sessions)

Wednesdays | May 6, 13, and 20 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $90 | General Public: $115

Build on lessons learned in Introduction to Gouache, and explore techniques like wet-on-wet and dry brush methods to create exquisite cactus paintings.

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WE L L NESS

Class Limit : 30 participants or less PACK AG E DE A L

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Mindfulness at the Garden Tai Chi

Meditation at the Garden

Members: $108 | General Public: $140

Package deal: Members: $72 | General Public: $90

Regular price per session:

Members: $16 | General Public: $20

Offer expires Feb. 30. Programs may be purchased separately at the regular price and are subject to availability.

A garden is the traditional setting for the ancient flowing movements of tai chi chuan, the health-boosting 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 Grevstev.

Sunrise Tai Chi Thursdays | Mar. 12, 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16, 30, May 7 | 8 - 9 a.m.

Sundown Tai Chi Mondays | Mar. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, April 6, 13, 27 5 - 6 p.m.

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Regular price per session:

Members: $16 | General Public: $20

Offer expires Feb. 30. Programs may be purchased separately at the regular price and are subject to availability.

Combining soft stretching and breathing techniques, this series includes a meditative Garden walk, along with an introduction to essential oils to enhance relaxation and mindfulness. Bring a water bottle, yoga mat or cushion. Instructed

by Julie McKune.

Wednesdays | March 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8 | 5 - 6 p.m.

Forest Bathing Friday | March 6 | 10 a.m. - noon Members: $27 | General Public: $34

Forest therapy, or “Shinrin–yoku,” refers to the practice of spending time in natural areas for the purpose of enhancing health, wellness and happiness. Walk the Garden as a certified instructor guides sensory invitations to assist in interacting with the land. Instructed by Jason Ellis, certified forest bathing guide with the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and Programs (ANFT).

Rejuvenate Your Brain Thursday | March 12 | 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $58 | General Public: $73

Discover the brain’s innate mechanisms for rejuvenation and how lifestyle choices can reduce inflammation and physical decline. Class includes a copy of the book “Better with Age: The Ultimate Guide to Brain Training.” Instructed by author Phyllis Strupp.

Guided Curandero Herb and Garden Walk Sunday | April 5 | 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $35 | General Public: $44

Jesús Cuauhtémoc Villa, a curandero, will introduce you to his family’s ancestral herbalism and healing traditions through this class session and Garden walk. Learn the basics of how to gather and dry herbs, how to prepare herbal remedies such as teas, infusions and tinctures, and what plants can be used medicinally.

Herbs for Wellness Thursday | April 16 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $35 | General Public: $44

From upset stomachs to insomnia, herbal remedies have been used to heal for centuries. Through smells, tastes and discussion, discover how to choose highquality herbs and more. Instructed by trained herbalist Kerry Amann.

Herbs for Wellness

Sound Meditation Monday | March 30 | 6 - 7 p.m.

Members: $16 | General Public: $20

Take a deep breath, and let the powerful sounds of singing bowls, crystal bowls, gongs and drums take you on a journey of relaxation and healing. Instructed by trained herbalist Kerry Amann. Class may not be suitable for those with scent sensitivities or allergies. Bring a yoga mat or blanket.

Natural Beauty from the Desert Saturday | April 4 | 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $35 | General Public: $44

Learn simple ways to enjoy desert plants by making a relaxing bath soak, cleansing skin tonic, clay facial mask and a simple body lotion. Instructed by Janice Cox. Spring 2020 | LEARN

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Class Limit : 12 participants or less It’s Not Easy Being Green Thursday | March 5 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $52 | General Public: $65

Explore and taste greens from around the world; enjoy Asian, Italian and American greens with recipes, cooking tips and delicious samples. Instructed by Chef Larry Canepa.

Macaron Magic Tuesday | March 24 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $52 | General Public: $65

These tiny French almond cookies are tasty, but take a delicate hand to prepare.

Chef Terri Milligan demonstrates how to make a French method macaron batter along with various fillings.

Perfect Parfaits Wednesday | March 25 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $52 | General Public: $65

From retro, Jell-O crazed creations to elegant European desserts, parfaits are the perfect afternoon treat. Chocolate, caramel, raspberry and coffee parfaits will be served. Instructed by Chef Larry Canepa.

Edible Flowers

Thursday | April 2 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $52 | General Public: $65

Learn what flowers are edible, how to pick and store them and how to add them to recipes. Instructed by Chef Terri Milligan.

Cooking and Wellness Classes Sponsored by:

All cooking classes in this series are demonstration only. Participants will enjoy a taste of each recipe shared by the instructor.

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Macaron Magic Perfect Parfaits

Beans, Beans, Beans

Breakfast Makeover

Tuesday | April 7 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $52 | General Public: $65

Saturday | May 16 | 10 a.m. - noon Members: $52 | General Public: $65

Highlighting heirloom beans from around the world, Chef Larry Canepa shows you how to enjoy beans in everyday meals.

Recipes and samples will be provided.

Learn how to make grain-free hot cereal, blueberry buttermilk pancake bites, crustless quiche, homemade sausage patties, a creamy caffeine-free coffee alternative, a new way to season bacon and a tidier way to cook it. Instructed by chef Maggie Norris.

Citrus Basket Wednesday | April 15 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $52 | General Public: $65

Join Chef Terri Milligan as she shares her Artisanal Ice Creams favorite recipes, using homegrown citrus. Sunday | May 17 | 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $52 | General Public: $65

Asian Noodles Wednesday | April 29 |6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $52 | General Public: $65

Chef Terri Milligan presents various Asian noodle varieties such as soba, udon, rice, Korean sweet potato and more.

Sample three of Chef Terri’s favorites.

Natalie Melkonoff gives you the scoop on chilling homemade ice cream with a variety of recipes, utilizing local, seasonal flavors and classic favorites.

Meatless Mediterranean Tuesday | May 19 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $52 | General Public: $65

Where’s the Gluten?

Chef Terri makes baked pink lentil falafel with kale and carrot ribbons, honey-glazed eggplant with pomegranate molasses, Chef Terri Milligan changes some favorite jeweled turmeric couscous with dates, recipes into gluten-free stars. Recipes to dried cherries, pistachio, lemon and be demonstrated include falafel waffles almond olive oil cake. with cucumber yogurt sauce; seeded oat crackers with carrot miso “butter”, and Asian Noodles red velvet flourless chocolate torte made with beets.

Sunday | May 3| 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $52 | General Public: $65

Preparing Mother’s Day Lunch Saturday | May 9 | 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $52 | General Public: $65

Learn what to make for mom as Chef Maggie Norris presents a spring vegetable and goat cheese dip and panko-crusted crab cakes with roasted pepper and chive aioli. Savor a snap pea and arugula salad with burrata, and finish the day with a luscious lemon-soufflé pudding cake.

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H ISTORY AND SC IEN C E Class Limit : 30 participants or less

Native Bees of the Sonoran Desert

Native Bees of the Sonoran Desert Monday | March 9 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $27 | General Public: $34

This class welcomes adults and teens to discover bee biology, ecology, bee-friendly habitat plants and other pollinators. Participation in citizen science projects and at-home experiments will be discussed.

Instructed by Anne Ellis.

The Shadow Catchers: 150 Years of Photography in Arizona Sunday | March 15 | noon - 2 p.m.

Members: $27 | General Public: $34

Some of the world’s best photographers focused their lenses on Arizona. Jim Turner presents the powerful pictures and stories of Edward S. Curtis, Kate Cory, C. S. Fly, Josef Muench, Barry Goldwater and others.

Vultures and Condors Wednesday | March 18 | 6:30 - 8 p.m. and Saturday | March 21 | 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. (field trip) Members: $50 | General Public: $63

The Shadow Catchers

Soar with the desert’s natural garbage disposals, and find out more about their remarkable anatomical adaptations and health threats. Instructed by Kathe Anderson. Transportation to the local birding site is not provided. Students are encouraged to bring binoculars.

Evidence for Evolution Thursday | March 19 | 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $27 | General Public: $34

Dr. Kirstin Hendrickson, director of the ASU Initiative for Science Literacy, takes an empirical look at the evidence scientists use to understand our evolutionary roots.

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All About Cranes

All About Cranes

Wednesday | March 25 | 9:30 - 11 a.m.

Members: $27 | General Public: $34

Cranes are remarkable birds that figure prominently in global folklore. Learn the lifestyle and behavior of sandhill cranes, discuss the endangered whooping crane, as well as a selection of international cranes.

Instructed by Kathe Anderson.

Global and Local Plastic Pollution: What is the Solution?

Sunday | March 29 | 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $27 | General Public: $34

Beth Polidoro, associate professor, at the Schoolof Math & Natural Sciences at ASU, provides an overview of global, regional and local initiatives to reduce and mitigate plastic pollution. The pros and cons of technologies, policies and management initiatives and solutions will be discussed.

Birding 101

History of Tequila Tuesday | March 31 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $ 27 | General Public: $34

Explore the process and history of tequila making, as well as the native cultures it came from and how it is now integrated into our own. Instructed by Dr. Ken Sweat from ASU’s School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences.

Birding 101 Thursday | April 2 | 7 - 10:30 a.m.

Members: $40 | General Public: $50

Fly through a quick review of bird anatomy and terminology, get briefed on binocular use and discuss birding locations. Instructed by Kathe Anderson. Students are encouraged to bring binoculars.

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H ISTORY AND SC IEN C E Class Limit : 30 participants or less

What to See in Arizona

What to See in Arizona Sunday | April 5 | noon - 2 p.m.

Members: $27 | General Public: $34

Historian Jim Turner unveils Arizona’s archaeological sites, natural wonders, historic locations and more.

Forensic Botany: Scene of the Crime Wednesday | April 15 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $27 | General Public: $34

From the wood grain of the ladder left at the scene of the Lindberg baby kidnapping to modern genetics-based case studies, review how plant evidence has solved past crimes and will help future investigators prosecute the guilty and free the innocent. Instructed by Dr. Ken Sweat.

Astronomy Night at the Garden Friday | April 17 | 6:30 - 9 p.m.

Members: $27 | General Public: $34

Join the Phoenix Astronomical Society for an informative, fun and educational night. Learn what’s in the night sky and how to find those elusive objects. Class participants will enjoy views through three high-powered telescopes. Plus “Meteorite Mike” will be available to answer questions.

Additional materials list is online.

Be a Citizen Scientist with iNaturalist Saturday | April 18 | 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $27 | General Public: $34

Citizen science is for everyone no matter your age or experience. Learn how to use the iNaturalist app and be part of an international community of naturalists.

Students will gain experience with the app through observations during a Garden walk. Instructed by Anne Ellis. Students should download iNaturalist before class.

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Biomimicry: Tapping into Nature’s Genius Wednesday | April 29 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $27 | General Public: $34

Tune into the genius of nature through observation techniques, and dive into the realm of bio-inspired design. Learn the biomimicry process, synthesizing design principles and more. Instructed by Lily Urmann of the ASU School of Biomimicry.

Medical Marijuana Saturday | May 9 | 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $27 | General Public: $34

Explore the history of marijuana’s medical uses with an emphasis on the modern movement in Arizona. Instructed by Dr. Ken Sweat from ASU’s School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences.

Medical Marijuana Sustainability and Happiness

Sustainability and Happiness Saturday | May 16 | 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $27 | General Public: $34

Dr. Scott Cloutier of the ASU School of Sustainability will discuss his research about the links between sustainability and happiness, while Anna Quagliata of Energie Madre Healing will share holistic nutritional practices for enhancing mind, body and spirit.

Forensic Botany

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Saguaro Lake Kayak Tour

Biosphere 2

Friday | March 20 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Members: $130 | General Public: $150

Friday | April 3 | 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Members: $150 | General Public: $170

Try your hand at an inflatable kayak on Saguaro Lake, situated between the rugged Superstition Mountains and the towering Four Peaks. This scenic desert reservoir provides habitat for many important species of wildlife, including bald eagles, desert bighorn sheep and numerous examples of reptiles and amphibians. It is also one of the foraging areas of the famous Salt River horses, which are frequently seen along the shores. This tour is suitable for adults of all ages and ability levels. No previous experience is required. Kayaking will occur from 10 a.m. - noon, and then enjoy a boxed-lunch by the lake from noon - 1 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Transportation to the site is not provided. Limit 12.

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Travel to the incredible Biosphere 2 scientific research facility to take a private walking tour hosted by their expert staff.

View the inside and outside of this marvel, and experience what it is like to live under the glass. The tour consists of traversing the various biomes, including the tropical rainforest, the ocean overlook, coastal fog desert and underground technosphere.

The tour includes approximately 150 stairs (up and down) and the route is less than one mile. Bottled water is allowed. After the tour, grab a bite at the Biosphere 2 CafĂŠ before returning to the Garden. Transportation from the Garden is included.

Limit 10.

Colossal Cave and Empire Ranch Saturday | April 11 | 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Members: $150 | General Public: $170

Combine the history of a 140-year-old working cattle ranch and the stunning Colossal Cave for a sensational adventure. Hike the half-mile Heritage Discovery Trail, where you will find majestic cottonwood trees and many outlying historic structures. Then visit Colossal Cave Mountain Park, known for its beautiful formations of stalactites and stalagmites and once used by Hohokam and Sobaipuri for shelter. On this guided tour, your guide will share information on the cave’s history, legends and geology as you walk up and down six and a half stories (363 stairs up and down) of the magnificent Colossal Cave. Limit 10.

Day trip includes: • Expert guides • Transportation to and from the Garden • Entrance fees

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Looking for advanced classes in landscaping and gardening?

Sustainable Desert Landscapes Thursdays | April 2 - June 11 | 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Members: $259 | General Public: $324

Garden experts offer hands-on lessons, covering soil, sustainable maintenance and practices, water harvesting and irrigation in real landscaping scenarios.

Desert Landscape School offers certificate programs with specialized tracks to help you design and maintain your garden, start a new career, advance your current one Desert Landscape Installation | April 4 - May 2 | 8 a.m. - noon or simply learn more about desert Saturdays Members: $319 | General Public: $399 plants and sustainable gardening. Installing a sustainable desert landWe offer a variety of certificate scape requires knowledge about cultural conditions and the proper sequence of programs throughout the year.

Planting and Maintenance Certificate Tuesdays | March 31 - June 9 | 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Members: $259 | General Public: $324

In this program, students get expert training in best practices for planting and pruning, diagnosing and treating plant disorders with plenty of hands-on learning opportunities. Ideal for all who plan to install and care landscape plants in the desert.

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 City of Scottsdale’s Operation Fix It. Learn how to install earthworks, irrigation systems and plants.

Desert Plant Palette Certificate Saturdays | April 4 - June 13 | 10 a.m. - noon Members: $259 | General Public: $324

Take advantage of the living library and learn to identify commonly used desert plants. Knowledgeable horticulturists guide how to make informed plant selections and placements.

For more information: dbg.org/dls | dls@dbg.org | 480.481.8171

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Registration and Cancellation Policies Member Discounts | Desert Botanical Garden members receive a 20% 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. 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.

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 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.

Refund Policy | Refunds will not be issued for missed classes or cancellations less than two weeks’ notice. 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. Note: Due to booking costs, Travel and Adventure class refunds are limited to 70% of the total price.

Children and Family Program Policies

Registration and Confirmation | Register online at learn.dbg.org. For additional inquiries, email lmarks@dbg.org or call 480.481.8123. For Girl Scouts email jbello@dbg.org. A waiver of liability is required for all children and family programs, excluding field trips.

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 lmarks@dbg.org or jbello@dbg.org.

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