LEARN Summer Catalog 2019

LEARN E XPERIENCE | E XPLORE | DISCOVER

Summer

June – August 2019

Desert Landscape School | Pg. 2 Travel & Adventure | Pg. 18 Early Childhood Programs | Pg. 22

DE SE R T L AND SCAPE SC HOOL

How Desert Landscape School Works LEARN Experienced Garden horticulturists and landscape architects take you through a comprehensive learning journey, showing you the ropes of landscape design, installation and maintenance.

PRACTICE Fortify your newly acquired knowledge through practical, hands-on exercises at the Garden. Receive guidance from our experts as your cohort provides feedback that helps build skill and confidence.

EARN Gain credibility when you complete all six Desert Landscape School certificates, and earn the credential.

Distinguish yourself and promote your accomplishment with Desert Botanical Garden.

SHARE Become part of a community of practitioners who care about making sustainable choices in desert landscape design and maintenance. Receive and offer practical advice in our discussion groups and events.

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LOOKING FOR MORE ADVANCED CLASSES IN LANDSCAPING AND GARDENING? Desert Landscape School offers certificate programs annually with specialized tracks that help you design and maintain your garden, start a new career or advance your current one, or simply learn more about desert plants and sustainable gardening.

Desert Ecology and Plant Biology Certificate

Planting and Maintenance Certificate

Tuesdays | June 18 - Aug. 27 | 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Members: $259 | General Public: $324

Thursdays | Sept. 5 – Nov. 14 | 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Members: $259 | General Public: $324

For those equipped with the knowledge to see it, the arid desert bristles with abundant and diverse life. Learn the fundamentals of plant biology and desert ecology to see and identify the myriad species that live and interact in this climate, and how to create landscapes that make the most of their desert-adapted advantages. In this 20-hour program, plant experts illustrate the basics of desert plant growth, reproduction and function.

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 education@dbg.org 480.481.8171

Desert Plant Palette Certificate Saturdays | Sept. 7 - Nov. 16 | 10 a.m. - Noon Members: $259 | General Public: $324 Using the Garden as an outdoor classroom, take advantage of our living library to 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, this program is a building block for any desert landscaping or gardening project. Expect to learn about cactus, agaves, yuccas, trees, shrubs, vines, groundcovers, ornamental grasses and bulbs, herbaceous perennials and more.

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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 Erin Hutton. Limit 15.

PACKAGE DEAL: Register by June 3 and receive a 10 percent discount.

Members: $108 | General Public: $135 Offer expires June 4. Programs may be purchased separately at the regular price, subject to availability.

Home Landscape Design Basics I Mondays | June 17 and 24 | 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. Home Landscape Design Basics I is a prerequisite for Home Landscape Design Basics II.

Home Landscape Design Basics II Mondays | July 8 and 15 | 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.

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Gardens for the Desert Climate Wednesday | June 5 | 3 - 5 p.m.

Members: $30 | General Public: $38 From its summer heat extremes to its surprise winter cold snaps, Arizona’s climate can make gardening a challenge.

Fortunately, there are some plants and gardening practices that can beat the odds. Learn about some of these from expert gardener Carol Stuttard. Limit 30.

Small Space Vegetable Gardening Saturday | June 8 | 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $30 | General Public: $38 All you need are a couple containers or a few square feet of earth to bring nutritious fresh vegetables into the kitchen. Find out what you can grow at different times of the year in your small space garden, including the best varieties that are adapted to our low desert climate.

Instructed by Carol Stuttard. Limit 30.

Vertical Vegetable Gardening Sunday | June 9 | 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $30 | General Public: $38 Are you limited in gardening space? Learn to make the most of available space and light by growing upwards on a small balcony or patio. Discuss the many advantages of vertical gardening and which vegetables are most appropriate for this method. We will also cover different construction and support materials, designs and soil mixes to create a vertical garden. Instructed by Liz Lonetti.

Limit 30.

Laundry to Landscape Wednesday | June 12 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $30 | General Public: $38 Don’t let greywater go to waste with each spin cycle and shower. Learn to install a few plumbing additions that divert dirty water known as greywater from your washing machine and shower to help support your landscape watering needs. Instructed by Ryan Wood, Watershed Management Group. Limit 30.

Night-blooming Cacti Wednesday | June 26 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $30 | General Public: $38 Boost the intrigue of your backyard with the odd forms and ephemeral flowers of night-blooming cacti. These diverse plants range from small globular shapes to massive trees and grow well in the ground or containers.

Learn which species to plant and how to maintain them.

Instructed by Scott McMahon, cactaceae collections manager at the Garden. Limit 30.

Pruning Trees and Shrubs Sunday | July 14 | 2 - 4 p.m. OR Saturday | Aug. 31 | 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 common pruning mistakes. Class includes a pruning demonstration. Instructed by John Eisenhower, ISA Certified Arborist®. Limit 25.

Plant Propagation Saturday | July 20 | 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $40 | General Public: $45 Join the Garden’s Rosa Crespo and Angelica Elliott to learn techniques for propagating plants, including how to collect and sow seeds, divide specialized structures and take cuttings. Use these skills to propagate various plant materials to take home. Discover how to succeed with both sexual and asexual propagation of various plants to enhance your garden, save money and overcome many plant-growing challenges. All materials included.

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A Year in a Vegetable Garden Thursday | Aug. 15 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $30 | General Public: $38

Bold Plants Saturday | July 27 | 8 - 10 a.m.

Members: $30 | General Public: $38 Boldly go where few green thumbs have gone before.

Learn to select and arrange plants that loom large and bring loud colors to the landscape. Instructed by Noelle Johnson, the “AZ Plant Lady.” Limit 20.

Watering and Controller Programming Saturday | July 27 | 9 a.m. - Noon Members: $35 | General Public: $44 Take an active role in the health of your landscape by learning correct watering techniques and how to properly control your home irrigation system. The details of irrigation-controller programming will be demonstrated through hands-on exercises with controller models in the classroom. Instructed by Jeff Lee. Limit 20

The Making of a Gardener Thursday | Aug. 8 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $30 | General Public: $38 Gardens begin with digging and planting, but the real work of gardening happens between planting and harvest. Learn tips, tricks and special life skills honed by the lifelong gardener as you blossom into one yourself. Instructed by Pam Perry. Limit 30.

Balcony Gardens Saturday | Aug. 10 | 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $30 | General Public: $38 No yard? No problem. Bedeck your balcony with a bounty of plants suited to partial sun conditions. Embrace the natural shade provided by your building and create a private patch of greenery for your modern living space.

Instructed by Erin Hutton. Limit 20.

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Make the most of long summers and the three other short, mild seasons of the low desert. Month by month, we will explore how to best take advantage of the extremes to grow and harvest year-round and maximize your harvests when produce suddenly ripens. Instructed by Pam Perry.

Limit 30.

Growing Grapes Sunday | Aug. 18 | 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $30 | General Public: $38 Grapes flourish in the low desert, providing juicy treats in the summer heat and welcome shade when grown on an arbor. Discover which varieties grow best here and get tips for propagation, plant placement, supporting structures, watering, pruning and protecting your fruit. Instructed by Jeff Ho. Limit 30.

Alternative Garden Beds Monday | Aug. 19 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $30 | General Public: $38 Ever heard of hugelkultur, straw bale gardening or no-till gardening? These are just a few of the many alternative methods of making gardening fun and different. Venture into the world of organic vegetable gardening with Carol Stuttard as you discover these inexpensive and unique ways to make garden beds and wonderful rich soil.

Limit 30.

Garden Design and Decoration Saturday | Aug. 24 | 10 a.m. - Noon Members: $30 | General Public: $38 Our yards and gardens possess natural beauty, but sometimes it takes a bit of extra décor and furniture to make a fun, inviting outdoor space. Maximize the feel and aesthetic of your garden by learning how to select and incorporate decorative additions. Instructed by Carol Stuttard. Limit 30.

Home Orcharding Sunday | Aug. 25 | 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $30 | General Public: $38

GARDEN ARTS

Fruit trees take time to mature and produce fruit, so start now on your own orchard to reach that dream of a homegrown harvest. Learn to plan a backyard orchard, how to select fruit trees that thrive in the desert, and how to take advantage of the best maintenance practices. Instructed by Liz Lonetti.

Limit 30.

Summer Hanging Basket

Secluded Gardens Monday | Aug. 26 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $30 | General Public: $38 Embrace the meditative qualities of gardens by designing a space that tunes out the world’s hustle and bustle.

Learn how to creatively make use of your outdoor space, enhance your plant palette with the use of green walls and learn about various techniques to maximize crop space. Instructed by Alex Buckley, landscape architect.

Limit 20.

Creative Containers Saturday | Aug. 31 | 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $60 | General Public: $75 Whether you transform a pot or playfully repurpose a household receptacle, there is no limit to your container garden’s design and decorative potential.

Join “AZ Plant Lady” Noelle Johnson as she shares tips on how to create a plant environment perfectly fit to your whimsy. Students should bring a 12 to 15-inch container, figurine and special mementos. Plants, soil and other materials provided. Limit 15.

Sunday | June 30 | 2 - 4 p.m.

Member: $50 | General Public: $63 Add a floral touch to your patio, balcony or room of choice with a customized hanging basket. Learn to pair potted flower colors that celebrate the summer as they grow. All materials included. Instructed by Lynn Reves. Limit 15.

Summer Ikebana Saturday | July 27 | 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $40 | General Public: $50 Feel your stresses wilt away and creativity blossom through ikebana, the art of Japanese flower arrangement.

Discuss the basic principles of this traditional, meditative art form. After instructor Ping Wei’s demonstration, make your own original, summer-inspired ikebana arrangements.

Participants will need to bring their own small- to mediumsized vases. Limit 10.

Succulent Fairy Gardens Wednesday | Aug. 28 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $78 | General Public: $98 Curate a garden fit for a fairy by harnessing the aweinspiring effects of succulents. Mix and match odd species as you learn a few tips to keep the plants looking magically styled and thriving. All materials included. Instructed by Lynn Reves. Limit 15.

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PHOTO G R APH Y AND AR T Travel Photography

Capturing Sunsets and Lightning

Thursday | June 6 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $40 | General Public: $50

Saturday | July 27 | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $50 | General Public: $63

Learn to document your next travel adventure like a pro.

Discover which equipment will get the job done without taking up valuable space in your luggage. With Robert McBride’s world-wise guidance, you will head into your next trip with new skills and a more artful eye. Limit 12.

During the summer monsoon season sunsets glow with vibrant colors that photographers dream about and the Garden offers a great vantage point to capture them. Learn the best settings and techniques for photographing sunsets with instructor Joanne West and then use the Garden for a hands-on sunset shoot session. Weather permitting we may be fortunate to capture lightning as well. Bring a wide-angle to medium telephoto lens. Limit 12.

Galaxy® Smartphone Photography Saturday | June 8 | 8 - 11 a.m.

Members: $50 | General Public: $63 Go beyond the basics of your Samsung Galaxy® smartphone by unlocking the hidden potential of advanced features to create stunning nature 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.

Storytelling through Photography Saturday | June 15 | 5 - 8 p.m.

Members: $50 | General Public: $63 Elevate your photography from everyday snapshots to dynamic and engaging visual stories. Scott English Milam breaks down examples of the main photographic elements that make up visual storytelling and shares tips and tricks for shooting on the fly. All photography levels are welcome. Students should have a working knowledge of basic camera settings. Some photography practice in the Garden is included. Limit 12.

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Beyond Postcard Snapshots Saturday | Aug. 31 | 8 - 10:30 a.m.

Members: $45 | General Public: $56 Take your nature photography to new artistic levels with techniques and coaching from professional art photographer Joanne West. Learn how to use reflections, shadows, leading lines, color combinations and other tips to help your vision stand out. Class includes some practice in the Garden. All camera users welcome. Experience with your basic camera settings is required. Limit 12.

RED ROCKS AND FULL MOON PHOTOGRAPHY PACKAGE DEAL: Register for both classes by June 3 and receive a 10 percent discount.

Members: $270 | General Public: $338 Offer expires June 4. Programs may be purchased separately at the regular price, subject to availability.

Red Rocks and Full Moon Photography: An Introduction

Red Rocks and Full Moon Photography: In the Field

Thursday | July 11 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $40 | General Public: $50

Monday | July 15 | 1 - 9:30 p.m.

Members: $260 | General Public: $325

Join Joanne West and John Marino on an in-class journey, exploring the opportunities of photographing the red rocks and pristine waters of Oak Creek, which flows through the heart of Sedona. Learn general photographic techniques, and how to use natural light to capture the moonrise and sunset in this scenic area. Open to all digital camera owners. Limit 12.

Follow Joanne West and John Marino into the field to hike and photograph Oak Creek Canyon at Crescent Moon Ranch. Explore creative techniques to capture the lush environment from general photographic skills and equipment, to composition and the use of natural light.

As a bonus, a full moon will be rising over Cathedral Rock at dusk. While all digital camera owners are welcome, this class is most appropriate for DSLR and mirrorless cameras. Bring a telephoto lens in the 200 to 400mm range. Price includes round-trip transportation from the Garden and picnic lunch. Additional equipment with online listing. Limit 8. dbg.org/learn | 9

PHOTO G R APH Y AND AR T Terracotta Aromatherapy Necklace Saturday | June 15 | 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $45 | General Public: $56

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 12.

Getting Started Saturday | June 29 | 9 a.m. - Noon Members: $50 | General Public: $63

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.

Next Steps Saturday | July 13 | 9 a.m. - Noon Members: $50 | General Public: $63

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.

Editing Wednesday | July 24 | 6 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $40 | General Public: $50 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.

Nighttime Monday | July 29 | 7 - 9 p.m.

Members: $40 | General Public: $50

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.

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Essential oil necklaces are a fun way to “wear” essential oils, allowing you to enjoy the benefits and aromas of your favorite oils throughout the day. Create a clay pendant, learn about three essential oils and take home an essential oil sample of your choice to wear on your pendant. All materials included. Instructed by Felicia Ruiz. Limit 12.

Whimsical Wind Chimes Sunday | June 16 | 1 - 4 p.m.

Members: $85 | General Public: $106 Blend the breeze into the sensory charms of your garden or patio with a custom wind chime. Use mesquite or cholla wood to hang colorful glass beads that will make a sweet sound whenever the wind blows. All materials included.

Instructed by Lynn Reves. Limit 20.

Beneficial Bug House Sunday | July 7 | 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $60 | General Public: $75 Bugs get a bad rap, when in fact many do service to our gardens. Entice nature’s mini composting machines, or even a colony of bees, with a custom bug house. Learn to select and install cuttings and other natural materials into a quaint space for beneficial critters. All materials included. Instructed by Lynn Reves. Limit 15.

Reflections in Water Saturday | July 27 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Members: $80 | General Public: $100 Take part in fun and easy step-by-step instructions to create an original oil painting with Cheryl Fecht. Get expert tips for painting water, with special attention to capturing natural reflections. Beginners and advanced painters welcome. All materials included. Limit 12.

Color My World Sunday | July 28 | 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Members: $86 | General Public: $108 Make art for an antique scrapbook or vintage book. The finished product may be used for personal journaling, to create and store your art work, or as stand-alone pieces mounted to wood or canvas. Learn techniques for painting faces, forming unique figures, coloring and texturing backgrounds, collaging, using thematic text and stenciling. Additional required materials available with online listing. Class time includes an hour for lunch. Instructed by Cindy Kovack. Limit 12.

Clay Garden Mandala Saturday | Aug. 3 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Members: $104 | General Public: $129 Learn how to transform an ordinary clay saucer into a beautiful piece of garden art through the simple application of colorful paint dots. Create your own original design on a clay saucer after learning and practicing some basic patterns. You will have your own set of paint dot tools to use and then take with you to continue your newly learned art form. All materials included. Instructed by Gail Aubel. Limit 15.

Celebrating Beatrix Potter Sundays | Aug. 4, 11, 18 | 1 - 4 p.m.

Members: $100 | General Public: $125 Learn drawing and painting techniques inspired by Beatrix Potter, a naturalist, illustrator and writer. This creative class will guide students of all skill levels to closely observe nature and in turn create beautiful illustrations inspired by plants and animals of the desert. All materials included. Participants should bring inspirational plant and animal photos. Instructed by Devon Meyer. Limit 15

Hummingbird Mosaic Garden Stake Wednesday | Aug. 7 | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Members: $99 | General Public: $124

All art materials included with class attendance.

Set your love for hummingbirds in stone with this fun and easy mosaic project. Select and adhere colorful glass fragments in a hummingbird shape, then mount the piece on a stake, ready for placement in your landscape. All materials included with class attendance. Instructed by David Jarvinen. Limit 12.

Tree Doodling Sunday | July 28 | 1 - 4 p.m.

Members: $78 | General Public: $98 From its bright green palo verdes to its majestic ironwood tree, Arizona boasts a great variety of trees for the avid doodler. Learn a few doodling techniques that allow you to relax and let the lines flow as you produce fun and colorful trees. All materials included. Instructed by Lynn Reves. Limit 15.

Fairy Drawing Wednesdays | July 31, Aug. 7, 14, 21 | Noon - 4 p.m.

Members: $138 | General Public: $173 This whimsical class in watercolor and watercolor pencils teaches you to draw the floral fairies of Cicely Mary Barker and apply them to the flowers of the Southwest desert.

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Wildflowers in Acrylics Saturday | Aug. 10 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Members: $80 | General Public: $100 Follow fun and easy step-by-step instructions to create a work of art in acrylic paints with Cheryl Fecht. Learn to depict the glorious spring blooms in the east valley, with the famous Superstition Mountains in the background.

Beginners and advanced painters welcome. All materials included. Limit 12.

Concrete Leaf Prints Wednesday and Saturday | Aug. 21, 24 Wednesday | 6 - 8 p.m. | Saturday | 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $85 | General Public: $106 Create an exciting foliage-inspired sculptural piece for your garden using concrete leaf casting. Join Lynn Reves as you explore ways to use concrete and colorant to create unique leaf prints to grace your garden or give as gifts. All materials included. Instructed by Lynn Reves Limit 15.

Watercolor Cactus Saturday | Aug. 31 | 9 a.m. - Noon Members: $65 | General Public: $80 The spiky thorns and angular ridges of cacti often create unique interplays of light and shadow against the plants’ smooth green surfaces, all of which make them perfect subjects for watercolors. Learn how to capture these desert icons in the fun and accessible watercolor medium. All materials included. Instructed by Rachel Eskandari. Limit 12.

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Cooking with Summer Vegetables

Sugar Detox

Saturday | June 8 | 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $52 | General Public: $65

Saturday | June 29 | 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $52 | General Public: $65

Chef Teresa Hansen demonstrates how to prepare quick, fresh summer vegetables including corn, cucumber, eggplant, summer squash and tomatoes. Taste the sensational flavors of summertime vegetables served as a side dish or complete meal as we explore various world flavors. Recipes include creamy corn soufflĂŠ with arugula, Thai spicy eggplant with sweet basil, cucumber caviar and more. Limit 12.

Learn how to break free of a reliance on sugar and other empty calories and nourish your body with wholesome, guilt-free, gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, nutrient-rich recipes. We will cover recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and desserts. Instructed by Teresa Hansen. Limit 12.

Awesome Tacos Sunday | June 9 | 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $52 | General Public: $65 Take your next Taco Tuesday to new heights by trying some amazing taco fillings you may have never considered. Chef Terri Milligan shares her recipes for barbecue jackfruit tacos, vegetarian walnut tacos with nectarine and cherry salsa and Vietnamese banh mi street tacos. Limit 12.

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

Summertime Salsas Saturday | June 22 | 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $52 | General Public: $65 Spicy or mild, sweet or salty, fresh salsas can perk up any dish. Learn to make a variety of fresh salsas using fine knife work, a blender or a traditional molcajete.

Participants will taste a variety of salsas. Instructed by Chef Maria Parra Cano. Limit 12.

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Cooking without Heat Saturday | July 27 | 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $52 | General Public: $65

Fig Obsession Saturday | July 20 | 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $52 | General Public: $65 Figs thrive in Arizona, but few cooks take time to unlock their exquisite potential. They can be served raw atop a salad or glazed in sweet sauces for dessert. See Chef Maria Parra Cano transform these delicious, fibrous delicacies. Limit 12.

French Cooking Sunday | July 21 | 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $52 | General Public: $65 Classic French cooking is the traditional standard of culinary mastery. Chef Terri Milligan demonstrates the basics for cooks looking to enter the world of haute cuisine. Learn a classic coq au vin, roasted asparagus with homemade hollandaise sauce and a simple French dessert of clafouti with fresh fruit with lavender-infused crème. Limit 12.

Cooking with Honey Tuesday | July 23 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $52 | General Public: $65 Discover how honey can be used for more than just a touch of added sweetness in your culinary creations. Join Chef Terri Milligan to learn how to make Moroccan chicken with mead (honey wine), apricots and almonds; citrus salad with orange-blossom honey vinaigrette; and bittersweet chocolate dipped honey lavender madelines. Limit 12.

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There’s no need to turn on the oven this summer. Learn to make Chef Terri Milligan’s favorite no-heat recipes, including raw zucchini and goat cheese lasagna; rainbow spiralized vegetable pad Thai; and coriander, carrot and fresh spinach nori rolls. Limit 12.

Harvesting and Cooking Prickly Pears Saturday | Aug. 17 | 7:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Members: $52 | General Public: $65 Prickly pear fruits are beautiful and nutritious. Learn traditional and modern ways of harvesting these delicious purple fruits, removing their spines and turning them into tasty treats. Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz shares her knowledge and experience as she turns the desert’s bounty into beverages, syrups and even prickly-pear fruit leathers. Limit 12.

No Bake Healthy Desserts Sunday | Aug. 18 | 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $52 | General Public: $65 Be amazed by the world of quick-and-healthy no-bake desserts. Learn how to make healthier desserts without sacrificing flavor by using natural sweeteners, fresh fruit and healthier fats. Recipes include key lime pie mousse, chocolate cherry truffles and more. Instructed by Teresa Hansen. Limit 12.

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NATURAL BEAUTY Spectacular Summer Brunch Saturday | Aug. 24 | 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $52 | General Public: $65 Take some time this summer to perfect a few classic brunch recipes. Watch and sample as Chef Maggie Norris prepares eggs Benedict, chorizo grits casserole, coffee cake muffins and broccoli salad. Limit 12.

Simple Summer Meals Tuesday | Aug. 27 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $52 | General Public: $65 With long days and warm nights, life slows down in the summer. Learn a few simple recipes that pair perfectly with the pace of the summer days, like salmon with cucumberyogurt sauce and carrot salad, curried cashew and grape salad, open-face steak sandwiches with sun-dried tomato pesto and a BLT chopped salad. Instructed by Maggie Norris.

Limit 12.

Vegan Wanderlust Saturday | Aug. 31 | 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $52 | General Public: $65 Learn to cut out animal products without sacrificing flavor by learning vegan recipes from around the world.

You’ll learn to make gluten-free vegetable pakoras, Korean japchae glass noodle salad, Turkish zucchini fritters with preserved lemon-flavored yogurt and farro risotto with shitakes and sweet corn. Instructed by Terri Milligan. Limit 12.

PACKAGE DEAL: Purchase Hydrating Face Mists and Cool and Natural Face Masks by June 3 and receive a 15 percent discount.

Members: $102 | General Public: $128 Offer expires June 4. Programs may be purchased separately at the regular price, subject to availability.

Hydrating Face Mists Saturday | Aug. 3 | 10 a.m. - Noon Members: $60 | General Public: $75 You can get many of the same benefits of a face mask with a simple spritz from a face mist. Quick, refreshing and hydrating, mists perk up the skin any time of day.

Learn to combine common ingredients to make your own at home. Instructed by Lynn Reves. Limit 15.

Cool and Natural Face Masks Saturday | Aug. 10 | 10 a.m. - Noon Members: $60 | General Public: $75 Reverse the heat and damage caused by the harsh Arizona sun with a few exfoliating face mask recipes.

Learn to select and incorporate natural ingredients for a gentle cleanse. Instructed by Lynn Reves. Limit 15.

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SC IE NC E Arizona’s Owls Thursday and Saturday | June 13, 22 Thursday | 6:30 - 8 p.m. l Saturday | 6 - 8 a.m. (field trip) Members: $50 | General Public: $63 Mostly denizens of the night, owls have fascinated people for eons. Learn about their adaptations for their nightly haunts and look closely at the five species of owls found in Arizona. Then take a field trip to Zanjero Park, a successful burrowing owl relocation site in Gilbert. Students are encouraged to bring binoculars.

Transportation to the field trip site is not provided.

Instructed by Kathe Anderson. Limit 12.

EARTH SCIENCES If Rocks Could Talk Monday | June 10 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $27 | General Public: $34 Study the geology of the McDowell-Sonoran Preserve and broader Phoenix area. Learn how the local rock outcrops reveal an amazing story about the world in which they were formed, their subsequent history,and about the impact of regional geology on the formation of the Sonoran Desert. Instructed by geologist Mike Nolan. Limit 30.

Gems and Minerals of Arizona Saturday | Aug. 10 | Noon - 2 p.m.

Members: $27 | General Public: $34 Rock out as you learn about Arizona’s tremendous wealth of gems and minerals, such as turquoise, peridot and malachite. Discuss the geological history that led to the formation of these gems and minerals and where they are located. Instructed by Ray Grant. Limit 30.

NATURAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY Arizona Stories Monday and Wednesday | June 3 and 5 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $50 | General Public: $60 Eduardo Pagán, the Bob Stump Endowed Professor of History at Arizona State University (ASU), shares recent studies on little-known, but significant, moments in Arizona history. Hear about Linda Gordon’s “The Great Arizona Orphan Abduction,” which tells the story of the clash between religions, cultures and races in Clifton, when Irish-Catholic orphans from New York City were placed with Mexican-Catholic families. Another is described in Karl Jacoby’s “Shadows at Dawn,” which looks at the tensions behind the massacre of Apache Indians at Camp Grant, near Tucson, by a militia of Mexican settlers, American settlers and their Tohono O’Odham allies. Limit 30.

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Poisons and Provisions Wednesday | July 17 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $27 | General Public: $34 For centuries, many plant species found in the Sonoran Desert have been used for food, as components in religious ceremonies and as poisons for benign and diabolic purposes. Covering plants from the highly nutritious mesquite bean to the hallucinogenic and often fatal sacred datura, this class will explore a collection of the local plants used for such purposes by both native and modern cultures. Instructed by Ken Sweat from ASU’s School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences. Limit 30.

Arizona Outlaws Sunday | July 21 | Noon - 2 p.m.

Members: $27 | General Public: $34 Tombstone had the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, but 18-year-old Billy the Kid also killed his first man out by Willcox, and Sheriff Commodore Oliver Perry Owens killed three men while attempting a singlehanded arrest near the Bucket of Blood Saloon in Holbrook, Arizona. The territory was also home to future Senator Carl Hayden (the first Arizona lawman to pursue train robbers in an automobile), some crooked politicians and Pearl Hart, Arizona’s feminist stage robber. Historian Jim Turner’s thoroughly researched stories prove that when it came to Arizona’s outlaws truth was definitely stranger than fiction. Limit 30.

Packrats

Medicinal Plants of the Sonoran Desert

Thursday | July 25 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $27 | General Public: $34

Monday | Aug. 19 | 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $27 | General Public: $34

Also known as woodrats, packrats are renowned for their hoarder-style method of home improvement. In truth, this is just one of the many adaptations these mammals use to survive in the Sonoran Desert. Dig deeper with Jeff Meyers of Arizona Game and Fish. Limit 30

The plants of the Sonoran Desert are not only beautiful and unique, but also have many practical applications.

This class takes you on a journey through native Sonoran Desert plants and their medicinal uses. Ken Sweat from ASU’s School of Mathematical and Natural Sciences reviews some of the most commonly seen plants and discusses their ethnobotanical uses, current applications, which parts are used and more. Limit 30.

Dragonflies and Damselflies Saturday | July 27 | 8 - 10 a.m.

Members: $27 | General Public: $34 Learn about the brutal and brief lives of dragonflies, megafauna of the insect world whose exceptional flight and jewel-like colors have captivated humans for centuries. Join Pierre Deviche from ASU’s School of Life Sciences as he shares his enthusiasm and knowledge of the order Odonata. Learn about dragonfly anatomy, life cycle, behavior, diversity of Arizona species, and how, where and when to find them. Limit 30.

Bird Migration Monday | Aug. 12 | 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Members: $27 | General Public: $34 This interactive class explores the basics and some unusual aspects of bird migration. Why do birds migrate? How do they find their way? What kind of preparation do birds need before migrating? What are the hazards? Gain some birding vocabulary as you learn about some amazing feats of bird migration and how to spot migratory birds in Arizona. Instructed by Kathe Anderson. Limit 20.

Bats Wednesday | Aug. 21 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $27 | General Public: $34 Though bats may seem scary, they are actually quite beneficial, eating a vast number of harmful insects. There are more than 28 species of bats in Arizona, where bat populations appear stable and even at times increasing.

Join Jeff Meyers, from Arizona Game and Fish Department, and learn more about these fascinating flying friends and how we can protect them. Then we will head out to the Garden to see these flying creatures at dusk. Limit 30.

Birds of the Salt River Thursday and Saturday | Aug. 22, 24 Thursday | 6:30 - 8 p.m. | Saturday | 6 - 8 a.m. (field trip) Members: $55 | General Public: $68 In the summer, the natural riparian habitat of the Salt River is alive with local desert birds and several colorful neo-tropic migrants including orioles, flycatchers and warblers, many of which are still actively nesting in August. Learn what species populate this lovely area and see how many you can spot during the field trip. Students are encouraged to bring binoculars. Transportation to the field trip site is not provided. Instructed by Kathe Anderson. Limit 12. dbg.org/learn | 17

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, fueled by the fresh wilderness air and shaded by cottonwoods and towering cliffs. 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

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.

Trip includes: • Round-trip transportation from the Garden • Certified naturalist guide • Lodging for two nights • All meals during two-day stay • Entrance fees Not included: • Personal expenses • Alcoholic beverages

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• Professional guide services • Entrance fees and permits • Meals during the program • Lodging for one night at Aravaipa Orchard and Inn Not included: • Personal expenses • Alcoholic beverages

MEXICO: MONARCH MIGRATION, GARDENS AND HERITAGE EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Register through May 1 and receive a $200 discount. Rates do not include airfare.

EARLY BIRD RATE: $2,799 | AFTER MAY 1: $2,999 Price for double occupancy. Single supplement is an additional $325.

Feb. 18 - 23, 2020

Trip includes:

Each year, millions of monarch butterflies fly thousands of miles from North America to their winter home in Mexico’s Sierra Madre Mountains. The migration is one of nature’s most amazing phenomena—and you can be a part of it. Travel with Garden leaders Elaine McGinn, Director of Planning and Exhibits and lepidopterist Dr. Kim Pegram. Hike and ride horseback along streams and through fir-covered mountains as you immerse yourself in the fluttering monarchs filling the air and covering trees with their bright orange wings. While in Mexico, enjoy the acclaimed National Museum of Anthropology and beauties of Chapultepec Park, among other historical sites and rich, regional meals.

• Accommodations • Educational programming • Expert naturalist guide • Entrance fees to attractions and historic sites • Land transportation • Meals and non-alcoholic beverages • Carbon offsetting For more information and to reserve your spot in this Garden expedition, please call Holbrook Travel at 877.907.5360 or go to www.holbrook.travel/desertbg-mx20 dbg.org/learn | 19

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Flashlight Tours Saturdays, June 1- Aug, 31 | 7 - 9:30 p.m.

Summer nights shine at the Garden with Flashlight Tours.

Guests of all ages will have a blast getting hands-on during this self-guided nocturnal adventure through the Garden.

Check out the night-blooming plants, animals that come out after dark, grab some food and drinks and chill out.

SPONSORED BY:

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Garden Camp •A D V E N T U R E S •

SUMMER DAY CAMPS June 3 - July 19 | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Members: $175 per week General Public: $210 per week

Fantastic Beasts of Arizona

Plant Power

June 3 - 7 OR July 8 - 12 | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

June 17 - 21 | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Discover truly magical creatures native to the state of Arizona. Uncover the unique natural history and adaptations of a variety of mammals, reptiles, birds, and more through experiments, activities, and wild special guests. Learn what makes them so exceptional and of course, where to find them.

Why would a flower smell like rotting meat? Mimic a little round stone? Catch and swallow prey? Through classic and cutting-edge experiments, discover these answers buried in the secret lives of plants, and meet some of the weirdest specimens from around the world.

Sky Science June 10 - 14 OR July 15 - 19 | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

What can a pinecone tell you about an incoming storm?

How can you make a rainbow on demand? Explore the science and learn the folklore of stars, climatology, and weather of our skies through experiments, arts, and opportunities to create. Blast off with knowledge and amazement of the universe and its wonders.

Sensory Science June 24 - 28 | 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Fully immerse your senses in nature at the Garden through investigation and play. Measure and mix ingredients to make the slimiest of slimes, enticing aromatic potions and build unique, one of a kind musical instruments. Explore the effects of our senses along with how and why humans interpret them.

Summer Day Camp: Extended Camp June 3 - July 19 | 3 - 6 p.m.

Members: $16 per day General Public: $20 per day Ages 5 - 12 The science doesn’t have to end. Extended Camp offers additional activities through the afternoon. Campers must participate in Summer Day Camp to be eligible for Extended Camp. Snack included.

Space is limited. Register for all Children and Family programs online at dbg.org/learn or call 480.481.8123 for more information. dbg.org/learn | 21

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ys, Wednesdays, Thursdays or Fridays 0 - Oct 18 ars | 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. rs: $145 per six-week session l Public: $175 per six-week session

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

Early Childhood

Register now for Seedlings. Note the new start dates on Seedlings and Baby Boojums programs.

Seedlings 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 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 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.

PROGRAMS

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

Baby Boojums 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.

PACKAGE DEAL: Register for a full year by August 19

For ages 30-36 months, please call for guidance in selecting a program best suited for your child.

Members: $370 | General Public: $445

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

and receive an exclusive discount. All three sessions (Fall, Winter, Spring) for only:

Offer expires on Aug. 19. Programs may be purchased separately at the regular price, subject to availability.

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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

Girl Scout

•P R O G R A M S • Deser t Discovery

Sonoran Search Aug. 10 OR Aug. 17 | 7 - 9:30 p.m.

Scouts: $10 | Leaders and family members: $10 Girl Scouts and their families will explore the self-paced trails and stations to experience the night-blooming plants and animals that chirp, whirr and whisper in the desert after dark. Girl Scouts who complete nighttime desert activities promoting play, learning and adventure will receive the Sonoran Search patch Pre-registration required for Girl Scouts and family members. All levels of Girl Scouts welcome. Please visit dbg.org/learn or call 480.481.8151.

Teens in the Garden: Informational Meeting Aug. 10 | 4 - 5 p.m.

Free Teens ages 13 - 18 years old with a passion for nature and science are encouraged to get more involved at the Garden. Come learn about volunteer opportunities or how to apply for our newly re-vamped Teens in the Garden year-round program.

RSVP to jbello@dbg.org if you plan to attend the meeting or if you have questions about other opportunities for teens.

EDUCATORS

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 480.481.8146/480.481.8123.

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.

CHILDREN AND FAMILY PROGRAM POLICIES Classes and Workshops | Register online at learn.

dbg.org. Please complete and return the waivers included with your ticket. For more information, email lmarks@dbg.org or call 480.481.8123.

Schools and Teachers | Register online at learn.dbg.org. Please complete and return the waivers included with your ticket. For more information, email cbrehm@dbg.org or call 480.481.8121.

Sonoran Desert Adventure

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

Guided Garden field trips engage students with fun, hands-on, inquiry-based learning experiences to help them enjoy the Sonoran Desert and care about it. All field trips are aligned to Arizona State standards to help you enhance student learning. Grades Pre-K through 8. Alternatively, choose a self-guided group experience that provides the flexibility to tailor your visit to your exact curriculum.

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 the U.S. Bank Foundation.

For more information or to register, please visit dbg.org/fieldtrips or call 480.481.8121. dbg.org/learn | 23

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