LEARN Spring-Summer 2016 Class Catalog

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Spring & Summer

March – August 2016

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EVEN THOUGH THE WHOLE WORLD IS BURNING Feature-Length Documentary Film

Even Though the Whole World is Burning is an intimate documentary portrait of the extraordinary life of acclaimed poet and ecologist W.S. Merwin.

Even Though the Whole World is Burning Screening Wednesday / March 16 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $15 / General Public: $19 This feature-length film from independent filmmaker Stefan Schaefer chronicles Merwin’s significant place as a leading figure in American poetry and highlights connections between Merwin’s environmental advocacy, his daily horticulture practice and his writing life. In a career spanning nearly six decades and more than sixty books, Merwin’s poetry and translations have won nearly every major award available to poets, including two Pulitzer Prizes. This former U.S. Poet Laureate lives in Maui, surrounded by acres of land once devastated from years of erosion, logging and toxic agricultural practices.

To purchase tickets, please visit dbg.org/learn or call 480 481.8188.

celebrating butterflies THE GARDEN IS A COLOSSAL BUTTERFLY EXHIBIT The Garden, with its multitude of blooming plants, is a colossal butterfly exhibit! We are highlighting native butterflies in 2016 through programs, events and special classes.

Look for the butterfly icon to see fun and informative offerings that celebrate butterflies.

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Looking for more advanced classes in landscaping and gardening?

The Desert Landscape School at Desert Botanical Garden offers certificate programs with specialized tracks that will help you design or maintain your garden, start a new career or advance your current one, or simply learn more about desert plants and sustainable gardening.

We offer a variety of certificate programs throughout the year.

For more information, visit our website at dbg.org/learn, email dls@dbg.org or call 480 481.8171.

Planting and Maintenance Certificate Tuesdays / April 12 – June 14 / 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Members: $259 / General Public: $324 Learn techniques for planting desert plants and trees and caring for them over the years. Experts will discuss best practices for planting and pruning, and students will have the opportunity to take part in demonstrations. This class is ideal for homeowners and professionals who plan to install and care for landscape plants in the desert. This 20-hour program includes the following topics: • Planting • Pruning • Plant diagnosis

• Abiotic disorders • Biotic disorders

landscape and gardening YOUR DESERT HOME

A Gardening Program Your Desert Home - A Gardening Program is designed for the home gardener interested in plants and learning more about low-desert gardening. Classes are open to all regardless of intent to complete the program. For additional information, please visit dbg.org/learn

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Vegetable Container Gardening

Gardening for Butterflies Wednesday / March 9 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Nothing is more enchanting than colorful butterflies fluttering in a garden. Learn how to plant a butterfly garden that attracts exquisite adult butterflies, as well as which plants allow them to complete their life cycle.

Join Angelica Elliott, program development manager, and Kim Pegram, butterfly exhibit specialist at the Garden as they share tips on how to create an environment that is enticing to butterflies. Limit 30.

Growing Citrus Thursday / March 10 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Citrus trees are one of the best home-grown food sources. Learn how to select the best varieties to ensure nine months of fresh fruit! We will discuss correct planting techniques and suitable locations, proper water and fertilization and protection from diseases, insects and harsh weather. Instructed by Kelly Young. Limit 30.

Strange Succulents for Unique Gardens Sunday / March 13 / 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Intrigued by succulents and ready to go beyond aloes, agaves and yuccas? In this class, we will look at the many strange succulents suited to our desert climate, such as Ariocarpus, Astrophytum, Euphorbia, Haworthia, Gasteria and Stapelia. We will also discuss plant placement, frost protection and watering requirements. Instructed

by Gay Hendricks. Limit 30.

Sunday / March 13 / 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Containers are a great way to grow your own vegetables.

This step-by-step program focuses on the challenges Southwest gardeners face when growing edibles in containers. Learn about different types of potting soil, watering and mulching techniques, and the importance of location and seasonal changes. Instructed by Liz Lonetti. Limit 30.

Square-Foot Gardening Monday / March 14 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. OR Saturday / June 18 / 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Square-foot gardening uses intensive planting methods to grow food in a small area. A square-foot garden can hold an average of 130 plants, enough to feed a family of four. Carol Stuttard will explain this ingenious method of gardening, perfect for people short on space and time, or anyone new to vegetable gardening. She will discuss how to plan a square-foot garden and properly space plants or seeds. Limit 30.

All Things Lavender Thursday / March 17 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $30 / General Public: $38 People have used lavender as a fragrance for centuries, but this herb is not just a pretty scent. We will discuss uses and history, learn which varieties grow best in the low desert, and how to harvest and store this amazing plant.

Instructed by Pam Perry. Limit 30.

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Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Mondays / March 21 and 28 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $60 / General Public: $75 Imagine picking fresh vegetables from your garden for dinner! Even in the low desert, gardeners can plant and harvest fresh vegetables by following ten basic steps and planting according to local calendars. We will explore soil preparation, raised beds and container gardening and how and when to water. Instructed by Pam Perry.

Limit 30.

Drip Irrigation for Vegetable Gardens and Containers Saturday / April 2 / 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Members: $35 / General Public: $44 Drip irrigation was originally developed for agriculture so it is no surprise that it works well for vegetable gardens.

It is also effective for plants grown in pots. This class will teach you how to design and install a system for delivering water to create a bountiful harvest and stunning containers. Instructed by Jeff Lee. Limit 20.

Kitchen Gardens

Desert-Adapted Plants

Thursday / March 24 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $30 / General Public: $38 The traditional kitchen garden, or potager, uses not only herbs and vegetables but flowers to attract pollinators and create a beautiful garden. Learn how to design a kitchen garden that is functional, low maintenance and has visual appeal! Instructed by Carol Stuttard. Limit 30.

Sundays / April 3 and 17 / 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Members: $60 / General Public: $75 Get to know the many fascinating plants that come from deserts around the world. Desert-adapted plants have evolved in specialized ways to thrive in extreme conditions giving them an advantage over many high-maintenance plants too often used in gardens around the Valley. Instructed by Angelica Elliott, program development manager at the Garden. Limit 20.

Agave and Yucca in the Landscape Saturday / March 26 / 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Join Scott Calhoun, prominent author and landscape designer, as he explores the spectacular yet underused agaves and beautiful but durable yuccas that tolerate our extreme climate. We will discuss the placement, maintenance and pest problems of these extraordinary plants that add color, interest and beauty to a garden.

Limit 30.

Raised Bed Gardening Sunday / April 3 / 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $30 / General Public: $38 This class covers the differences, advantages and disadvantages to both raised or ground-level garden beds and helps you make the best choice for your garden.

We will discuss different construction materials, designs and soil mixes. Instructed by Liz Lonetti. Limit 30.

Bountiful Basil

Pruning Trees and Shrubs

Wednesday / March 30 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Basil is a versatile herb used for flavor and fragrance.

Easily grown, it thrives in the hot desert. Join Carol Stuttard as she discusses the 100 different varieties of basil that grow in the Southwest. Class includes demonstration and students will sow basil seeds to take home. Limit 30.

Saturday / April 10 / 2 - 5 p.m. OR Sunday / May 15 / 2 - 5 p.m. OR Sunday / August 28 / 2 - 5 p.m.

Members: $35 / General Public: $44 Learn the basics of pruning to keep your trees and shrubs healthy and attractive. We will discuss the art and science of good pruning, including how to prune young trees for good structure, the five types of pruning, and the two worst pruning mistakes. Class includes a pruning demonstration and take-home materials. Instructed

by John Eisenhower, ISA Certified Arborist速. Limit 25. dbg.org/learn | 5

landscape and gardening HOME LANDSCAPE DESIGN PACKAGE Design the landscape of your dreams! From concept to reality, The Home Landscape Design Series and SketchUp® Landscape Design will teach the principles of landscape design and help you apply them to create your own landscape plan. Limit 15.

REGISTER FOR ALL FOUR CLASSES AND SAVE! Sign-up by March 31 and receive an exclusive 10% discount!

HOME LANDSCAPE DESIGN SERIES This series covers the basics of designing residential landscapes appropriate for the Sonoran Desert and walks you through each phase of design and assigns relevant exercises. You can use your own gardens for some of these exercises, whether you are creating a new landscape or renovating an existing one. Instructed by Liza Blank, landscape architect.

Home Landscape Design Basics I Mondays / April 4 and 11 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $60 / General Public: $75 This interactive program guides you through basic design and provides a framework to create a new and enjoyable outdoor space using different plant material and hardscape options. Home Landscape Design Basics I is a prerequisite for Home Landscape Design Basics II.

Home Landscape Design Basics II Mondays / April 25 and May 2 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $60 / General Public: $75 This class builds on Home Landscape Design Basics I and further develops your landscape plan through a studio format. You will be guided through appropriate methods and sequence of installing your design.

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

Members: $198 General Public: $248 Offer expires on March 31.

Programs may be purchased separately after April 1, subject to availability.

SketchUp is a 3-D modeling software that is a powerful tool to accurately build a 3-D landscape design. With proper guidance, SketchUp is easy to use and will help you conceptualize the landscape of your dreams.

These introductory classes will use the Garden’s digital classroom to guide you through the features of SketchUp. Students need a basic working knowledge of computers and landscape design. Instructed

by Erin Hutton, landscape designer.

SketchUp: Getting Started Monday / May 16 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $50 / General Public: $63 In this interactive program, you will learn how to use SketchUp’s tool set, such as file handling, basic drawing techniques, image manipulation, and the camera palette to create a scene with multiple views. SketchUp: Getting Started is a prerequisite for SketchUp: Next Steps.

SketchUp: Next Steps Monday / May 23 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $50 / General Public: $63 Enhance your SketchUp skills by designing a landscape using more advanced settings and tool bars. Topics include creating a base plan by importing aerial photos and using measurements, producing a concept plan, and modeling landscape elements such as hardscapes, materials and styles. SketchUp: Getting Started is a prerequisite for this class.

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Orchid Terrarium

ORCHIDS PACKAGE DEAL: Purchase Orchid Terrarium and Growing Orchids as a package by March 31 and receive an exclusive 10% discount!

Thursday / April 7 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $85 / General Public: $106 Terrariums are self-contained miniature environments suitable for growing many types of orchids. Join Lynn Reves as she takes you through a step-by-step process of construction and layering of substrates for a one-of-a-kind orchid terrarium.

Participants will create their own orchid terrarium to take home. All materials included. Limit 20.

Growing Orchids

Offer expires on March 31. Programs may be purchased separately after April 1, subject to availability.

Wednesday / April 20 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Orchids are unrivaled in their exquisite beauty and endless fascination. In this class, participants will learn the importance of temperature, light, potting mixes, fertilizer, watering and other techniques to successfully grow orchids. We will also discuss which orchids are most likely to thrive indoors.

Instructed by Bev Tall, Desert Valley Orchid Society. Limit 30.

Growing Herbs in Containers

Composting 101

Sunday / April 10 / 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Would you love to have an herb garden but are short on space? Or perhaps you would like to add some herbal and culinary accents to a patio or balcony? Learn about the surprising variety of herbs that do well in containers in the desert, and how you can successfully grow them in limited spaces. Instructed by Liz Lonetti. Limit 30.

Thursday / April 21 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Composting is the ultimate sustainable recycling program.

Given a small investment of time, you can create an environment for microorganisms to decompose landscape waste and food scraps, transforming them into black gold for your garden. Hot or cold, quick or slow, contained or not, creating compost is something everyone can do. Instructed

by Carol Stuttard. Limit 30.

Vegetable Gardening Box

Rabbit Run—25 Resistant Plants

Saturday / April 16 / 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Members: $85 / General Public: $106 A box is the perfect place to grow vegetables.

John Earle describes how to build a 40-inch square wood gardening box with a trellis for climbing vegetables. Build your own gardening box in this class, then listen to Liz Lonetti tell you how to plant it using the best soil mix and vegetables that grow in the Valley. All materials included. Students should bring a drill and staple gun. Students must transport completed project. Limit 15.

Thursday / April 21 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Rabbits are part of our desert ecology and can be fun to watch, but they also damage newly planted landscapes and vegetable gardens. Join Starr Urbatsch, agave and aloe collections manager at the Garden, as she guides you through the best and most beautiful rabbit-resistant plants.

Class includes a rabbit-resistant plant list and other take-home materials. Limit 30.

Members: $104 / General Public: $130

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Herbal Tea Gardens

Container Gardening: Cacti

Thursday / April 28 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Growing plants for healthful herbal teas adds beauty and fragrance to your garden. Learn which herbs, including chamomile, hibiscus, rose hips, and peppermint, are perfectly suited for tea and thrive in the desert. Instructed by Pam Perry. Limit 30.

Thursday / May 12 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Explore the basics of growing cacti in containers for your patio and garden. Learn how to select plant size, shape and color to create intriguing arrangements of pots that will dress up your patio and add drama to your garden. Instructed by Scott McMahon, cactaceae collections manager at the Garden.

Limit 30.

Southwest Salsa Gardens Tuesday / May 3 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Enjoy fresh-from-the-garden salsa as Carol Stuttard shows you how to grow a variety of ingredients used to make homemade salsa. She will give you tips on growing tasty tomatoes and tomatillos, onions, chilies and cilantro and the best time for harvesting. She will also discuss plant placement and arrangement, soil preparation and watering techniques. Limit 30.

Irrigation System Maintenance

Summer Survival for Vegetable Gardens

Sunday / May 22 / 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Can you grow vegetables on a small balcony or patio? Grow upwards to maximize space, light and yield! We will discuss the advantages of vertical gardening and which vegetables, besides vines, are most appropriate. Construction, support materials, designs and soil mixes will be covered. Instructed

by Liz Lonetti. Limit 30.

Saturday / May 7 / 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Find out which vegetables can take the heat and which will have to get out of the frying pan!

With the miracle of mulch, the solace of shade and the deliverance of drip irrigation, your garden can be an oasis of life in the inferno of a desert summer.

Instructed by Jeff Ho. Limit 30.

Pesticides Wednesday / May 11 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Most gardeners face challenges determining what types of pesticides to use and when to use them.

Tracy Rhodes, Garden horticulturist, guides you through the differences between organic and nonorganic pesticides, how to use them appropriately and how to limit their use by using Integrated Pest Management strategies. Limit 30.

Saturday / May 14 / 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Members: $35 / General Public: $44 If you already have an irrigation system and want to learn how it works or make simple repairs, this class is designed for you.

Familiarize yourself with all three types of irrigation systems— drip, sprinklers and bubblers. Learn how to maintain systems for peak efficiency, troubleshoot common system failures and perform simple repairs. Instructed by Jeff Lee. Limit 20.

Vertical Vegetable Gardening

Exuberant Summer Vegetable Gardens Thursday / May 26 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Even when temperatures top 115 degrees and nights fail to cool, summer gardens can be a lush, productive oases complete with harvestable crops. Tomatoes produce into July; eggplants grow throughout the season; and melons sweeten summer mornings.

Find out how to grow these bounties in the low desert. Instructed

by Pam Perry. Limit 30.

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After the Lawn is Gone Wednesday / June 15 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Reduce yard work and water bills by replacing grass with a desert-friendly landscape. Summer is the ideal time to remove a lawn. This class will take you through the step-by-step process of removing turf and designing and installing a beautiful, waterconserving, low-maintenance landscape. Discussion includes plant and hardscape design ideas. Instructed

by Jack Gilcrest, landscape architect. Limit 30.

Pollinator Gardens Plants for Shade Thursday / June 2 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Finding suitable plants to grow in shade is a gardener’s dilemma. Discover beautiful desert-adapted plants that thrive and flower in low light. Learn how to choose plants to match your specific shade conditions and create a shady retreat in your garden. Instructed by Starr Urbatsch, agave and aloe collections manager at the Garden. Limit 30.

Summer Tree Care Sunday / June 5 / 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Proper tree care is critical in the summer when high temperatures, low rainfall and windstorms can cause serious damage. This class will help you prepare your trees as we explore staking and guying, pruning to reduce end-weight, rain and wind dynamics, irrigation and the right tree for the right place. Class includes demonstrations and take-home materials. Instructed by John Eisenhower, ISA Certified Arborist®. Limit 20.

Companion Planting Wednesday / June 8 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Growing different plants together for their mutual benefit is an important part of organic gardening that helps bring a balanced ecosystem to your garden, essentially letting nature help with plant pests and diseases. Join Carol Stuttard to learn the secrets of companion planting and the benefits of combining nature’s beauty and purpose in your garden. Limit 30.

Sustainable Edible Gardens Sunday / June 12 / 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Edible gardens can reduce your weekly food costs and be part of an attractive landscape. We discuss the basics of creating a sustainable, edible garden, how to select plants that produce season after season, including the best annual and perennial fruits and vegetables for the low desert, and eco-friendly tips to help them flourish. Instructed

by Liz Lonetti. Limit 30.

Thursday / June 30 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Attracting pollinators to your garden is both enchanting and beneficial. Discover the best plants for attracting exquisite butterflies and moths, vitally important bees and fascinating hummingbirds to your garden! Carol Stuttard will give you tips about specific plants and their care. Limit 30.

Vegetable Gardening: Month by Month Thursdays / July 7 and 14 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $60 / General Public: $75 Enjoy fresh, seasonal vegetables all year. Learn month-by-month techniques and ideas for picking and planting to extend each season’s harvest.

By spreading activities across the calendar, gardeners can enjoy the fruits of their labor all year. Instructed

by Pam Perry. Limit 30.

Plant Biology for Gardeners Saturday / July 9 / 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $30 / General Public: $38 This class covers the importance of plants, their parts and functions. Understanding the main structures and physiological processes crucial to supporting plant life, and the special adaptations required by desert plants, will make you a better gardener! Instructed by Carol Stuttard. Limit 20.

Landscape Watering Basics Wednesday / July 13 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Watering is the most important task in a desert garden. Most watering schedules are not based on the different needs of plants, light and heat conditions, or expected weather changes. A simple, three-step process will help you provide proper amounts of water. Watering guidelines will improve your garden’s health and reduce water use.

Instructed by Jack Gilcrest, landscape architect.

Limit 30.

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landscape and gardening Growing Succulent Euphorbia Tuesday / August 16 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Euphorbia can be easily grown in our desert landscapes. Plants in this diverse genus range from small globular shapes to massive trees and can be planted in the ground or containers for added interest and bold shapes. Learn which species to plant and how to maintain them. Instructed by Scott McMahon, cactaceae collections manager at the Garden. Limit 30.

Herb Propagation and Cultivation

Drip Irrigation Design and Installation Saturday / July 16 / 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Members: $35 / General Public: $44 Learn how to design an efficient drip irrigation system that will function well as your plants grow and mature.

Proper zones for plant materials, soils and microclimates are covered, as well as how to maintain the system over time. We also discuss how to avoid many of the common mistakes associated with drip system design and installation. Instructed by Jeff Lee. Limit 20.

Feng Shui for the Garden Wednesday / July 20 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Feng shui is the arrangement of plants and objects to enhance the flow of chi, the life-force energy of the universe. In this class, we will discuss basic principles and tools to create a garden environment of ease, flow and beauty and to apply the bagua, or energy map, with color and the five elements of feng shui for peace and tranquility.

Instructed by Liza Blank, landscape architect. Limit 20.

Growing Grapes Sunday / July 24 / 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Grapes grow well in the low desert. They provide juicy treats in the summer heat and welcome shade when grown on an arbor. Discover which varieties grow best here and tips for propagation, plant placement, supporting structures, watering, pruning and protecting your produce.

Instructed by Jeff Ho. Limit 30.

Watering and Controller Programming Saturday / August 13 / 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

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.

Sunday / August 21 / 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Learn techniques for growing your own herbs. Whether started from seed or propagated from cuttings, a diverse array of herbs grows well here. Liz Lonetti will discuss which ones can be planted in your garden, containers or elsewhere in your landscape. Class includes propagation demonstrations and take-home materials and resources. Limit 30.

Caring for Your Desert Garden Tuesdays / August 23 and 30 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $60 / General Public: $75 Caring for a desert garden is a challenge. This introductory class focuses on the basic skills and information to properly care for a garden, including best practices for planting, efficient watering, proper pruning, fertilizing and general maintenance for a successful low-water use landscape. Instructed

by Angelica Elliott, program development manager at the Garden. Limit 30.

Best Vines for the Landscape Saturday / August 27 / 8 - 10 a.m.

Members: $30 / General Public: $38 It may seem challenging to find vines that can tolerate the Sonoran Desert, but there are many native and introduced species that thrive here. This class will identify the best, recommended vines, with information on how to grow them. Instructed by Starr Urbatsch, agave and aloe collections manager at the Garden. Limit 30.

Small Outdoor Patios Wednesday / August 31 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Small spaces, common to an urban environment, present one of the biggest challenges in landscaping.

Learn how to design elegant landscapes for courtyards, outdoor balconies and side yards.

Suggestions for both hardscape and plants that are beautiful and easy to maintain will be provided.

Instructed by Erin Hutton, landscape designer. Limit 30.

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BEAUTIFUL BONSAI REGISTER FOR ALL THREE CLASSES AND SAVE! Sign-up by March 31 and receive an exclusive 10% discount!

Members: $214 / General Public: $268 Offer expires on March 31. Programs may be purchased separately after April 1, subject to availability.

Bonsai: Next Steps Sundays / April 17 and 24 / 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $60 / General Public: $75 This class is for students who want help with an existing bonsai. We will discuss the best time to fertilize, light requirements, pruning and wiring. Students will need to bring their own bonsai, problems and questions. Open to students who have taken beginning bonsai or have a bonsai plant. Tools and wire will be provided. Instructed by Elsie Andrade and Joan McCarter. Limit 15.

Bougainvillea Bonsai Saturdays / August 6, 13 and 20 / 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $89 / General Public: $111 Plants getting too big? Try them as miniature bonsai creations!

Our instructors will show you how to turn bougainvillea into a living piece of outdoor art. This extended class will cover the basics of bonsai, including plant and pot selection, shaping, wiring, watering and fertilizing. All materials included.

Instructed by Elsie Andrade and Joan McCarter. Limit 15.

Succulent Bonsai Saturdays / September 10, 17 and 24 / 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $89 / General Public: $111 Learn how to turn a succulent plant into a miniature outdoor bonsai creation. This extended class will cover the basics of bonsai, including plant and pot selection, shaping, wiring, watering and fertilizing. All materials included. Instructed

by Elsie Andrade and Joan McCarter. Limit 15..

Ikebana Sunday / March 6 / 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $40 / General Public: $50 Ikebana, the art of Japanese flower arrangement, is subtle, sensitive, sophisticated, meditative and celebrates simplicity.

We will discuss the basic principles of this traditional art form, and, after instructor Ping Wei’s demonstration, you will make your own original ikebana arrangements from an assortment of flower bouquets that will be provided. Participants will need to bring their own small to medium-sized vases. Limit 10.

Succulent Birdcage Saturday / April 9 / 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $89 / General Public: $110 Design a succulent planter using a decorative birdcage.

Lynn Reves will guide you through a step-by-step process of construction and layering of planting materials to design a unique planter of stunning succulents artfully arranged in a birdcage. All materials included. Limit 15. dbg.org/learn | 11

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Tillandsia in a Cube

Hot Pots

Thursday / April 28 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $55 / General Public: $69 Looking for a modern way to showcase your indoor house plants? Lynn Reves will show you how to display Tillandsia or air plants in an enclosed cube that is a mini biome. She will also cover care and maintenance of these unique plants.

All materials included. Limit 15.

Saturday / July 30 / 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Members: $89 / General Public: $111 Join award-winning designers Brian Kissinger, director of horticulture, and Kenny Zelov, assistant director of horticulture at the Garden, to learn bold container planting techniques. We will focus on low-maintenance containers, plant staging and more. Create and take home your own captivating container garden with an assortment of plants and stones. All materials included. Limit 20.

Poolside Landscapes and Containers Saturday / May 28 / 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Members: $99 / General Public: $124 Poolside landscapes can be tricky. Sunlight and reflected heat from your pool deck surfaces and litter from nearby plants present a unique challenge. Learn how to create a beautiful, comfortable and low-maintenance pool oasis with award-winning designers Brian Kissinger, director of horticulture, and Kenny Zelov, assistant director of horticulture at the Garden. This class will offer design concepts, plant recommendations and landscape maintenance tips. Students will also create a 18x20-inch poolside container to take home. All materials included.

Students must transport completed container. Limit 20.

Succulent Cylinders Thursday / August 18 / 6 - 9 p.m.

Members: $99 / General Public: $124 Learn how to build a durable modular-style planter that is ideal for cactus and succulents. Students will each get a completed metal tube container and assorted plants to finish a planter in class. Techniques to build different configurations will be demonstrated.

Instructed by Lynn Reves. All materials included.

Limit 20.

photography and art Shooting for the Stars: An Introduction Tuesday / March 15 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. OR Thursday / May 12 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. OR Wednesday / August 10 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $40 / General Public: $50 Cool nights are a perfect time to look at the twinkling lights of the night sky and distant stars. Learn to use the right equipment, exposure and metering, and specific techniques to shoot the stars. While all digital camera owners are welcome, this class is best suited for DSLR camera owners that can operate in manual mode. Instructed

by Robert McBride. Limit 12.

Shooting for the Stars: In the Field Saturday / March 19 / 5 - 10:30 p.m. OR Saturday / May 14 / 5:30 - 11 p.m. OR Saturday / August 13 / 5:30 - 11 p.m.

Members: $99 / General Public: $124 Join Robert McBride on a field excursion to photograph desert landscapes set against the majesty of the night sky. This trip expands upon Shooting for the Stars: An Introduction and provides additional guidance for more experienced photographers. While all digital camera owners are welcome, this class is best suited for DSLR camera owners that can operate in manual mode. Participants should bring DSLR camera, wide-angle lens, tripod and flashlight. This is an offsite program and transportation is included. Although the terrain is relatively even and can be traversed by most, participants should wear close-toed shoes. Limit 8.

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Bruce Munro: Sonoran Light at Desert Botanical Garden showcases eight large-scale, light-based installations using an inventive array of materials and hundreds of miles of glowing fiber optics.

Located throughout the Garden, British artist Bruce Munro’s site-specific exhibition reflects his personal interpretation of the Sonoran Desert. For times, pricing, reservations and tickets visit dbg.org/munro Painting with Light Wednesday / March 16 / 6 - 8:30 p.m. OR Friday / April 22 / 6 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $45 / General Public: $56 Learn how to use the illuminated Bruce Munro exhibition or a hand-held light source to create original photographic images through light painting. This class is designed for amateur photographers who want to develop their painting with light skills. This class is designed for beginner-level photographers and no prior experience is necessary.

Participants should bring DSLR camera, tripod and flashlight.

Instructed by Ashley Lowery. Limit 12.

Finding the Perfect Angle Tuesday / March 22 / 6:30 - 9 p.m. OR Thursday / April 28 / 6:30 - 9 p.m.

Members: $45 / General Public: $56 Join photographer Robert McBride to discuss the different techniques and locations for capturing beautiful images of the spectacular Bruce Munro exhibition. This session will enhance both your vision and photography skills as you record this dazzling exhibition. While all digital camera owners are welcome, this class is most appropriate for DSLR cameras. Some photography practice in the Garden is included. Limit 10.

Editing Monday / March 28 / 6 - 8:30 p.m. OR Monday / April 18 / 6 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $55 / General Public: $69 Use Adobe® Photoshop® Elements to give your photos of the Bruce Munro exhibition a polished look. Learn how to upload images from your camera and memory card, review and select individual images, enhance and share your photos effectively. You will learn techniques for cropping, color correction, color palettes and image manipulation using the Elements Organizer® workspace. Students need a basic working knowledge of computers and Photoshop Elements 10 or later. Windows®-based, but Mac® users are welcome. Participants should bring DSLR camera, USB camera cable or camera card reader with your favorite images of the Bruce Munro exhibition.

Instructed by Robert McBride. Limit 15.

In Panorama Tuesday / April 5 / 6 - 9 p.m. OR Wednesday / May 4 / 6 - 9 p.m.

Members: $55 / General Public: $69 Join Robert McBride as he shows you how to capture the stunning exhibit and unique artistry of Bruce Munro. This class will include classroom instruction on how to capture these exquisite splashes of light in panorama and how to use Adobe® Photoshop® Elements to assemble your images. Students should have a basic knowledge of computers and Photoshop Elements 10 or later.

Windows®-based, but Mac® users are welcome.

While all digital camera owners are welcome, this class is best suited for DSLR camera owners that can operate in manual mode. Participants should bring DSLR camera, tripod, USB camera cable or camera card reader. Limit 12.

The exhibition is organized by Desert Botanical Garden in cooperation with Bruce Munro. Visitors are encouraged to take photographs of Bruce Munro’s artwork, however any commercial use, reproduction or sale, directly or online, of any images is strictly prohibited and may expose violators to civil and criminal penalties.

No license is granted, expressed or implied to make commercial use of any of Bruce Munro’s work. Your admission to this exhibition is conditional on your acceptance of these restrictions. Anyone wishing to seek permission for any commercial project should contact Bruce Munro Studio at info@brucemunro.co.uk

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photography and art Moonscape Photography Wednesday / March 23 / 6 - 9 p.m. OR Saturday / May 21 / 7 - 10 p.m. OR Monday / June 20 / 7 - 10 p.m. OR Friday / August 19 / 7 - 10 p.m.

Members: $45 / General Public: $56 The beauty of moonlit nights and the splendor of the Garden make for a fantastic evening of shooting moon-illuminated landscapes. This class is designed for amateur photographers and provides hands-on guidance. Participants use creativity and experimentation to learn elements of lighting, exposure, camera settings and nighttime considerations to create beautiful photographs. Participants should bring digital or film SLR camera, cable or remote shutter release, tripod and flashlight. Instructed

by Ashley Lowery. Limit 10.

Hummingbird Photography Sunday / April 3 / 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Members: $45 / General Public: $56 Photographing a fast-moving hummingbird can be rewarding, if you can catch one in action. Learn how to successfully photograph these colorful birds with Robert McBride as your guide. Open to all digital camera owners. Participants should bring telephoto lens (200mm preferred) and tripod. Flash optional. Limit 10.

Photography 101 Sunday / April 17 / 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Members: $45 / General Public: $56 Photography 101 is for beginners and intermediate photo enthusiasts with a DSLR camera who want to go beyond using the auto mode button and learn about aperture, shutter speed, ISO, and the “exposure triangle”. Participants should bring DSLR camera, camera manual, memory card and tripod. Some photography practice in the Garden is included. Instructed

by Carol Komassa. Limit 10.

ADOBE® PHOTOSHOP® ELEMENTS STUDIO Learn how to organize and add creative touches to your photos using Photoshop Elements.

Introduction to Adobe Photoshop Elements Thursday / March 24 / 6 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $55 / General Public: $69 We will use the Garden’s digital classroom to introduce Adobe Photoshop Elements to upload images from your camera and memory card, review and select individual images, and sort, organize, enhance and share photos. Topics include tools and palettes, and image manipulation, using the Adobe Photoshop Elements Organizer workspace. Students need a basic working knowledge of computers.

Windows®-based, but Mac® users are welcome. Instructed by Robert McBride. Limit 12.

Adobe Photoshop Elements: Next Steps Thursday / April 7 / 6 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $55 / General Public: $69 Enhance your editing and organizing skills using the more advanced Adobe Photoshop Elements Editor. Go beyond the “Quick Fix” of “Guides Edit” and use the Editor workspace for advanced editing.

Topics include the use of layers, selections and tools to take images to the next level. Students need a basic working knowledge of computers. Windows®-based, but Mac® users are welcome.

Instructed by Robert McBride. Limit 12.

Adobe Photoshop Elements: Finishing Touches Tuesday / April 19 / 6 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $55 / General Public: $69 Continue building your editing skills using Adobe Photoshop Elements to produce attractive photos and share your stories in sophisticated creations for both print and web. We will focus on how to use the more advanced Editor workspace to fine tune your images, fix exposure problems and to add creative touches to “finish” your photos. Students need a basic working knowledge of computers. Windows®-based, but Mac® users are welcome. Instructed by Robert McBride. Limit 12.

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MASTERING THE TOOLS OF PHOTOGRAPHY To capture something unique, you must have proficient knowledge of light, exposure, composition and timing. Mastering the appropriate use of your camera’s tools ensures success in every situation. The classes listed are instructed by Robert McBride.

The Mastering Series is recommended for DSLR camera owners only.

Understanding Your Camera Sunday / April 3 / 2 - 5 p.m.

Members: $60 / General Public: $75 Good exposure starts with understanding your camera—the functions and set-up of a DSLR camera, shutter speeds, apertures and ISO. We will take a walk in the Garden where you can use your new skills to take successful nature photographs. Participants should bring DSLR camera, manual and five printed photos for class discussion. Understanding Your Camera is a prerequisite for Composition and The Secret of Lighting. Limit 12

Composition Sunday / April 24 / 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Members: $60 / General Public: $75 Understanding composition is essential for photography. We will examine rules of composition, break down a photograph to its basic elements, and discuss depth of field and lens selection.

Participants should bring DSLR camera, tripod, cable or remote shutter release and printed photos for class discussion.

Understanding Your Camera is a prerequisite for this class. Some photography practice in the Garden is included. Limit 12.

The Secret of Lighting PACKAGE DEAL: Register for all three classes by March 31 and receive an exclusive 10% discount! All three classes for only: Members: $162 / General Public: $202 Offer expires on March 31. Programs may be purchased separately after April 1, subject to availability.

iPhone® and iPad® Photography: Getting Started Saturday / April 30 / 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. OR Saturday / July 23 / 8 - 11 a.m.

Members: $45 / General Public: $56 The best camera is often the one you have with you when something spectacular happens. If you have an iPhone or iPad, you have a great camera. Learn how to stabilize, hold and shoot and choose the best apps for smart photography and editing. Some photography practice in the Garden is included. Instructed by Ashley Lowery. Limit 12.

Sunday / May 15 / 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Members: $60 / General Public: $75 Lighting is the essential ingredient in all photography. We will examine light sources and the color of light, beginning with sunlight and shade. We will look at weather, time of day and season to create the best photographs. Participants should bring DSLR camera, tripod, cable or remote shutter release, camera card reader or USB camera cable and printed photos for class discussion. Understanding Your Camera and Composition are prerequisites for this class. Limit 12.

iPhone® and iPad® Photography: Next Steps Sunday / May 15 / 5 - 8 p.m. OR Saturday / August 13 / 5 - 8 p.m.

Members: $45 / General Public: $56 Continue to build your iPhone and iPad skills to create betterlooking photos using a range of settings. Learn how to improve your device photography and editing techniques with different lighting scenarios and how to add creative touches to “finish” your photos. Some photography practice in the Garden is included.

Instructed by Ashley Lowery. Limit 12.

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photography and art Capturing Wildflowers: An Introduction Wednesday / April 6 / 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Members: $45 / General Public: $56 There is something magical about coming across a landscape covered with wildflowers. Learn to use the right equipment, achieve correct exposure and metering, master close-up techniques and composition, and get sharp images. This class is recommended for photographers with different cameras and all levels of experience. Instructed by Robert McBride. Limit 12.

CAPTURING WILDFLOWERS PACKAGE DEAL: Purchase Capturing Wildflowers: An Introduction and Capturing Wildflowers: In the Field as a package through March 31 and receive an exclusive 10% discount!

Members: $130 / General Public: $163 Offer expires on March 31. Programs may be purchased separately after April 1, subject to availability.

Capturing Wildflowers: In the Field Saturday / April 9 / 7:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Members: $99 / General Public: $124 Join Robert McBride on a field excursion to explore how to photograph the majestic colors of desert wildflowers.

This trip expands upon Capturing Wildflowers: An Introduction and provides additional guidance for more experienced nature photographers. While all digital camera owners are welcome, this class is best suited for DSLR cameras. Participants should bring DSLR camera, cable or remote shutter release and tripod.

This is an offsite program and transportation is included.

Limit 8.

Getting Started Saturday and Wednesday / April 16 and 20 Saturday / 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. / Wednesday / 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Members: $75 / General Public: $94 This introductory class is ideal for those who are new to digital photography or simply want to create consistently better-looking images. Robert McBride will explain the different modes, dials and settings on your digital camera and their uses. Topics include general tips, the basic rules of composition, and the use of auto-scene modes. Open to all digital camera owners. Some photography practice in the Garden is included. Limit 12.

Next Steps

DIGITAL DESERT PHOTOGRAPHY Learn the keys to photographic excellence using digital cameras.

Digital Desert Photography series instructed by Robert McBride.

Saturday and Wednesday / May 7 and 11 Saturday / 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. / Wednesday / 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Members: $75 / General Public: $94 Focus is on intermediate photography skills and advanced set-up of your DSLR camera. Learn to take your camera off auto-scene mode and capture images using the advanced exposure settings. Topics include creative use of exposure, auto-focus options, and metering. Hands-on assistance is provided as you set up your camera for varying lighting, scene conditions using appropriate metering and focus options.

While all digital camera owners are welcome, this class is most appropriate for DSLR cameras. Some photography practice in the Garden is included. Limit 12.

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PHOTOGRAPHING BIRDS

Photographing Birds: An Introduction Thursday / April 21 / 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Members: $45 / General Public: $56 Whether you are photographing birds in your backyard or heading on an incredible birding trip, this class will teach you how to capture beautiful images of your avian subjects.

Techniques covered include making correct exposures, producing sharp images, designing the image, approaching wild birds, metering and guidelines for proper conduct in the field.

While all digital camera owners are welcome, this class is most appropriate for DSLR cameras. Participants should bring camera and camera manual. Instructed by Robert McBride. Limit 12.

Photographing Birds: In the Field EARLY-BIRD PACKAGE DEAL: Purchase Photographing Birds: An Introduction and Photographing Birds: In the Field together as a package through March 31 and receive an exclusive 10% discount!

Members: $130 / General Public: $163 Offer expires on March 31. Programs may be purchased separately after April 1, subject to availability.

Saturday / April 23 / 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

Members: $99 / General Public: $124 Join us for a unique opportunity to photograph birds in the field. We will help you test new skills and techniques learned in Photographing Birds: An Introduction session and provide additional guidance for more experienced bird photographers.

While all digital camera owners are welcome, this class is most appropriate for DSLR cameras. Participants should bring DSLR camera, telephoto lenses and tripod. This is an offsite program and transportation is included. Instructed by Robert McBride. Limit 8.

Photographing Cacti Flowers Wednesday / April 13 / 8 - 11 a.m.

Members: $45 / General Public: $56 Cactus flowers are one of the great paradoxes of nature. Amid their defensive spines, cactus produce exquisite blossoms. Join Robert McBride as he discusses how to capture the showy brilliance of these blooms, from close-up to wide-angle. Topics to be covered will include equipment, composition and metering for best exposure. While all digital camera owners are welcome, this class is most appropriate for DSLR cameras. Participants should bring camera, lenses, cable or remote shutter release and tripod. Some photography practice in the Garden is included. Limit 12..

Storm-Chasing Photography Tuesday / April 26 / 6 - 9 p.m. OR Saturday / June 25 / 1 - 4 p.m.

Members: $45 / General Public: $56 Learn how to capture the perfect desert storm and be ready when monsoon season arrives!

Desert thunderstorms are one of the most exciting and adventurous types of photography, and photographer Joanne West will discuss appropriate gear and equipment, tips and tricks to capture the perfect storm. Participants should bring DSLR camera, wide-angle lens, cable or remote shutter release and tripod. Limit 12.

Photography: Night Bloomers Wednesday / April 27 / 8 - 10 a.m.

Members: $40 / General Public: $50 Capture the elusive flowers of night-blooming desert cacti.

This class will focus on creativity and experimentation to help guide students learn the basic elements of lighting, exposure and other nighttime camera settings to capture the magnificence of night-blooming cacti blossoms. Participants should bring DSLR camera, lenses, cable or remote shutter release and tripod. Some photography practice in the Garden is included. Instructed by Robert McBride. Limit 12.

Photographing Saguaro Blossoms Saturday / May 14 / 7:30 - 10 a.m.

Members: $45 / General Public: $56 Join Robert McBride for an early morning stroll through the Garden to photograph the beautiful white flower of the majestic saguaro. We will focus on composition, light and exposure as McBride provides hands-on guidance and personal instruction on the Garden trails. Participants should bring DSLR camera, telephoto lens, circular polarizing filters, cable or remote shutter release and tripod. Limit 12. dbg.org/learn | 17

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Capturing Desert City Lights

Photography: Capturing Sunsets

Tuesday / May 17 / 5 - 8 p.m.

Members: $45 / General Public: $56 Learn at the Garden with an hour-long discussion about capturing city lights at night. Then, head to Tempe Town Lake and spend two hours photographing the skyline, bridges and reflections in and around the lake. Participants should bring DSLR camera, lenses, cable or remote shutter release and tripod.

Transportation to the field trip site is not provided.

Instructed by Robert McBride. Limit 12.

Tuesday / August 30 / 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $40 / General Public: $50 Learn how to photograph sunsets at the Garden with instructor Robert McBride, who will discuss techniques to capture the vibrant sunset colors. Then, we will head into the Garden for a sunset shoot session with hands-on instruction. Participants should bring DSLR camera, wide-angle lens, cable or remote shutter release and tripod. Limit 12.

Desert in Black and White Tuesday / May 24 / 6 - 9 p.m. OR Wednesday / August 17 / 6 - 9 p.m.

Members: $45 / General Public: $56 Black and white photography forces the viewer to focus on an image. Without the distraction of color, composition becomes more important, and the contrast between light and dark, subject and angle creates photographs of magnitude. Learn to use your camera and your eye to take beautiful black and white photographs. While all digital camera owners are welcome, this class is most appropriate for DSLR cameras. Participants should bring camera and lenses.

Some photography practice in the Garden is included.

Instructed by Robert McBride. Limit 15.

Introduction to Macro Photography Saturday / August 27 / 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Members: $45 / General Public: $56 In photography, the closer you focus on a given subject, the more you reveal. Join us as we explore an unfamiliar world by magnifying a subject. We will discuss the difference between close-up and macro photography, ways to get very close, equipment, focusing, lighting, and steadying the camera. While this introductory class is open to all camera owners, it is best suited for those who are proficient in operating a DSLR camera.

Participants should bring DSLR camera with macro lens capability or macro lens, cable or remote shutter release and tripod. Some photography practice in the Garden is included. Instructed by Robert McBride. Limit 12.

Photographing Oak Creek Canyon: An Introduction Wednesday / August 31 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $40 / General Public: $50 Join Robert McBride on a photographic journey of the lower end of the West Fork Trail of Oak Creek Canyon, north of Sedona. He will cover general photographic techniques and the use of natural light to capture this scenic area. Open to all digital camera owners. Limit 12.

Photographing Oak Creek Canyon: In the Field Saturday / September 3 / 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Members: $99 / General Public: $124 Join Robert McBride on a field excursion to Oak Creek Canyon. Use the skills you gained in Photographing Oak Creek Canyon: An Introduction to capture the beauty and majesty of the sandstone canyon walls and vegetation lined streams. While all digital camera owners are welcome, this class is most appropriate for DSLR cameras. Participants should bring DSLR camera, lenses, polarizing filter and tripod. This is an offsite program and transportation is included. Limit 8.

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Nature Journaling Thursday / March 24 / 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Members: $45 / General Public: $56 To become a better writer, Gold Canyon author Kathleen O’Dwyer leads exercises designed to hone, focus and encourage your connection to nature and creativity. You will be able to explore your environment and find a place to write undisturbed about the beauty of nature and the world around you. Participants should bring pen and notebook, laptop or tablet, if you are an e-writer. Limit 12.

Jewelry in Resin

From Gourds to a Covey of Quail

Wednesday / March 23 / 6 - 9 p.m.

Members: $79 / General Public: $99 You may have seen beautiful resin jewelry on Pinterest, Etsy or at a nearby jewelry boutique.

Now you can learn how to create your own pendant and charm from resin. Cheryl Senkfor will show you how to colorize resin and create an open frame pendant. All materials included. Limit 12.

Saturday / April 2 / 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Members: $99 / General Public: $124 A much-loved bird of the desert Southwest, Gambel’s quail usually can be found running through the Garden, their bubbly calls a familiar sound. In this class, participants will use Gambel’s quail as inspiration to transform gourds into a family of quirky birds. All materials included. Instructed by Gail Aubel. Limit 12.

Introduction to Colored Pencils

COLORED PENCILS PACKAGE DEAL: Purchase Introduction to Colored Pencils and Drawing Cactus Flowers together as a package through March 31 and receive an exclusive 20% discount!

Members: $172 / General Public: $215 Offer expires on March 31. Programs may be purchased separately after April 1, subject to availability.

Wednesdays / April 6 and 13 / 6 - 9 p.m.

Members: $115 / General Public: $144 This class is designed for beginning and intermediate students who wish to learn or improve their drawing skills. Students will work on exercises and techniques and then apply their new skills. A set of 12 Prismacolor colored pencils and erasers is included in the price. Additional required materials list available with online listing.

Instructed by Devon Meyer. Limit 15.

Drawing Cactus Flowers Wednesdays / April 27, May 4 and 11 / 6 - 9 p.m.

Members: $100 / General Public: $125 Cactus blossoms are unrivaled in their beauty and texture. Explore the cactus flower using colored pencil techniques, including stippling, hatching, layering and grisaille. Use these techniques to achieve rich, luminous depth to your drawings. Additional required materials list available with online listing. Instructed by Devon Meyer.

Limit 15.

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Whimsical Wind Chimes

Butterfly Gourd

Monday / April 11 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $80 / General Public: $100 Wind chimes add color and sparkle to your garden. We will use mesquite or cholla wood to hang colorful glass beads that will add a sweet sound to your garden or patio.

All materials included. Instructed by Lynn Reves. Limit 20.

Sunday / April 24 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Members: $118 / General Public: $148 Create a stunning gourd with butterfly designs.

Explore the use of metallic pigment powders to capture iridescent, highly pigmented wings, gold leaf to accent your composition, and stippling to create texture. Students will receive a gourd that has been cleaned. All materials included. Instructed by Paula Gregg. Limit 12.

Upcycled Jewelry Sunday / April 17 / 1 - 4 p.m.

Members: $65 / General Public: $81 Turn recycled tins and soda cans into jewelry. Instructor Lynn Reves will demonstrate how to make earrings, charms, and bracelets, using various cutting techniques and finishes. Each student will leave with a finished piece of jewelry. All materials included. Limit 15.

Bird Doodling

Saturday / May 21 / 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Members: $78 / General Public: $96 The Zen tangle method of art is an easy-tolearn, relaxing way to create beautiful images by Bruce Munro en Plein Air drawing structured patterns. It increases focus Mondays / April 18, 25 and May 2 / 6 - 9 p.m. and creativity, provides artistic satisfaction, and Members: $89 / General Public: $111 an increased sense of personal well-being. You Paint the Bruce Munro: Sonoran Light at Desert Botanical will be shown how to draw a cactus wren on Garden exhibition in watercolor. Students will work both watercolor paper with a Zen tangle design, from photos and the outdoors to learn techniques to adding a watercolor wash for color. Additional translate the glowing light of the exhibition. Watercolor required materials available with online listing. artists of all levels will learn composition concepts as they Instructed by Cindy Kovack. Limit 12. paint outside in the Garden. Additional required materials available with online listing. Instructed by Lynn Reves.

Mosaic Planter Pot Limit 12.

Wednesday / May 25 / 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Members: $113 / General Public: $141 Stepping Stone Mosaic Why buy planting containers when you can Wednesday / April 20 / 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. create them yourself? Using porcelain tiles, Members: $113 / General Public: $141 you will learn the basic Stepping stones are a great addition to any garden. techniques for creating They add color, interest and a path to areas of a garden colorful containers with you frequent. We will create a 12-inch stepping stone mosaic tiles. All materials using durable porcelain tiles. Participants will learn included with class techniques for working with ceramic tile mosaics. attendance. Instructed by All materials included with class attendance. Instructed David Jarvinen. Limit 12.

by David Jarvinen. Limit 12.

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Pastels: An Introduction

DESERT FLOWERS IN PASTEL PACKAGE DEAL: Purchase Pastels: An Introduction and Cacti Flowers and Fruits in Pastel as a package by March 31 and receive an exclusive 10% discount!

Members: $151 / General Public: $188 Offer expires on March 31. Programs may be purchased separately after April 1, subject to availability.

Wednesdays / June 1 and 8 / 6 - 9 p.m.

Members: $88 / General Public: $110 Unlike paints, pastels do not require additives or brushes, making them an easy, expressive and versatile medium. Pastels come in a variety of pigment strengths and forms, including soft, hard and oil. Understanding these qualities helps you gain control over this wonderful medium. Learn how to hold your pastel, blend and layer to create varied textures and images.

All materials included. Instructed by Lynn Reves. Limit 15.

Cacti Flowers and Fruits in Pastel Tuesdays / June 21, 28 and July 5 / 6 - 9 p.m.

Members: $80 / General Public: $100 Join Lynn Reves and explore various pastel techniques and types of papers used to draw the beautiful cactus flowers and fruits.

Create works that capture the vivid colors of cactus flowers and fruit on dark and colored papers. Learn to use the flowers as the center of your composition and fill the background with desert colors and foliage. Additional required materials list available with online listing. Limit 15.

The instructor really helped me a lot with specific questions I had regarding tools and techniques. I got much more out of the class than I expected. ~ Art class participant

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Shades of Sunset

Designing Jewelry from the Desert

Saturday / June 11 / 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Members: $68 / General Public: $85 Paint a 5x9-inch watercolor cactus in brilliant sunset colors. Learn about composition, highlighting, shading, color selection and the varying types of paints and brushes. You will be given cold-press watercolor paper, or, if you prefer, bring your own watercolor journal.

Additional required materials list available with online listing. Instructed by Cindy Kovack. Limit 15.

Saturday / August 6 / 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Members: $68 / General Public: $85 Cholla skeletons are dried wood portions beautifully weathered by heat, sun and wind. Use them to create a unique, textural necklace accented with real stone beads.

Make your own copper-wire beads, forge clasps and finish your necklace with copper seed beads. Previous jewelry-making experience not required. All materials included. Instructed by Shari Keith. Limit 12.

Nightlights

Southwest Style Gourds

Wednesday / June 29 / 6 - 9 p.m.

Members: $79 / General Public: $99 Bring warmth and glow of a beautiful, one-of-a-kind nightlight to your bedroom or kitchen. With colorful glass that will be fused together you will be able to construct a desert-inspired nightlight. All materials included.

Instructed by Bobby Harr. Limit 12.

Saturday / August 20 / 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Members: $108 / General Public: $135 Through the use of textured paint, participants will create a gourd with a suede-like finish. A Southwest stylized bear will be added as the focal point of your design using dyes, paints and markers. Spend the day with Gail Aubel as you explore techniques using dimensional paint to give the look of glass beading. All materials included.

Limit 12.

Mosaic Bird Bath Friday / July 22 / 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Members: $99 / General Public: $124 Mosaic birdbaths are a great addition to a desert garden.

Create a mosaic saucer bird bath for ground-feeding birds. We will explore mosaic techniques and applications using ceramic tile. All materials included with class attendance. Instructed by David Jarvinen. Limit 12.

Pine Needle Coiling on Gourds Saturday / July 30 / 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Members: $120 / General Public: $150 Learn techniques to add pine needle weaving to the rim of a gourd and create your own artistic basket. We will be taking the art of coiling a step further by floating or separating coils to create additional visual interest with gaps, spacing and twists in your basketry. Students will receive a gourd that has been cleaned. All materials included. Instructed by Paula Gregg. Limit 12.

Expressive Butterflies Sunday / August 28 / 1 - 4 p.m.

Members: $50 / General Public: $63 Join Meredith Smith to capture the form and color of butterflies through semi-blind contour drawing. This fun technique quickly creates a beautiful piece of art using ink and expressive watercolor. Participants should have some drawing experience. Additional required materials available with online listing. Limit 12.

Glass Bird Feeders Tuesday and Thursday / August 30 and September 1 Tuesday / 6 - 9 p.m. / Thursday / 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $75 / General Public: $94 Create a colorful bird feeder for your flying friends by using repurposed glass collected from flea markets, garage sales and thrift shops. Students will learn the different ways to assembly assorted glass vases and dishes to create one-of-a-kind birdfeeders. Different construction techniques will be taught. Additional required materials available with online listing. Instructed

by Lynn Reves. Limit 15.

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cooking and wellness Sunrise Tai Chi Tuesdays / March 8, 15, 22 and 29 April 5, 12, and 19 / 8:15 - 9:15 a.m.

Members: $14 / General Public: $18 (Price per session) A garden is the traditional setting for the ancient flowing movements of tai chi chuan, one of the most beneficial of the Oriental healing arts. The movements improve breathing, reduce stress and stimulate the mind, promoting longevity and good health. All levels welcome. This class is held outdoors, please dress appropriately for the weather. Instructed by Jake Mace.

Limit 30.

Sundown Yoga

YOGA AND TAI CHI AT THE GARDEN PACKAGE DEAL: Receive a $20 discount when you register for all the classes in each series by March 8. Each package includes seven sessions for only: Members: $78 / General Public: $98 (Price per package) Offer expires on March 8. Programs may be purchased separately after March 9, subject to availability.

Wednesdays / March 9, 16, 23 and 30 April 6, 13 and 20 / 5:30 - 6:45 p.m.

Members: $14 / General Public: $18 (Price per session) Yoga is one of the oldest techniques that focus on the body, mind and spirit connection to enhance health and well-being. You are quietly guided as you expand your consciousness and listen to the sounds of the Garden in the sun-lit warmth of the early evening. All levels welcome. This class is held outdoors, please dress appropriately for the weather. Instructed by Urban Yoga.

Limit 30.

Restorative Yoga Thursdays / March 10, 17, 24 and 31, April 21, May 12 and 19 / 12 - 1 p.m.

Members: $14 / General Public: $ 18 (Price per session) Restorative yoga uses breathing and your entire body to achieve mindfulness. In this practice, we will emphasize breathing, poses that focus on relaxation and other techniques. All levels welcome. This class is held outdoors, please dress appropriately for the weather.

Instructed by Urban Yoga. Limit 30.

Better with Age Saturday / April 16 / 2 - 4 p.m.

Members: $28 / General Public: $35 This program will show you how to assist your brain to do what it is built to do—get better with age—by including brain-building habits in daily life such as exercise, gardening, nature and fun. Award-winning author and brain coach Phyllis Strupp will share tips from her latest book Better with Age: The Ultimate Guide to Brain Training. Limit 30.

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Join our entertaining demonstration classes to explore new cuisines, cooking techniques or how to sharpen your culinary skills in a relaxed environment.

Native American Foods for Health

Cooking Cholla Buds

Saturday / March 12 / 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Vegetarian Chef Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz will demonstrate how to easily incorporate indigenous foods into your diet for health and wellness. The foods being discussed and demonstrated will be traditional, nutrient-dense foods of the Sonoran Desert.

Recipes demonstrated will include tepary bean hummus, cholla-bud salad and aloe vera and melon juice. Limit 12.

Saturday / April 2 / 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Join us for a culinary adventure as Chef Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz demonstrates recipes using dried cholla buds. She will show you how to prepare these calcium-rich buds to be added to moles and salsas, as well as how to pickle the cholla buds to create a delicious appetizer. Limit 12.

Garden to Kitchen Sunday / March 13 / 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Do you have a garden or a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) box full of fresh fruits and vegetables? Wondering what to do next? Learn how to plan meals with unique ingredients, store and prepare fresh produce, and build a pantry to help you maximize your vegetable consumption while wasting less food and money. Instructed

by Rachel Morningstar. Limit 12.

Classic Quinoa Tuesday / March 22 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $52 / General Public: $65 In this all-vegan class, Chefs Jason Wyrick and Madelyn Pryor will create a variety of dishes that incorporate quinoa, everyone’s favorite ancient seed. If you have heard about quinoa’s health benefits (fiber, protein and complete amino acids) and want to know more, this is the class for you. Learn to use quinoa and include it in breakfast, lunch and dinner. Limit 12.

The Art of Artichokes Sunday / April 3 / 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Artichokes can easily be grown in the low desert, but do you know how to cook them? Join Chef Monica O’Brien as she demonstrates how to clean and prepare artichokes and use them in innovative ways to make a delicious salad, soup, dip and braised in wine and added to a frittata. Limit 12.

Vegan India Tuesday / April 5 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Take an exotic trip to India without ever leaving the Garden.

Taught by Chef Jason Wyrick, this class will cover curries, chutneys and chai. Come explore the cuisine of India, veganstyle, and learn authentic methods and modern techniques for creating these spectacular dishes. Limit 12.

Best of Broccoli Saturday / April 9 / 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Broccoli, a superfood, is one of the healthiest vegetables we can eat. Chef Maggie Norris will show you how to prepare broccoli in new and innovative ways. She will prepare roasted and charred broccoli with peanuts, a quick, easy broccoli cheese soup, and broccoli coleslaw with bacon, and share a recipe for a spicy, stir-fried broccoli raab with chicken and peanuts. Limit 12.

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COOKING 101

Cooking 101: Oils Tuesday / April 19 / 6 - 8 p.m.

Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Cooking oils have different smoke points, flavors and culinary uses. Chef and registered dietitian Michele Redmond demonstrates the best uses of oils for health benefits, flavors and textures. Sample different olive oils and flavorful dishes such as a quick olive oil-infused appetizer, chickpea flour shrimp and vegetarian fritters, crispy chicken and an olive oil dessert. Limit 12.

Cooking 101: Knife Skills PACKAGE DEAL: Register for both Cooking 101: Oils and Cooking 101: Knife Skills

by March 31 receive a 20% discount.

Both classes for only: Members: $83 / General Public: $104 Offer expires on March 31. Programs may be purchased separately after April 1, subject to availability.

Saturday / May 14 / 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Learn how to properly use the most important tool in the kitchen. We cover cutting techniques and types of vegetable cuts, such as batonnet, dice and julienne.

Individual instruction is provided, and we end by cooking a simple recipe using our perfectly cut vegetables.

Knives will be provided. Instructed by Stephanie Green.

Limit 12.

The Art of Enchiladas

Cool Lemon and Lime Desserts for Hot Days

Sunday / April 17 / 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Enchiladas are the ultimate Southwest comfort food! Using unique red and green sauces, learn to make this traditional dish using a variety of ingredients and flavors, including the different meats and cheeses that make an authentic enchilada with all its complexity of flavors.

Instructed by Maria Parra Cano. Limit 12.

Tuesday / April 26 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $52 / General Public: $65 There is an abundance of citrus this time of year. Learn to use all types of citrus, as well as some useful baking and cupcake-decorating tips to make orange-poppy seed cupcakes with buttercream poppies, tangelo semifreddo with marcona almond brittle, lemon-lime shortbread cookies and double citrus tart. Instructed by Maggie Norris.

Limit 12.

Food on Your Face

Mother’s Day Brunch

Sunday / April 24 / 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Registered dietitian Sara Korzeniewski discusses how foods you may already have in your kitchen can benefit your skin. Learn to cleanse your skin without the harmful additives found in many commercial beauty products. Your skin can absorb 80% of what you put on it so make sure you are using products your body will love. Limit 12.

Tuesday / May 3 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Let’s celebrate our mothers with a fantastic Mother’s Day brunch! Chef Maggie Norris will prepare a spring vegetable and goat cheese dip and panko crusted crab cakes with roasted pepper, chive aioli. Savor a delightful snap pea and arugula salad with burrata cheese, and finish the day with a luscious lemon-soufflé pudding cake. Limit 12.

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Spring into Salads

Tantalizing Tarts

Sunday / May 15 / 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Healthy main course or side salads are a staple of family meals and social gatherings. Chef Nancy Matsui will prepare fresh corn salad with a champagne mango and passion fruit dressing and an Arizona-style cabbage slaw and shredded chicken with creamy sesame dressing. Limit 12.

Tuesday / May 24 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $52 / General Public: $65 With just one versatile, foolproof crust, this class will teach you to make four easy tarts to tempt your family and friends.

An appetizer tart, a savory tart and two dessert tarts will be demonstrated that can be easily done when short on time.

Instructed by Maggie Norris. Limit 12.

Cooking with Coconut

Sunday / June 5 / 1 - 3:30 p.m.

Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Entertain with an array of tantalizing tastes. Learn to make a chilled asparagus soup, gorgonzola and walnut tart, blinis with smoked salmon and crème fraiche roll ups, and chicken wings with garlic lemon glaze. Chef Nancy Matsui will share ideas on stylizing a buffet and how to design invitations.

Limit 12.

Saturday / May 21 / 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Coconut oil, butter, milk and flakes have health benefits that include controlling blood sugar, reducing inflammation and can even stimulate your metabolism. Sara Korezeniewski discusses these and the culinary uses of this superfood and shows you how to make dishes such as coconut curry, coconut-lemon bars, coconut chips and coconut yogurt. Limit 12.

Stuffed, Wrapped and Rolled Sunday / May 22 / 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Come learn the techniques of pounding, stuffing, wrapping and rolling for a flavorful appetizer, entrĂŠe and dessert. Chef Nancy Matsui will prepare tropical chicken lettuce rolls with sweet and sour dressing, lasagna rolls with marinara sauce and basil pesto, and asparagus en croute. Limit 12.

Sweet and Savory Bites

Unprocessed Barbecues Saturday / June 25 / 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $52 / General Public: $65 It is barbecue season, and that means backyard parties and, usually, processed foods. Registered dietitian Sara Korzeniewski will show you how to make delicious, nutritious recipes that are perfect for barbecues and how to choose the healthiest foods to toss on the grill. Limit 12.

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SUMMERTIME COOKING PACKAGE DEAL: Register for both Cooking with Summer Vegetables and Summertime Salsas by March 31 and receive a 20% discount. Both classes for only: Members: $83 / General Public: $104 Offer expires on March 31. Programs may be purchased separately after April 1, subject to availability.

Cooking with Summer Vegetables Saturday / June 11 / 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Chef Monica O’Brien demonstrates how to prepare quick, delicious vegetables such as oven-roasted cauliflower steaks with gremolata and sautéed Brussel sprouts with caramelized onions. Taste a sensational creamed corn dish and a black bean butternut squash side that can be served as a complete meal. Limit 12.

Summertime Salsas Sunday / June 12 / 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 salsas using a traditional molcajete, blender or freshly chopped ingredients to make wonderful salsa fresca. Participants will taste a variety of salsas. Instructed by Maria Parra Cano. Limit 12.

Artisanal Ice Creams

Cold Soups

Saturday / July 9 / 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Artisanal ice creams with unique flavors and quality ingredients are all the rage. Join Chef Monica O’Brien as she prepares a lemon and mint ice cream paired with a delicious peach cobbler. She will also demonstrate butterscotch and bourbon ice cream served with a decadent chocolate cake. Limit 12.

Saturday / July 16 / 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Cold soups are a refreshing way to turn seasonal fruits and vegetables into a delicious meal. Whether sweet or savory, Chef Monica O’Brien will demonstrate a variety of amazing cold soups to add to your repertoire, including vichyssoise, watermelon gazpacho, cucumber avocado, curried carrot ginger and cauliflower soups. Limit 12.

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Fig Obsession

Vegetarian Morocco

Saturday / July 23 / 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Figs have been with us since ancient times. They are delicious, have lots of dietary fiber and provide many health benefits. Watch fig delicacies being prepared, sample them and take home recipes to try at home.

Instructed by Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz. Limit 12.

Saturday / August 13 / 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Take a culinary tour with Chef Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz to Morocco. Learn to prepare a fragrant vegetable tagine with exotic spices and a savory couscous dish with local medjool dates. Limit 12.

Vegan Desserts

Tuesday / August 16 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Cooking without added fat can seem like a daunting task especially with major cooking shows using large quantities of butter or olive oil. Whether you are cutting fat for health reasons or to slim down, Chef Jason Wyrick will demonstrate a variety of innovative main dishes that cut fat but keep the flavor. Demonstrated recipes are vegan and some will be gluten free. Limit 12.

Tuesday / July 26 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Chef Jason Wyrick challenges the notion that cream is a necessary part of dessert with these dairy-free, yet decadent sweet treats. Savor a Mexican coconut apricot flan, an upscale chocolate and peanut butter banana split, a Thai-inspired coconut and lime rice pudding, and more. Demonstrated recipes are vegan and some will be gluten free. Limit 12.

Squash Blossoms Saturday / July 30 / 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Hispanic markets are brimming with delicate and brightly colored flores de calabaza—squash blossoms—in the summer. Vegetarian Chef Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz will prepare a delicious squash blossom soup with roasted poblano chiles and an easy squash blossom quesadilla with huitlacoche and other favorite squash blossom recipes inspired by visits to Mexico City. Limit 12.

No Fat, No Problem

Summer Sodas Saturday / August 20 / 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Learn how to make refreshing sodas in small quantities in your own kitchen. These traditionally fermented drinks are nutrient-dense, digestible and full of wonderful flavor.

No special equipment is required for this simple, artisanal craft, which will provide delicious, hydrating drinks to finish off another summer. Instructed by Jeanne Bjorn.

Limit 12.

Salad Dressings and Greens Saturday / August 6 / 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Chef Monica O’Brien will show you how to prepare an assortment of dressings served with a variety of greens. She will demonstrate with different types of oils and vinegars to make roasted shallot vinaigrette, Asian miso vinaigrette, and a citrus basil and raspberry ginger vinaigrette. Creamy dressings include lemon yogurt herb, buttermilk ranch, Caesar and green goddess. Limit 12.

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Gluten-Free Gourmand Sunday / August 21 / 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Join Nancy Matsui to learn to make gluten-free dishes like quinoastuffed mushrooms, smoked chicken enchiladas, and tropical rice crispy bars with chocolate drizzle. These recipes, also low in fat, sugar and salt, will satisfy family and friends, whether they eat gluten-free or not. Limit 12.

Sandwiches and Sliders Saturday / August 27 / 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $52 / General Public: $65 Sliders and sandwiches are a hit with endless options! Chef Maggie Norris shows how to make crispy quinoa sliders, a grilled salmon club, pork and chorizo sliders with green chile mayo, and fried chicken sandwiches with pickled jalapeno slaw and spicy mayo. Limit 12.

SERVING CANCER SURVIVORS AND THEIR FAMILIES Melodie’s Program was created in honor of the late Melodie Lewis, a past president of Desert Botanical Garden.

Her passion for the Garden and the Cancer Support Community Arizona led us to offer classes bringing cancer survivors here to enjoy the Garden’s healing and nurturing environment. Together we seek to expand the supportive community for cancer patients, their family and friends.

Harvesting and Cooking with Prickly Pear Saturday / August 27 / 7:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Members: $60 / General Public: $75 Prickly pear fruits are beautiful and nutritious. Learn traditional and modern ways of harvesting these delicious purple fruits, removing their spines and turning them into tasty treats. Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz shares her knowledge and experience as she turns the desert’s bounty into beverages, syrups and even prickly-pear fruit leather. Limit 12.

Family Flashlight Tours Saturday / June 6 / 7 - 10 p.m.

Please RSVP to rsvp@cscaz.org or 602 712.1006 Bring a flashlight and join us for an evening of adventures! Flashlight tours are a sensory experience where you will see, hear and feel the desert night. The self-paced stroll along the Garden’s trails to multiple discovery stations is perfect for families and children of all ages. Dress comfortably.

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science Sonoran Mineralogy Lab Saturday / May 14 / 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Members: $27 / General Public: $34 Explore the geology of the Sonoran Desert with its abundance of natural minerals. Why are some minerals shiny and others dull, some common and some precious? Through lecture and hands-on investigation, learn about mineral formation, identifying various minerals and understanding their unique properties. Instructed by Ray Grant. Limit 30.

Caves of Arizona

EARTH SCIENCES If you are intrigued by your environment and the living things that comprise it, explore the Garden’s interactive science programs. The Garden offers classes designed to illuminate topics from Arizona geology and history to celestial objects in the desert sky.

Wednesday / May 18 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $27 / General Public: $34 Arizona has some of the most spectacular and diverse caves in the country—from limestone caves to volcanic lava tubes.

Learn about the geology and formation of caves in the Grand Canyon, Kaibab Plateau, and Southern Arizona’s Basin and Range. We will cover how various features, such as stalactites, stalagmites are formed, how caves are surveyed and maps made, and touch on the sciences that are contributing to our overall knowledge of caves and karst. Instructed

by Ray Keeler. Limit 30.

Astronomy at the Garden Friday / June 3 / 8 - 10 p.m.

Members: $27 / General Public: $34 Spend a celestial evening in the Garden as we explore the night sky from one of the best locations in the city for stargazing. We will walk to an ideal location in the Garden to explore and learn about the Sonoran sky, with and without telescopes. Instructed by Phoenix Astronomical Society.

Limit 30.

Monument Valley Tuesday / June 28 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $27 / General Public: $34 Come learn about Monument Valley, a place of spectacular beauty that spans two states. A region characterized by vast sandstone buttes and the American West. We will discuss the land of the Dine—people, plants and history. Instructed

by Lou-ellen Finter. Limit 30.

A Geological Narrative of Arizona Thursday / September 8 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $27 / General Public: $34 The complex landscapes of Arizona are geologically young but reveal rocks and fossils that record a history of almost two billion years. Join us as we explore the geology of Arizona and the origins of the Grand Canyon, red rocks of Sedona, Mogollon Rim and low deserts in the South. Instructed

by Steven Semken from ASU’s School of Earth and Space Exploration. Limit 30.

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Cynthia Donald, birding enthusiast and member of Desert Rivers, Maricopa, Sonoran, Tucson and National Audubon societies, leads this lively, interactive, in-depth program with sessions for both beginners and experienced birders.

Start Birding with Cynthia Donald

NATURAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY

Tuesdays / March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 / 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Members: $70 / General Public: $87 Designed for beginning bird watchers, this class includes five classroom sessions at the Garden and four Saturday field trips. These will introduce students to a variety of resident and migrant birds, explore a diversity of habitats, teach field identification techniques and highlight the Valley’s local birding destinations. Field trips will be held on March 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. Transportation to the field trip site is not provided. Students are encouraged to bring binoculars. Limit 20.

More Birding with Cynthia Donald

Discover the remarkable characteristics and behavior of desert animals or enjoy the history of desert people.

Many classes are hands-on lectures or trips full of adventure and excitement.

Thursdays / March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 / 6:30 - 8 p.m.

Members: $70 / General Public: $87 A follow-up to Start Birding this class includes five classroom sessions and four Sunday field trips. Classroom sessions will focus on the natural history of birds in our area. Field trips will emphasize identification techniques and birding by ear. Field trips will be held on March 6, 13, 20 and 27 from 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. Transportation to the field trip site is not provided. Students are encouraged to bring binoculars.

Limit 20.

Hummingbirds

Quail

Saturday / March 26 / 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Members: $35 / General Public: $44 Learn about the unique structures that allow hummingbirds to produce such wondrous colors and discover how they are able to fly in such miraculous ways. We will go into the Garden to uncover hummingbirds’ feeding and courtship behaviors and practice identifying hummingbirds.

Students are encouraged to bring binoculars.

Instructed by Tom Gaskill. Limit 20.

Saturday / April 2 / 8:30 - 11 a.m.

Members: $30 / General Public: $38 Arizona and New Mexico have more species of quail than any other state. Learn about our five species of these gorgeous, often quite accessible, birds and how to find and identify them. We also learn about a new quail species in Arizona and go into the Garden to observe these iconic birds. Students are encouraged to bring binoculars. Instructed by Tom Gaskill. Limit 20.

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Beyond Color and Shape Saturday / April 16 / 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Members: $35 / General Public: $44 Our first reaction to birds is usually visual. Color? Shape?

Long-legged? But there are many more identification tools. This interactive class helps you narrow the choices of species by looking more closely at bills, their shape and function, and at bird behaviors. We will also discuss Arizona habitats and their importance to birding.

Instructed by Kathe Anderson. Limit 12.

Arizona Snails

Butterflies of Arizona Saturday / April 9 / 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $27 / General Public: $34 This class explores the natural history of some of the most common and fascinating butterflies found in Arizona. We will observe and identify butterflies and their caterpillars in a walk around the Garden. Instructed by Kim Pegram, butterfly exhibit specialist at the Garden. Limit 20.

Bird Tales Sunday / April 10 / 2 - 5 p.m.

Members: $35 / General Public: $44 In the amazing bird world, it is sometimes difficult to distinguish fact from fantasy. In this class, we will feature hummingbirds, raptors and ravens and other species that figure prominently in cultural folklore. Test yourself to see if you can tell which stories are too weird to be true.

Instructed by Kathe Anderson. Limit 30.

What Exactly Am I Eating?

Wednesday / April 13 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $27 / General Public: $34 Using The Omnivore’s Dilemma by Michael Pollan as a starting point, this class explores the nature of the modern food production industry. Topics include farm policy, pink slime, meat glue, genetically modified organisms, the obesity epidemic and the basic biology of agriculture.

Instructed by Ken Sweat from ASU’s School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Limit 30.

Wednesday / April 20 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $27 / General Public: $34 Arizona is home to hundreds of gastropods, with more than 200 native snails and slugs, and one native freshwater mussel. There are also more than 20 non-native snails, freshwater mussels and clams.

Jeff Sorenson from the Arizona Game and Fish Department discusses the world of gastropods and how they are monitored, researched and managed in the state. Limit 30.

Evening Birding at the Garden Wednesday / May 4 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $27 / General Public: $34 Birds tend to hide and rest in the shade during the heat of the day. In the evening, they come out for activities, including an evening meal and lots of socializing—their equivalent to dinner and a movie. Join Tom Gaskill in the Garden to learn about the typical spring birds encountered here. Students are encouraged to bring binoculars. Limit 20.

Desert Tortoise Saturday / May 7 / 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Members: $27 / General Public: $34 Learn about the life history of the fascinating Sonoran Desert tortoises, relicts of an epoch when this area was a tropical deciduous forest. Discover their life history, feeding habits, survival mechanisms and why they are considered keystone species. Instructed by Randy Babb from the Arizona Game and Fish Department. Limit 30.

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Sustainable Food and You

Arizona’s Owls

Thursday / May 19 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $27 / General Public: $34 In this class, we discuss our complex food system, including the history of global and local production, why that local, organic apple may not be the best environmental choice, the social justice issues behind food, and how you can become a responsible part of our shared food future. Instructed by Colin Tetreault from ASU’s Julie Ann Wrigley Global Institute of Sustainability. Limit 30.

Wednesday and Saturday / June 8 and 11 Wednesday / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Saturday / 7 - 10 a.m. (field trip) Members: $45 / General Public: $56 Join Tom Gaskill as he introduces you to Arizona’s most common owl species. Learn about their behavior, preferred habitats and distinctive calls. Spend an evening in the classroom, then take a field trip to a local burrowing owl relocation sanctuary. Transportation to the field trip site is not provided. Students are encouraged to bring binoculars. Limit 24.

Cute Little Guys

Plant Evolution - Opuntia

Saturday / May 21 / 8 - 10:30 a.m.

Members: $30 / General Public: $38 They are cute, and they live interesting lives. Wrens, gnatcatchers and verdins are small birds with huge personalities. Learn about these lively little birds, how to identify them, and their specialized behaviors. We will spend some time in the Garden, enjoying these cute little guys. Students are encouraged to bring binoculars.

Instructed by Thomas Gaskill. Limit 20.

Tuesday / June 21 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $27 / General Public: $34 This class will focus on the evolutionary biology of Opuntia, the genus that includes the diverse and ubiquitous prickly-pear cacti. We will look at advances in the study of evolutionary relationships and DNA sequencing to understand where prickly pears come from and why they take so many forms. Instructed by Dr. Lucas Majure, research scientist at the Garden. Limit 30.

Roadrunners and Cuckoos

Strange Birds of the High Country

Sunday / May 22 / 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Members: $45 / General Public: $56 Roadrunners are one of the most charismatic and energetic birds in the Sonoran Desert. We will explore their ecology, diet and nesting habitats, paying special attention to the conservation needs of the yellow-billed cuckoo. A walk in the Garden to observe roadrunners is included. Students are encouraged to bring binoculars.

Instructed by Tom Gaskill. Limit 20.

Wednesday and Saturday / June 22 and 25 Wednesday / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Saturday / 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. (field trip) Members: $99 / General Public: $124 Crossbills and rosy finches are as enigmatic as any birds in Arizona. Join Tom Gaskill to explore the peculiar biology of these odd but attractive birds and learn how to identify them.

We will take a field trip to the Mogollon Rim to look for crossbills and other strange birds. Transportation is provided. Students are encouraged to bring binoculars. Limit 10.

Climate Change: The Science and The Spin Thursday / May 26 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $27 / General Public: $34 Scientists have known for more than a century that human activities can alter the earth’s climate. Today, every nation’s scientific academy and over 98% of working climate scientists agree on this. In this program, we will examine the science of the greenhouse effect, and the arguments of its detractors. Instructed by Ken Sweat from ASU’s School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences. Limit 30.

Ecology of the Saguaro Tuesday / July 19 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $27 / General Public: $34 Columnar cacti, such as the giant saguaro are unique among plants in terms of their physiology and morphology. To persist in arid environments these cacti can store massive amounts of water. This program will discuss the adaptive features and potential conservation under changing environmental conditions. Instructed by Dr. Kevin Hultine, plant physiologist at the Garden. Limit 30. dbg.org/learn | 33

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Nighthawks

Natural History of the Creosote

Wednesday and Saturday / July 27 and 30 Wednesday / 6 - 8:30 p.m.

Saturday / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. (field trip) Members: $45 / General Public: $56 Nothing in the night flies with the skill and breathtaking ease of nighthawks. Learn about nighthawks and their relatives, and some keys to their identification. We will take an evening field trip to observe nighthawks in action. Transportation to the field trip site is not provided. Students are encouraged to bring binoculars.

Instructed by Tom Gaskill. Limit 24.

Wednesday / August 17 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $27 / General Public: $34 Abundant and ordinary, creosote bush has a fascinating natural history. Dr. Joe McAuliffe, director of research at the Garden, discusses where this tough plant came from, how it adapted, how it extracts water from extremely dry soils and more. Limit 30.

Wading Birds: Herons, Egrets, Bitterns and More

Wednesday and Saturday / August 24 and 27 Wednesday / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Saturday / 7 a.m. - 12 p.m. (field trip) Members: $70 / General Public: $88 Get Happy Identifying large wading birds can be confusing, especially Tuesday / August 2 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. the white egret and immature heron. Spend an evening Members: $27 / General Public: $34 learning about these species, and then take a field trip to Americans view happiness as something to actively pursue while ancient philosophers relate happiness to local, urban wetlands where immature herons live and migrating egrets pass through. Transportation is provided. good fortune. This class will explore the concept and Students are encouraged to bring binoculars. Instructed definitions of happiness across time and cultures, and review research on the relationship between happiness by Tom Gaskill. Limit 10. and health, socioeconomic status, quality of life and Bats well-being. We will also examine the relationship Thursday / August 25 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. between happiness and healthy aging, and identify Members: $27 / General Public: $34 practices and policies that promote the pursuit Though bats may seem scary, they are actually quite of happiness. Instructed by Dr. Teri Kennedy from beneficial, eating a vast number of harmful insects. There ASU’s School of Social Work. Limit 30. are more than 28 species of bats in Arizona, where bat population appear stable and even at times increasing.

California Condors Join Randy Babb, from Arizona Game and Fish Department, Wednesday / August 10 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. and learn more about these fascinating flying friends and Members: $27 / General Public: $34 how we can protect them. Limit 30.

California condors are the largest flying birds in North America with wingspans measuring up to nine and a half feet. Learn all about these fascinating, elusive giants, the causes of population decline, and the efforts to bring them back from the brink of extinction.

Instructed by Chris Parish from The Peregrine Fund’s Condor Reintroduction Project. Limit 30.

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Tovrea Castle at Carraro Heights and Cactus Garden Tour Thursday / March 3 / 8 - 10 a.m. OR Thursday / March 3 / 9 - 11 a.m.

Members: $35 / General Public: $44 Tour the restored, historic Tovrea Castle and Cactus Garden. The garden contains more than 5,000 cacti of more than 100 varieties. Docents from the Tovrea Carraro Society will lead the tour of the castle main floor and basement. In addition to the tour of the castle, an expert from the Garden will lead a private cactus garden tour.

This is a walking tour. Participants must wear closed-toe shoes and be able to walk unaided over possibly loose and uneven footing. Transportation is not provided.

Limit 30.

Japanese Friendship Garden Tour and Tea Ceremony Friday / March 4 / 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. OR Friday / April 8 / 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Members: $69 / General Public: $86 Visit the tranquil Phoenix Japanese Friendship Garden for a specially arranged private garden tour and authentic tea ceremony. This beautiful garden features more than 1,500 tons of hand-selected stone, footbridges, more than 50 varieties of plants, flowing streams and waterfalls.

Tour includes garden walking tour, private tea ceremony and hand-picked confectioneries from Kyoto, Japan.

Transportation is not provided. Participants should arrive at the Phoenix Japanese Friendship Garden by 9:45 a.m. Limit 12.

Aravaipa Canyon Field Trip Saturday / March 5 / 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Members: $221 ($276 with Garden transportation) General Public: $276 ($345 with Garden transportation) Explore the mysterious Aravaipa Canyon Wilderness in a hike along the Aravaipa Creek. Vincent Pinto, ethnobotanist and wildlife biologist, leads the hike and identifies and interprets plant and animal life in this forested habitat. Although suitable for most hikers, this is a four-mile wet hike with uneven footing and wading in shallow water for short distances. Transportation from the Garden departs promptly at 5:30 a.m. and returns at 6 p.m. Self-drivers, should arrive at the Aravaipa Canyon trailhead by 7:45 a.m. Limit 8.

Day trip includes: • Entrance fees • Expert guides and educational programming • Lunch

Tour of the Salado Cliff Dwelling Monday / March 21 / 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Members: $99 / General Public: $124 Join us for a ranger-led tour of Tonto National Monument, one of the earliest sites protected by the 1906 Antiquities Act. This is a steep hike on a backcountry trail into the rugged Superstition Mountains to a natural alcove overlooking Tonto Basin and the Rio Salado River. Participants must be in good physical condition, able to hike three miles with a total elevation change of 1,200 feet.

Sturdy walking shoes or hiking boots essential for rocky, slippery and uneven surfaces with steep steps. The tour takes three to four hours. We depart promptly from the Garden at 7 a.m. and return at 5 p.m. Limit 9.

Day trip includes: • Round-trip transportation to and from the Garden • Entrance fee • Guided tour • Picnic lunch

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SONORAN SKY TOUR Sonoran Sky Tour Hiking the Superstitions Saturday / April 2 / 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Members: $150 / General Public: $188 Join us for a memorable day exploring the legendary Superstition Mountains and the rugged wilderness area that surrounds the range. The Superstition Mountains offer an amazing display of rugged Sonoran Desert geology, native vegetation, ecological variation, and intriguing human history. Although suitable for most hikers, there may be areas of uneven footing. Hike will include round-trip transportation from the Garden, expert hiking guides, water and snacks for the trail, a picnic lunch, and safety equipment.

Transportation from the Garden departs promptly at 7 a.m. and returns at 4:30 p.m.

Limit 12.

Urban Farm Tour Saturday / April 2 / 7:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Members: $72 / General Public: $90 Urban farming is becoming more popular as people strive for more productive, sustainable landscapes. We will visit several local farms to see how this concept is being applied in this exclusive, behind-the-scenes tour. Tour includes round-trip transportation from the Garden and picnic lunch. Transportation from the Garden departs promptly at 7:30 a.m. and returns at 2 p.m. Limit 10.

Friday and Saturday / April 8 and 9 $449 per person double occupancy $499 per person single occupancy By popular demand, the Garden returns to southern Arizona to explore the night sky and learn how giant telescope mirrors are being developed to produce the widest, fastest and deepest scans ever captured by a single telescope.

We will tour the Steward Observatory Mirror Laboratory to learn about groundbreaking techniques being used to produce telescope mirrors and travel to the Mt. Lemmon Sky Center featuring the Schulman Telescope. There you will tour the facility and learn how to navigate the night sky using binoculars and sky charts, view a spectacular sunset, and use the big telescope to observe planet and galaxies like never before.

On the second day, we travel to Kitt Peak National Observatory, home to 23 optical telescopes and two radio telescopes. Your docent-led tour will take you to the McMath-Pierce Solar Telescope, the world’s largest solar instrument, as well as the four-meter telescope. This tour requires climbing stairs and walking up to one-quarter mile. Both Mt. Lemmon and Kitt Peak are at high elevations, so those with cardiac and respiratory concerns should be aware that walking paths are steep.

Two-day trip includes: • Round-trip transportation to and from the Garden • Accommodation for one night • Professional tour guides • All entrance fees • Dinner on Friday • Breakfast and lunch on Saturday • Bottled water and snacks

Not included: • Gratuities • Meals not mentioned • Personal expenses • Alcoholic beverages

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

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Ecotour of Raven’s Nest and Sycamore Canyon Friday and Saturday / April 15 and 16 Members: $430 / General Public: $538 Join us for an unforgettable exploration of Arizona’s incomparable Sky Islands.

Vincent Pinto, ethnobotanist and wildlife biologist, will be your guide for an in-depth exploration of the Sky Islands’ diverse ecosystem. We will start at Raven’s Nest Nature Sanctuary where we will search for intriguing wildlife, followed by a relaxed natural history trip to Patagonia Lake State Park. On Saturday, Pinto will lead a walk through the sublime Sycamore Canyon. The pace of this trip is slow to moderate with a focus on learning. While most of the terrain is flat, there are some areas of moderate elevation and loose gravel with potentially unstable footing. Limit 8.

Two-day trip includes: • Round-trip transportation to and from the Garden • Expert guides and educational programming • Accommodation for one night at Esplendor Resort • Lunch on Friday and Saturday • All entrance fees

Not included: • Personal expenses • Meals not mentioned • Alcoholic beverages

The Garden’s travel programs provide an excellent experience— very enlightening and enjoyable.

We will keep traveling with the Garden as long as you keep offering these fun excursions. ~ Garden travel guest

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travel and adventure Lower Salt River Sunrise Float Trip Saturday / April 23/ 5:45 - 10 a.m.

Members: $189 / General Public: $236 Join us for the unique experience of floating down the Lower Salt River.

This relaxing trip allows participants to experience a desert sunrise against the backdrop of the rugged terrain, and learn about the cultural and natural history of a rare ecosystem. Price includes light breakfast, round-trip transportation, professional guides, river raft and safety gear. Transportation from the Garden departs promptly at 5 a.m. and returns at 10 a.m. Limit 16.

Wine, Water and Adventure

WINE, WATER AND ADVENTURE EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Sign-up

by March 31 and receive $15 off.

Members: $255 General Public: $323

Saturday / May 21 / 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. OR Friday / July 22 / 7 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Members: $270 / General Public: $338 Combine the spectacular beauty of central Arizona and the Verde River with a wine tour of the Alcantara Vineyards for a sensational summer adventure.

Begin at Arcosanti, an experimental community developed by architect Paolo Soleri and then head to the Verde Valley where our kayak trip begins on the scenic Verde River. The final stop at the Alcantara Vineyards includes sampling their award-winning wines while overlooking the vineyards and rolling hills beyond. Transportation departs promptly from the Garden at 7 a.m. and returns at 6 p.m. Must be 21 years or older to participate. Limit 9.

Day trip includes: • Round-trip transportation • Expert guides and educational programming • River kayak and safety gear • Snacks and lunch • Wine tasting • Gratuities for river kayak guides

White Mountain Weekend Friday – Sunday / August 5 – 7 Members: $410 / General Public: $513 Escape to the magnificent White Mountains in eastern Arizona. We will stay in the quaint community of Greer, hike along clear mountain streams and lakes bordered by pristine spruce and fir forests, and look for beautiful wildflowers, birds and wildlife.

The program will be led by author and naturalist Lynn Hassler. Limit 10.

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Not included: • Personal expenses • Meals not mentioned

Three-day trip includes: • Transportation for all group activities in Garden vehicle • Expert guides and educational programming • Lunch on Saturday and Sunday Not included: • Transportation to and from Greer, AZ • Accommodation on Friday and Saturday • Meals not mentioned

PORTUGAL: GARDENS, WINE AND HERITAGE Portugal is a destination where you can explore enchanting gardens, stroll through fairy-tale villages and taste renowned wines. The Garden’s exclusive program combines the beauty and diversity of Portugal’s many gardens with wine-lovers’ routes and visits to medieval villages, ancient cities and UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Register through March 31 and receive a 10% discount.

EARLY BIRD RATE: $2,699 AFTER MARCH 31: $2,999 (per person, double occupancy; rates do not include airfare)

For more information and to

reserve your spot in this Garden expedition, please call Affinity Group Tours at 480 544.0144.

Portugal: Gardens, Wine and Heritage September 13 – 21, 2016 Travel with the Garden to visit some of the most impressive gardens, wine regions and UNESCO heritage sites in Europe! We have curated a spectacular program tailored for those who want to explore the most beautiful gardens in Portugal while enjoying the perks of being in a world-renowned wine region home to remarkable UNESCO heritage sites.

Some of the highlights of the program include the Botanical Garden of Ajuda, Queluz Palace and Gardens, Bussaco Forest, and Palace and Gardens of Mateus. Plus, get to enjoy the Alentejo and Porto wine regions and discover medieval cities of Sintra, Coimbra and Guimarães. Please visit our website for the full itinerary.

Eight-day trip includes: • Lodging in deluxe hotels and most meals • Educational programming and on-site transportation • Bilingual guides and Garden host • Admission fees to attractions and historic sites

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I feel comfortable and prepared to help my child connect with nature after taking this class. ~ Seedlings caregiver

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children and family education EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS Baby Boojums Mondays / May 2, 9, 16 and 23 OR Fridays / May 6, 13, 20 and 27 6 – 18 months / 9:30 - 10:15 a.m.

18 – 30 months / 10:45 - 11:45 a.m.

Members: $50 / General Public: $60 Discover nature at an early age. Children under three build connections through sensory experiences, movement and song. This exploratory program lets you and your little one investigate nature in a safe, fun and caring environment.

We will learn about birds and plants of the Garden. Pre-registration is required a minimum of ten (10) days prior to the program start date.

PLAN AHEAD FOR FALL 2016 Baby Boojums will begin mid-September. Registration will open in late July.

Preschool Program: Seedlings A science-based enrichment program for preschoolers The desert provides endless opportunity for discovery and learning. Alongside your preschooler, relive the fun of learning by joining the Seedlings Preschool Program. Each week our caring, experienced teachers guide you and your budding naturalist on a journey of discovery through nature walks, songs, arts and observations. In March and April, we will uncover the story of the different animals that call the Garden home. Pre-registration is required a minimum of ten (10) days prior to the program start date.

Spring Session March 22 – April 29 Members: $145 / General Public: $170 Classes available for 3 – 4 year olds: Limit 12 children each with accompanying adult.

Tuesday mornings: March 22, 29, April 5, 12, 19 and 26 / 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Wednesday mornings: March 23, 30, April 6, 13, 20 and 27 / 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Friday mornings: March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 / 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

PLAN AHEAD FOR FALL 2016

Some of the deepest connections to nature are made in the company of a loved one. Our early childhood programs are designed for children and their caregivers to experience the joys of nature together in a safe, nurturing and enriching environment.

Fall Session Seedlings Preschool Program will begin in mid-October.

Registration will open in late July.

Classes available for 4 – 5 year olds: Limit 14 children each with accompanying adult.

Thursday mornings: March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21 and 28 / 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Thursday afternoons: March 24, 31, April 7, 14, 21 and 28 / 1 - 3 p.m.

Register for all Children and Family programs online at dbg.org/learn or call 480 481.8121 for more information.

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FAMILY CLASSES Create meaningful memories for the whole family when attending one of the Garden’s desert exploration programs. Kids, parents and grandparents alike will leave with a shared enthusiasm for the plants and animals around us! These programs are designed for families with children ages 5 to 12, although children 17 and under are welcome.

Pre-registration is required a minimum of seven (7) days in advance for all classes. Price includes one child and one adult. Additional participants are 15% off the individual price (half of listed price).

Hummingbird Mania Saturday / April 2 / 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Members: $32 / General Public: $40 (per child & adult pair) With an average of 2,500 wing beats per minute, hummingbirds burn through the energy equivalent of almost 3,000 Oreo cookies per day. Come along for a morning walk and some fun activities as we seek out these tiny powerhouses and learn what plants are best to attract them to our own backyards.

Sounds of the Night Thursday / April 14 / 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Members: $32 / General Public: $40 (per child & adult pair) Explore the sounds and sights of the night as we learn about insects and other desert critters that provide a nighttime musical backdrop. We will also visit the Bruce Munro exhibition to enjoy the sights and sounds of human culture in the desert.

DESERT BOOK CLUB Butterflies and Birds Saturday / May 14 / 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Members: $32 / General Public: $40 (per child & adult pair) Local children’s author Natalie Gagnon will lead us on a literary discovery of two popular Garden animals, monarch butterflies and Gambel’s quail. After walking in the garden, she will read from her latest books and each family will receive a signed copy to take home.

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NOCTURNAL NATURE PACKAGE DEAL: Purchase all three summer programs together as a package by April 30 and receive an exclusive 20% discount!

Members: $83 / General Public: $109 Offer expires on April 30. Programs may be purchased separately after May 1, subject to availability.

Moth Madness Friday / July 8 / 7 - 9 p.m.

Members: $24 / General Public $36 (per child & adult pair) Some of the most fascinating desert life only emerges after dark. And many of our desert plants depend on nocturnal animals for pollination. Using a special light, we will attract moths and other insects to view, sketch and photograph. By exploring the Garden after dark we will experience desert life in new way.

Painting with Light Friday / July 29 / 7:30 - 9 p.m.

Members: $40 / General Public: $50 (per child & adult pair) Learn the art of painting with light in this fun, nightphotography taught by instructor Ashley Lowery.

Using candles, glow sticks, and other light sources, we will light up the night and capture unique images through long-exposure photography. Photos will be viewable throughout the program and then shared with the group via email after the program.

Star Party Friday / August 12 / 7 - 9 p.m.

Members: $40 / General Public: $50 (per child & adult pair) This week is predicted to be the peak of the Perseid meteor showers. Join ASU experts for a fun evening learning about the night sky, including a special presentation inside the STARLAB Portable Planetarium and time outside gazing at the stars and planets.

HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM Learning Labs

Explore the Sonoran Desert with a scientific lens. This program allows children and parents to discover the wonders of the desert through nature walks, experiments, and art activities.

Led by knowledgeable and enthusiastic instructors, this is a perfect way to enhance your homeschool lessons. Upcoming topics include desert snakes, Arizona butterflies, and natural desert food.

These programs are designed for children ages 6 to 10, although children ages 5 to 12 are welcome.

Thursdays / March 24, April 21 and 28 / 1 - 3 p.m.

Members: $15 for first child / $10 for each additional child General Public: $20 for first child / $15 for each additional child Pre-registration is required a minimum of three (3) days in advance for each class.

Price includes one accompanying adult.

FLASHLIGHT TOURS Thursdays and Saturdays May 28 – September 3 / 7 - 10 p.m.

Included with membership or paid Garden Admission Flashlight tours are a sensory adventure where you will see, hear and feel the desert night. The self-paced stroll along the main trail to plant and animal discovery stations is perfect for all ages.

Remember to bring your flashlight for this adventure.

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Spring Break Day Camps For Ages 6 – 10 years Doesn’t everyone want to be outside in March? Our spring break drop-off camps are a great way for your kids to explore the Sonoran Desert during this fabulous time of year. Each camp is designed for a hands-on, minds-on experience that will be fun and interactive.

Members: $40 per camp day General Public: $50 per camp day

Friends in Flight Tuesdays / March 8 OR 15 / 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Feathery birds, fluttering bugs and furry bats; these friends in flight have a lot to share with us about life in the desert. By opening our eyes, our ears and our minds, we will get to know the winged friends of the Garden.

Eco Art Camp: The Art of Nature Wednesday / March 9 OR 16 / 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Why shop for art supplies when there are so many materials available in the backyard? We will spend the day taking inspiration and materials from nature and turning them into beautiful pieces of art.

Mud Camp Thursday / March 10 OR 17 / 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Experience the squishier side of Garden life. What is mud? Why is it useful? What happens when you throw it at a wall? Together we will have fun and get muddy through free play, fun and educational activities, mud-based art, and Garden exploration.

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Each day our campers become scientists as they use their powers of observation in the classroom and on the trail to learn about the world around them. The Garden’s top notch educators encourage exploratory learning in a fun and safe environment. Every day of camp brings new adventures in outdoor experiences, children’s literature, free choice learning, games, art projects and more!

Pre-registration is required a minimum of 10 (ten days in advance of each camp session.

Early Childhood Summer Day Camps

Elementary Summer Day Camps

For ages 5 – 7 years

For ages 8 – 10 years and 10 – 12 years

School is out and it is time to celebrate with summer camp fun at the Garden!

PACKAGE DEAL: Purchase both Early Childhood weeks of camp by March 31 and receive an exclusive 15% discount.

Members: $255 / General Public: $298 Offer expires on March 31. Each week of camp may be purchased separately after April 1, subject to availability.

Home Sweet Hole (4 days) Tuesday – Friday / May 31 – June 3 / 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Members $140 / General Public $165 Whose house does that hole belong to and where did all those desert holes come from? We will discover different animals that live in holes above and below ground. Stretch those wings, wiggle those legs and slither through an incredible desert habitat in this fun exploratory camp.

Pollination Pals (5 days) Monday – Friday / June 6 – 10 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Members $160 / General Public $185 Did you know that the Sonoran Desert is one of the most diverse places on Earth for plants and pollinators? Discover the fascinating world of bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, bats and the plants that depend on them, in this exploratory hands-on camp.

Beating the heat is tough, but Garden summer camps provide fun and safe outdoor experiences no matter the weather!

PACKAGE DEAL: Purchase both Elementary weeks of camp by March 31 and receive an exclusive 15% discount.

Members: $272 / General Public: $315 Offer expires on March 31. Each week of camp may be purchased separately after April 1, subject to availability.

Creepy, Crawly, Critter Camp (5 days) Monday – Friday / June 20 – 24 / 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Members $160 / General Public $185 What do Gila monsters, tarantulas and king snakes have in common? They are awesome! We will kick off the elementary summer camps with introductions to some of the deserts creepier critters. Some special animal guests will join us on our learning journey.

Eco-Explorers (5 days) Monday – Friday / June 27 – July 1 / 8:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Members $160 / General Public $185 How do many plants and animals thrive in the harsh conditions of the Sonoran Desert? Put on your detective hat as we explore the Garden to investigate. Through hands-on experiments, close-up observation, and plenty of time to play, kids will begin to recognize the adaptations that make life a breeze for the Garden’s resident plants and animals.

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children and family education GIRL SCOUT PROGRAMS

Desert Discovery Desert Discovery programs create a fun and memorable experience for girls as they learn about life in the desert.

Scouts will receive a participation patch after completing activities that help fulfill Girl Scout badge requirements.

Pre-registration is required.

Not a Girl Scout? Not a problem.

Visit girlscoutsaz.org to find out how to join.

NEW! Water Wizards Daisies, Brownies and Juniors Welcome Program fee: $9 / scout and $9 / chaperone Available select dates October through May Desert plants have amazing adaptations to help them collect, contain and conserve water. Scouts will investigate these characteristics as they imagine a world inspired by desert plants that starts with their very own gardens.

Bugs and Beyond Daisies, Brownies and Juniors Welcome Program fee: $9 / scout and $9 / chaperone Available select dates October through May Insects and other invertebrates thrive in the desert. Scouts will explore numerous desert habitats while learning how to identify five different insect species.

Desert in the Dark Daisies, Brownies and Juniors Welcome Program fee: $9 / scout and $9 / chaperone Available Thursdays and Saturdays from 7 - 10 p.m.

June through August What is the Sonoran Desert like in the dark? On this selfguided exploration, scouts will experience night-blooming plants, nocturnal animals, and the starry sky during the Garden’s Flashlight Tour program.

For more information or to register, please visit dbg.org/girlscouts or call 480 481.8121.

FIELD TRIPS

Sonoran Desert Adventure The Sonoran Desert Field Trip program provides safe, outdoor environmental learning opportunities for students in the Phoenix area through hands-on, standards-based curriculum taught by trained Garden staff. Engaging students’ multiple senses helps inspire stewardship for the natural world. If you know a student interested in science and nature, let their teachers know about this opportunity.

For more information or to register visit dbg.org/fieldtrip or call 480 481.8121.

Sponsored by: The Arizona Republic, Blue Cross® Blue Shield® of Arizona, The Boeing Company, 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, The Fred Maytag Family Foundation, Meridian Bank, N.A., Phoenix Suns Charities and the U.S. Bank Foundation.

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TEENS IN THE GARDEN If you are a teen or know a teen, 14 to 18 years old who has a passion for nature consider applying to be a Teen in the Garden.

Saturday / August 13 / 1 - 2 p.m.

An informational meeting for teens and parents For more information or to RSVP for the August meeting please email teenvol@dbg.org or call 480 481.8123. For other teens seeking volunteer opportunities,community service or honors hours please email areese@dbg.org or call 480 481.8134.

Supported by: The Herbert H. and Barbara C. Dow Foundation

REGISTRATION AND CANCELLATION POLICIES Member Discounts

Adult Education Program Policies

Desert Botanical Garden members receive a 20% discount on many educational programs. Go to dbg.org/membershipbenefits to become a member today.

Registration and Confirmation Register online at dbg.org/learn or call 480 481.8188.

For additional inquiries, regarding refunds or cancellations, email registrar@dbg.org or call 480 481.8146 Monday through Thursday.

You will receive a payment confirmation with your online order.

Please bring this confirmation with you to the program as it is required for attendance.

Register Early

Advance registration is required for many educational programs, and we regret that receipt of your payment does not guarantee Classes and Workshops Program registration may be canceled up to two weeks prior to enrollment. the start date for a $20 processing fee. Refunds will not be issued Class Cancellations for missed classes or cancellations less than two weeks’ notice.

Desert Botanical Garden reserves the Travel and Adventure right to cancel programs with insufficient Program registration may be canceled up to two weeks prior to registration, Garden closure, or due to the start date minus 30% of the registration cost. Refunds will not inclement weather. Participants will be contacted prior to the class/workshop/tour be issued for cancellations made with less than two weeks’ notice. either by phone or email and receive a Children and Family Program Policies full refund. For additional information on Registration, Refunds and Liability Waivers the Garden’s Registration and Cancellation Register online at dbg.org/learn. For additional inquiries, email policies, please go to dbg.org/learn teacherrsvp@dbg.org or call 480 481.8121 Tuesday through Friday.

For non-tour programs, refunds are available for cancellations made at least 10 business days prior to the program. Cancellations made within 10 business days will incur a 30% cancellation fee.

Refunds will not be issued for missed programs or after the program start date.

Tour program policies differ. For specific tour program information, please visit dbg.org/fieldtrip or dbg.org/girlscouts.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Class Registration & Cancellation

Visit our website for the most current information and details.

Open Daily May – Sept. / 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Oct. – Apr. / 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Opens an hour early every Wed. and Sun. for members only.

Garden Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and July 4 Garden Closes Early February 23 / 4 p.m.

April 1 / 3 p.m.

April 30 / 12 p.m.

Admission Fees Members / Free Adult / $22 Senior / $20 (60 years and older) Student / $12 (13 - 18 & college with ID) Child / $10 (3 – 12) Children under 3 are admitted free Free Admission Second Tuesday of every month from 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Bruce Munro: Sonoran Light at Desert Botanical Garden Exhibition Go to dbg.org/munro for details Wildflower InfoSite dbg.org/wildflowers Membership Helpline Daily / Oct. – May / 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

480 941.3517

Garden Info. & Call Center Daily / 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

480 481.8188 480 941.1225 / Recorded message Gertrude’s Mon. - Fri. / 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Sat. - Sun. / 8 a.m. - 9 p.m.

480 719.8600 gertrudesrestaurant.net Patio Café Daily / Hours Vary 480 941.1225 Bus Information valleymetro.org Group Tours and Activities 480 481.8104 dbg.org/groupsales Reduced rates for 10+ guests.

Plant Hotline Mon. - Fri. / 10 - 11:30 a.m.

480 481.8120 planthotline@dbg.org The Garden Shop Daily / 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.

480 526.8891 gardenshop.dbg.org Members save 10% Schilling Library Weekdays / 12 - 4 p.m.

480 481.8133

Please visit learn.dbg.org for program specific registration and cancellation policy information.

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1201 N. Galvin Parkway Phoenix, AZ 85008 480 941.1225 | dbg.org THE MISSION OF THE DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN

Firewheel, Gaillardia pulchella is a native and short-lived plant that can easily be grown in desert gardens. Photo by Adam Rodriguez.

The Garden’s commitment to the community is to advance excellence in education, research, exhibition and conservation of desert plants of the world with emphasis on the Southwestern United States. We will ensure that the Garden is always a compelling attraction that brings to life the many wonders of the desert.

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