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Classes, Wellness

Herbal & Aromatic Oil Infusions

Porter Hall

$36 Non-Member / $29 Member Explore the healing power of the desert in this hands-on workshop where you'll learn to craft herbal oil infusions using local plants like chaparral and rosemary, enhanced with therapeutic essential oils. Discover traditional and modern infusion methods, how to choose the right carrier oils, and how to incorporate essential oils […]

Classes, Art

Botanical Art in Watercolor & Colored Pencil: Penstemon

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$30 Non-Member / $24 Member This class is a great introduction to watercolor. We will explore the desert beauty,  Penstemon as our subject but with a relaxed and creative approach. In the first 30 min of the workshop, we will explore basic drawing & watercolor techniques to get us warmed up. The remaining portion of […]

Classes, Art

Antiqued Copper Flower Bracelet Workshop

Porter Hall

$45 Non-Member / $36 Member Spruce up your jewelry collection with an antiqued copper flower bracelet.  A non-traditional stringing method using leather and jump rings is sure to get attention.  All materials and tools will be provided by the artist and no experience is necessary.  Each bracelet will be sized to fit the participant and […]

Classes, Gardening

I Don’t Want My Potted Plants to Die – Summer Secrets for Success

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$36 Non-Member / $29 Member Pot Size Matters, Shade Rules, Soil Secrets, and Saving Pots from the Brink Late summer is tough on container gardens—but with the right fixes, you can keep your pots going strong. This class dives into troubleshooting tired pots, managing full-sun exposure, and bringing your containers back to life. A practical, […]

Classes, Gardening

Growing Citrus in the Desert

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$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Citrus are one of the wonderful things we can grow in our desert gardens. Our sunny days and relatively mild winters make our gardens an ideal environment for citrus. From oranges, lemons, grapefruit, limes, and more, there are many choices available to you. In this class, Noelle Johnson, ‘AZ Plant […]

Classes, Nature & Ecology

Butterflies Part 2: Hairstreaks, Blues, and Metalmarks

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$30 Non-Member / $24 Member We continue our series on butterflies with an exploration of two families of small butterflies that can be frenetic in flight. Most of them are small in size but the group includes some spectacular insects in terms of their colors and patterns. They also have interesting habits as caterpillars, including […]

Classes, Gardening

Landscape and Fruit Tree Irrigation

Porter Hall

$30 Non-Member / $24 Member The biggest hurdle to a healthy landscape and thriving fruit trees for most home owners is understanding and fine tuning their irrigation systems. In this class local irrigation expert, Michael Ismail, will break down all of the most common irrigation issues he has seen in most landscapes over the past 11 […]

Classes, Art

Drawing Bumblebees in Colored Pencil

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$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Pollinators pop with many of the same colors as the flowers they call food. Explore the various colors and textures of bees using colored pencil […]

Classes, Art

Paper Birds of Paradise

Porter Hall

$60 Non-Member / $48 Member Learn how to assemble one  gorgeous Bird of Paradise crepe paper flower. You will learn different techniques of how to make a realistic paper flower […]

Classes, Nature & Ecology

Butterflies Part 3: The Brushfoots

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$30 Non-Member / $24 Member We continue our exploration of North American butterflies with a look at the brushfoots. This name may not be familiar, but the butterflies are. This […]

Classes, Nature & Ecology

Butterflies Part 4: The Skippers

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$30 Non-Member / $24 Member The final part of our series on butterflies explores skippers, the most speciose butterfly family in Arizona. While exciting to some, skippers are dreaded by […]