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  • General admission (does not include special events) $7, Children 4-12 $3
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Docent Training -

The new Docent Training course begins September 11.
This 9-week course covers a multitude of topics from horticulture to ethnobotany to interpretation skills.
Please call (520) 326-9686 ext. 39 for more information.

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Acacia at the Gardens -

The Gardens Café will reopen for the season with local restaurant Acacia taking over management on Wednesday, Sept. 15. The new menu will focus on organic options and feature artisan sandwiches, salads, quesadillas, and specialty teas. The Café will be open daily from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

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Don’t miss these upcoming classes -

 
NATIVE CROPS GARDEN
Tuesday, September 14 (also offered November 10)
1 – 3 p.m.
AN INSIDE LOOK AT BUTTERFLY MAGIC!
Thursday, September 16
6 – 8 p.m.
GOOD & BAD PESTS
Wednesday, September 22
9 a.m. – noon
Register today by calling (520) 326-9686, ext. 19.

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