February Classes
ONGOING PROGRAMS
PAINTING PLANTS WITH MANABU SAITO
Wednesdays, December 7, January 18 and February 8 and 22
9 – 11 a.m.
Manabu Saito has recently become a full-time resident of Tucson so he is now able to devote more of his time to painting all kinds of botanical subjects, including our local plants and flowers of the Sonoran Desert. This demonstration is designed to help you improve your skills for painting plants and flowers, and at the same time to enjoy painting. In these demonstrations you will be able to freely ask any questions about the materials and methods he uses in painting plants, as well as watch Manabu apply those techniques to his own work.
BUTTERFLY BASICS
Third Tuesdays. December 20, January 17, February 21
4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Join Elizabeth Willott, curator of Butterfly Magic for this basic introduction to butterfly biology. Along with showing some great shots of butterflies of the Gardens and Butterfly Magic, we’ll introduce you to butterfly biology and the inner workings of the tropical butterfly exhibit. Includes entrance to Butterfly Magic after-hours.
$12, $7 members
PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOPS
December 17, January 28, February 25
Join Mary Warren for these photographic workshops with behind-the-scenes access to our Tropical Greenhouse. Get tips and tricks of the trade in an intimate setting. Wonderful plants, flowers, and of course tropical butterflies and moths abound to be your subjects. This is one of the few opportunities photographers will get to bring tripods and other gear into the greenhouse.
$20, $15 members
February Classes
BIRDING THE SULPHUR SPRINGS VALLEY (Trip is full, call 520-326-9686 ext 19 to get on the waiting list)
Thursday, February 2
7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Sulphur Springs Valley is a fantastic area for winter birding in southern Arizona. Tens of thousands of Sandhill Cranes, raptors, waterfowl, sparrows, and other birds spend the winter here, feeding in the fields and wetlands. Species we expect to see include Ferruginous Hawk, Common Merganser, Great Horned Owl, and many others. The spectacle of watching thousands of cranes overhead, filling the air with their trumpeting calls is one of the highlights of Arizona birding. Join Jeff Babson of Sky Island Tours for this exciting trip. Bring water, lunch, snacks, and anything else that you normally take into the field.
$70, $60 members (register early, limit of 10).
BUTTERFLY PHYLOGENY
Saturday, February 4
2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Butterflies have a really rich natural history; their classification also has a rich human history. Yes, we’ll cover some basics. We’ll also cover some more interesting aspects of all this splitting and lumping and categorizing and whatnot. Elizabeth Willott, curator of Butterfly Magic for this interesting look at butterflies. Includes entrance to Butterfly Magic after-hours.
$14, $10 members
THE CONTAINED GARDENER
Saturday, February 11
9:30 – 2 p.m. (with a 1 hour lunch break)
When planting in containers, there is a definite method for plant survival, particularly in Tucson’s challenging climate. Learn The Contained Gardener’s tried and true techniques to planting successful potted gardens. In this class you will learn how to plant in pots and how to take care of your potted gardens. After lunch, you will create a potted floral garden to take home and enjoy on your shaded patio table. This class is perfect for the new to Tucson or new to potted gardens in the desert!
Presented by Marylee Pangman, Master Gardener and Owner of The Contained Gardener. You may brown bag a lunch to enjoy in the gardens or eat at the Garden’s Cafe
$75, $65 members
YOUR GARDEN AS AN URBAN SANCTUARY
Saturday, February 18
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
What is a sanctuary? It is a safe place to relax and rejuvenate. Imagine coming home to a place that refreshes your mind and spirit. Join Professional Landscape Designer Amy Maddock of The Garden Studio to discover how your garden can become a sanctuary, and what garden elements contribute to a feeling of sanctuary within the city.
$25, $20 members
BUTTERFLY SEX (under 18 only admitted with guardian permission)
Sunday, February 19
2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
We’ll explore the mating habits of butterflies and how all that good stuff works. Feel free to contact us beforehand if you have any photos or videos you wish to share. Includes entrance to Butterfly Magic after-hours.
$14, $10 members
JUST HAVING FUN WITH BUTTERFLIES
Saturday, February 25
2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.
This class is going to address interesting and intriguing questions, along with some answers, connected with butterflies, their habitat, and anything else butterfly related that seems to catch our fancy! Includes entrance to Butterfly Magic after-hours.
Family Friendly!
$14, $10 members
Wildflowers
Thursday, February 23
10 – 12 p.m.
What makes a stunning Arizona wildflower season? What wildflower species are common throughout Southern Arizona and where can you see them in their natural glory? What do you need to do to create a wildflower garden in your own yard? Discover the answers to these questions and many more. Join Tucson Botanical Gardens gardener Connie Howard for this fascinating class on one of Arizona’s most spectacular seasonal events of natural beauty.
$14, $10 members
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