BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Local Yard & Garden Resources - ECPv6.15.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Local Yard & Garden Resources X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://localyardandgarden.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Local Yard & Garden Resources REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Phoenix BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:MST DTSTART:20220101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230603T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230603T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095850 CREATED:20230512T030556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230603T045118Z UID:8284-1685811600-1685826000@localyardandgarden.com SUMMARY:Chillin at the Chul DESCRIPTION:Looking for a cool way to beat the summer heat? Come chill with us at the Chul!\n\n– FREE ADMISSION –\nEvery Friday and Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m.\, May 26  through September 2. The best part? Admission is totally FREE! \nTreat yourself to a relaxing evening in nature while enjoying live music\, delicious bites\, and refreshing drinks. It’s the perfect way to unwind after a long week! \nEnjoy light bites and drinks provided by the Garden Bistro; view the full menu and prices here along with other event details. \nTONIGHT\nSATURDAY\, JUNE 3rd\nFeatures the talents of the Desert Fish\nDesert Fish is a six-piece band based out of Tucson\, Arizona. Their music is a mix of progressive reggae\, with heavy rock-n-roll influence\, incorporating other styles such as latin\, punk\, and classical. They feature 3 lead singers rather than the typical 1 lead singer bringing diversity\, excitement\, and a lot of energy to every show! \n \n \n  \n  URL:https://localyardandgarden.com/event/chillin-at-the-chul-32 LOCATION:Tohono Chul\, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85704\, United States CATEGORIES:concert,Free Event,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://localyardandgarden.com/wp-content/uploads/Chillin_at_the_Chul_FY23_newsletter2-bViVVe.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230607T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230607T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095850 CREATED:20230527T043612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230607T045106Z UID:8342-1686126600-1686133800@localyardandgarden.com SUMMARY:Desert Discovery Days for Kids | Nature Journaling DESCRIPTION:Join us this summer as we get in touch with nature and make some desert discoveries! Each week will focus on a different desert theme – from cacti to clouds\, come gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the desert we call home. There is something for everyone this summer at Desert Discovery Days! All ages are welcome. \n8:30 – 10:30 am  | Free with admission | Children’s Ramada\n  \n \n  \n\nWEDNESDAYS\nFree Play | 8:30 – 9 am\nOpen-ended activities such as blocks\, magnets\, coloring\, etc. \nNature Journaling | 9 – 10 am\nBring your curiosity and wonder as we deepen our connection with nature through the art of Nature Journaling.\nEach week we will chronicle our Sonoran adventures in new ways. Please bring a hat and a water bottle! \nFree Play | 10 – 10:30 am URL:https://localyardandgarden.com/event/desert-discovery-days-for-kids-nature-journaling LOCATION:Tohono Chul – Children’s Ramada\, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85704\, United States CATEGORIES:Desert Discovery Days,Just For Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://localyardandgarden.com/wp-content/uploads/Desert_Discovery_Days_FY23_Homepage-Slider1-eQoz0N.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230608T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230608T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095850 CREATED:20230527T043616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T045258Z UID:8344-1686213000-1686220200@localyardandgarden.com SUMMARY:Desert Discovery Days for Kids | Participatory Storytime DESCRIPTION:Join us this summer as we get in touch with nature and make some desert discoveries! Each week will focus on a different desert theme – from cacti to clouds\, come gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the desert we call home. There is something for everyone this summer at Desert Discovery Days! All ages are welcome. \n8:30 am – 10:30 am  | Free with admission | Children’s Ramada\n  \n \n  \n\nTHURSDAYS\nFree Play | 8:30 – 9 am\nOpen-ended activities such as blocks\, magnets\, coloring\, etc. \nParticipatory Storytime | 9 – 10 am \nEmbark on an enchanting adventure! Our docents will read engaging stories with prompts for children to participate.\nPlus\, kids can create their own prompts through a crafting activity. Join us for a magical experience that combines storytelling and creativity! \nFree Play | 10 – 10:30 am URL:https://localyardandgarden.com/event/desert-discovery-days-for-kids-participatory-storytime LOCATION:Tohono Chul – Children’s Ramada\, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85704\, United States CATEGORIES:Desert Discovery Days,Just For Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://localyardandgarden.com/wp-content/uploads/Desert_Discovery_Days_FY23_Homepage-Slider1-eQoz0N.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230608T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230608T143000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095850 CREATED:20230511T025131Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230608T042049Z UID:8271-1686229200-1686234600@localyardandgarden.com SUMMARY:Love Your Pots All Summer DESCRIPTION:@ \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n$36 Non-Member / $29 Member \n\n\n\n\nAre you already counting the days until summer is over? Do you love your pots but it’s too hot to take care of them? \nJoin Marylee for this interactive online class from your airconditioned home. Marylee will discuss simple steps to keep your pots in top shape while spending little time in the heat. \nShare your concerns\, frustrations and celebrations with Marylee and fellow gardeners. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor \nMarylee Pangman\n\n\nMarylee Pangman founded The Contained Gardener in 1998 as a niche business in the desert community of Tucson\, Arizona.   \nSince then\, Marylee has been compelled to share all that she has learned about container gardening over 20 years of blistering summers and record breaking winters.  Marylee sees container gardening as a way to have an oasis garden while conserving water as the demands of pots are far less than heavily planted areas and beds.  You can find Marylee’s book\, “Getting Potted in the Desert” at the Garden’s Gift Shop.  This excellent resource includes a month-by-month planning guide\, ideas for creating and caring for potted gardens\, advice on container selection\, and much more. https://thepotteddesert.com \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefund & Cancelation Policy\nNo refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. \nWe reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration\, garden closure\, or inclement weather\, in which case\, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\n\n \n\nClasses\, Gardening \n\n Love Your Pots All Summer \nJune 8 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm \n \n \n\n\n \n\nClasses\, Art \n\n Fused Glass Butterflies \nJune 9 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am \n \n \n\n\n \n\nClasses\, Art \n\n Drawing Bumblebees in Colored Pencil \nJune 14 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm \n \n \n\n\n \n\nClasses\, Gardening \n\n Color Gardens \nJune 16 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm URL:https://localyardandgarden.com/event/love-your-pots-all-summer LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Classes,Gardening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://localyardandgarden.com/wp-content/uploads/pexels-karolina-grabowska-4751969-1-D3yvZS.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230609T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230609T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095850 CREATED:20230527T043616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T045235Z UID:8345-1686299400-1686306600@localyardandgarden.com SUMMARY:Desert Discovery Days for Kids | Native Bee Homes DESCRIPTION:Join us this summer as we get in touch with nature and make some desert discoveries! Each week will focus on a different desert theme – from cacti to clouds\, come gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the desert we call home. There is something for everyone this summer at Desert Discovery Days! All ages are welcome. \n8:30 – 10:30 am  | Free with admission | Children’s Ramada\n  \n \n  \n\nFRIDAYS\nFree Play | 8:30 – 9 am\nOpen-ended activities such as blocks\, magnets\, coloring\, etc. \nNative Bee Homes | 9 – 10 am \nWe are home to over 1\,000 species of solitary bees! These bees don’t live in a colony nor build a hive. They live on their own in holes in plants or in the ground. Learn how to make them a new home and take home your own bee habitat. \nFree Play | 10 – 10:30 am URL:https://localyardandgarden.com/event/desert-discovery-days-for-kids-nature-adventure LOCATION:Tohono Chul – Children’s Ramada\, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85704\, United States CATEGORIES:Desert Discovery Days,Just For Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://localyardandgarden.com/wp-content/uploads/Desert_Discovery_Days_FY23_Homepage-Slider1-eQoz0N.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230609T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230609T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095850 CREATED:20230519T035100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T042053Z UID:8312-1686301200-1686308400@localyardandgarden.com SUMMARY:Fused Glass Butterflies DESCRIPTION:@ \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n$65 Non-Member / $52 Member \n\n\n\n\nLet your imagination take flight while painting a fused glass butterfly tile.  Make them fanciful\, or bring pictures to follow.  All materials provided.  Tiles are ready to hang when painting is finished.  Each tile is approximately 12” by 7”. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor \nDee Taube\n\n\nI have always loved art\, so while growing up I took all the art classes that were offered in school. I was drawn to art beyond being content to just appreciate it\, but during my working career making time for art seemed a luxury to be put on hold for the future. Somehow I found jewelry making and fell in love with it. It enabled me to work with color\, design\, and texture\, it was a great stress-reliever\, an outlet for my creativity\, and it nurtured my soul. When I became a member of an artists’ co-op in Colorado Springs\, I was constantly admiring the work created by the glass artists there\, and one day one of them offered to teach me how to fuse glass. I was hooked. Creating fused glass art has taught me to appreciate all art even more than I did before. It is always a learning experience. But when everything goes right\, the end result brings me joy and nurtures my soul\, as I always hope it will for those who see my art. Learning\, enjoying and creating art is an ongoing journey. Each new piece guides its own design and helps me grow as an artist. I love it \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefund & Cancelation Policy\nNo refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. \nWe reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration\, garden closure\, or inclement weather\, in which case\, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\n\n \n\nClasses\, Art \n\n Fused Glass Butterflies \nJune 9 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am \n \n \n\n\n \n\nClasses\, Art \n\n Drawing Bumblebees in Colored Pencil \nJune 14 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm \n \n \n\n\n \n\nClasses\, Gardening \n\n Color Gardens \nJune 16 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm \n \n \n\n\n \n\nClasses\, Culinary Arts \n\n Refreshing Aguas Frescas and Raspados \nJune 19 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm URL:https://localyardandgarden.com/event/fused-glass-butterflies LOCATION:Education Building Classroom CATEGORIES:Art,Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://localyardandgarden.com/wp-content/uploads/IMG_3083-3c98Oe.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230609T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230609T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095850 CREATED:20230512T030556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230609T045235Z UID:8285-1686330000-1686344400@localyardandgarden.com SUMMARY:Chillin at the Chul DESCRIPTION:Looking for a cool way to beat the summer heat? Come chill with us at the Chul!\n\n– FREE ADMISSION –\nEvery Friday and Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m.\, May 26  through September 2. The best part? Admission is totally FREE! \nTreat yourself to a relaxing evening in nature while enjoying live music\, delicious bites\, and refreshing drinks. It’s the perfect way to unwind after a long week! \nEnjoy light bites and drinks provided by the Garden Bistro; view the full menu and prices here along with other event details. \n\nTONIGHT\nFRIDAY\, JUNE 9th\nFeatures the talents of Derdog and the Harmony Punks\n \nDerdog is an all-event musician in AZ\, with influences ranging from Jack White and Beck to the Beatles and Willy Porter–acoustic rock\, blues\, alt\, and modern groove. \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nHarmony Punks is a catchy and emotive alternative rock trio with strong harmonies from Tucson\, AZ. URL:https://localyardandgarden.com/event/chillin-at-the-chul-33 LOCATION:Tohono Chul\, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85704\, United States CATEGORIES:concert,Free Event,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://localyardandgarden.com/wp-content/uploads/Chillin_at_the_Chul_FY23_newsletter2-bViVVe.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230610T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230610T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095850 CREATED:20230527T043616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230610T045058Z UID:8346-1686385800-1686393000@localyardandgarden.com SUMMARY:Desert Discovery Days for Kids | Private Eye DESCRIPTION:Join us this summer as we get in touch with nature and make some desert discoveries! Each week will focus on a different desert theme – from cacti to clouds\, come gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the desert we call home. There is something for everyone this summer at Desert Discovery Days! All ages are welcome. \n8:30 – 10:30 am  | Free with admission | Children’s Ramada\n  \n \n\n\nSATURDAYS\nFree Play | 8:30 – 9 am\nOpen-ended activities such as blocks\, magnets\, coloring\, etc. \nPrivate Eye | 9 – 10 am\nUnleash your inner investigator! With Private Eye books\, we’ll enhance our observation skills and explore the captivating microscopic realms that surround us. Get ready to uncover hidden wonders!\n \nFree Play | 10 – 10:30 am URL:https://localyardandgarden.com/event/desert-discovery-days-for-kids-private-eye-13 LOCATION:Tohono Chul – Children’s Ramada\, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85704\, United States CATEGORIES:Desert Discovery Days,Just For Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://localyardandgarden.com/wp-content/uploads/Desert_Discovery_Days_FY23_Homepage-Slider1-eQoz0N.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230610T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230610T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095850 CREATED:20230512T030557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230610T045058Z UID:8286-1686416400-1686430800@localyardandgarden.com SUMMARY:Chillin at the Chul DESCRIPTION:Looking for a cool way to beat the summer heat? Come chill with us at the Chul!\n\n– FREE ADMISSION –\nEvery Friday and Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m.\, May 26  through September 2. The best part? Admission is totally FREE! \nTreat yourself to a relaxing evening in nature while enjoying live music\, delicious bites\, and refreshing drinks. It’s the perfect way to unwind after a long week! \nEnjoy light bites and drinks provided by the Garden Bistro; view the full menu and prices here along with other event details. \n  \nTONIGHT\nSATURDAY\, JUNE 10th\nFeatures the talents of Mindy Ronstadt and the One Bill Band\n\n\nAn eclectic mix of pop\, rock\, country\, jazz\, and Mexican music\, with really tight vocal harmonies. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n  \n \n  \n  URL:https://localyardandgarden.com/event/chillin-at-the-chul-34 LOCATION:Tohono Chul\, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85704\, United States CATEGORIES:concert,Free Event,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://localyardandgarden.com/wp-content/uploads/Chillin_at_the_Chul_FY23_newsletter2-bViVVe.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230614T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230614T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095851 CREATED:20230527T043617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T050659Z UID:8347-1686731400-1686738600@localyardandgarden.com SUMMARY:Desert Discovery Days for Kids | Nature Journaling DESCRIPTION:Join us this summer as we get in touch with nature and make some desert discoveries! Each week will focus on a different desert theme – from cacti to clouds\, come gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the desert we call home. There is something for everyone this summer at Desert Discovery Days! All ages are welcome. \n8:30 – 10:30 am  | Free with admission | Children’s Ramada\n  \n \n  \n\nWEDNESDAYS\nFree Play | 8:30 – 9 am\nOpen-ended activities such as blocks\, magnets\, coloring\, etc. \nNature Journaling | 9 – 10 am\nBring your curiosity and wonder as we deepen our connection with nature through the art of Nature Journaling.\nEach week we will chronicle our Sonoran adventures in new ways. Please bring a hat and a water bottle! \nFree Play | 10 – 10:30 am URL:https://localyardandgarden.com/event/desert-discovery-days-for-kids-nature-journaling-2 LOCATION:Tohono Chul – Children’s Ramada\, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85704\, United States CATEGORIES:Desert Discovery Days,Just For Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://localyardandgarden.com/wp-content/uploads/Desert_Discovery_Days_FY23_Homepage-Slider1-eQoz0N.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230614T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230614T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095851 CREATED:20230523T040706Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230524T040601Z UID:8327-1686751200-1686756600@localyardandgarden.com SUMMARY:Drawing Bumblebees in Colored Pencil DESCRIPTION:@ \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n$30 Non-Member / $24 Member \n\n\n\n\nThe Sonoran Southwest is full of gorgeous flowers that need bees for pollination. In this class we will observe and draw a variety of bees. Using easy techniques you will learn to break your subject down into simple shapes and draw more accurately. Then we will use multiple layers of color with colored pencil to add vibrancy and sparkle to our paintings.  \nSupplies: Graphite pencil\, paper\, bristol board (optional)\, eraser\, color pencils\, sharpener.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor \nDevon Meyer\n\n\nAs an artist\, Devon is constantly inspired by nature. The elaborate patterns and gorgeous colors seen in plants\, birds or flowers are reflected in the work she does. Watercolor is her favorite medium but she also works in oil\, charcoal\, pen and ink and colored pencil. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefund & Cancelation Policy\nNo refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. \nWe reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration\, garden closure\, or inclement weather\, in which case\, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\n\n \n\nClasses\, Art \n\n Botanical Art in Pen & Ink: Sketching Desert Wildflowers \nMay 24 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm \n \n \n\n\n \n\nClasses\, Gardening \n\n Heat Proof Your Desert Garden \nMay 26 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm \n \n \n\n\n \n\nSpecial \n\n Dog Days of Summer \nJune 1 – September 30 \n \n \n\n\n \n\nSpecial \n\n Sunset Sundays \nJune 4 @ 6:00 pm – August 27 @ 8:00 pm URL:https://localyardandgarden.com/event/drawing-bumblebees-in-colored-pencil LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Art,Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://localyardandgarden.com/wp-content/uploads/bees-OU4KtS.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230614T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230614T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095851 CREATED:20230525T040610Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230614T045716Z UID:8335-1686751200-1686756600@localyardandgarden.com SUMMARY:Drawing Bumblebees in Colored Pencil DESCRIPTION:@ \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n$ 30 Non-Member / $24 Member \n\n\n\n\nThe Sonoran Southwest is full of gorgeous flowers that need bees for pollination. In this class we will observe and draw a variety of bees. Using easy techniques you will learn to break your subject down into simple shapes and draw more accurately. Then we will use multiple layers of color with colored pencil to add vibrancy and sparkle to our paintings.  \nSupplies: Graphite pencil\, paper\, bristol board (optional)\, eraser\, color pencils\, sharpener. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor \nDevon Meyer\n\n\nAs an artist\, Devon is constantly inspired by nature. The elaborate patterns and gorgeous colors seen in plants\, birds or flowers are reflected in the work she does. Watercolor is her favorite medium but she also works in oil\, charcoal\, pen and ink and colored pencil. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefund & Cancelation Policy\nNo refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. \nWe reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration\, garden closure\, or inclement weather\, in which case\, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\n\n \n\nClasses\, Art \n\n Drawing Bumblebees in Colored Pencil \nJune 14 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm \n \n \n\n\n \n\nClasses\, Gardening \n\n Color Gardens \nJune 16 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm \n \n \n\n\n \n\nClasses\, Culinary Arts \n\n Refreshing Aguas Frescas and Raspados \nJune 19 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm \n \n \n\n\n \n\nClasses\, Nature & Ecology \n\n Arizona’s Snakes \nJune 23 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm URL:https://localyardandgarden.com/event/drawing-bumblebees-in-colored-pencil-2 LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Art,Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://localyardandgarden.com/wp-content/uploads/Colored-Pencil-Bumblebee-1-93rTju.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230615T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230615T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095851 CREATED:20230527T043617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T050557Z UID:8348-1686817800-1686825000@localyardandgarden.com SUMMARY:Desert Discovery Days for Kids | Start-a-Seed DESCRIPTION:Join us this summer as we get in touch with nature and make some desert discoveries! Each week will focus on a different desert theme – from cacti to clouds\, come gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the desert we call home. There is something for everyone this summer at Desert Discovery Days! All ages are welcome. \n8:30 am – 10:30 am  | Free with admission | Children’s Ramada\n  \n \n  \n\nTHURSDAYS\nFree Play | 8:30 – 9 am\nOpen-ended activities such as blocks\, magnets\, coloring\, etc. \nStart-a-Seed| 9 – 10 am \nPlant and take home the most heat resistant food crop and Sonoran Desert native\, the Tepary Bean! Learn how to take care of your Tepary Bean plant from seedling to harvest. \nFree Play | 10 – 10:30 am URL:https://localyardandgarden.com/event/desert-discovery-days-for-kids-participatory-storytime-2 LOCATION:Tohono Chul – Children’s Ramada\, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85704\, United States CATEGORIES:Desert Discovery Days,Just For Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://localyardandgarden.com/wp-content/uploads/Desert_Discovery_Days_FY23_Homepage-Slider1-eQoz0N.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230616T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230616T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095851 CREATED:20230527T043617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T050809Z UID:8349-1686904200-1686911400@localyardandgarden.com SUMMARY:Desert Discovery Days for Kids | Native Bee Homes DESCRIPTION:Join us this summer as we get in touch with nature and make some desert discoveries! Each week will focus on a different desert theme – from cacti to clouds\, come gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the desert we call home. There is something for everyone this summer at Desert Discovery Days! All ages are welcome. \n8:30 – 10:30 am  | Free with admission | Children’s Ramada\n  \n \n  \n\nFRIDAYS\nFree Play | 8:30 – 9 am\nOpen-ended activities such as blocks\, magnets\, coloring\, etc. \nNative Bee Homes | 9 – 10 am \nWe are home to over 1\,000 species of solitary bees! These bees don’t live in a colony nor build a hive. They live on their own in holes in plants or in the ground. Learn how to make them a new home and take home your own bee habitat. \nFree Play | 10 – 10:30 am URL:https://localyardandgarden.com/event/desert-discovery-days-for-kids-nature-adventure-2 LOCATION:Tohono Chul – Children’s Ramada\, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85704\, United States CATEGORIES:Desert Discovery Days,Just For Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://localyardandgarden.com/wp-content/uploads/Desert_Discovery_Days_FY23_Homepage-Slider1-eQoz0N.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230616T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230616T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095851 CREATED:20230520T035047Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T053557Z UID:8316-1686909600-1686916800@localyardandgarden.com SUMMARY:Color Gardens DESCRIPTION:@ \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n$30 Non-Member / $24 Member \n\n\n\n\nThink that the desert is nothing but shades of brown? Not so. You can have a beautiful outdoor space filled with color all year long. In this class Noelle Johnson ‘AZ Plant Lady’ will teach you how to incorporate color using long-blooming plants\, planning for overlapping bloom seasons\, how a coat of paint can transform mundane elements\, colorful furniture\, containers\, and more. Real-life examples will inspire attendees to add vibrancy to their gardens. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor \nNoelle Johnson\n\n\nNoelle Johnson is a horticulturist\, landscape consultant\, and garden writer.  Popularly known as ‘AZ Plant Lady’\, she has been inspiring and teaching people to create\, grow\, and maintain beautiful gardens that thrive in a hot\, dry climate. She is the author of the popular blog\, ‘Ramblings From a Desert Garden’ where she has been imparting essential gardening advice for over 10 years. \nShe is the creator of the popular online course\, ‘Desert Gardening 101’ and is passionate about taking the mystery out of gardening in the desert in simple steps. Noelle has written for Water Use It Wisely\, Birds & Blooms Magazine\, Houzz\, and The Home Depot. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefund & Cancelation Policy\nNo refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. \nWe reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration\, garden closure\, or inclement weather\, in which case\, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\n\n \n\nClasses\, Gardening \n\n Color Gardens \nJune 16 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm \n \n \n\n\n \n\nClasses\, Culinary Arts \n\n Refreshing Aguas Frescas and Raspados \nJune 19 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm \n \n \n\n\n \n\nClasses\, Nature & Ecology \n\n Arizona’s Snakes \nJune 23 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm \n \n \n\n\n \n\nClasses\, Art \n\n Botanical Art in Watercolor: Squash Blossoms \nJune 28 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm URL:https://localyardandgarden.com/event/color-gardens LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Classes,Gardening ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://localyardandgarden.com/wp-content/uploads/pexels-felix-mittermeier-1039127-I4jyQW.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230616T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230616T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095851 CREATED:20230512T030557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T050810Z UID:8287-1686934800-1686949200@localyardandgarden.com SUMMARY:Chillin at the Chul DESCRIPTION:Looking for a cool way to beat the summer heat? Come chill with us at the Chul!\n\n– FREE ADMISSION –\nEvery Friday and Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m.\, May 26  through September 2. The best part? Admission is totally FREE! \nTreat yourself to a relaxing evening in nature while enjoying live music\, delicious bites\, and refreshing drinks. It’s the perfect way to unwind after a long week! \nEnjoy light bites and drinks provided by the Garden Bistro; view the full menu and prices here along with other event details. \n  \nTONIGHT\nFRIDAY\, JUNE 16th\nFeatures the talents of the Desert Music Project\n\n\nDesert Music Project consists of Jake O’Rourke on guitar and Daniel Woodruff on bass. They are an instrumental band based in Tucson that plays ambient and alternative-style music. \n\n\n\n  \n \n  \n  URL:https://localyardandgarden.com/event/chillin-at-the-chul-35 LOCATION:Tohono Chul\, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85704\, United States CATEGORIES:concert,Free Event,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://localyardandgarden.com/wp-content/uploads/Chillin_at_the_Chul_FY23_newsletter2-bViVVe.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230617T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230617T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095851 CREATED:20230527T043617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230617T052058Z UID:8350-1686990600-1686997800@localyardandgarden.com SUMMARY:Desert Discovery Days for Kids | Private Eye DESCRIPTION:Join us this summer as we get in touch with nature and make some desert discoveries! Each week will focus on a different desert theme – from cacti to clouds\, come gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the desert we call home. There is something for everyone this summer at Desert Discovery Days! All ages are welcome. \n8:30 – 10:30 am  | Free with admission | Children’s Ramada\n  \n \n\n\nSATURDAYS\nFree Play | 8:30 – 9 am\nOpen-ended activities such as blocks\, magnets\, coloring\, etc. \nPrivate Eye | 9 – 10 am\nUnleash your inner investigator! With Private Eye books\, we’ll enhance our observation skills and explore the captivating microscopic realms that surround us. Get ready to uncover hidden wonders!\n \nFree Play | 10 – 10:30 am URL:https://localyardandgarden.com/event/desert-discovery-days-for-kids-private-eye-14 LOCATION:Tohono Chul – Children’s Ramada\, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85704\, United States CATEGORIES:Desert Discovery Days,Just For Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://localyardandgarden.com/wp-content/uploads/Desert_Discovery_Days_FY23_Homepage-Slider1-eQoz0N.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230617T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230617T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095851 CREATED:20230512T030557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230617T052058Z UID:8288-1687021200-1687035600@localyardandgarden.com SUMMARY:Chillin at the Chul DESCRIPTION:Looking for a cool way to beat the summer heat? Come chill with us at the Chul!\n\n– FREE ADMISSION –\nEvery Friday and Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m.\, May 26  through September 2. The best part? Admission is totally FREE! \nTreat yourself to a relaxing evening in nature while enjoying live music\, delicious bites\, and refreshing drinks. It’s the perfect way to unwind after a long week! \nEnjoy light bites and drinks provided by the Garden Bistro; view the full menu and prices here along with other event details. \n  \nTONIGHT\nSATURDAY\, JUNE 17th\nFeatures the talents of DJ Humblelianess\n– please note that this is a DJ set\, not a live band- \n\n\n\n\nDJ Humblelianess AKA Maleena\, will play a Latin fusion DJ set. \n\n\n  \n \n  \n  URL:https://localyardandgarden.com/event/chillin-at-the-chul-36 LOCATION:Tohono Chul\, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85704\, United States CATEGORIES:concert,Free Event,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://localyardandgarden.com/wp-content/uploads/Chillin_at_the_Chul_FY23_newsletter2-bViVVe.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230618T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230618T170000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095851 CREATED:20230527T043618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230618T052206Z UID:8351-1687075200-1687107600@localyardandgarden.com SUMMARY:Father’s Day | Free Admission for fathers and grandfathers DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Father’s Day at Tohono Chul with free admission for all fathers and grandfathers. Treat dad to lunch at the Garden Bistro or a take a serene stroll through the gardens! URL:https://localyardandgarden.com/event/fathers-day-free-admission-for-fathers-and-grandfathers END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230619T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230619T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095851 CREATED:20230520T035049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230619T055057Z UID:8318-1687179600-1687190400@localyardandgarden.com SUMMARY:Refreshing Aguas Frescas and Raspados DESCRIPTION:@ \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n$75 Non-Member / $60 Member \n\n\n\n\nSummer heat is serious business in Sonora\, and so is the business of staying cool. Learn how to cool off Sonoran style with an endlessly variable rice horchata\, agua de jamaica – with some bonus tips on how to spin it into a delicious cocktail – and how to make a brain-freezingly cold raspado de tamarindo\, tamarind shredded ice\, topped with sweetened condensed milk.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor \nMinerva Orduño Rincón\n\n\nMinerva Orduño Rincón trained and worked as an architect before redirecting into the culinary field where she has spent the last decade. She was born and raised in Hermosillo\, in the northern Mexican state of Sonora\, lived in southern Spain\, and in various cities throughout the US. Her primary culinary focus is on Sonoran food and the hybridization of cuisines and cultures in the borderland region. She has written for the Phoenix New Times as well as various online publications. She occasionally blogs at www.cucumbersandlimes.com. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefund & Cancelation Policy\nNo refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. \nWe reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration\, garden closure\, or inclement weather\, in which case\, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\n\n \n\nClasses\, Culinary Arts \n\n Refreshing Aguas Frescas and Raspados \nJune 19 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm \n \n \n\n\n \n\nClasses\, Nature & Ecology \n\n Arizona’s Snakes \nJune 23 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm \n \n \n\n\n \n\nClasses\, Art \n\n Botanical Art in Watercolor: Squash Blossoms \nJune 28 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm \n \n \n\n\n \n\nClasses\, Gardening \n\n Landscape Design for Reduced Maintenance \nJuly 7 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm URL:https://localyardandgarden.com/event/refreshing-aguas-frescas-and-raspados LOCATION:Education Building Classroom CATEGORIES:Classes,Culinary Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://localyardandgarden.com/wp-content/uploads/Raspado-5-1-j8jPHK.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230621T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230621T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095851 CREATED:20230527T043618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230621T053547Z UID:8352-1687336200-1687343400@localyardandgarden.com SUMMARY:Desert Discovery Days for Kids | Nature Journaling DESCRIPTION:Join us this summer as we get in touch with nature and make some desert discoveries! Each week will focus on a different desert theme – from cacti to clouds\, come gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the desert we call home. There is something for everyone this summer at Desert Discovery Days! All ages are welcome. \n8:30 – 10:30 am  | Free with admission | Children’s Ramada\n  \n \n  \n\nWEDNESDAYS\nFree Play | 8:30 – 9 am\nOpen-ended activities such as blocks\, magnets\, coloring\, etc. \nNature Journaling | 9 – 10 am\nBring your curiosity and wonder as we deepen our connection with nature through the art of Nature Journaling.\nEach week we will chronicle our Sonoran adventures in new ways. Please bring a hat and a water bottle! \nFree Play | 10 – 10:30 am URL:https://localyardandgarden.com/event/desert-discovery-days-for-kids-nature-journaling-3 LOCATION:Tohono Chul – Children’s Ramada\, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85704\, United States CATEGORIES:Desert Discovery Days,Just For Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://localyardandgarden.com/wp-content/uploads/Desert_Discovery_Days_FY23_Homepage-Slider1-eQoz0N.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230622T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230622T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095851 CREATED:20230527T043618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230622T055113Z UID:8353-1687422600-1687429800@localyardandgarden.com SUMMARY:Desert Discovery Days for Kids | Start-a-Seed DESCRIPTION:Join us this summer as we get in touch with nature and make some desert discoveries! Each week will focus on a different desert theme – from cacti to clouds\, come gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the desert we call home. There is something for everyone this summer at Desert Discovery Days! All ages are welcome. \n8:30 am – 10:30 am  | Free with admission | Children’s Ramada\n  \n \n  \n\nTHURSDAYS\nFree Play | 8:30 – 9 am\nOpen-ended activities such as blocks\, magnets\, coloring\, etc. \nStart-a-Seed| 9 – 10 am \nPlant and take home the most heat resistant food crop and Sonoran Desert native\, the Tepary Bean! Learn how to take care of your Tepary Bean plant from seedling to harvest. \nFree Play | 10 – 10:30 am URL:https://localyardandgarden.com/event/desert-discovery-days-for-kids-participatory-storytime-3 LOCATION:Tohono Chul – Children’s Ramada\, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85704\, United States CATEGORIES:Desert Discovery Days,Just For Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://localyardandgarden.com/wp-content/uploads/Desert_Discovery_Days_FY23_Homepage-Slider1-eQoz0N.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230623T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230623T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095851 CREATED:20230527T043618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T055245Z UID:8354-1687509000-1687516200@localyardandgarden.com SUMMARY:Desert Discovery Days for Kids | Native Bee Homes DESCRIPTION:Join us this summer as we get in touch with nature and make some desert discoveries! Each week will focus on a different desert theme – from cacti to clouds\, come gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the desert we call home. There is something for everyone this summer at Desert Discovery Days! All ages are welcome. \n8:30 – 10:30 am  | Free with admission | Children’s Ramada\n  \n \n  \n\nFRIDAYS\nFree Play | 8:30 – 9 am\nOpen-ended activities such as blocks\, magnets\, coloring\, etc. \nNative Bee Homes | 9 – 10 am \nWe are home to over 1\,000 species of solitary bees! These bees don’t live in a colony nor build a hive. They live on their own in holes in plants or in the ground. Learn how to make them a new home and take home your own bee habitat. \nFree Play | 10 – 10:30 am URL:https://localyardandgarden.com/event/desert-discovery-days-for-kids-nature-adventure-3 LOCATION:Tohono Chul – Children’s Ramada\, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85704\, United States CATEGORIES:Desert Discovery Days,Just For Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://localyardandgarden.com/wp-content/uploads/Desert_Discovery_Days_FY23_Homepage-Slider1-eQoz0N.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230623T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230623T120000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095851 CREATED:20230524T040559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T060557Z UID:8330-1687514400-1687521600@localyardandgarden.com SUMMARY:Arizona’s Snakes DESCRIPTION:@ \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n$30 Non-Member / $24 Member \n\n\n\n\nArizona is home to almost five dozen species of snake! This may be disconcerting to some\, but cause for excitement to others. This class explores the diversity of snakes\, from tiny worm-like thread snakes\, to boas\, garter snakes\, and rattlesnakes. We will also discuss how to avoid being bitten by a venomous snake and what to do if that unfortunate event happens. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor \nJeff Babson\n\n\nJeff Babson is an all-around naturalist\, with particular interest in birds\, butterflies\, moths\, beetles and dragonflies. \nOwner of Sky Island Tours\, an environmental education and eco-tour company\, Jeff has led birding tours for the Tucson Botanical Gardens\, Pima County Department of Natural Resources\, Parks and Recreation\, Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum\, and several birding festivals in southern Arizona (Wings over Willcox\, Southwest Wings\, Tucson Birding and Nature Festival). He lives in Vail with his wife and two children. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefund & Cancelation Policy\nNo refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. \nWe reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration\, garden closure\, or inclement weather\, in which case\, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\n\n \n\nClasses\, Nature & Ecology \n\n Arizona’s Snakes \nJune 23 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm \n \n \n\n\n \n\nClasses\, Art \n\n Botanical Art in Watercolor: Squash Blossoms \nJune 28 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm \n \n \n\n\n \n\nClasses\, Gardening \n\n Landscape Design for Reduced Maintenance \nJuly 7 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm \n \n \n\n\n \n\nClasses\, Art \n\n Creating Beautiful Butterfly Bracelets \nJuly 10 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm URL:https://localyardandgarden.com/event/arizonas-snakes LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Classes,Nature & Ecology ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://localyardandgarden.com/wp-content/uploads/pexels-pixabay-87428-2-MJnfJe.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230623T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230623T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095851 CREATED:20230512T030557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230623T055246Z UID:8289-1687539600-1687554000@localyardandgarden.com SUMMARY:Chillin at the Chul DESCRIPTION:Looking for a cool way to beat the summer heat? Come chill with us at the Chul!\n\n– FREE ADMISSION –\nEvery Friday and Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m.\, May 26  through September 2. The best part? Admission is totally FREE! \nTreat yourself to a relaxing evening in nature while enjoying live music\, delicious bites\, and refreshing drinks. It’s the perfect way to unwind after a long week! \nEnjoy light bites and drinks provided by the Garden Bistro; view the full menu and prices here along with other event details. \nTONIGHT\nFRIDAY\, JUNE 23rd\nFeatures the talents of Natalie Pohanic\n \n\n\nA Tucson native\, Natalie made her beginnings in music singing to lizards and honey bees in her childhood backyard\, leading to explorations in classical music on cello\, and a few riotous teenage garage bands.  A lifelong songwriter\, with roots in Americana and rock ‘n’ roll\, Natalie makes her musical home in dream folk – songs rich with tender melody and stories of starlit desert adventures. \n\n\n  \n \n  \n  URL:https://localyardandgarden.com/event/chillin-at-the-chul-37 LOCATION:Tohono Chul\, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85704\, United States CATEGORIES:concert,Free Event,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://localyardandgarden.com/wp-content/uploads/Chillin_at_the_Chul_FY23_newsletter2-bViVVe.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230624T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230624T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095851 CREATED:20230527T043618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230624T060650Z UID:8355-1687595400-1687602600@localyardandgarden.com SUMMARY:Desert Discovery Days for Kids | Private Eye DESCRIPTION:Join us this summer as we get in touch with nature and make some desert discoveries! Each week will focus on a different desert theme – from cacti to clouds\, come gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the desert we call home. There is something for everyone this summer at Desert Discovery Days! All ages are welcome. \n8:30 – 10:30 am  | Free with admission | Children’s Ramada\n  \n \n\n\nSATURDAYS\nFree Play | 8:30 – 9 am\nOpen-ended activities such as blocks\, magnets\, coloring\, etc. \nPrivate Eye | 9 – 10 am\nUnleash your inner investigator! With Private Eye books\, we’ll enhance our observation skills and explore the captivating microscopic realms that surround us. Get ready to uncover hidden wonders!\n \nFree Play | 10 – 10:30 am URL:https://localyardandgarden.com/event/desert-discovery-days-for-kids-private-eye-15 LOCATION:Tohono Chul – Children’s Ramada\, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85704\, United States CATEGORIES:Desert Discovery Days,Just For Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://localyardandgarden.com/wp-content/uploads/Desert_Discovery_Days_FY23_Homepage-Slider1-eQoz0N.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230624T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230624T210000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095851 CREATED:20230512T030558Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230624T060650Z UID:8290-1687626000-1687640400@localyardandgarden.com SUMMARY:Chillin at the Chul DESCRIPTION:Looking for a cool way to beat the summer heat? Come chill with us at the Chul!\n\n– FREE ADMISSION –\nEvery Friday and Saturday from 5 to 9 p.m.\, May 26  through September 2. The best part? Admission is totally FREE! \nTreat yourself to a relaxing evening in nature while enjoying live music\, delicious bites\, and refreshing drinks. It’s the perfect way to unwind after a long week! \nEnjoy light bites and drinks provided by the Garden Bistro; view the full menu and prices here along with other event details. \n  \nTONIGHT\nSATURDAY\, JUNE 24th\nFeatures the talents of the Brett Dooley Duo\n \n\n\nBrett Dooley is an accomplished songwriter\, singer\, and multi-instrumentalist living in Tucson\, AZ. Experimenting and growing throughout his music career\, Brett has been a core performer in bands ranging from punk and hard rock to bluegrass\, country\, and folk. As a singer\, fans enjoy his energetic performances that carry the audience with him into the raw feelings of the songs. \n\n\n  \n \n  \n  URL:https://localyardandgarden.com/event/chillin-at-the-chul-38 LOCATION:Tohono Chul\, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85704\, United States CATEGORIES:concert,Free Event,Special Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://localyardandgarden.com/wp-content/uploads/Chillin_at_the_Chul_FY23_newsletter2-bViVVe.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230628T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230628T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095851 CREATED:20230527T043619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T062055Z UID:8356-1687941000-1687948200@localyardandgarden.com SUMMARY:Desert Discovery Days for Kids | Nature Journaling DESCRIPTION:Join us this summer as we get in touch with nature and make some desert discoveries! Each week will focus on a different desert theme – from cacti to clouds\, come gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the desert we call home. There is something for everyone this summer at Desert Discovery Days! All ages are welcome. \n8:30 – 10:30 am  | Free with admission | Children’s Ramada\n  \n \n  \n\nWEDNESDAYS\nFree Play | 8:30 – 9 am\nOpen-ended activities such as blocks\, magnets\, coloring\, etc. \nNature Journaling | 9 – 10 am\nBring your curiosity and wonder as we deepen our connection with nature through the art of Nature Journaling.\nEach week we will chronicle our Sonoran adventures in new ways. Please bring a hat and a water bottle! \nFree Play | 10 – 10:30 am URL:https://localyardandgarden.com/event/desert-discovery-days-for-kids-nature-journaling-4 LOCATION:Tohono Chul – Children’s Ramada\, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85704\, United States CATEGORIES:Desert Discovery Days,Just For Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://localyardandgarden.com/wp-content/uploads/Desert_Discovery_Days_FY23_Homepage-Slider1-eQoz0N.tmp_.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230628T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230628T193000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095851 CREATED:20230529T042051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230628T063540Z UID:8378-1687973400-1687980600@localyardandgarden.com SUMMARY:Botanical Art in Watercolor: Squash Blossoms DESCRIPTION:@ \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n$30 Non-Member / $24 Member \n\n\n\n\nThis class is a great introduction to watercolor techniques for botanical art. We will explore part of one of The Three Sister’s Summer series\, Squash Blossoms. In the first 20 min of the workshop\, we will explore basic and common watercolor techniques to get us warmed up. The remaining portion of the class will be focused on breaking down elements of the squash blossom and applying the techniques we learned to create whimsical botanical art. \nMain Concepts: \n\nBasics in watercolor color application & techniques\nDiscover organic shapes and line contour\n\nTools Needed: \n\n2H or 4H\, & HB pencil\, eraser (Streader)\, kneaded eraser & ruler\n140lb 9”x12” Cold press or Hot press Watercolor\nWatercolor – Main ones used in this class: Winsor & Newton-Sap green\, Cadmium Red Pale Hue\, Lemon Yellow\, Cadmium Yellow\, Ultramarine Blue\nColored Pencils – Verithin Prisma color pencils work best\n3 Round brushes: #4 Long Round\, #6 Long Round\, #3 or #5 Synthetic inexpensive brush for mixing\n2 water jars/cups\, towel or paper towel\nMixing palette\nPhoto of Squash Blossoms \nOptional – Small spray bottle or eye dropper\nOptional before workshop – tracing options: Tracing paper\, light box or bright window to transfer subject to watercolor paper\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor \nAdela Antoinette\n\n\nAdela Antoinette (She/Her) is a published illustrator\, designer and makeup artist. As a southwest born desert dweller\, Antoinette’s work primarily centers on Sonoran Desert flora but fluctuates within botany through visiting different regions across the states. She specializes in various traditional mediums including her favorite\, watercolor in which she has taught in workshops and classes at the Denali Education Center and The Drawing Studio. Her work has been displayed in various galleries in Arizona\, Alaska\, and California. Antoinette studied illustration and design at the University of Arizona\, receiving her degree in Visual Communication. She is a Tucson\, Arizona artist currently living in New York City. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRefund & Cancelation Policy\nNo refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. \nWe reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration\, garden closure\, or inclement weather\, in which case\, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nUpcoming Classes\n\n\n\n\n \n\nClasses\, Art \n\n Botanical Art in Watercolor: Squash Blossoms \nJune 28 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm \n \n \n\n\n \n\nClasses\, Gardening \n\n Landscape Design for Reduced Maintenance \nJuly 7 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm \n \n \n\n\n \n\nClasses\, Art \n\n Creating Beautiful Butterfly Bracelets \nJuly 10 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm \n \n \n\n\n \n\nClasses\, Art \n\n Botanical Drawing for Beginners \nJuly 26 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm URL:https://localyardandgarden.com/event/botanical-art-in-watercolor-squash-blossoms LOCATION:Zoom CATEGORIES:Art,Classes ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://localyardandgarden.com/wp-content/uploads/SSSquahBlossom-zrfqCb.tmp_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230629T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20230629T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T095851 CREATED:20230527T043619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230629T062056Z UID:8357-1688027400-1688034600@localyardandgarden.com SUMMARY:Desert Discovery Days for Kids | Start-a-Seed DESCRIPTION:Join us this summer as we get in touch with nature and make some desert discoveries! Each week will focus on a different desert theme – from cacti to clouds\, come gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the desert we call home. There is something for everyone this summer at Desert Discovery Days! All ages are welcome. \n8:30 am – 10:30 am  | Free with admission | Children’s Ramada\n  \n \n  \n\nTHURSDAYS\nFree Play | 8:30 – 9 am\nOpen-ended activities such as blocks\, magnets\, coloring\, etc. \nStart-a-Seed| 9 – 10 am \nPlant and take home the most heat resistant food crop and Sonoran Desert native\, the Tepary Bean! Learn how to take care of your Tepary Bean plant from seedling to harvest. \nFree Play | 10 – 10:30 am URL:https://localyardandgarden.com/event/desert-discovery-days-for-kids-participatory-storytime-4 LOCATION:Tohono Chul – Children’s Ramada\, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85704\, United States CATEGORIES:Desert Discovery Days,Just For Kids ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://localyardandgarden.com/wp-content/uploads/Desert_Discovery_Days_FY23_Homepage-Slider1-eQoz0N.tmp_.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR