For Members of the Tucson Botanical Gardens

Winter 2017Volume 17 Issue 4

W I N T ER

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Mission StatementThe Tucson Botanical Gardens connects people with plants and nature through art, science, history and culture.

2017 board of DirectorsPresident: John SmithVice President: David LovittSecretary: kelly FlanniganTreasurer: karen McCloskeyPast President: Shelly Ann AbbottSteve BosséTeniqua Broughton katharine kentkristi LewisLisa Owens-SredzinskiAnne Fisher SegalJo SmithRemy SotoPaul Volpe

emeritus:Bernard Friedman, deceasedCatherine McGibbon, deceasedLillian Fisher, deceased Donald LaidlawEx Offi cio:Michelle Conklin

This newsletter is published quarterly by Tucson Botanical Gardens and mailed as a benefi t to members. Printed with support from AlphaGraphics. All photos by Gardens staff and volunteers unless otherwise noted. Edited by Will Holst and Lynn Richards.

Duplicate Mailings?If so, please contact Membership at (520) 326-9686, ext. *13.

Cover Photo and Page 3: Randy Larson.Page 4 and 5 Photos: Will Holst

I know that I should be reminding you to get your frost cloth ready to cover those cold sensitive plants and encouraging you to prune back your roses and turn down the irrigation to your trees so they can benefit from a deep and slow watering – but as I write this, it’s 98 degrees outside and it’s a little difficult to transport myself to the day when I’ll need to put away my flip flops and pull out a Tucsonan’s version of “winter-wear”.

While summer temperatures seem to be lingering, the staff and volunteers are not. Luminaria bags are being prepared, food vendors solicited for the SAVOR Food & Wine Festival, butterflies are being cared for, winter herbs have been ordered and are ready for planting, and the list goes on.

As we approach the end of the year, I’m thrilled to share with you some your Gardens’ extraordinary accomplishments:

In September, the Gardens acquired a home along the southeast corner of the property. This home, along with three other lots that the Gardens owns, increases our 5.5 acres to 7 acres. Master Site Planning began in early November. This process, guided by Cindy Tyler of Terra Design Studios, is going to help us determine the best use for our newly acquired property and will help us develop a vision for new Garden spaces. Dr. Juliet Niehaus, TBG’s Director of Horticultural Therapy, was honored to have her Happiness Study featured in an article and on the cover of the national magazine, America Public Gardens Association. Ashley Pedersen, our Director of Education, presented a session at the APGA Education Symposium held at the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden in Virginia. In January, TBG is part of the host committee for the Sentinel Plant Network Annual Meeting and the APGA Small Garden Symposia. Over 130 small public garden professionals will be meeting at Loews Ventana Canyon for daily sessions and will enjoy one evening of touring and dining at our Gardens. hile we said goodbye to Frida, which broke every department historical record, we welcomed over 1,500 new members this past year and opened our new Origami in the Garden2 exhibit in October. And finally, I was overwhelmed and honored on National Philanthropy Day, to receive the Outstanding Fundraising Executive Award and that our Board President John Smith received a Spirit of Philanthropy Award by the Southern Arizona Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals.

The Tucson Botanical Gardens has been very fortunate this year, and we owe it all to you. Thank you for being a part of our growing Gardens. Your time and philanthropic investment in the Gardens is deeply appreciated.

Happy Holidays, and I hope to see you at the Gardens.

“ If you invest in beauty, it will remain with you all the days of your life.”

– Frank Lloyd Wright

Photo by Tom Spitz

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“A cool day with many jobs done, but always one

more to do, a snip, poke, twist,

unsnarl, rake, feed and water.”

– Mrs. Porter’s Journal

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Winter in Tucson really does exist. Though many people are loyal to shorts and sandals on a year-round basis

in the Old Pueblo, plants don’t have the luxury of making voluntary wardrobe decisions. When the

cold comes, plants follow their nature and, sometimes, they need our help.

Though some plants enjoy a drop in the temperature, many take the opportunity to go dormant, shutting all systems down to fend off the effects of the cold and to

store up valuable energy for a spring awakening. Whether your garden is comprised of the former or the

latter, the following tips should make this winter gardening season a bit easier to navigate.

Winter Gardening

Tips

By Jason Isenberg

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Veggies/Herbs: Once you’ve prepared your garden beds with rich, organic compost, plant the following varieties for a verdant and productive season: broccoli, cauliflower, fava beans, chard, arugula, spinach, lettuce, snap peas, snow peas, radish, carrot, mustard, beets, onion, leeks, garlic, shallot, cilantro, kale. If you plan on starting seedlings indoors for a spring garden, now’s the time to order those seeds. Be sure to sow vegetable and herb seeds with enough time to harden them off prior to planting them in the ground once the temperatures start to creep back up.

Trees: Winter is a great time to prune deciduous trees. Remove dead, diseased, damaged and crossing branches, remove mistletoe and witches broom, perform pedestrian and vehicular clearance pruning, and thin the crown (only if needed) to allow air and light to pass through the canopy. Avoid topping, lion-tailing, stub cuts and flush cuts. And remember, a tree can’t be un-pruned. Be certain that the cuts are necessary. Unless cuts are absolutely needed (broken branches, for example), wait to prune evergreen and native trees until the danger of frost has passed. To learn more about pruning visit the Classes and Programs page of our website.

Flowers: Even though some plants are dormant in the colder months, color can still abound in Tucson winter gardens. Be sure to fortify your soil with good organic matter and a high phosphorus organic fertilizer. These are a few winter color favorites that will make your yard sing: marigolds, geraniums, pansies, lobelia, stock, viola, calendula, dianthus, petunias, snapdragons, sweet alyssum. Now’s the time to plant!

Wildflowers: Late fall and early winter is the strategic window for sowing wildflower seeds resulting in springtime magic! With a little warmth and water, germination happens before the cold weather arrives. That gives the plants the opportunity to mature in time for warming weather in spring. Try these varieties in your yard for an explosion of color: Desert Lupine (Lupinus sparsiflorus), Arroyo Lupine (Lupinus succulentus), Parry’s Penstemon (Penstemon parryi), Desert Bluebells (Phacelia campanularia), Desert Globemallow (Sphaeralcea ambigua), Mexican Gold Poppy (Eschscholzia californica ssp. mexicana.), and Parry’s Penstemon (Penstemon parryi).

Cold Protection: Even though it seems unlikely when our predominant weather pattern is sunny and warm, Tucson can get cold…very cold. To protect valuable vegetation, take an inventory of what you have in your yard and find out each plant’s hardiness rating. If the temperature is set to drop below a plant’s cold tolerance, covering it may be the only answer. Avoid plastic, heavy blankets or materials that will

become weighed down if wet. If you want to keep your plants covered for a number of days on end, choose a material that will allow air and UV to pass through while providing an insulating layer. “Frost cloths” can be found in just about any nursery or home improvement store. Pipes are also susceptible to the cold. Be sure your backflow prevention device, spigots, outdoor faucets and outdoor showers have been winterized. You know the old saying, “an ounce of prevention…”

Bulbs: Contrary to popular belief, bulbs can do really well in the low desert. Armed with a few pots and some rich, well-draining soils, bulbs can add seasonal elegance to any patio. Most require at least a half a day of sunshine and evenly damp (not saturated) soil. Give some of these tried-and-true bulbs a go: Amaryllis (Amaryllis sp.), Freesia (Freesia sp.), Hyacinth (Hyacinthus sp.), Allium (Allium sp.), Paperwhites (Narcissus papyraceus), Tulips (Tulipa sp.), Daffodils (Narcissus sp.), Ranunculus (Ranunculus sp.), Crocus (Crocus sp.), Crinum (Crinum sp.)

Irrigation: Plants require less water in cold weather so now’s a good time to check your irrigation controller settings. In addition to adjusting the watering duration time, be sure to also change settings associated with start times and frequencies. Plants that are dormant don’t want or need the kind of water they were getting when they were leafed out. Additionally, most native and desert adapted plants will be acclimated to the cooler temperatures and thus require little to no supplemental irrigation in the winter. And if you can, mulch away! Evaporative water loss in the winter should be at an all time low. Save water. Save money. Save your plants.

Roses: The time has come to give your roses some tough love. Stop fertilizing until early spring when you want new growth to return. In the meantime, you’ll want to cut your rose back to a half to two thirds of its size and remove dead or crossing canes. Some gardeners recommend specialty sprays to seal the cuts. Remove all leaves and tidy up around the base of each plant. Though it all sounds a bit aggressive, you’ll be rewarded in the spring with happier, healthier rose bushes. If you want new rose plants, winter is also the time to plant bare root roses in your garden.

Lawns: By wintertime, most lawns in Tucson have either been allowed to go into dormancy or they’ve been dethatched, aerated and over-seeded with a winter ryegrass. If your grass is dormant, reduce watering to just enough to keep the root zone alive but not so much as to stimulate growth. For over-seeded lawns, continue to mow on a regular basis, never cutting more than a third of the grass blade at any one time. Winter rye lawns rarely need to be fed but, if you want to give your lawn a boost, opt for a good, organic lawn fertilizer.

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Winter in the Gardens

Oct. 9, 2017 to Apr. 1, 2018Tucson Botanical Gardens is proud to host Origami in the Garden,2 an exhibit which brings larger-than-life origami sculptures to the Gardens and allows guests to re-imagine a delicate and precise art on an enormous scale. Created by Kevin and Jennifer Box, whose exhibits have been astounding audiences across the country. Origami in the Garden2 will reside at the Tucson Botanical Gardens until spring of next year.

The ArT of MAnAbu SAiTo

Through Apr. 1, 2018Tucson Botanical Gardens is honored to present the work of artist and illustrator Manabu Saito in Porter Hall Gallery. This exhibit features original watercolors and drawings as well as limited edition prints, chosen from a lifetime of influence in the world of Botanical Illustration.

A TroPiCAL WonDerLAnD in TuCSon!Oct. through May9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Always a favorite with first-time visitors and garden regulars alike, Butterfly Magic is a fully immersive experience that surrounds you with rare butterflies, colorful dart frogs, tropical plants and orchids in bloom. Also on display will be the Chrysalis Exhibit, a fascinating look into the metamorphic life of a butterfly. With a little patience, and luck, you may see a butterfly emerge from its chrysalis for the very first time! With a constantly changing and growing display, and new varieties of butterflies being added regularly, Butterfly Magic is never the same experience twice!

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Dec. 1, 2, 3 and 8, 9, 10, 20175:30 to 8:30 p.m.Join us in celebrating the magic of the season as Luminaria Nights returns to the Tucson Botanical Gardens. New this year will be the exhibit Origami in the Garden,2 which adds another level of beauty and wonder to explore! During the first two weekends of December, come to the Gardens and experience this Tucson tradition. Take a stroll down a path lit with traditional luminarias and delight in the trees and decorations lit with thousands of twinkling lights. There will be different performances every night featuring local musicians, dancers and school groups. Food and drinks in flavors that reflect the season will be available from our very own Café Botanica and Gallery of Food. Purchase Tickets online at www.tucsonbotanical.org

Save the Dates: hOp Culture maGazine presents: The JuiCy breWS CrAfT beer feSTivAL in TuCSon

March 10th, 2018 Get ready for three sessions of hazy, hoppy, and fruit-forward beers! The Juicy Brews Craft Beer Festival packs twelve of the best craft breweries in the Southwest into the Tucson Classic Car Museum, making this a fantastic event for hop heads and car buffs alike. The event benefits the Tucson Botanical Gardens, and members get a discount on tickets. For more information, follow @hopculturemag on Instagram and keep an eye out for more information in the spring newsletter.

uLTiMATe hoMe AnD GArDen Tour

Early April, 2018Mark your calendars: the Ultimate Home and Garden Tour returns for another spring day spent exploring some of the most beautiful private homes and gardens in the Tucson area! Space is limited. Visit our website for more information as the date nears.

SAvor

Saturday, Feb. 3, 201811:00 a.m.Tucson Botanical Gardens is thrilled to host Savor, the Southern Arizona Food and Wine Festival. The Gardens joins the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance and Local First Arizona in presenting this singular opportunity to taste and experience the best food and drink that the Tucson region has to offer. Spend your day strolling through the Gardens in bloom and discover new flavors from local restaurants, producers and purveyors.

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Education at the Gardens

ToursEnhance your visit with docent-led tours which are offered on a rotating schedule and are free for Garden members or included with paid admission. Please see our current tour schedule at www.tucsonbotanical.org/tours/ Please note: community groups who schedule their trip in advance to receive discounted admission (minimum of 10 people) and who want to participate in a tour, must request a private tour. Additional fees apply.

GArDen TourDates and times vary. Included with admission.

This delightful docent-led tour offers a look at our current exhibition, Origami in the Garden,2 familiarizes guests with the wide assortment of plants that grow successfully in Tucson and showcases a variety of gardening traditions and botanical themes present in our various specialty gardens.

hiSTory TourDates and times vary. Included with admission.

Take a trip back in time to explore the home and gardens of Bernice and Rutger Porter and learn how the property became the public treasure it is today.

bACkyArD birD TourSecond Tuesday, monthly, 9 a.m. Dec. 12, Jan. 9, Feb. 13Included with admission.

This tour, led by a Tucson Audubon Society volunteer, will help you learn introductory birdwatching techniques and get an idea of how and why gardens, including yours at home, attract and support birds. Bring your own binoculars or a limited number will be available for guests to borrow.

PLAnTS of TuCSon boTAniCAL GArDen TourThird Wednesday, monthly10 to 11 a.m.Dec. 20, Jan. 17 and Feb. 21Included with admission.

Tucson Botanical Gardens’ plant collection showcases plants from across the globe with more than 2000 unique species

represented. Learn more about some of our favorite native, desert adapted, tropical and rare plants on this walking tour. Led by Jason Isenberg, an acclaimed landscape designer and owner of REALM as well as Horticultural Consultant for Tucson Botanical Gardens.

eDibLe Tree TourTuesdays, Jan. 30 and Feb. 2710 to 11 a.m.Included with admission.

More than 100 species of trees flourish at the Tucson Botanical Gardens. These trees not only give the Gardens its shady setting, but many of them also provide food. Learn more about some of our favorite edible trees that grow well in our desert environment during this docent-led tour.

The folded forms Lecture Series brings artists,

educators, and scientists together to unfold the art,

traditions, and technological contributions derived

from the ancient practice of origami. Please see visit our

website for a current list of lectures and to preregister:

www.tucsonbotanical.org/class-schedule.

Space is limited.

JWST: The inCreDibLe unfoLDinG TeLeSCoPeThursday, Dec. 14 6 to 7:30 p.m.

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), NASA’s next generation space observatory, is set to launch in late 2018 on a mission to explore the distant universe, nearby exoplanets, and young stars nestled in their cocoons of dust and gas. The full extent of JWST is around the size of a tennis court, complete with a segmented, gold-plated, 6.5 meter (21 feet) primary mirror. Fitting such a large, complicated, and delicate observatory into a rocket for launch is quite the accomplishment. Dr. kevin Hainline, a member of the JWST NIRCam science team at the University of Arizona, will describe just how this is done before introducing some of the revolutionary astronomy and cosmology research that this telescope will enable. He is an astronomer and researcher on the James Webb Space Telescope NIRCam science team at Steward Observatory at the University of Arizona.

JAPAneSe GArDen DeSiGnThursday, Jan. 11 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Japanese gardens reflect cultural aesthetics and philosophies developed over centuries of gardening. Traditional Japanese gardens tend to highlight the natural landscape and avoid artificial decorations. Patricia Deridder will introduce several types of Japanese gardens and their corresponding elements. Patricia lived in Japan for 15 years and is the principal designer and founder of the Yume Japanese Gardens of Tucson.

TeCToniC oriGAMi: roCkS CAn foLD Like PAPerThursday, Jan. 25 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Though geologic formations are, by their very nature, hard as a rock, in the face of tectonic forces they commonly behave as if they were devoid of any strength. Sedimentary formations, when viewed regionally, resist deformation as if they were stacks of paper. At deep levels in the earth’s crust, high temperatures and pressures render paper-like the mechanical resistance of even the strongest rocks. A kind of tectonic origami can operate when plate tectonic movements drive into the flanks of strata, creating patterns of dry- and wet-folding that belong in art museums. Grasping the three-dimensionality of superposed folding is one of the great challenges for geologists. George Davis is Regents Professor Emeritus and Provost Emeritus at The University of Arizona. He is a field-oriented structural geologist whose main focus has been on the tectonics of the Basin & Range and Colorado Plateau.FO

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WellnessMinDfuL yoGA Led by certified yoga instructor and massage therapist, Vivianne Uyeda, this series explores moderate hatha yoga, with an emphasis on movement, breath and meditation. All levels welcome. Please bring a yoga mat if you have one. Each class is limited to 15 students. Walk-in rate is $12/$10 Members per class. Priority will be given to students who have preregistered for the whole month.

TUESDAYS, 8 to 9 a.m. December (4 classes): $40, $32 Members

January (5 classes): $50,40 Members February (4 classes): $40, $32 Members

THURSDAYS, 8 to 9 a.m. December (4 classes): $40, $32 Members January (4 classes): $40, $32 Members February (4 classes): $40, $32 Members

TAi ChiDiscover your chi as you become inspired by better balance, renewed strength, confidence, improved flexibility and reduced stress. Certified instructor, Harold Crim, will lead you through the ancient Chinese traditional movements of Tai Chi, a practice that promotes an overall sense of well-being through breathing and gentle motion. All levels welcome. This class is held outdoors, so please dress appropriately for the weather.

FRIDAYS, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. December (5 classes): $50, $40 Members January (4 classes): $40, $32 Members February (4 classes): $40, $32 Members

hAnDMADe AroMATherAPy GifTSSaturday, Dec. 910 a.m. to noon$35, $28 Members

Join certified aromatherapist, kerry Blank, to learn how to make your own fun and creative aromatherapy gifts for the holidays. We will cover project instructions and recipes for bath salts, body oils and aromatic room sprays. Make an aromatherapy gift of your own to take home.

AroMATherAPy for MinD & MooDSaturday, Jan. 1310 a.m. to noon$35, $28 Members

Natural aromas have a wonderful way of lifting our spirits, clearing the mind, calming or energizing us. Learn about the connection between aromatherapy, mind and mood, specific essential oils and their effects, and some great recipes for home use with certified aromatherapist, kerry Blank. Make your own Mind & Mood blend to take home.

eSSenTiAL oiLS for beTTer SLeePSaturday, Feb. 1010 a.m. to noon$35, $28 Members

Learn how aromatherapy can help you sleep better. Some essential oils have sedative and relaxing properties that are perfect for helping us unwind, calm the mind and sleep better. Join certified aromatherapist, kerry Blank to make your own Sleepytime or Relaxing blend to take home.

oriGAMi-inSPireD enGineerinG, froM MiniMALLy invASive SurGery To eXoPLAneT eXPLorATionThursday, Feb. 8 6 to 7:30 p.m.

The engineering world has exploded with recent interest in the craft of origami. This traditional art form has become fertile ground for inspiration of devices with applications ranging from medicine to aerospace. What is it about origami that makes it attractive and why is the origami revolution occurring now? This talk will present an overview of the prominent figures and applications that are currently driving innovation in the field. Engineers and artists alike have come together to develop new techniques that take the practice from paper curiosities to practical engineered devices and systems. Mathematicians, material scientists, roboticists, architects, and mechanical designers are all investigating classical origami patterns and inventing new ones, benefiting from the insights and craftsmanship of partnering artists. The interaction of scientists and artists has mutually benefited both sides: beyond the novel advancements in engineering, the artists themselves are taking back the numerical tools and material innovations, using them to produce revolutionary pieces of balanced complexity and elegance. Dr. Brian Trease, a former NASA engineer, has spent the past five years applying the art of origami to the practice of mechanical engineering. Before joining the University of Toledo in

2015, he worked at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA on a variety of projects ranging from rover mobility to printable spacecraft to solar sail development. Before leaving, he was the lead “origami engineer” of a 30-meter deployable telescope structure as part of the ambitious Starshade mission. His current research interests at UT include origami-inspired design, biomimicry, swarm robotics, and autonomous robotics for environmental remediation.

huMAn PerCePTion of forMS & obJeCTSThursday, Feb. 22 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Perception entails prediction of which objects are actually present in a scene rather than simply reception of optical information. For example, object perception often involves predicting three-dimensional shape and structure from geometrical information on a flat plane (consider line drawings). We can do this quite accurately without training. In addition, research shows that objects can be identified accurately when a subset of points on the contour are connected; the shape of the connecting contour can be changed from curved to straight without consequence. Finally, context exerts a strong influence on how objects and parts of objects are perceived. Together, these principles allow us to identify objects in many sizes and many guises. Mary Peterson is the Director of Cognitive Science at the University of Arizona.

C o M M u n i T y C L A S S e S & P r o G r A M S

Folded Forms Lecture Series Sponsored by Jill Ballesteros in Memory of Marto Ballesteros

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ArtoriGAMi WorkShoPSThursdays, 10 a.m. to noon Dec. 7: Holiday Origami Jan. 11: Valentine Origami Feb. 22: Origami Containers $25, $20 Members (price per class)

Explore the timeless art of origami with local artist Mary Ellen Palmeri who will lead students in folding intermediate to advanced origami forms. Each class will focus on different theme. Mary Ellen creates mixed-media pictorials by combining Western art methods with Asian paper techniques and also organizes a local origami folding club.

CALLiGrAPhy Friday, Dec. 8 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. $70, $84 Members (price per class)

Learn the beginner basics of using a dip pen, metal nib and ink to create beautiful, hand-lettered calligraphy. Create one of a kind announcements, cards, and invitations. Illustrator and artist Devon Meyer will help you lean the techniques to create custom announcements, cards and invitations. Class price includes dip pen and nib to take home. Limited to 15 participants. Morning or afternoon session available.

DrAWinG & PAinTinG inSeCTS Friday, Jan. 5 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. $65, $52 Members (price per class)

Capture the unexpected beauty of some of nature’s most inconspicuous creatures. Illustrator and artist Devon Meyer will give step-by-step instruction on drawing perspective and mark-making techniques. Beginner to intermediate sketching and watercolor. All materials provided. Limited to 15 participants. Morning or afternoon session available.

ikebAnA for everyone 4-part series: Jan. 18, Feb. 1, Feb. 15 and Mar. 1 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. $125, $100 Members

Create beauty and reduce stress through Ikebana, the ancient Japanese art of arranging flowers. Learn from the Ohara School of Ikebana whose instruction is the result of 600 years of evolving artistic development in Japan. Develop your practice incrementally over four sessions. Price includes a container and kenzan to take home and flowers for each session. Please bring a bucket, towel, and shears.

MoSAiC ALoe SCuLPTureWednesday, Jan. 31 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $120, $96 Members

Join us to create a wonderful Aloe inspired mosaic plant sculpture. Learn to make a simple armature and apply shimmering glass tiles. We “plant” in a small terracotta pot to complete the piece. Please bring a lunch for this full day class. All materials included.

AGAve MAnDALAWednesday, Feb. 14 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $125, $100 Members

Create a beautiful mixed media agave mandala panel (14” x 14”) using glass and porcelain tiles. We will nip and fit glass and porcelain tiles to construct a radiating pattern that represents

unity and calm as we assemble our agave pattern. This class is suitable for the ambitious beginner and up. Please bring a lunch for this full day class. All materials included.

nATure DrAWinG & JournALinGFriday, Feb. 23 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. $60, $48 Members (price per class)

Improve your naturalist skills while deepening your appreciation of flora & fauna with the practice of nature drawing and journaling. Illustrator and artist Devon Meyer will share color pencil techniques and help you to better observe your surroundings. Please bring your own sketchbook (at least 6”x 6”) or sketchbooks will be available for sale. No experience required. All materials provided. Limited to 15 participants. Morning or afternoon session available.

GardeningDeCiDuouS ShADe Tree CAreFriday, Jan. 12 10 a.m. to noon $15, $12 Members

Knowing when and how to prune your shade trees can impact their longevity and performance. Certified Arborist, Jason Isenberg, will guide you through the basic principles behind caring for young and mature trees respectively. Jason will share tips about growth habits and common problems with several local deciduous tree species. Jason is an acclaimed landscape designer and owner of REALM as well as Horticultural Consultant for Tucson Botanical Gardens.

DeSiGninG SuSTAinAbLe, CoLorfuL DeSerT LAnDSCAPeSSaturday, Jan. 20 10 a.m. to noon $15, $12 Members

Shelly Ann Abbott, an award-winning landscape designer and Master of Landscape Architecture, sees designing for sustainable, colorful desert landscapes as one of the best ways to enjoy our Sonoran Desert. Her wonderful landscapes require little water and provide beautiful color and interest year round. Learn sustainability in the Sonoran Desert through designs meant to share the landscape with hummingbirds, butterflies, moths and native bees. Learn how to achieve an intimate, colorful, outdoor living space. Class includes a visual presentation and a plant materials handout. Bring your landscaping questions and challenges.

SuSTAinAbLe LAnDSCAPe DeSiGnThursday, Jan. 25 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $80, $64 Members

With guidance from Dan Dorsey of the Sonoran Permaculture Guild, you will create a long-term plan for your sustainable home and landscape using strategies such as rainwater harvesting, vegetable gardening, using desert adapted plants, gray water recycling, and more. Bring a sketch or aerial photo of the site you want to design.

TerrifiC TreeS for The DeSerTTuesday, Feb. 6 10 a.m. to noon $15, $12 Members

In this presentation, Greg Starr, owner of Starr Nursery, covers 10 desert trees that are best adapted to the harsh, arid conditions of the desert southwestern United States.

Education at the Gardens

REGISTRATION AND CANCELLATION

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You might be familiar with Acacia, Parkinsonia and Prosopis, but what about Ebenopsis, Havardia or Lysiloma? Greg will describe how these often overlooked and underutilized trees can add tremendous value to a modern Southwestern landscape. Join in the discussion about these trees and what makes them such ideal desert landscape trees.

Diy DeSerT DeSiGnSaturdays, 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 17, Feb. 24, Mar. 3, Mar. 10, Mar. 17, Mar. 24 $125, $100 Members

This 6 class course, taught by the Garden’s knowledgeable Docents, will provide you with the information and inspiration you need to plan a personal, beautiful and successful garden in our unique desert environment. The program will lead you step-by-step through each design consideration including the unique growing conditions of the Sonoran Desert, water conservation and selecting successful plants. Participants will complete “homework” after each week’s class in order to develop a working sketch of their designs and the resources necessary to do it yourself or successfully employ professional help.

SPiCy ShrubS for DeSerT LAnDSCAPeSTuesday, Feb. 20 10 a.m. to noon $15, $12 Members

Join Greg Starr, owner of Starr Nursery, while he paints a picture of your desert landscape using his 10 favorite desert adapted shrubs. Visualize a cacophony of color as you stroll through your yard full of tantalizingly perfect plants that have beautiful flowers that will attract a variety of wildlife including butterflies, humming-birds and bees.

bACkyArD ChiCkenS 101Wednesday, Feb. 28 10 to 11:30 a.m. Included with admission.

Have you dreamed about raising

chickens in your backyard, but don’t know where to start? This class will provide you with the basic information necessary to start enjoying these cheery backyard companions.

Nature & EcologyArizonA buTTerfLieS Part 3: brushfootsFriday, Jan. 19 10 a.m. to noon $20, $16 Members

Part Three of Jeff Babson’s butterfly series explores a grouping known as brush-foots, including such familiar species as monarch, queen, painted lady, red admiral, while also including such eclectic creatures as satyrs, fritillaries, and buckeyes.

ArizonA buTTerfLieS Part 4: SkippersFriday, Feb. 2 10 a.m. to noon $20, $16 Members

The final entry in Jeff Babson’s butterfly series centers on skippers, some of which present significant challenges to identification, while others are instantly recognizable for their stunning beauty. This course examines these fascinating butterflies, including methods of identification.

MArveLouS MoThSFriday, Feb. 16 10 a.m. to noon $20, $16 Members

Did you know moths are far more abundant than butterflies, or that they sometimes fly during the day? This class, taught by Jeff Babson of Sky Island Tours, seeks to uncover the amazing diversity of moths and their nocturnal environs.

Youth Activities fAMiLy fun DAySMonday, Jan. 15 from 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23 from 9 a.m. to noon Included with admission

Join us for a special day just for children and their families! Our knowledgeable docents will help children connect to nature and the natural world with games, crafts, and presentations.

DoCenT TrAininGFridays, 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Jan. 12, Jan. 19, Jan. 26, Feb. 2, Feb. 9, Feb. 16, Feb. 23 $120, $70 Members

Join our team of educators serving the Tucson community and visitors from all over the world! Tucson Botanical Gardens Docents are a committed, vibrant group of interpreters that support guest learning and exploration at the Gardens. After completing an in-depth training, Docents lead tours, interpret areas of the Gardens, assist with horticultural therapy programs, volunteer at special events, and help visitors make lasting memories at the Gardens. Interested in learning more? Please visit: www.tucsonbotanical.org/program/docent-training-program/ or contact Ashley Pedersen at 520-326-9686, ext. *39 or education1@tucsonbotanical.org.

Member DiscountsTucson Botanical Gardens members receive a 20% discount on most education programs (some restrictions may apply) Please visit https://www.tucsonbotanical.org/membership/ to become a member today!

PreregistrationPreregistration is required for all classes, unless otherwise noted. Payment must be made in advance to reserve a spot. Registration is available online at www.tucsonbotanical.org or by phone (520) 326-9686, ext. *18. You will receive an email confirmation with your online purchase.

Class CancellationsTucson Botanical Gardens reserves the right to cancel classes due to insufficient registration, Garden closure, or inclement weather. Participants will be notified by email or phone and receive a full refund.

RefundsNo refunds will be issued for missed classes or cancellations less than seven business days before the date of the class.

Special needsPeople with disabilities should request accommodations as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements.

Questions?For additional questions about classes and programs, please email education1@tucsonbotanical.org or call (520) 326-9686, ext. *39.

Classes offered as part of the Urban Forestry Certificate Program.

Origami classes sponsored by:

Winter 2017

Rock – Paper – ScissorsRock – Paper – Scissors … a simple hand game we all know and a popular way to randomly select a winner.

The Gardens’ spectacular new exhibit, Origami in the Garden,2 includes a sculptural representation of rock – paper – scissors, emphasizing the beauty inherent in balancing objects with different mass, shape and function. Your support made it possible to bring the world premiere of this exhibition to Tucson.

Please don’t leave our success to chance. Operating the Gardens is at times a balancing act. Your contributions make it possible to serve the community of guests, members and new friends who visit our beloved Gardens. Consider a gift to the Gardens’ annual fund and take a moment to send your donation today.

Gifts can be made at www.tucsonbotanical.org , by phone at 520-326-9686, ext. {star} 15 or by mail to 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712.

Thank you!

Please Donate to the Annual Fund

Conversation Peace by Kevin Box; Painted cast stainless steel and stone on steel Photo: Tucson Botanical Gardens

A HOLIDAY GIFT THAT GIVES TWICEPlease consider honoring or celebrating your loved ones this holiday with a gift to the Gardens. They will receive a festive handwritten note card on your behalf, and you will be recognized in the Gardens’ newsletter for your thoughtfulness and generosity for gifts of $25 or more. Please contact our development department at (520) 326-9686, ext {star} 25 or development@tucsonbotanical.org.

A LASTING TRIBUTEFor those who hold a very special place in your life, consider celebrating them with a long lasting gift – a commemorative Gardens pathway brick. Donors may reserve an individual brick with a gift of $500 and have a short tribute inscription placed on it. Please contact development@tucsonbotanical.org for more information on commemorative bricks.

THE GARDENS’ GIFT SHOPPlease make our Gift Shop your first stop when looking for beautiful and distinctive presents. Members receive a 10% discount every day as another way to thank you for your support. Please take advantage of this triple benefit – pleasant discounted shopping for you, a very special gift for your friend or loved one, and a little revenue to care for the Gardens. A win, win, win!!

SUBSCRIBE TO AMAzON SMILEAmazon Smile is a simple and automatic way for you to support the Tucson Botanical Gardens every time you shop on Amazon, at no cost to you. When you shop at www.smile.amazon.com you’ll find the exact same prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to the Gardens. Simply log on with your regular Amazon account and designate Tucson Botanical Gardens as your charity.

CARS FOR CACTUSStart off the New Year with more space in your garage by donating that extra car, truck, boat or RV to support the Tucson Botanical Gardens. It’s a published fact that clearing clutter and creating extra space will make you feel happier and can even change your life! That alone is a terrific gift to yourself, plus you may be able to claim the appraised value as an income tax deduction. You’ll take pride knowing that your magnanimous gesture helped create so much splendor in the Gardens. Please contact development@tucsonbotanical.org for more information.

Ways of GivingCASH Gifts by check or credit card are the most popular giving methods.

GIFTS OF STOCk Gifts of appreciated securities may provide the donor significant tax benefits. For information on how to transfer stock to the Tucson Botanical Gardens, please contact the Development office at development@tucsonbotanical.org.

RETIREMENT ASSETS The IRA Charitable Rollover allows taxpayers age 70 ½ or older to transfer any amount annually from their IRA accounts directly to charities, like the Tucson Botanical Gardens, without first having to recognize the distribution as income. Please consult with your attorney or other financial advisor to evaluate the applicability to your unique tax and financial circumstances.

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DONORS TO SPECIAL PROGRAMS Arizona State Forestry Division ........................Community Challenge GrantJill Ballesteros in memory of Marto Ballesteros ...Origami lecture SeriesElena Berman through Schwab Charitable........Word GardenBuffalo Exchange ..........................................Origami in the Garden2

Desert Diamond Casinos & Entertainment ........Origami in the Garden2

Audrey & John Finley .....................................a Butterfly affaireGLHN Architects & Engineers, Inc. ..................Origami in the Garden2

Peggy M. Hitchcock ......................................master Site planHolsclaw Advisory Endowment Fund held at the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona ...................................alice holsclaw reception Gardenkautz Family Foundation ................................Sycamore iii & master Site planDavid & Norma Lewis Foundation ...................horticultural therapy Grantkristi Lewis ...................................................Origami in the Garden2

Carolyn Niethammer & Ford Burkhart ..............Sycamore IIIThe Northern Trust Company ..........................Origami in the Garden2

Betty k. Ord ................................................. JB Wright School Field tripMr. & Mrs. Charles M. Pettis ............................Sycamore iiiPhillips Family Foundation ..............................horticultural therapy GrantThe Stonewall Foundation .............................. Origami in the Garden2 &

master Site planPatricia L. & Martin W. Thomas ........................Origami in the Garden2

TMC Foundation ...........................................Origami in the Garden2

Tucson Electric Power .................................... Origami in the Garden2 & luminaria Nights

Nancy Schenk ..............................................Origami in the Garden2

Cox Communications .................................... Origami in the Garden2

Nova Home Loans ......................................... Origami in the Garden2

Sunstreet Mortgage ...................................... Origami in the Garden2

Wallace Research Foundation ......................... Grant for pavillion, plant improvement plan & master Site plan

Pima County ................................................ economic development & tourism Grant

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Thank you to all of our Annual Fund Donors and SupportersThe Board and Staff are very grateful for the support of the following Annual Fund donors, whose gifts have enabled the Gardens to flourish. It is our privilege to recognize these families, individuals, organizations and businesses for the contributions that were received between July 1 and September 30, 2017.

Thomas A. Finch, Jr.Massage Envy Old Spanish TrailMesquite Valley Growers NurseryREALM

Lynn RichardsAnne Fisher Segal & Robert SegalSusan SirkusDr. & Mrs. Hugh C. Thompson III

IN kIND DONATIONS

kha Dang & Sharon kha Andria C. & James H. Plonka

COMMEMORATIVE BRICk DONORS

Elisabeth C. Dudley .......................................manabu Saito

GIFTS IN HONOR OF

Christina Ponczek .........................................Stanley p. ponczekRichard Schoen ............................................Gregory l. Schoen, trustee

GIFTS IN MEMORY OF

Gail AhumadaDavid Scott Allen & Mark SammonsAmazonSmile FoundationSharon AmbroseAnonymous (11)Colleen & Joe BabcockTerri BaconDella BearpawRobert & Dorice Berenkerstin BlockLeah & Mike BrachtSandra B. & Shirley A. BrantleyBonnie J. BrunotteElizabeth M. Burrola & Steve RiesgoJanice E. CattJeanie Colaianni & Nina BrownMichelle & David ConklinConnie & kenneth CooksonIsabel Delgado & Raul F. Delgado, Jr.Mary & Paul DozierJohn DurhamFrances S. EmrickFrances M. Epsen & Tim Storerkelly & James FlanniganAmy FloydAnne FoxAnn S. GilbertCarol GordonPamelia GoySandra G. Graham & Jennifer A. PayneLinda GrovesThomas B. & Joanie R. HealyMillie J. HeineHolli A. Horak & Jim kneplerWilliam S. HutchisonRoss M. Iwamoto & Marianne ViviritoSabreena Jeru-AhmedLt. Gen. Robert B. Johnston & Sandra JohnstonBonita & Ann JonesRichard R. & Sandra J. JoyceRobbi JusticePat karcheskiFelix L. & Sharon M. kaufmanEva kearneyHeather kearneyDr. Philip C. kellerPeggy kernsPatricia E. king & Stephen F. king, Jr.Jennifer & Chris kirkpatrickNorma L. klischJessica kranzkrogerFloyd L. & Pearl I. LanceScott W. & kathryn LandryDaniel LayneAngelina ListoSandra LopezTornie & Stu Mackay

Anne Maley-Schaffner & Timothy SchaffnerSteven S. MarderLaura B. MargolisSteve Marten & Ann W. Marsh-MartenJere McInerneykassi MolfetasArdis M. Niemann NoonanCarolyn Niethammer & Ford BurkhartMark Olm & Louise Argall OlmSusie OngBetty k. OrdLoreli L. Panico & Doug DornLarry PaulgerMarlene R. PetersonNancy PolsterMamta PopatJewel & Harvey PrendevilleJanice PrezzatoNatalie & Tony ProudfootLynn Richards & Bill BreckenridgeDavid R. Rife & Wynne G. Wong-RifeBarry D. RiordanJanine RobertsRita RobinsonJoan Rice RobinsonSusan & Rich RodgersRachel M. RomeMary F. RuddickDiana SammataroBetsy G. SandlinEmily SeamanChristina R. SegerSuzanne Seville & Don BenzelSusan Sirkus & Richard MaerkerRandall S. SmithNancy A. SmythMary Ruth StiniYvonne F. StokesDarlene L. StreicherMark & Susan SullivanLaurel S. & Roger H. TaftS Blythe ThompsonTerry Torme Colekate UngrundSaundra & Reuben WagelieDorothy M. WagenerJennifer WalkerPatricia H. WaterfallRenee Weaver-WrightRobert A. WhiteMs. Janice A. Wilhelmi & Dr. James J. StewartRoberta WilliamsPatrick T. Williams & Patii Merrinerkathleen Windischman & Daniel HahnRichard J. & Sidney C. Wolff

$1,000 AND ABOVEAlphaGraphicsAnonymousElisabeth C. Dudleykaren & William McCloskeyRemy R. SottoLyn Tornabene Trust

$500 TO $999Anonymous Fund of the Community Foundation for Southern ArizonaCharles D. & Alice M. ButtsMrs. Polly S. Cosynskelly & James FlanniganWayne & Amy GouldWilliam G. & Alice F. RoeSusan S. Small

UP TO $499

MEMORIALS AND TRIBUTESTucson Botanical Gardens have been nurtured by the encouragement and support of our members, their families and executors. In every case the inspiration for each gift and bequest is personal and yet one particular theme seems to be shared by all. The Gardens is an enchant-ing place that allows guests to take a deep breath and experience nature’s beauty.

Tell us what has touched your heart and live your life knowing that your legacy gift will provide enduring inspiration for future generations. development@tucsonbotanical.org (520) 326-9686 ext *25

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STUDENT/SENIORHunter J. AckerleyMargaret S. AllenSharon AmbroseRoni Bader-TablesPeggy S. BakerMary B. Barrettkenneth J. BiermanRonna BieseckerDeb BonjouklianDr. Joyceen BoyleBonnie J. BrunotteEileen BuckelMartha BurgessBarbara CainLinda CaravelloNorma B. CarlsonJoyce S. & William A. CashmanJanice E. CattPaula ChristensonLeona F. CollierBarbara CottrellMary DavisLoren DawnCarol J. DickmanDeborah DillardMark A. DimmittAlexandria J. DoddsEleanor J. DorenCarol DugganJudith A. DwireBonnie B. & Richard I. Elsekatherine FergusonEileen M. FitzmauriceRosalie & Jack ForguesJerry E. FreundMary T. GamacheMary Jo GhoryGay GilbertAnne H. GoodenLola GraemeLore S. HagemeyerMarilyn J. HarrisSuzanne S. Hawkinskristin HellandPatricia J. HenigEmily B. HilliardMargaret A. Hoeft Carl C. HolstJanet L. HoopesMrs. Ruth S. HoshawNorla J. JarvisJudith A. JohnsonRobbi JusticeLevonne k. kellyArt kidderkaren S. kloterPeter kresanPearl I. LanceMaggie R. LeeYe LiMargaret LoghryJody LongMarigold A. LoveElizabeth MacBethJeanette MagnussonDenise ManganoSteven S. MarderIrene V. Martinelli

Ronald A. MastalerBarbara McCarthySharon McDonough-MeansCaitlyn B. McPhersonPriscilla MeierSally S. MettlerJanet R. MinasCollin MoatGloria NielsenRuby L. NugentIrene OgataCarenn OlsonMary PerineFrances P. PerowPat RechRuth ReimanJane RemerDaniel J. RogersLeo A. RoopValerie L. RossiSusan RothCarol SackVirginia Lind SanbornCarmelo Sanchezkaren SartainDr. Jean S. SchroederPamela S. SchusterMaria SegawaMartha SewellPamela A ShackDeborah SheltonFay M. SiasCoe SlatteryBarbara R. SmithSharon SmithAnne SpiettJane SwicegoodErla Jean ThorneFrances V. TourtellotPenelope Van AmburgTherese VeldeMarilyn F. VeslingDiana B. VidalHal L. Von Bohnhoff Irene Waldenkevin A. WaltersIrene WatkinsJames W. WattsBarbara WaughtelMarina J. WelmersSusan P. WhorleyMargaret WillsonSandy Wolf Lee A. Wristenkaren Yackell

INDIVIDUALJanine AllisonMelissa BruckerMannde ChiassonErin Dokterkaye E. ErwinAustin C. FramePaula E. Galvinkate GarnerSusan C. HornbachSarah A. HypesDeborah kinneSergey kurdyukov

George D. LuceroJoana Mainskassi MolfetasJanet E. MooreMolly MyersDaniel R. PapajAlyce PenningtonAnuradha N. PundariJanine Robertskelly A. RoseCarol M. SchaedlerJohn Willerton

GARDEN FRIENDJada Ahern & keith JensenJan AllardCandace & Bernie AlperCarol AndersonPatricia Andradekelly & Lorri AndrewsCarolyn S. ArbiterJean W. & Charles E. Areskevin Ascherfeld & Donna k. DanielAbdul & Nusrat k. AzizCheryl & Ted BahnMelinda A. & Sabrina J. BalasaAnn F. BarryBonnie & JoAnn BazataChris Bittle & Marc WeiningerJoy L. & Shawn H. BlackburnLynn & Andrea BoesLois E. & William BoonePatricia A. & Patrick A. BosiFrancis & Deborah BouchardDennie & Judy BowdenRobin Bowyer & Robert WegenerE. Charlene BrazilElizabeth BrooksBrian BrownleeMason L. Burchfi eld & katrina E. Durankathryn H. & Jeff BurgessJean M. ButlerGeorge J. CairoBarbara CollierSamantha CravensTim & Lorraine CrestonMichelle Cunningham & Robert Yorkkelly CupellDianne S. Darcy & Shiraz PeeraDavid Davis & Joan HoodNorman & Linda DennisMegan E. DickeyDorian Dodson & Gene ValdesRosemarie V. & Maria DominguezRobin L. Drumhellerkari L. & Robert L. DufurCaylah EddlebluteCandyce M. EganGail M. & Bill EifrigMargaret Ann Ellsworth & Adrianus korpelJulia & David EngelsbergMike Enzinger & kathleen PhranerJohn R. & Gail L. EuberL Elliott FarberSteve Fletcher & Donna BoeSarah FortnaGeorge W. & Fern A. Fousse

Laura M. & James D. FoxDavid & Franziska FrankEric FritzMr. Ronald A. FullertonSumi k. & Edwin L. FulwiderJoseph & Madeline GalkinAndrea GausJane M. GayAnn S. GilbertAriel Gilbert-knight & Thomas BengfordRebecca & James GillEmmett & Leeann GlickElise Paradis GohlkeDakota Gold & Bill BennettLynn & Robbie GriesFrank GrishamJane GroverMichele C. Hacherl & Bill zuckerDianne L. & Charles F. W. HarmerFred Heath & Mary klinkelLee Heath & Betsy PeppingNeil E. HeimanMarsha & Sidney M. HirshNeha & Dennis HoerLisa G. HughesMartha Hunter & Mark LochrinJudy & John IndermarkCourtney Johnson & John HudakApril L. Johnson WillmoreFaith E. JohnstonBarbara Jones & Arthur ChadekLarry J. & Mary P. JordisonDebbie & keith kabackLyn M. keller & Sharon AustinGeorge W. & Rebecca S. kelleyRebecca M. & William A. keyesSiri Atma khalsaDavid & Julie kubitskyCynthia G. Lang & John L. CulpDiana Layne & Tomas BacaSusan & Stacy LitvakPatricia & Ned Mackeykathy MadsenGinger Marr & Emily WellhouseSteve Marten & Ann W. Marsh-MartenHope & Tom Maxeykenneth J. & Margaret F. McNealySusan & Donald E. McCollamWilliam McCoy & Whitney ValeSheila McGinnis & Ruth keaN. Lynne McGregorRobert Mckinley & Tama BraswellLorrane M. McPhersonTrish & Nick MederosLinda Meduna & JoAnne LuskDavid MichaudDavid & Chona MidelMarc & Pamela MillerMarilynne C. MillsEsha & Jade MorkSuzanne S. & Thomas J. MorrisonNancy E. & Ray B. NagleStephen Nelson & Feng-Jyu Tang-NelsonTom & Linda NunnBrittney OlinDonna J. & Maggie OsbornMireya Osuna & James Nall

THANK YOU to our new and renewing members

from July 1st to September 30th.

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Loreli L. Panico & Doug DornFrancesca PardesJeanne Pelletier & Roland ProvostLydia J. Phillips & Maria R. PachecoSusan Pistawka & Gerald WhitehawkAndrea M. & Jeff W. PixleyPenelope Porter & Rebecca RojasBenedict R. & Marie S. RadeckiJane & Ray RaimondiRobert L. RayJean ReehlPaul Reiling, M.D. & Lois ReilingMadeline J. RobichaudElena RobischGail & Jay RochlinRachel M. RomeNancy & Peter RossiniLisa Baron RotiJane M. RoxburyCheryl & Art RuizAnne M. Ryan & Nina OssannaPauline Savage & Lorane DeyoungJane E. Schmitt & Luis H. IbarraEllry L. & Sandra L. SchulteCindy & Jeff SchultzJan Schwartz & Judith McDanielAlexandra Selby & Laura LynchDarcy & William ShawCarmen SigmundRobert J. & Helga H. SmallJanice k. SmithBradford & Susan SolandSharon & kirk C. SpikerMichael & Jeanne SturgisMary Swallow & Gerald TurnerMichael & Susan TaylorNancy ThorngateIrene Topor & Penny RosenblumVictoria Torrilhon & Roxie MillerRicardo TuckerElton Twork & Frances CollinsSharon & Allen VandergriffDorothy M. WagenerLinda L. & James E. Wallkage & Tim WalterPhilip Ward & Jo kubran-WardBilly J. & Dorothea E. WarnerPatricia H. WaterfallTheresa & Richard WebsterMichael T. & Christine D. WelfelPana & Hugh WilderMs. Janice A. Wilhelmi & Dr. James J. StewartAnnie WilkinsonHugh & Renee Wolfekaren zagonaMelanie A. zettel

FAMILYJustin & kate AppelWendy H. Ascher & Rae A. Strozzokathleen M. Ashland & Hilary BeggsCathy Aspinwall & Catherine GioannettiStephen & Edith S. AuslanderVicky S. Bain & Mark MurphyRichard G. & Marta A. BalashChris & Jessie BaldwinJennifer k. & Andrew BartonCelia & Andy BavierJudith Becerra & David VenableChristine & Dan BeersRobert & Dorice BerenDiana & Michael E. BertramCarolyn & kenneth BertschyJanis Blainer-Fleming & Angus Scott-FlemingPeter A. & Shirley B. Bookman

Albert R. & Donna J. BourbonGerald P. & Suzanne BouwensLeah & Mike BrachtCharlotte Bramblett & Valerie HollanderDanielle & Joe BressiSarah BromerCarolyn Brown & Mary Lou ThompsonRobert & F. Marie BrownJoan & Alan BrundageElizabeth M. Burrola & Steve RiesgoCharles D. & Alice M. ButtsVirginia & Richard BynumDiana Chattulani & Salvador MontanoAndy & kitty ChwalekJeanie Colaianni & Nina BrownLaura A. & Aubrey D. ConoverGreg & Madelyn ConserConnie & kenneth CooksonRon & Michelle CornettPatricia Coyne & Stephen PakusAlfred H. & Dominique C. Curtiskresta k. Cutcher & James S. WernerJennifer & Thomas DavenportMadeleine deBlois & Matthew MugmonClaire E. & Wayne R. DeckerJane DenhamJames & Elaine DertienDee M. & Patsy DonahueRebecca & Jackilyn DrakeVernon & Patrica A. DunlapLawrence G. & Iris DykersBarbara EckelFrances M. Epsen & Tim StorerJan M. & John W. ErskineLeslie & Jacob FawerAmy FeldmanMichael H. Fink & Greg WilsonDavid & Jean FirestineGloria FontanaLinda L. FosterJohn & Alice GabrielMichael Gatto & Bisma AizazGary L. & Virginia C. GethmannTina B. & Homer A. GeymerGeorge & Emojean GirardTerre J. & Xiao-Li k. GlahnHannah Glasston & Patrick HynesLawrence R. & Alice M. Gordonkevin M. Gosner & Margaret R. ReganArdith & George GradyGiulio & Joan GrecchiRavi & Timothy Grivois-ShahRyan & Shannon GutenkunstStacy & Gary HaggartBarbara J. Hall & Richard H. BarberChristina & Tim HardcastleSarah A. & Jim HartWarren & Patricia HatcherRobert P. & Rosie Herrmankatrinka M. Heyman & Aras ErekulVivian W. & Gary HightonW. Richard & Susan L. HildrethLaura Hisey & Sandy CaldwellMare Hodshon YatesAmanda L. Holmes & John ReidyNicole & Michael HoodHolli A. Horak & Jim kneplerPeggy Hughes & Pat BareyJill Jackson-Mandel & David H. MandelShannon E. Jenkins & Joseph S. SilbarEric D. JewettCindy and J. Michael Joyal

Pat karcheskiLendre & king kearnsStephanie A. & James R. keenanJudith kent & Ion BazganTracey & Michael kesselSharon khaMaureen & James kingCarolyn M. kobeSarah & Nick kortessisJacqueline A. kuder & Theodore S. BurhansSarah kuser & Samantha UtterJohn LewallenWalter LewisBradley J. LiddekeJulene M. Lindkristina S. & Terry A. LintonNorma A. Lopez & Jesus BarriosStella M. LopezYuri E. Makino & Carl HauniBarbara M. MarshallJustin Martinez & Erika D. Santa CruzEmily C. McClung & Adam R. kenneyMichael H. & Lisa McGeanDeeDee & Michael MeansJudy Mohr & Robyn JimenezOctavio A. & Carolyn S. MoleraMichelle Molnar & Wolfgang FritzBernard M. Morenz & Linda Lundergan MorenzWilliam Mueller & Sherry JamesonSharon Oliver & Daniel ChavezMark Olm & Louise Argall OlmRichard & kathie PearsonCarol Pedretti-Max & Edward MaxPamela & Jon PelletierMaria J. Pereira & Ian D. McGreerJoseph & Joyce PetskaNancy PolsterAndrea PrattDarleen J. RaulersonMaury E. & Dick ReedSarah & Michael RosenCamillo & Cynthia SchererPaula Schlusberg & Tres Englishkatrina M. SchumacherVicki & Mike SchwagerAbe Shaffer & Sandra L. HaireBernard Sharkus & Donna LepleyJackie Sharma & Allison MedinaSusan & Robert ShragerEmily & Richard SmitMichael F. & Mary Ann SmithPatricia L. & Joseph G. SmithNancy A. Smythkhrista & Jeremy SohnAnup & Roshni SrivastavaMark Stegeman & Chrystie BurrYvonne F. StokesClaudia Stone & kenneth J. HollettLaurie A. & John E. TeachoutAlberto TepuriElaine V. & John W. TerrellArt Torrance & Heidi B. HarleyThai Tran & Jessica HoDouglas Ulmer & Laura HollengreenRalph Van Dusseldorp & Marilyn JohnsonCatherine H. VarleyJudy VigorenMoira G. VolkSusan P. Vosberg-Moore & John A. MoorePearl Waltzer & Anisbel MatiasJennifer & Charles WeesnerEvelyn Weissman & Susanne SmithJanice Wezelman & David BartlettMarlene Whitaker & Leslie Whitaker Cole

Chelsey A. & Jaki R. WidbyLisa & Brent WilliamsWinifred E. Williams & kenneth H. Hinklekaren M. & David E. WorkmanSara Wright & Carl E. McFarland, Jr.Debbie L. & George H. Yoder

CHOLLAMohyeddin k. & Helen T. AbdulazizJohn & Laura AlmquistSydney ArnerRobin & Robert BorokGeorgiana & John BoyerLarry & Linda CohenNancy D. CookGail Craig-Jager & Jan Jagerkathleen S. & David C. DialJanice L. & Terry DonaldMarc & Terry FrostEllery C. Green & Nancy D. LauverAnne B. & Charles W. HaleyPaula Hellsten & Paige J. CallowayJeanne Heyerick & Eric RoggerMichael A. & kathleen A. HoughtalingGayle D. & Frederic L. JandreyMarianne JensenJames C. & Mary kautzBrenda koedykerDawn & John LashleyLizbeth & Willis Leekevin & Barbara LeeheyDr. & Mrs. Richard C. LivingstonDiana F. & Brian J. ManningBeth Morrison & Charles Gutierrezkatherine B. MurrayLynn & David E. NicholasDebra Palmer & Shaun SommererMonica & Joseph PickenpaughMargaret M. Pope & Norman R. Epstein, M.D.Jewel & Harvey PrendevilleJane PrinzJoan Rice RobinsonSandra E. & kenneth F. Robertskatie Rogerson & Andrew BoehlyEric Scharf & Marilyn RobinsonTheodore & Christina SchultzMiriam SternPatricia L. & Martin W. ThomasC. Diane & Dale D. TretschokJohn Twomey & Jennifer zehrGregory & Leigh Ann WaterfallCarolyn L. WeberRichard J. & Sidney C. WolffReid & Camille Young

AGAVEDino J. DeConcini & Elizabeth MurfeeRoy Loewenstein & Alana StubbsIlene Masters & Cindy CaddellSuzanne M. & Amanda MooberryHughlett L. & Amy S. MorrisDave Perry-MillerJoseph J. PrchalSusan S. Small

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CONTACT(520) 326-9686, ext. *10TTY/ASCI: (800) 367-8939www.tucsonbotanical.orginfo@tucsonbotanical.org

ACCESSIBILITYPortable looping system & wheelchairs available.

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VISIT & SHOPThe Gardens and Gift Shop are open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday to WednesdayThursday and Friday7:30 a.m. - 8 p.m.Check website for details.Closed Feb 3 for SAVOR

2150 N. Alvernon WayTucson, Arizona 85712Address Service Requested

HOLIDAYSClosed Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day.