Learn design basics to jump-start your landscape makeover. Landscape professional Jo Miller uses a hands-on approach to guide you through designing your yard while sharing tips and techniques (such as water micro-basins) that work with nature and our unique desert environments. Registration begins August 1st!
Water=Life is a comprehensive project consisting of a series of free community workshops leading up to a 9-day installation of collaborative art in Riverview Park. The culminating event is intended to look at the history and future of water in the Valley, and more specifically, to consider the numerous canals that nourished the Ancient Sonoran People who built them. …
SEPT 13: FLOURISH: THE ART OF LIFE ON EARTH: Look closer and celebrate the incredible, fascinating world in which we live on Friday, Sept. 13, 6-10 p.m. Don’t miss this Mesa Arts Center annual Season Kickoff inspired by the exhibition opening at the Mesa Contemporary Arts Museum, Flora & Fauna (art inspired by botanicals and animals). The free, family-friendly festival …
You survived the summer, temperatures are starting to drop, and you're itching to get back in the yard! As you prepare your planting schedule, we are here to help with a special focus in this workshop on aromatic plants.
Learn design basics to jump-start your landscape makeover. Landscape professional Jo Miller uses a hands-on approach to guide you through designing your yard while sharing tips and techniques (such as water micro-basins) that work with nature and our unique desert environments. Registration opens on August 1st!
It’s survival of the fittest out there, even in your landscape. Learn about landscaping with desert-adapted plants, with special emphasis on water management. We will cover how to pick hardy plants, how to calculate the amount of water they need, and how to maintain them for a healthy and attractive landscape all year long. REGISTER FOR FREE AT: 623-930-3760 or …
Five-time World Champion Hoop Dancer Tony Duncan will demonstrate and teach hoop dancing techniques and share Native American flute playing. Multidisciplinary visual and performance artist Katharine Simpson will lead participants in creating small pieces out of different textiles.
Explore the science behind rain clouds in this fun and creative scientific activity. Design and carry out experiments to learn more about science—the fun way!
Five-time World Champion Hoop Dancer Tony Duncan will demonstrate and teach hoop dancing techniques and share Native American flute playing. Participants will also experience and participate in storytelling and story generating activities around the role of water in our lives.
Fall is the perfect time to plant annual wildflower seed for a spectacular spring bloom in your landscape. Learn which annuals do best in our area, and how to combine them with perennial plants for the most impact. Get your ideas flowing and prepare for the fall planting season! Registration begins August 1st!
Whether you are new to desert landscaping, or just a plants nerd like us, you'll find something to inspire you as you prepare for the planting season. This class will focus specifically on plant selection for desert-adapted plants. Pretty plants that won't break my water bill? Yes, please!
Learn how to save energy and money by implementing a few easy tips from a pro. You can reduce your home's energy costs, improve energy efficiency, and discover various freebies and rebates available. Registration opens August 1st!
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