For Members of the Tucson Botanical Gardens

Autumn 2017Volume 17 Issue 3

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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 BosséKristi LewisLisa Owens-SredzinskiAnne Fisher SegalJo SmithPaul 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 Lisa Jensen.

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

Cover Photo: Will HolstPages 3,4, and 5: Kevin Box

WelcomeBack, every season is worth celebrating at Tucson Botanical Gardens but i must confess i do so love autumn. strolling the cooler grounds, you will see many signs it has arrived, including the indigo blue blooms of the sawtooth sage (nurtured forth by our robust summer monsoon rains), to name but one.

The seasonal shift is also our cue to welcome back our winter residents and share with everyone what we’ve been working on behind the scenes and what exciting things we have in store for you in the coming year.

To begin with, in June, our Board of directors and staff enthusiastically drafted and approved an exciting new Mission Statement. after 20+ years of guiding our efforts, the old one was thirsty for refreshment. We hope you will agree that our new mission statement (below) succinctly reflects all that TBG is today, including the historic horticultural collection that we preserve, the cultural diversity of programming that we provide, and the effective model that we use to connect people with plants.

OurMissionTheTucsonBotanicalGardensconnectspeople

withplantsandnaturethroughart,science,historyandculture.

Furthermore, to ensure that every dollar raised and invested to improve the physical property supports our mission, we next commenced the exciting process of updating and creating a new master site Plan. in the coming weeks, our master Planning Committee looks forward to reviewing proposals from two of the leading Botanical Garden master Planners in the country. From that point, we will carefully collaborate to create a conceptual framework for the continued development of TBG based on a cohesive vision for the best uses of the existing grounds and facilities.

What else is in store

• Frida Kahlo’s Casa azul will be undergoing a transformation to help enhance your viewing experience of Origami in the Gardens2. We think you will fall in love with these 16 large steel and bronze sculptures created by santa Fe artists, Kevin and Jennifer Box.

• in the Legacy Gallery, Origami deconstructed will be on display. Created in metal, this exhibit will illustrate the beauty of unfolded paper.

• Complimenting this exquisite show, we are honored to present in the Porter Hall Gallery, the botanical art and illustration of manabu saito.

• in the north room of the Friends’ House, Patricia deridder, director of Yume Japanese Garden along with m. Craig have created an art installation of origami sure to delight.

Other Pleasant surprises to note

• The Butterfly Garden has been accurately renamed the Pollinator Garden. • Please enjoy our fresh new plant signs in the Historical Gardens.• The Herb Garden is bursting with over 87 different herbs. a new seating area tucked

next to edna shed will allow you to sit and enjoy the scents and sights.

and last but not least: On november 17th, at the annual National Philanthropy Day Luncheon at the Westin La Paloma, the Gardens and I will be recognized as the Fundraiser of the Year. in all honesty, this is a tribute to all of YOU and we couldn’t be more grateful.

Yes, welcome back members – it’s going to be another great season at the Gardens.

“Ifyouinvestinbeauty,itwillremainwithyouallthedaysofyourlife.”

– Frank Lloyd Wright

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“OriGami reveals the

geometrical beauty in nature and

how the simplest of elements can create

the most complex of structures. it is an art form that inspires an

appreciation of the natural world around us.”

-MichelleConklin

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OriGami aT OUr Gardens

The Tucson Botanical Gardens is proud to announce our newest exhibit Origami in the Garden,2 which

will bring larger than life origami sculptures to the Gardens and allow

guests to reimagine a delicate and precise art on an enormous scale.

Created by Kevin and Jennifer Box, this exhibit has been astounding

audiences across the country and will reside at the Tucson Botanical

Gardens from October 9, 2017 until april 1, 2018.

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The art of paper folding has long been established in european, Chinese, and Japanese cultures. The oldest known examples of artistic paper folding go back to funeral rites in the 10th century in China, where small paper tokens would be burned to honor the dead. and while each culture has developed their own versions of artistic paper folding, modern day origami traces its origins to Japan in the early 1900s where modeling the natural world’s geometric shapes with paper began.

Origami in the Garden2 takes what we all have experienced as a small and fragile paper art that fits in the palm of your hand and magnifies it larger than life, which allows you to witness the geometric representations with more detail. artists Kevin and Jennifer Box believe their exhibit is perfect for the Tucson Botanical Gardens because of the geometric nature of plant life. “Like origami, plants fold and unfold in similar ways. The pleats of a cactus are repeated in the wings of the Pegasus, flowers fold and unfold a lot like an origami star. Leaves emerge from nothing but a tiny seed into a tree,” says Kevin Box. “in origami, almost anything can be created from the simple starting point of a single piece of paper. Just as plants make something out of nothing, origami encourages us to exercise our creativity and make something out of nothing.”

Kevin and Jennifer created the show, and many of the pieces in it, with world renowned origami masters michael G. LaFosse, Beth Johnson and robert J. Lang. The art of origami takes patience, persistence, and the ability to see each step represented in the finished product. it can take established origami artists years to master certain types of folds or perfect a new creation. and that is just when working with small pieces of paper. Kevin and Jennifer have taken origami one step further by making the pieces huge (some over 6 feet tall) and of a material that can withstand the intensity of the Tucson seasons.

“ All the pieces in the exhibition started with a simple piece of paper. i spent years pioneering sculptural techniques of lost wax casting and sheet metal fabrication to transform delicate

paper into museum quality sculptures that can stand up to the outdoors and the test of time. The

origami artists we work with have spent a lifetime practicing the folding techniques to achieve the

details of each model,” says Box. “Once the heavy metalwork is finished, we paint, patina, and powder coat the metal to look

like paper again. each piece takes about a year to make, from developing the original paper models, to engineering the

design into metal and then finishing. it takes a lot of time and effort. Thankfully, i have a lot of help!”

For over 40 years, the Tucson Botanical Gardens has offered the people of Tucson and southern arizona a respite from everyday life. We are an oasis right in the middle of the city protected from the hectic pace of work by our tall walls and shaded from the worries of everyday life by our established foliage. so it made perfect sense to bring Origami in the Garden2 to the Tucson Botanical Gardens. Box adds, “This contrast of natural beauty and manmade artistry brings us into a state of enchantment where we can find ourselves inspired as we explore the exhibition. sculptures are spread throughout the garden to take us places we may have never been and to show us something new in familiar places we may have seen before. Whether we find ourselves inspired by the sculptures or the nature that surrounds them, we have the opportunity to discover a bit more about ourselves and our relationships to nature.”

Origami in the Garden2 kicks off with A Butterfly Affaire gala on October 8th. The exhibit will be at the Tucson Botanical Gardens from October 9, 2017 to April 1, 2018.

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Autumn in the Gardens

Origami in the garden2

Oct. 9, 2017 through Apr. 1, 2018Origami in the Garden2 is a monumental outdoor sculpture exhibition created by american artists Jennifer and Kevin Box. each sculpture is inspired by a single, blank piece of paper that has been folded into a specific form. Walking through Origami in the Garden,2 we discover many different examples of what can be folded from a piece of paper and how these forms relate to the natural environment around us. each sculpture in the exhibit is made out of museum-quality metals and employs cutting edge fabrication techniques. The pieces feature original compositions by Kevin Box, as well as his collaborative works with world-renowned origami artists robert J. Lang, michael G. LaFosse, and Beth Johnson.

don’t miss this fascinating exhibit, and also keep an eye out for special programming and educational opportunities including a lecture series, family activities and classes!

Butterfly Affaire Gala:Origami in the garden2

With a tribute to the legendary artist and illustrator, Manabu SaitoSunday, Oct. 8, 2017 | 5 to 8 p.m.Tickets: Individual, $225Sponsorship packages are availableOur annual Gala, Butterfly affaire, is coming soon! This year, Tucson Botanical Gardens celebrates the opening of Origami in the Garden2 with a ribbon cutting as well as a tribute to the artist (and Tucsonan), manabu saito. enjoy this signature event featuring sumptuous food, music and entertainment, surrounded by friendly faces and the beauty of the Gardens. For tickets and information, please contact (520) 326-9686, ext. *10 or info@tucsonbotanical.org.

You’re Invited

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Manabu Saito

Oct. 9, 2017 through Apr. 1, 2018Tucson Botanical Gardens is delighted 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.

October through May | 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.This October, not only will we be unveiling our blockbuster exhibit, Origami in the Garden,2 but we will also see the return of Butterfly Magic to the Cox Butterfly and Orchid Pavilion. after a rejuvenating re-design, the pavilion has never looked better. We’ve widened pathways, moved specimen-quality plants front-and-center, added fresh plantings and created more natural displays for our Tillandsia collection. On your next visit, you may find that Butterfly Magic just got a little more magical. also on view 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. as a constantly changing and growing display, Butterfly Magic is never the same experience twice.

Food traditionS and Favorite recipeS oF tucSon’S Mexican aMericanS

Thursday, September 7, 10am, El Pueblo Neighborhood Center, 101 W. Irvington, Building 6Thursday, September 21, 10am, Tucson Botanical Gardens, Porter HallThis year the Gardens is partnering with Catholic social services nutrition Programs to create a bilingual booklet that will include favorite recipes of local mexican american seniors along with stories about the traditions associated with their use. The project, which is supported by arizona Humanities, will not only preserve special family recipes, but also explore topics such as changing local food traditions and mexican fusion cuisine. Join us at one of the presentations explaining the project to find out more about how to participate. For more information, contact Juliet niehaus, director of Horticultural Therapy, (520) 326-9686, ext. *26 or horttherapy@tucsonbotanical.org

MeMber appreciation night

A Night in the Gardens… Just for Members!Saturday, Sep. 30 | 5 to 8 p.m.Butterfly Magic: open to members 6 to 7 p.m.Tucson Botanical Gardens would like to welcome all of our current members to a special evening to show our appreciation for their continued support. as a heartfelt thank you, we’re offering exclusive access to the Gardens as well as a special sneak preview to this season’s Butterfly Magic exhibit! This is your chance to experience Butterfly Magic before it opens to the general public. The Gardens will also be buzzing with activities for families as well as raffles and giveaways. members will have a chance to win tickets to Feast with the dearly departed or Luminaria nights, even a free membership renewal!

FeaSt with the dearly departed

Saturday, Oct. 28 | 5 to 8 p.m.$13, Adults | $7.50, Children$10, Member Adults | $4, Member Childrenembrace Tucson tradition and the rich cultural heritage of the sonoran desert at the sixth annual Feast with the dearly departed. This event has become the highlight of the season, bringing day of the dead Face painters, traditional music, family activities, pan de muerto and sugar skulls to the Tucson Botanical Gardens. The centerpiece of the evening is a community-made offrenda in the nuestro Jardin to memorialize lost loved ones. Guests are welcome to participate by bringing notes and mementos to place at the offrenda during the month of October. skeleton sculptures both fanciful and frightening will be on display, featuring the work of local artists, schools and community groups. For more information about including your own work or organization in this display, please contact (520) 326-9686, ext. *26 or horttherapy@tucsonbotanical.org.

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Education at the Gardens

tourS

Enhance 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) must also 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, 8:30 a.m. Sep. 12, Oct. 10, Nov. 14 Included 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.

palatable plantS tourSecond Friday, monthly 5 to 6 p.m. | Oct. 13 and Nov. 10 Included with admission.

The Tucson Botanical Gardens’ plant collection includes trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants from across the globe that are not only edible, but delicious as well! Join us for this docent-led tour to learn about the historical and current uses of many of these plants, some of which might surprise you.

coMMunity claSSeS & prograMS

Folded Forms lecture SeriesThe 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: https://www.tucsonbotanical.org/class-schedule/. space is limited.

Origami in the garden2 – Meet the artistMonday, October 9 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Included with admission.

Join artist Kevin Box, creator of Origami in the Garden,2 as he shares his inspiration and methods for transforming origami forms into larger-than-life outdoor sculptures. Box pioneered methods of capturing origami’s delicate detail in museum quality metals utilizing lost wax casting and fabrication techniques.

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Mindful yoga Thursdays, 8 to 9 a.m.

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.

September: 4-class series Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28 $40, $32 Members

October: 4-class series Oct. 5, 12, 19, 26 $40, $32 Members

November: 4-class series Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30 (Gardens Closed Nov. 23) $40, $32 Members

tai chiFridays, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

discover 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 appropriate for the weather.

September: 5-class series Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 $50, $40 Members

October: 4-class series Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 $40, $32 Members

November: 4-class series Nov. 3, 10, 17, 24 $40, $32 Members

aromatherapy travel KitSaturday, Sept. 9 10 a.m. to noon $30, $24 Members – September Sale!

Join us for this one-time-only special price that also includes a light breakfast by Café

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Botanica! Back by popular demand; learn how to make your own aromatherapy travel kit including an air purifying spritz for those musty hotel rooms, an anti-bacterial blend for stuffy airplanes and a sweet dreams recipe to help you sleep. students will make a product for their own travel kits.

aromatherapy for aches & painsSaturday, Oct. 14 10 a.m. to noon $35, $28 Members

soothe aches and pains naturally. Learn which essential oils are best for inflammation and pain relief and make your own take home remedy with certified aromatherapist, Kerry Blank.

aromatherapy for bath & bodySaturday, Nov. 11 10 a.m. to noon $35, $28 Members

it’s easy to create a spa atmosphere at home with these aromatherapy recipes. Certified aromatherapist, Kerry Blank, will show you how to create body scrubs, bath soaks and body oils. make a product of your own to take home & enjoy.

art

painting Sonoran desert plantsFriday, Sept. 22 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. $65, $52 Members (price per class)

Learn to draw and paint exotic and fanciful desert plants with illustrator and artist, Devon Meyer. emphasis will be on drawing and painting skills and

creating volume in our subject. no experience required. all materials provided. Limited to 15 participants. morning or afternoon session available.

Mosaic Steppingstone workshopTuesday, Oct. 3 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. $120, $96 Members

Create a wonderful mosaic steppingstone for your garden using colorful porcelain tiles! starting with an irregular shaped base, participants will learn how to nip and fit porcelain tiles to make lovely designs. all materials provided. Open to adults with any level of experience. Bring snacks and lunch for a full day of fun!

ikebana for everyone 4-part series: Oct. 19, Nov. 2, Nov. 16 and Nov. 30 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 now includes a container and kenzan to take home and flowers for each session. Please bring a bucket, towel, and shears.

Sketching birdsFriday, Oct. 20 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. $60, $48 Members (price per class)

Learn basic techniques from

illustrator and artist Devon Meyer that will help you more accurately draw what you see. With colored pencils and pens, we will simplify drawing birds by capturing posture, proportion and angles. Pencils, beginner to intermediate level. all materials provided. Limited to 15 participants. morning or afternoon session available.

origami: tradition to innovationThursdays, 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 26, Nov. 9, or Dec. 7 $25, $20 Members (price per class)

Tucson origami artist, Mary Ellen Palmeri, creates mixed-media pictorials by combining Western art methods with asian paper techniques and also organizes a local origami folding club. explore this timeless art form with mary ellen as she leads students in folding intermediate to advanced origami forms. each class will focus on different themes: Oct. – traditional, nov. – butterflies & flowers, dec.–holiday

Watercolor Holiday CardsFriday, Nov. 3 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. $65, $52 Members (price per class)

Create custom painted holiday cards to share with friends and loved ones. illustrator and artist Devon Meyer will help you create small, botanically-themed paintings using various watercolor techniques including dry brush, layering and washes. Watercolor, beginner to intermediate level. all materials provided. Limited to 15 participants. morning or afternoon session available.

gardening

bonsai basicsSaturdays, 9 a.m. to noon Sep. 30, Nov. 4 and Jan. 27 $100, $80 Members

Learn the art and science of bonsai with the Tucson Bonsai

Society during this three-part workshop designed for beginners. You will learn the techniques for long-term cultivation and shaping of plants in containers adapted to the horticulture of our sonoran desert. students will select their own nursery plant and work on it with assistance of Tucson Bonsai society teachers. Limited to 16 participants.

hypertufa pot workshopFridays, Oct. 6 and Oct. 13 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. $30, $24 Members

Hypertufa is a lightweight material that can be formed into beautiful rustic containers for plants. in this two-part class, learn the techniques for mixing and molding your own pots to take home. in the first class, we will create the pots which need a week to cure. We will remove the pots from their mold during the second class. Please bring your own dishwashing rubber gloves to protect your hands and prepare to get dirty! Class limited to 10 participants.

diy desert designSaturdays, 9 a.m. to noon Oct. 14, Oct. 21, Oct. 28, Nov. 4, Nov. 11, Nov. 18 $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

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Education at the Gardensconditions 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.

plants for edible landscapesFriday, Oct. 20 10 a.m. to noon $15, $12 Members

Landscapes that look (and are) good enough to eat can be a reality in Tucson! Join Jason Isenberg, owner and award-winning designer at reaLm, who will help you select edible plants for a beautiful, organic and water conscientious landscape.

tree biology parts 1 & 2 Thursdays, Nov. 2 and Nov. 9 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. $50, $40 Members

Libby Davison, isa Certified arborist and Founding director of the University of arizona Campus arboretum, will explain the basic form and functions of tree organs and environmental effects on health and function of these organs. These two classes are offered as part the Urban Forestry Certificate Program. Students who complete all 12 class requirements will earn certification from the Tucson Botanical Gardens. For more

information about this program, please visit our website.

irrigation basicsSaturday, Nov. 11 1 to 3 p.m. $15, $12 Members

Sonya Becker, design supervisor with northwest Landscaping, LLC, will explain the basic components of a drip irrigation system, strategies for upgrading and repairing old systems, and exciting new equipment designed to save water and reduce maintenance. specific questions will be addressed as time allows, so please bring photos of any home irrigation concerns.

petscapesFriday, Nov. 17 10 a.m. to noon $15, $12 Members

does your pet have a healthy and safe outdoor refuge? From dog dig pits to tortoise habitats, you can design the perfect space for your four-legged friends in your own backyard. Join Jason Isenberg, owner and award-winning designer at reaLm, as he discusses stylish approaches to creating a beautiful and enriching landscape for the whole family.

Sketchup: getting StartedSaturday, Dec. 2 10 a.m. to noon $50, $40 Members

Take your landscape designs to the next level with sketchUp, a

free 3d modeling computer program. Erin Hutton, Owner of rocket Garden Landscape design, will lead you through sketchUp’s basic functions, including file handling, drawing tools, viewing options and organizational tools to create a simple 3-d model. Participants must bring their own laptop computers. SketchUp: Getting Started is a prerequisite for SketchUp: Next Steps. Register for both SketchUp classes and receive 10% off.

Sketchup: next StepsSaturday, Dec. 2 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. $50, $40 Members

enhance your sketchUp skills by using more advanced settings and tools with Erin Hutton, Owner of rocket Garden Landscape design. Topics include creating a base plan by importing aerial photos and using measurements, creating 2d landscape graphics, and modeling landscape elements such as plants, materials, and hardscapes, in 3d. SketchUp: Getting Started is a prerequisite for this class. Register for both SketchUp classes and receive 10 % off.

nature & ecology

dazzling world of caterpillarsFriday, Sept. 15 10 a.m. to noon $20, $16 Members

every butterfly or moth you’ve ever seen was once a caterpillar—that’s a lot of caterpillars! Join Jeff Babson of sky island Tours to explore the biology and many colors, shapes and foods of these creatures.

arizona butterflies part 1: Swallowtails, whites, and SulphursFriday, Oct. 13 10 a.m. to noon $20, $16 Members

in the first class in this 4-part series on native butterflies, we introduce classification, structure and metamorphosis of all butterflies, before transitioning into the specific characteristics of swallowtails, whites and sulphurs.

arizona butterflies part 2: hairstreaks, blues, and MetalmarksFriday, Oct. 27 10 a.m. to noon $20, $16 Members

This continuation of Jeff Babson’s series on local butterflies focuses on several new species: Hairstreaks and Blues are collectively known as gossamer wings, a group of small, fast butterflies that exhibit extraordinary colorings, whereas metalmarks are known by their shimmering wing patterns.

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.

habitat at homeSaturday, Oct. 28 1 to 3 p.m. $15, $12 Members

Welcome birds into your yard! Tucson Audubon Society’s Habitat at Home program will help you to create a landscape plan that integrates regionally-adapted species for vibrant, bird-friendly yards. Choosing native plants for your home landscape can lower water bills, reduce yard maintenance, and beautify neighborhoods while providing food and habitat for birds and other wildlife.

trees of Southern arizonaFriday, Dec. 1 10 a.m. to noon

$20, $16 Members

southern arizona is home to a plethora of trees, from mesquite and palo verde in desert valleys, to cottonwoods and ash in riparian areas, to oaks and pines in the mountains. Join Jeff Babson, of sky island Tours, for a look at the leaves, bark, structure, and flowers of many of southern arizona’s tree species. This class is an optional elective for the Urban Forestry Certificate Program. For more information about this program, please visit our website.

youth activitieS

children’s biomimicry campOctober 9-13 8 a.m. to noon each day $125, $100 Members

Humans often apply lessons learned from nature in the invention of technologies that make our modern-day lifestyles possible. during this week-long, project-based workshop, children will practice observation skills, creative thinking and problem solving as they discover biological structures and systems found in our sonoran desert. Camp instructor and educator, Cheryl Jenrow, is a passionate sustainability practitioner and sustainable design strategist.

all about MonarchsSunday, Oct. 22 11 a.m. to noon and 2 to 3 p.m. Included with admission

an icon of butterflies, the monarch inspires and delights us with its amazing metamorphosis showing us how unexpected miracles can come out of change. monarchs astonish us each fall when they migrate 3,000 miles from northern midwest to mountains in mexico to overwinter. Join Certified speaking Professional and author of “The story of Chester, the monarch Caterpillar/Larva”, Susie Vanderlip, for a lively presentation about these fascinating insects and how to raise them in your garden. susie will be available to sign her children’s photo storybook and movie (available for purchase in the Gardens Gift shop) after each presentation.

Family Fun dayFriday, Nov. 10 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 training

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.

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A New Garden Stopover for our Most Important Guests

byWillHolstDirectorofMarketingandCommunications

Creating a healthy environment for plants to thrive requires proper soil composition, water, sun, and a variety of factors that our horticulturists work on year-round. One of the most important aspects of plant life, pollination, is also one that relies on complex plant-animal relationships. But Ashley Pedersen, the Gardens’ Director of Education, has a plan: a special new garden at the Tucson Botanical Gardens creating an environment more conducive to the bees, birds, bats, beetles, and butterflies that we rely on. “The Gardens has always supported local pollinators by providing habitat, floral resources, and organic gardening techniques to reduce the use of harmful chemicals,” says Pedersen. “And we’ve recently re-planted our Butterfly Garden (now called the Pollinator Garden) with a variety of flowering plants that will attract many of these pollinators.”

If you are a frequent visitor to the Gardens, you have no doubt seen Hummingbirds zipping around, possibly on their way to the Aloestriata for a snack. Or if you are here in the evening hours for an event, you may have seen moths circling the Yuccaelata looking for a flower to lay their eggs into. And the luckiest of visitors may have even seen our most reclusive of guests, a bat making a stop at the Agaveparryi, which only flowers once in its lifetime.

The new Pollinator Garden is designed to offer even more of the things that our airborne visitors are looking for. “Importantly, this garden also contains host or food plants for picky caterpillars,” says Pedersen. “For example, the caterpillars of monarch and queen butterflies will only eat milkweed plants.”

While this new garden is an important addition to Tucson Botanical Gardens, it also makes small progress towards a larger environmental problem looming for the community at large. “Nationwide, honey bees are disappearing due to a collection of symptoms we call Colony Collapse Disorder, a malady that is equally difficult to understand as it is to cure,” says Pedersen. “Pollinators are key components of a complex ecosystem and are important for sustaining native plant communities and agricultural food production.”

These plants also provide a great opportunity to educate the community about the symbiotic relationship between plants and pollinators that takes place in backyards and open spaces all around the city. Visitors to the Gardens can participate in education programs and take materials with them that will help them sustain pollinators in their own neighborhoods. And a little knowledge about your own plants can go a long way. “You can predict how a plant is pollinated by observing traits like color, shape, and smell,” says Pedersen. “Through natural selection, flowers have developed characteristics that appeal to specific pollinators who are searching for rewards such as tasty nectar.”

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ArizonaStateOfficeoftheBureauofLandManagementandtheStanleySmithHorticulturalTrust.

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“Pollinators are key components of a complex ecosystem and are important for sustaining native plant communities

and agricultural food production.”

Letyourlegacyprovideshadeforthefuture

PensTemOn sOCieTY memBersOver the past year, these generous donors have included the Gardens in their estate plans.

Bonnie BradfordCatherine A. Marshall

COmmemOraTiVe BenCH dOnOrsIn Memory of Kelli Dee O’Mahony Michael & Carol Dee O’Mahony

In Memory of Janis P. McCarronRebecca Johnson & Family

BriCKs, PaTHWaYs, disCOVeriesAt the Gardens, it’s easy to see how the process of adding one brick to another can turn an extraordinary vision into a “dream come true.” Pathways through the Gardens are being laid with commemorative bricks, leading visitors to discover new plants, butterfl ies and the colors of the season. Support the Gardens pathways with a gift of $500 or more and be recognized on a brick by name or with a short inscription.

Tribute Brick Gift Forms are available in the Tucson Botanical Gardens Gift Shop, can be downloaded from our website: www.tucsonbotanical.org/donate/tribute-or-memorial, or call (520) 326-9686, ext. *25.

Commemorative Brick DonorsMary Belle & Richard McCorkleFriends of Arlene SiegelLester & Carol Welborn

GiFTs in memOrY OF

dOnOrs TO sPeCiaL PrOGrams Joan & William Ardern ......................................................... Origami in the Garden2

Arizona Humanities Council.................................................. Horticultural Therapy Program JPMorgan Chase & Co. ........................................................ Arts & Culture ProgrammingCharlotte F. & James E. Cordes .............................................. 2017 Summer CampThe Nicholas W. Genematas, II Foundation ............................ Guided Apprentice Grant ProgramPam Grissom ...................................................................... Origami in the Garden2

Holsclaw Family Endowment Fund at the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona .............. Alice Holsclaw Reception GardenSmith Family Foundation ...................................................... Origami in the Garden2

Susan R. Thompson ............................................................. Garden Sculpture Installation

in Kind dOnaTiOns

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 enchanting 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. Please contact Sue Sirkus at development@tucsonbotanical.org (520) 326-9686, ext.*25

Dr. Tori Robert Basford HL Swain

Susan Boone Penelope Greenler

Bob Dewart Constance Dewart

Joan Gellatly Anne Kern

Janis P. McCarron Rebecca & Sid Johnson

Kelli Dee O’Mahony Michael & Carol Dee O’Mahony

Bobbe Rosenberg Anonymous Barbara Rosenberg

Margaret Savage Susan & Florence Vale

Arlene Siegel Bryan Bracewell Sean Chandler Gerald Davis Arthur Edstrom Curt Finch II Kenneth Hill Matt Holley Leila C. Keswani GW Larosa and Associates Marsh Lavenue David Parks Clint Scot Keith Shuley Ed Trevizan RJ Weis Investments LTD Brian & Ellen Wood Joe Woskow

John & Edna Smith Smith Family Foundation, Inc.

GiFTs in HOnOr OFMichelle Conklin Kessler Timan Family Fund of the Jewish Community Foundation

of Southern Arizona

Pati White Barbara Kahn

Daniel ArmentaTheresa Reindl Bingham Thomas Finch, Jr.Gallery of FoodOscar & Jackie HunsakerCarolyn & Lee Keenen

Mesquite Valley Growers NurseryJulie MeyersJan PremioRealm Anne Fisher Segal & Robert Segal

Dr. & Mrs. Hugh Thompson IIIGregg TrubeeTucson Appliance CompanyUNS Energy Corporation / Tucson Electric Power Company

All gift s from 3/30/17 - 6/30/17

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$1,000 and aboveAlphaGraphicsJoan & William ArdernDr. Bahman AyubiPaul & Alice BakerDr. Edward HacskayloI. Michael & Beth KasserShannan Marty & Chris PendletonMr. & Mrs. Charles M. Pettis

$500 to $999Mrs. Catherine J. McNeillM. Jo SmithDr. Frances Ann Walker

up to $499Anonymous (5)David S. Allen & Mark SammonsAmazonSmile FoundationJan AndersonJean AndrewsRichard & Deborah AplingNancy AthertonColleen & Joe BabcockKent BakerMrs. Jill G. BallesterosEllis & Barbara BaughmanKeith BembenekKim & Myles BinghamJudy & Charlie BirdPeter A. & Shirley B. BookmanRobin Bowyer & Robert WegenerLeah & Mike BrachtSandra B. & Shirley A. BrantleySariya J. & Mike L. BrownElizabeth M. Burrola & Steve RiesgoDr. Rudolph BustamanteMarylyn G. & Jesse D. ChapmanDrs. Sally & Donald ClarkMichelle & David ConklinRobert & Jacqueline ConradConnie & Kenneth CooksonLeita J. CoughranGeorge R. & Marjorie F. CunninghamPaula DarrisDesert Garden Club

Don & Karen DeYoungJanice L. & Terry DonaldRachel & Aaron DurazoBarbara & Robert FahrenbachRobert L. FickesDwight S. & Patricia M. FisherKaren D. FordMr. & Mrs. John FrancesconiBonnie E. Fronauer & Sheryl M. EllisBetty B. GeehanRenee J. & Elaine GeffenWendy & Richard GilmanLorraine GlazarGail P. & Bruce D. GrossettaSara HeitshuHelen Holliday & John BaffertMitzi & Michael HollowayPeter & Margaret M. HovellIBM Matching Grants ProgramIllinois Tool Works FoundationKatharine Jacobs & David PlaneDelphine A. JanusekDeborah K. Jerome & Richard FieldsBonita & Ann JonesNancy & John KarpanCarolyn P. & Lee T. KeenenRichard & Shelley KingSuzette & Edgar KingDonald KleinSusan & Jim KnollMrs. Judith KohnElizabeth KolbeKrogerDonald & Robin LaidlawScott W. & Kathryn LandryNancy R. Laney, J.D. & Timothy DennehyLori Benna Levine & Gary W. BennaJohn & Dana LoneyMichael LuriaMaya LuriaDaphne & Ed MadsonAnn W. MarshLucy R. MastermanKaren & William McCloskeyMichelle M. McDonald & Robert K. JohnsonDonald & Joan McGannFrancie & Ken McMillan

T hank 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, organiza-tions and businesses for the contributions that were received between April 1 and June 30, 2017.

Tucson Botanical Gardens

It takes a community to build a garden and the Tucson Botanical Gardens relies on our vibrant group of supporters. Thank you for your ongoing dedication to our mission!

if you have questions about your membership, please call natalie at (520) 326-9686, ext. *13.

Listed are our new and renewing members, Cholla level and above, from april 24 to June 30, 2017.

Saguaro I. Michael & Beth KasserDr. & Mrs. William LaMearKristi Lewis

ocotillo Lollie Benz-PlankTom & Deanna ChezemoRichard & Patricia A. Wiedhopf

agave Joan & William ArdernJaneMarie L. & Aaron C. BornsteinArchibald M. & Laura W. BrownBeverly K. Cohoon & Jennifer Cohoon McStottsGeorge R. & Marjorie F. CunninghamNina R. & N. J. GibsonCindi & Stephen GillilandAmy & Wayne GouldConnie & Stephen HammondAnne R. HazenSusan & Doug M. MillerAndria C. & James H. PlonkaRodney H. RoeskeMrs. Gregg SwihartDonna & David TangC.R. & Connie L. TeepleDr. & Mrs. Hugh C. Thompson III

cholla Velta & George AnastMary R. BollJoanne Braun & Joe StangRichard C. Brusca & Wendy Moore BruscaLinda M. Calkins & Carlos Cardona-MoralesMelanie Campbell-Carter, M.D.Dr. Clement & June ChaseAmy Ruth & Harry N. ChesterWilliam DallasMarie & James DrechenLinda G. DrewJames P. & Vivian M. EgbertStephanie & Thomas EiffMichael Elsner & Peggy HutchisonRobert S. Fisk & Romy A. AngleMargot & Jose D. GarciaDiane & Kevin HannaLinda A. & Rolf C. HansonWilliam HarlowAnthony HaswellJack R. & Marilyn J. HensleyShea M. HermesKatharine Jacobs & David PlaneMr. & Mrs. J. R. JohnstonKatharine KentCarolyn Knott & Lois WildeGabriele Koschorke & Klaus StrzyzewskiCynthia C. Lambarth & Geoff A. PraegerMargaret Livingston & Steven SmithMarilyn LudwigGypsy & David LyleKathleen McDanielLisa M. & Michael L. McDaniel-HutchingsMichelle M. McDonald & Robert K. JohnsonMelanie & Greg McFarlandSaba McWilliamsJ. Eileen Mechling & Robert KuehlBrenda Moos-BollardParents as Teachers Program of Casa de los NiñosDiane & John PatienceMargaret & Marvin PomerantzHelen & Michael ReynoldsMary & Chester RichardsonJeffrey H. Rogers & Kristin Schaefer-RogersTed A. SchmidtAlan V. Scott & Mary Beth JanesJeffrey B. & Jennifer N. SelcoJolie Sibert & Gino ZampiniThomas J. & Bonnie A. SinnardVicki & Steve SomervilleMark ThomsonDonald R. & Jenny L. TozziWendy & Elliott WeissSara S. & Lloyd C. WisdomSandra & Kenny WortzelSomphand & Katkeaw Young

to our new and renewing members

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Holly E. & William J. MorrisonNoah OliverBetty K. OrdAnn ParkerRobert & Deanna PerkinsNatalie & Tony ProudfootRay & Helena RaganSusan Rhodes Matijasevic & Ann DunsmoreLynn Richards & Bill BreckenridgeDavid R. Rife & Wynne G. Wong-RifeEllen RigliRichard & Janet RipbergerRita RobinsonSarah & Michael RosenShirley RuppAubrey G. & Rosa E. ScarbroughVanessa SchwartzelAnne Fisher Segal & Robert SegalSuzanne Seville & Don BenzelPam ShanahanHelen ShermanSusan SirkusPatricia & Shelby SmallAmanda & Young SonmorCheryl SouzaKirsten & Robert L. StephensBarbara StraubDavid & Lydia StreeterGlenn Summers & Denise Miller-DolanShannon ThornErica TolbertLyn TornabenePatricia D. TreefulRichard & Jane UlmerUnitedHealth GroupDon & Bobbie VandeGriffNancy B. WallHoward WardJames M. & Bonnie WarrenMeg & Nick WebbEllen K. Wheeler & David NixKaren Wilkinson-Maedge & Mark MaedgePatrick T. Williams & Patti MerrinerCindy M. & David C. WinstonJessie M. Zander

T hank you

Free hoMe energy worKShop for Garden MembersLearn how to save energy and money at home at a TEP Home Energizer Workshop! Tucson Electric Power will share free and low-cost energy efficiency measures you can implement at home to save energy and money. All workshop participants will receive a free Energy Efficiency Kit worth more than $40 that includes LED light bulbs, a low-flow shower head, weather stripping and much more. Space is limited; make your reservation now by calling Natalie Proudfoot, Director of Membership, (520) 326-9686, ext. *13

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

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