Sep 20 to Oct 31

Tohono Chul – Glowing Pumpkins (Tucson, AZ)

Glowing Pumpkins: A Jack-O-Lantern Adventure, is an outdoor Halloween event featuring over 5,000+ hand-carved pumpkins! This one-of-a-kind walk-through experience is the must-see event of the fall season. Explore magical pathways of lit pumpkin sculptures and displays, with music, sounds, and special effects. With classic Halloween characters, dinosaurs and superheroes, movie and pop culture icons. This family-friendly event has something for everyone. Make Glowing Pumpkins, A Jack-O-Lantern Adventure, your new annual family tradition!

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Sep 22

Japanese Friendship Garden – Ikebana Workshop (Phoenix, AZ)

Learn Ikebana, traditional Japanese flower art, outside in the beauty of the Japanese Friendship Garden of Phoenix. Led by master Ikebana teacher, Ping Wei, you will learn essential Japanese flower arranging techniques, aesthetics and the meanings of flowers in order to make your own arrangement.

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Sep 30

Boyce Thompson Arboretum – Night Walk (Superior, AZ)

Summer nights come alive when you Walk on the Wild Side at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Families discover the unique sights, sounds, and smells of the Sonoran Desert’s nocturnal life as your flashlight beams along the trails. Learn from local partners, Liberty Wildlife, with live animal encounters and educational activities. Keep cool with a treat from Breezy Pops, available for purchase.

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Nov 04 to Nov 05

Red Butte Garden – Fall Orchid Show (Salt Lake City, UT)

Join the Utah Orchid Society for a dazzling display of both common and exotic orchid varieties. Society members will share methods for keeping plants healthy and happy, and provide troubleshooting advice for budding orchid enthusiasts. A large selection of both plants and pottery will be on sale for those interested in starting their own collection. One of the largest orchid show displays in Utah.

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Nov 14

Japanese Friendship Garden – Shinrin-yoku Workshop (Phoenix, AZ)

Nature therapy, also known as Shinrin-Yoku (森林浴 ) or forest bathing, is a Japanese practice that involves immersing oneself in the natural world to enhance overall well-being. During a forest bathing session guided by Judy, you will have the opportunity to fully connect with nature and yourself by mindfully engaging all your senses. Forest bathing sessions are suitable for individuals of all fitness levels and involve a leisurely walk that emphasizes sensory awareness. Nov 14, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

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Oct 16 to Oct 21

Ashton Gardens – Scarecrow Festival (Lehi, UT)

Join us this fall in the Ashton Gardens for our popular Scarecrow Festival. Enjoy the beautiful autumn colors in the expansive 50-acre gardens and dozens of imaginative scarecrows built and submitted by the community. Visit on Thursday, Friday, or Saturday to enjoy activities, vendors, and food! Festival is included with regular garden admission and FREE for Thanksgiving Point Members. October 16-21, 2023

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Sep 15

Santa Fe Botanical Garden – Lecture and Lunch (Santa Fe, NM)

Please join us for a special lecture and lunch with internationally renowned conservationist Scott Black. Scott is the Executive Director of the Xerces Society, which is the premier invertebrate conservation organization in North America. He is one of the authors of the best-selling book Attracting Native Pollinators and Gardening for Butterflies and has written more than two hundred other publications, including a recent chapter on climate change and insects. Scott has received numerous awards for his conservation work.

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Jul 28

The Mysterious, Magical World of Moths: Online Class

Join the Tucson Botanical Garden as we celebrate the 12th annual National Moth Week, exploring the incredible diversity, intriguing biology, and importance of moths. About 10 times more diverse that their butterfly cousins, moths are often dismissed as drab nocturnal pests. That is wrong! While some species are not brightly colored and a small minority of moths do things as caterpillars we wish they wouldn’t do, many moths are stunningly colored and beautifully patterned. Moths are important in most ecosystems as pollinators, herbivores, and food for other animals. We will also introduce the pastime of mothing. Join for a look at these wondrously diverse, beautiful, important animals. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

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Aug 02

Desert Blooms in Watercolor Online Class (Tucson, AZ)

Tucson Botanical Gardens is hosting an online watercolor class with artist Devon Meyer. Desert wildflowers are the perfect subject for watercolor. With colorful, highly pigmented petals, they lend themselves to the most interesting compositions. We will explore watercolor techniques like wet-on-wet, dry brush and a variety of paint methods to create exquisite desert wildflowers. 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Online class participants will receive a Zoom link for the live class two hours before the class begins.

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Jul 29

Boyce Thompson Arboretum – Night Nature Walk (Superior, AZ)

6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Summer nights come alive when you Walk on the Wild Side at Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Families discover the unique sights, sounds, and smells of the Sonoran Desert’s nocturnal life as your flashlight beams along the trails. Learn from BTA Staff about the majestic night-blooming cacti, marvel at insects, and educational activities. Keep cool with a treat from Breezy Pops, available for purchase. Pre-registration required

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