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2025 Public Classes

Nature to You gets you gardening in cooperation with Town of Marana Parks and Recreation and Pima County Public Library.  

All Ages Gardening class sows seeds

All-Ages Gardening

Saturdays, January 11, February 8, March 8, April 12, 2025. 9:00-10:30 a.m. $40/adult ($50 non-Marana resident). Marana Heritage River Park

Learn tricks to gardening in Southern Arizona! During four hands-on workshops, you will plant, play in, and harvest from plots 39 and 40 in the Marana Community Garden.

In January, get active while exploring what likes to grow in cool weather.  In February, we will clean up the winter garden, play with worms, and prepare for spring.  In March, discover changes, help the plants along, and sing songs about the seasons.
In April, snack, share stories, and add seeds for summer.

This is a family-friendly series in a casual setting.

All ages - Children welcome with paid adult! Price includes all four meetings.

Register HERE

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Make & Take Sweet Garden

Friday, February 28, 2025. 6:00-8:00 p.m. $40/person ($50 non-Marana resident).  Ages 16 and up.  Marana Heritage River Park Brad DeSpain Stables. 

Treat your senses to sweet-smelling flowers that love spring, and tasty herbs too. You’ll learn about plants that grow well in Southern Arizona while enjoying beautiful sunset views from the barn at Marana Heritage River Park. Then prepare the soil, select a pot, and choose and arrange plants into a beautiful living arrangement to take home. No prior experience required, and all planting materials provided.

No prior experience required, and all planting materials provided.

Register HERE

2025 Library Programs listed soon!