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
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.
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.
Imagine a Garden Storytime
Tuesday, March 11, 10:30-11:15 a.m. FREE! Limited seating, please arrive early. Martha Cooper Library
Read a magical gardening story. Discover plants for play, food, and flowers. Then design and plant a garden for you to take home. And yes, make a little mess! Dress for the weather – this storytime will take place outside.
Imagine a Garden Storytime
Saturday, March 15, 10:30-11:15 a.m. FREE! Limited seating, please arrive early. Martha Cooper Library
Read a magical gardening story. Discover plants for play, food, and flowers. Then design and plant a garden for you to take home. And yes, make a little mess! Dress for the weather – this storytime will take place outside.