In the Prickly Pear Cactus class, you'll harvest the crimson red fruit of the prickly pear cactus for jelly, and the soft, tender pads for the traditional Mexican staple, Nopalitos. Intrigued by the bean trees of the desert? In the Mesquite & Tepary Beans class you'll prepare these tasty legumes and learn about their cultural history and nutritional value. Native foods lunch included. Take both classes and receive a discount! 

Photo courtesy Jay Pierstorff

Art by Rhonda Nass

The animals, plants, and habitats portrayed in the Vanishing Circles Exhibit are endangered, threatened, or otherwise compromised in the Sonora Desert Region. This exhibit portrays the beauty of the desert and its inhabitants through an underlying sense of their fragility. "Vanishing Circles" defines the interconnectivity of the Sonoran Desert's disappearing species, ecosystems and habitats as part of the circle of life.

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Marvel at visual arts, music and poetry during this celebration of the arts on July 4th. Create arts & crafts in a jiffy or scour the grounds during the poetry scavenger hunt. Revel in the musical performances all evening. Come early, then drive over Gates Pass to catch the fireworks at "A" Mountain! Be sure to mark your calendar for some star-gazing at Astronomy Night the following Saturday!