Fall is here and the Farmers Market is back! GCS Farmers Market will be here the 2nd Saturday of the month, November -April from 9am - 1pm with over 50 vendors. For vendor information go to www.gcsfarmersmarket.com .
GCS Farmers Market will be here the 2nd Saturday of the month, November -April from 9am - 1pm with over 50 vendors. For vendor information go to www.gcsfarmersmarket.com .
This event is SOLD OUT Please check out other lectures with our Desert Awareness Committee and sign-up early! Join us for an eye-opening evening as we explore the natural pharmacy growing right in our backyard. Nature enthusiasts, aspiring herbalists, and anyone curious about the practical applications of our local desert flora will enjoy learning how to identify these plants and understand their medicinal properties. FORMAT: In-Person – lecture. AGES: Adults 18+, [...]
Learn tips & techniques for harvesting, handling, processing, prepping, and preparing ten of the most productive Sonoran Desert plants: saguaro, mesquite, mormon tea, prickly pear, ocotillo, wolfberry, jojoba, hackberry, ironwood, and palo verde. Plus learn about seasonality, flavors, varieties, and other fine points of their bounty. FORMAT: In-Person – lecture. AGES: Adults 18+, Youth Ages 14-18 EXPERIENCE LEVEL: Novice PREREQUISITES: None FEE: This event is free and open to the public. [...]
You can live off the desert if you know what to pick and when. Find out more as our Signature Program Desert Awareness Committee takes us for a stroll to see food producing plants and learn about harvesting techniques and food preparation ideas... and even taste some recipes from the “Our Tastes of the Desert” recipe book. Small guided groups will be led continuously throughout the morning and our volunteers [...]
Learn from the "master gardeners" from our Signature Program Desert Awareness Committee how to maintain your desert landscaping and raise healthy plants. You'll learn how you can keep your yard looking like a native lush, colorful desert, but with little water and no pruning -- and also where and what to plant and how to care for it. Topics covered: placement, coverage, color, growth rates, water use, and pruning strategies [...]
Learn design and structure skills plus tips and tricks for making your own flower arrangement. Just in time for Mother's Day, this guided, step-by-step workshop is a great opportunity to spend time with friends and take home a beautiful arrangement!
Create and take home a beautiful, summer bouquet of fresh flowers. Attendees are guided step-by-step through the process of creating a one-of-a-kind floral arrangement and will learn design and structure skills from a seasoned pro.
Food is powerful, and what you eat can help reduce inflammation and improve energy. Learn how to eat well and feel good -- even when the heat is on. What you eat can help reduce inflammation, improve energy, and stabilize blood sugar.
Discover how simple & satisfying it is to make your own classic condiments at home with no preservatives, just pure flavor. In this hands-on demonstration, Janey White and sous chef helper Nicolette Bonnstetter will show you how to whip up favorites like mayonnaise & aioli, mustard, ketchup, and BBQ Sauce. Learn how to customize each recipe to suit your taste, and take home a few new favorites to elevate your next meal.
You won't want to miss this annual FREE event! Hosted by our Desert Awareness Committee and held on the patio, the Prickly Pear Fest is a treasured event in our Sonoran Desert. Come learn about the many things you can do with this abundant fruit including harvesting, juicing and flour processing. There will be delicious samples of smoothies, salsa, bread and more!
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