[Azyg] BTA landscaping classes may 8

[pwolterb at Ag.arizona.edu]

hey there tyler and terry, greetings from boyce thompson arboretum. this was 
emailed to lucy bradley in hopes of spreading the word via maricopa MGs, it 
bounced back with instructions to contact you both. could you help spread the 
word about this via the MG listserve, website, TV or radio spots?

BTA will classes saturday, may 8, geared to area residents who'd like to learn 
basic landscape design, irrigation and plant selection. 
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"Arizona 101" Classes
at Arboretum Saturday
Learn some basics of Sonoran Desert landscaping (and to discern fact from
fiction about poisonous critters, too) during a Saturday of classes geared
to area residents who want to better understand life in our climate. Boyce
Thompson Arboretum celebrates its 75th anniversary this year; in addition to
being Superior's most popular tourist attraction this celebrated collection
of plants from desert regions all around the world is designed to educate and
instill an appreciation for plants. Classes May 8 will enthuse participants
who own land to choose xeriscaping (dry-region landscaping) techniques which
conserve precious water and emphasize plants both ecologically and
aesthetically suited for this area. Experts will be on hand to explain
lessons about venomous desert reptiles and insects! Cost is $5 and registration 
is limited to the first 50 people who sign up. Register by calling education
coordinator Chris Kline at (520)689-2723 or else sending Chris an email at:
ckline at ag.arizona.edu

SCHEDULE:
9-9:45 Drip Irrigation with Arboretum groundskeeper Bill Free; learn basic
installation, timer setup and design.
10-10:45 Jerry Feldner of the Arizona Herpetological Association teaches how
to identify venomous desert critters and what to do if you encounter one
11-11:45 Desert Arboriculture and care of drought-tolerant trees with BTA
horticulturist Kim Stone
12-12:45 home landscape choices with BTA horticulturist Steve Carter
1-1:45 Cactus in Home Landscape presentation by BTA horticulturist JM "Pete"
Petrie

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