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GARDENINGBOTANICAL GARDENS. The Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way, are open daily from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Enjoy summer in the shade at the Botanical Gardens. Visitors are encouraged to bring a breakfast picnic and enjoy the shade of the grapefruit arbor and the huge mesquite trees. The Tropical Exhibit is a great place to see tropical fish and blooming exotic plants; and there is something blooming all summer long throughout the gardens shady paths. Families can enjoy TBG mornings with a free Children's Discovery Guide, a fun-filled booklet filled with hands-on ways to discover native plants. Regular admission to the gardens is $4, $3 for seniors, and free for members and children under 12. Early-bird admission special between 7:30 and 8:30 a.m. is just $1. Call 326-9255 for information.DOCENT CALL. The Tucson Botanical Gardens is accepting applications for the Fall Docent Training Class, a 10-week course for volunteers beginning in September. Sessions cover low-water landscaping, tropical forests, herb and vegetable gardening, and planting to attract birds. After the training, volunteers may choose from several areas of service. TBG is especially in need of individuals interested in conducting general tours of the gardens for children and adults. Call 326-9686, ext. 23, for information.
DRYLANDS INSTITUTE. The Permaculture Drylands Institute
wants to teach you about sustainable living in drylands. They
meet the second Tuesday of each month for a community breakfast
at 7 a.m. at the Congress Grill, 100 E. Congress St. Call 744-9305
for information.
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CASA DEL AGUA. 4366 N. Stanley Place. The Casa del Agua
is a demonstration and education project operated by Arid Lands
Studies at the 