Winter 2015 Newsletter - Tucson Botanical Gardens
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Winter 2015 Newsletter - Tucson Botanical Gardens
For Members of the Tucson Botanical Gardens Winter 2015 Volume 15 Issue 4 WINTER TBG1502 Winter 2015 Newsletter-03.indd 1 11/12/15 9:31 AM Cover and page 3 photos by Randy Larson Getting ready for winter in the Southwest is a little different than it is in most parts of the country. Rather than making sure the snow blower is finely tuned-up and running, our volunteers spend the first week of December folding, filling and lighting over 3,000 traditional luminaria bags in preparation for Luminaria Nights. Instead of watching a blanket of snow cover our garden, we’re waiting for the winter blooms of Lachenalias and its full spectrum color palette to liven up our garden beds. It’s also time to check that drip irrigation, deep soak trees, and prune and plant cool season herbs and veggies. Sounds like a lot of work doesn’t it? Check out our Director of Horticulture Michael Chamberland’s article on winter bulbs and the seasonal gardening guide – we work hard to make it easy for you to remember winter gardening tasks. Winter is also a time for planning: I’m heading off to New York to see the New York Botanic Gardens exhibit, “The Garden and Art of Frida Kahlo”. While there, I’ll be working with the programming and exhibition staff in planning the exhibits tour to the Tucson Botanical Gardens! We are honored to be chosen to host this special exhibit in fall of 2016. As we end 2015 and welcome 2016, all of us at the Tucson Botanical Gardens wish you and yours a year filled with health, happiness, and as always… great gardening! Mission Statement The Tucson Botanical Gardens promotes responsible and appropriate use of plants and water in a desert environment through education and demonstration and provides a place of beauty and tranquility for Tucson residents and visitors. 2015 Board of Directors President: Shelly Abbott Vice President: John Smith Secretary: Joan Ardern Treasurer: Karen McCloskey Steve Bossé Kelly Flannigan Chris Hazen Molina Langdon Hill Mary Laughbaum Margaret Livingston David Lovitt Shannan Marty John Mijac Lisa Owens-Sredzinski Angie Johnson-Smith Mark P. Vitale Polly Putnam White Emeritus: Bernard Friedman, deceased Catherine McGibbon, deceased Lillian Fisher, deceased Donald Laidlaw Ex Officio: Michelle Conklin Michelle Conklin, CFRE Excecutive Director This newsletter is published quarterly by Tucson Botanical Gardens and mailed as a benefit to members. Printed with support from AlphaGraphics. All photos by Gardens staff and volunteers, unless otherwise noted. Edited by Melissa D’Auria and Hope Keimon. Duplicate Mailings? If so, please contact Membership at (520) 326-9686 ext 13. 2 TBG1502 Winter 2015 Newsletter-03.indd 2 Winter 2015 11/12/15 9:32 AM “The garden historically, is the place where all the senses are exploited. Not just the eye, but the ear – with water, with birds. And there is texture, too, in plants you long to touch.” —William Howard Adams WINTER TBG1502 Winter 2015 Newsletter-03.indd 3 11/12/15 9:32 AM Lovely Lachenalias By Michael Chamberland, Tucson Botanical Gardens Director of Horticulture Winter is a time with a scarcity of flowers. Cold weather and dim sunlight slow the metabolism of plants, leaving little to expend on floral extravagance. Insects also are slow and few, not offering a wealth of pollination opportunities. Bulbs have a strategy to get a jump on spring. These plants store energy during the growing season in their subterranean bulbs. When the first hints of spring are detected, these bulb plants mobilize their energy to send up a flower display. Ideally this occurs with the first warm afternoons of spring, when the earliest insects are also active. Given the fickle nature of spring weather, it makes sense that many bulb plants are cold tolerant with flowers that will take a bit of frost. Commonly cultivated bulbs such as daffodils and tulips fit this description. But a wealth of lesser known bulbs exists. Many of these are from South Africa. Most are lesser known because they have not developed much cold tolerance in southern Africa’s mild climate. These are bulbs you will not find planted in temperate regions, but for southern Arizona, they offer possibilities. Some of the best winter blooming bulbs for southern Arizona are from the genus Lachenalia. These are petite plants, with few species likely to reach a foot in height. The flowers too are small, but offered in bunches along the flower stalk. The wealth of colors is extraordinary. Lachenalia aloides var. quadricolor produces flowers zoned with orange, yellow, burgundy and a touch of green. This is one of the best species and also one of the most available. Lachenalia viridiflora makes flowers in an odd turquoise-green color. Some species like 4 TBG1502 Winter 2015 Newsletter-03.indd 4 L. zebrina are notable for the dark spots and striations on the leaves. Flowers in yellow, purple, white, orange and red can be found among the 110 species. Lachenalia can take a bit of searching to find. Many can be purchased through mail order. Bulbs travel well by mail when they are in the dormant state. In Tucson you may find Lachenalia sold by some cactus and succulent nurseries. Occasionally the plants will show up at big box stores. Southern Africa has a variety of climate zones. Lachenalia originate from areas of winter rainfall. Water the plants regularly in winter and give them plenty of sun. Later in spring the leaves wither and the plants appear “dead”. This is natural dormancy which lasts half the year. During this time the plant can be ignored and no watering is required. Too much wetness may rot the bulbs. Plant them in well-drained cactus soil. Lachenalia are best grown in pots, and if they are happy the bulbs will proliferate. The bulbs should be divided up and given space to promote flowering. To protect against inadvertent watering and monsoon rains, you may wish to bring the potted bulbs indoors and place them in an out-of-the way corner until fall, when watering and sun will revive the dormant bulbs. Winter 2015 11/12/15 9:32 AM WINTER PLANTING TIPS DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY • Clean, repair and rework drip-irrigation systems • Clean and repair drip-irrigation systems now, while plants can survive with less watering • Prune dormant trees if needed • Use rain delay function on irrigation timer to delay irrigation if rains come • Plant hardy herbs and winter vegetables (root and leafy veggies) • Cover tender plants on frosty nights • Resist pruning frost-damaged branches from plants until new growth appears in spring • Do heavy and strenuous garden projects during this cool season • Check and repair berms, swales, basins in rainwater harvesting system • Apply a deep-soak watering to trees and shrubs if winter rains are sparse • Plant cool-season herbs, vegetables and bare-root fruit trees • Rake fallen leaves into planting beds to serve as mulch • Watch for cold nights – cover cactus tips with Styrofoam cups, cover larger plants with frost cloth or blankets • Don’t prune spring-flowering plants until after their blooming cycle ends • Fertilize flowering perennials such as iris and roses • Fertilize citrus around Valentine’s Day, and again near Memorial Day and Labor Day • Begin pulling small weeds before they make seeds • Continue to watch the weather and cover sensitive plants on cold nights • Make plans for March and the start of spring planting season Clip out page to keep these tips handy. Tucson Botanical Gardens TBG1502 Winter 2015 Newsletter-03.indd 5 5 11/12/15 9:32 AM Winter in the Gardens BUTTERFLY MAGIC Now through May 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily LUMINARIA NIGHTS Dec. 4, 5, 6 & 11, 12, 13 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. $18 Adults, $9 Children, $10 Adult Members, $5 Child Members Take advantage of Early Bird Pricing! Receive $3 off each ticket purchased by Nov. 27th A festive Tucson holiday tradition, Luminaria Nights is now in its 29th year. Adults and children alike can gather around Santa Claus to have their wishes heard, wander the garden paths listening to a variety of live holiday music and bask in the glow of thousands of luminarias and twinkling lights. Hot chocolate, libations and holiday treats will be offered and food will be available for purchase from a variety of vendors. This year, guests can also see our Nature Connects LEGO sculptures lit up at night! Luminaria Nights is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday season and create lasting memories and traditions. Tickets are available in the gift shop, online at tucsonbotanical.org or by calling 326-9686, Ext. 10. 6 TBG1502 Winter 2015 Newsletter-03.indd 6 Guests can marvel at the spectacular sight of hundreds of butterflies fluttering about amongst lush tropical flora and be amazed by the vibrant South American dart frogs. Approximately 300 to 400 butterflies fly freely on any given day and over 120 different varieties of butterflies make their way to the greenhouse throughout the eight month long exhibit. During the winter months guests can expect to see butterflies from Africa, Asia and Malaysia. Don’t forget to visit the chrysalis exhibit next to the greenhouse where the butterfly pupae can emerge right before guests’ eyes. This season some new and exciting changes have come to the exhibit. The Butterfly Magic staff has been working to incubate eggs laid by the dart frogs and it’s paying off! Several eggs have already hatched and the tadpoles are growing quickly. We’ll be adding the new dart frogs to the exhibit over the next couple of months. The chrysalis exhibit has also been outfitted with new equipment to produce optimal temperatures and humidity levels for the pupae, resulting in a faster and more natural emergence process. Winter 2015 11/12/15 9:33 AM YOU BUILD IT! NEXTRIO PLAYROOM Dec. 5 & 19 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Included with admission Now it’s time to play! Test your ingenuity and building skills with LEGO Bricks in the You Build It! Nextrio Playroom. Planned activities will guide playroom-goers in building nature-themed creations of their own. NATURE CONNECTS®, ART WITH LEGO® BRICKS UPCOMING GALLERY SHOWS Vicki Stromee Now through Jan. 3 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily $18 Adults, $9 Children, $5 Adult Members, $2.50 Child Members Join the thousands of Tucsonans and visitors who are raving about our newest exhibit, Nature Connects! Guests of all ages are invited to stimulate their imaginations and discover the connections between art, nature and play. Thirteen sculptures, including a hanging Corn Spider, Galapagos Tortoise and Monarch Butterfly are on display throughout the Gardens. The sculptures are built with over a half million LEGO bricks, some weighing more than 500 pounds! In addition to the sculpture display, special events and activities celebrating LEGOs are scheduled throughout the four month long exhibit. Don’t miss these talented artists in our very own Porter Hall Art Gallery Artist Reception: Dec.9, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Exhibit: Dec. 1 to 31 SAVOR, SOUTHERN ARIZONA FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL Feb. 6th Now in its third year, SAVOR has solidified itself as Southern Arizona’s premier annual “foodie” festival. We are thrilled to be working with Local First Arizona and The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance again to host this delicious event. Guests will enjoy food from 40 restaurants, craft wine and beer from several producers in the region, a variety of chef demonstrations as well as live entertainment. Tickets are available at www.saaca.org or by calling (520) 797-3959, Ext. 0. Pima Community College School of Photography Artist Reception: Jan. 7, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Exhibit: Jan. 1 to 30 Beth Surdat Artist Reception: Feb.11, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Exhibit: Feb. 1 to 29 Tucson Botanical Gardens TBG1502 Winter 2015 Newsletter-03.indd 7 7 11/12/15 9:33 AM Holiday Shopping at the Gardens We are excited to welcome you to our beautiful new Gardens Gift Shop. In both the Garden and Grove Gift Shops we offer a variety of specialty items, gifts and unique additions to your garden and home. We proudly support local artists and companies and carry many Tucson and USA made products. With the holidays quickly approaching, now is the perfect time to visit the Gardens Gift Shops for holiday shopping. We offer a spectacular selection of new garden items, unique clothes and accessories, kitchen goodies, books for all ages, fun and educational toys, fragrance and body care products and more. The Grove Shop is our smaller shop, located next to Butterfly Magic, carrying unique butterfly and hummingbird-related items that make a perfect addition to any garden or yard. BONUS GIFT CERTIFICATES AND THE GIFT THAT LASTS YEAR ROUND This holiday season, when you purchase $100 in gift certificates, you’ll receive a bonus $20 gift certificate for yourself or to give as a gift. Another great Garden gift for your loved ones is a Gardens membership. The gift of membership provides a year full of Garden experiences, trips to the Café and discounts to special events. These great gift ideas not only provide something special for yourself or your loved ones, but it also supports the mission and programs at the Tucson Botanical Gardens, allowing us to give back to the community year after year. 8 TBG1502 Winter 2015 Newsletter-03.indd 8 Winter 2015 11/12/15 9:34 AM Education at the Gardens DOCENT TOURS & PRESENTATIONS Docent Tours & Presentations are contingent on docent availability and may be canceled without prior notification. GARDEN TOUR Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through December, 10 a.m. Thursdays and Fridays, January through February, 11 a.m. Included with admission This delightful morning tour offers a brief history of the Gardens, familiarizes guests with the wide assortment of plants that grow successfully in Tucson and showcases a variety of gardening traditions and botanical themes present in our 17 specialty gardens. URBAN TREE TOUR Fourth Tuesday, monthly, 11 a.m. Dec. 22, Jan. 26, Feb. 23 Included with admission. Over 75 different species of trees grow at the Gardens, some of which have been here for decades. This tour introduces some of the most Tucson Botanical Gardens TBG1502 Winter 2015 Newsletter-03.indd 9 common trees found in Tucson’s urban landscape and shares techniques on how to successfully select and care for trees at home. PLANT CHAT WITH DR. BESSEY Wednesdays, 10 a.m. to noon Included with admission. Looking for answers to your plant questions? Retired University of Arizona plant sciences professor, Dr. Paul Bessy, can help diagnose your plant problems such as pests, disease and nutrient deficiencies. COMMUNITY CLASSES & PROGRAMS WELLNESS Mindful Yoga Thursdays, 8 to 9 a.m. Led by certified yoga instructor and massage therapist, Vivianne Uyeda, this series explores moderate hatha yoga, with an emphasis on movement, breath and meditation. All levels welcome. December: 3-class series Dec. 3, 10, 17 (The Garden’s is closed on Dec. 24) $30, $24 Members January: 4-class series Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28 $40, $32 Members February: 4-class series Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 $40, $32 Members Preregistration is required for all classes, unless otherwise noted. Payment must be made in advance to reserve a spot. Registration is available on the website at www. tucsonbotanical.org, by email at education3@tucsonbotanical.org or by phone (520) 326-9686 ext. 18. No refunds will be given for cancellations within seven business days of the class. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements. For questions or to register by phone with a credit card, call (520) 326-9686 ext. 18. Aromatherapy Workshop Series Explore the healing properties of plants and learn how to safely use essential oils for everyday issues with Kerry Blank, Certified Aromatherapist, LMT and owner of Catalina Aromatherapy. Have fun creating your own take-home aromatherapy remedies during each hands-on workshop. 1) Aromatherapy Stocking Stuffers Saturday, Dec. 5 10 a.m. to noon $30, $24 Members Looking for holiday gift ideas? Make your own peppermint candy sugar scrub and festive room spray using natural ingredients. 2) Essential Oils for Colds & Flu Saturday, Jan. 16 10 a.m. to noon $30, $24 Members Many essential oils can help with cold and flu symptoms. Learn which essential oils are most effective and make your own natural remedy for when you are feeling under the weather. 3) Essential Oils for Muscle Aches & Pains Saturday, Feb. 20 10 a.m. to noon $30, $24 Members Soothe those aches and pains! Learn which essential oils are best for inflammation and pain relief, how to use them and make your own remedy to take home. The Power of Plants: Nourish Body & Soul with Mindfulness Saturday, Jan. 23 10 a.m. to noon $20, $16 Members Green spaces soothe the body and brain and offer significant health advantages, such as lower blood pressure, reduced stress, increased mental clarity and improved immune function. Drawing upon the wisdom of mindfulness, Carol Roberge, health and wellness educator, will lead participants through a sensory experience to cultivate a restorative connection to nature. ART Ikebana for Everyone First Thursday, monthly Dec. 3, Jan. 7, Feb. 4 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. $30, $24 Members (per class) Create beauty and reduce stress through Ikebana, the ancient Japanese art of arranging flowers in the style most pleasing to the eye. Learn from the Ohara School of Ikebana whose instruction is the result of 9 11/12/15 9:34 AM Education at the Gardens Continued 600 years of evolving artistic development in Japan. Please bring a bucket, towel, shears, and a kenzan/pin frog. Vases and kenzans will be available to borrow for the duration of the class and also for sale in the Gardens Gift Shop. GARDENING A Flourishing Potted Garden Wednesday, Jan. 20 9 to 10:30 a.m. $20, $16 Members Artistic Expression Under Glass Dec. 9, Jan. 12, Feb. 10 10 a.m. to noon $55, $44 Members (per class) You will be amazed by what you create! Join contemporary artist, Bonnie Pisik, as she leads this fun and completely original art workshop. During each two-hour painting class, Bonnie leads you through the dramatic and fascinating technique of reverse-painting under glass. Whether you’re an experienced painter or budding novice, you’ll have a blast unleashing your “inner artist” as you create your own original, spectacular piece of art! 10 TBG1502 Winter 2015 Newsletter-03.indd 10 Planting Trees in Containers Wednesday, Feb. 3 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. or Saturday, Feb. 13 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. $20, $16 Members (per class) home for thousands of hawks and eagles? Jeff Babson, of Sky Island Tours, examines the classification, lifestyles, conservation and identifying factors of these remarkable birds. Desert potted garden expert, Marylee Pangman will discuss what trees work well in pots and how to plant and care for them. The class will include an in-depth discussion about using citrus trees in containers. Raptors Part Two: Falcons and Vultures Thursday, Feb. 4 6 to 8 p.m. $25, $20 Members Learn well-established methods for potted plant survival in our challenging climate from desert potted garden expert, Marylee Pangman. Introduction to Sustainable Landscape Design Wednesday, Jan. 27 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. $80, $64 Members With guidance from Dan Dorsey of the Sonoran Permaculture Guild, you will create an exciting, long-term plan for your sustainable home and landscape. You will learn how to incorporate all the sustainable living strategies you may have heard about such as rainwater harvesting, vegetable gardening, using desert adapted plants, and gray water recycling into a holistic and sustainable design. Bring a sketch or aerial photo of the site you want to design. Jeff Babson refers to falcons as “jet fighters of the bird world,” whereas vultures are “nature’s cleanup crew.” Learn about the natural history of these awe-inspiring birds and how to identify them. Raptors Part Three: Owls Thursday, Feb. 25 6 to 8 p.m. $25, $20 Members Backyard Chickens 101 Wednesday, Feb. 17 10 to 11:30 a.m. Included with admission. Have you dreamed about raising chickens in your backyard, but don’t know where to start? This class will provide you with the basic information necessary to start enjoying these cheery backyard companions. Owls have captivated the imagination of mankind for centuries, symbolizing everything from death and evil to wisdom and protection. Join Jeff Babson as he explores the biology, classification and conservation of these nocturnal animals. NATURE & ECOLOGY Raptors Part One: Hawks, Eagles, & Allies Thursday, Jan. 21 6 to 8 p.m. $25, $20 Members Did you know that Southern Arizona serves as winter Winter 2015 11/12/15 9:34 AM YOUTH ACTIVITIES DOCENT TRAINING YOU BUILD IT! NEXTRIO PLAYROOM Jan.15, Jan. 22, Jan. 29, Feb. 5, Feb. 12, Feb. 19 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. $120, $70 Members Dec. 5 & 19 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Included with admission Now it’s time to play! Practice your ingenuity and building skills with LEGO® bricks in the You Build It! Nextrio Playroom. Planned activities will be available to guide our future engineers in building nature-themed creations of their own. Become a docent at the Tucson Botanical Gardens and join a team of educators serving the Tucson community and visitors from all over the world! What does a docent do? Docents are a committed, vibrant group of interpreters that support guest learning and exploration at the Gardens. After completing a 30-hour training, docents lead tours, interpret areas of the Gardens, assist with horticultural therapy programs, volunteer at special events, and help visitors make lasting memories at the Gardens. What are the requirements? Docents commit to serve at the Gardens for at least one year after training. Each year, they volunteer for at least 10 hours per month, assist with at least one special event, and complete at least 12 hours of continuing education. Docents are dependable and meet all scheduled commitments, they must be able to work outdoors and enjoy engaging with adults and children alike. Interested in learning more? Please call or email Ashley Pedersen at 520-326-9686 ext. 39 or education1@tucsonbotanical.org. FAMILY FUN DAYS Monday, January 18 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day) Friday, February 26 (TUSD Rodeo Vacation) 9 a.m. to noon Included with admission Join us for a special day just for children and their families! Our knowledgeable docents will help children connect to the natural world with games, crafts, and presentations throughout the Gardens. Tucson Botanical Gardens TBG1502 Winter 2015 Newsletter-03.indd 11 11 11/12/15 9:34 AM Please Donate to the Annual Fund Be counted among those who believe in responsible and appropriate use of plants and water in a desert environment. You can help sustain this place of beauty and tranquility with your gift to the Annual Fund. We are the caretakers, all of us, of the Tucson Botanical Gardens. Your visits inspire staff and volunteers—we work to make each visit unique and beautiful. Your membership is an investment—in the plants, the property, the people and programs. Your annual fund gift is just that—a gift. Freely given. A gift to the Gardens for all to enjoy. In 1968, Bernice Porter deeded her home and property as a gift to the city, and that gift has become the Tucson Botanical Gardens. What might your gift become? Any dollar amount, it all adds up. Please consider an annual fund gift and take a moment to send your gift today. Gifts can be made online at tucsonbotanical. org, by phone at 326-9686 ext. 15 or by mail to 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712. SAVE THE DATE: GIVING TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1ST We build gardens, friendships and communities... We have a day for giving thanks. We have two for getting deals. Now, we have #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back. On Tuesday, December 1, 2015, charities, families, businesses, community centers, and students around the world will come together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give. Please join the growing online social community in support of the Tucson Botanical Gardens on this day of generosity. Visit our website or facebook page to find out more and to be a part of this special day. 12 TBG1502 Winter 2015 Newsletter-03.indd 12 Winter 2015 11/12/15 9:34 AM Ways to Give This Holiday Season A MEMORABLE GIFT THAT GIVES TWICE Please consider honoring or celebrating your loved ones this holiday with a gift to the Gardens. They will receive a festive handwritten note card on your behalf, and you will be recognized in the Garden’s newsletter for your thoughtfulness and generosity. For gifts of $25 or more please contact our development department at 326-9686 x 15 or development@ tucsonbotanical.org. For those who hold a very special place in your life consider celebrating them with a longlasting gift – a commemorative Garden pathway brick. Donors may reserve an individual brick with a gift of $500 and have a short tribute inscription placed on it. Please contact development@tucsonbotanical.org for more information on commemorative bricks. SUBSCRIBE TO AMAZON SMILE Amazon Smile is a simple and automatic way for you to support Tucson Botanical Gardens every time you shop on Amazon, at no cost to you. When you shop at www. smile.amazon.com you’ll find the exact same prices, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of the purchase price to the Gardens. Simply log on with your regular Amazon account and designate Tucson Botanical Gardens as your charity. IN HONOR OF Bill Breckenridge Lynn Richards Gunther Marx Margaret and Ronald Gray Langdon Hill and Michelle Conklin Community Foundation of Southern Arizona Ron and Christine Krapa Donna and Jason Bryn Karen K. and Bill Lopez Laura E. and John C. Whitbeck, Jr. IN MEMORY OF Douglas Robertson Louise Robertson Elizabeth Willott Patricia and Richard Carlson Debbie Hodge Mike and Jill Kanost Katherine Waser Eva Malkasian Kathy and Tim McDaid Howard Cosyns Michelle and David Conklin Janet L. Penn and Faye L. Penn Stukin Terry Torme Cole Lillian Fisher Cecilia Agnew IN-KIND GIFTS Nextrio – services Dunn-Edwards Paint – paint Sharon L. Walsh - plants CARS FOR CACTUS Start off the New Year with more space in your garage by donating that extra car, truck, boat or RV to support the Tucson Botanical Gardens. It’s a published fact that clearing clutter and creating extra space will make you feel happier and can even change your life! That alone is a terrific gift to yourself, plus you may be able to claim the appraised value as an income tax deduction, and you’ll take pride knowing that your magnanimous gesture helped create so much splendor in the Gardens. Please contact development@tucsonbotanical.org for more information Tucson Botanical Gardens TBG1502 Winter 2015 Newsletter-03.indd 13 13 11/12/15 9:35 AM THANK YOU TO OUR NEW AND RENEWING MEMBERS FROM JULY 17 TO OCTOBER 23 Student/Senior Members Lea D. Anderton Julia Annas Mary & Alex Argueta Sharon Atwell Ann Baldwin Mary B. Barrett Kenneth J. Bierman Dr. Joyceen Boyle Janis Bruce Eileen Buckel Bonnie M. & David H. Burnett Jo Callaghan Kervick Norma B. Carlson Barbara Chehoski Paula Christenson Victoria Cook Susan Daniels Carol J. Day Cynthia & Michael Dech Tinsley Deibel Patricia A. DeWitt Carol J. Dickman Eleanor J. Doren Mary M. Dozier Albert Dunn Mary Lou Eckerson Carol V. Elfring Bonnie B. & Richard I. Else Mary L. Esposito Gloria M. Ferrell Jon L. Fimbres & Mary K. Butler Betty Fink Eileen M. Fitzmaurice Harold C. Fritts John H. & Sue Gigax Sharlene Gillette Roberta B. Gillilan Patricia A. Goltz Anne & David Gooden Lola Graeme Judith Gray Jane Gray Edward E. Grissell Julia Herrington Emily B. Hilliard Josephine A. Hilliard Margaret Hoeft Carol P. Hollandsworth Sue Hopf Lynn Hudson Nancy J. Hutson Natalie R. Ireland Ruth Jodon Nancy C. Kaiser Art Kidder Peter Kresan Ellen J. Kreyns Floyd L. & Pearl I. Lance Dr. Jon M. Larson Virginia Lind Sanborn Melissa Loeschen Margaret Loghry Marigold A. Love Joel Loveland Elizabeth MacBeth Christina M. Mace Gina M. Marconi Tom Marcopulos Ann Markewitz & Patricia Lindgren Barbara McCarthy Susan J. McCracken Sharon McDonough-Means Carolyn McReynolds Nieves Miljure Nancy Miner June G. Moritz Hughlett L. & Amy S. Morris Terry L. Moss Maureen A. 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Garza & Deborah J. Garza Chavez MaryBeth Gerhart & Walter E. Gaby Charles & Eledel Giddings Ann Gilbert Mary Givins & Sergio Guillen Larry E. & Sandy K. Glasser Alba Gomez & Alex Hingle Robert & Kathleen Goodrich Cristina L. & Josh C. Gordon Don & Susan V. Gratrix Bettie F. Gregory Elizabeth B. Gricus David Griffin & Sue Bergman Karen Griffith Beth & Frank Guldseth Sven & Andrew Gunn Joyce I. & Landon Habeck Diane Hagan Debra J. & Douglas M. Hamre Carole & Bob Hancock Garrett K. & Elizabeth A. Hardesty Denise A. Haynes Julian A. Heilman & Sandy Morris Edward E. & Danita D. Heller Deborah A. Hendrix Joanne S. Hershenhorn & Gloria Codamo Katrinka M. Heyman & Aras Erekul Marsha & Sidney M. Hirsh Mare Hodshon Yates Joanne F. Hogan Barbara Hollembaek & Dennis Catlin Janet M. Horton & Steve B. Penner Miriam Huber Saul M. & Rebecca L. Huerta Barbara Hurley Barbara J. & John B. Hustler Michael & Bonnie Irwin Jill Jackson-Mandel & David H. Mandel Dr. Leo M. Jacques Eileen S. Jang Norla J. Jarvis Sharon & Devin Johnson Faith Johnston Norma A. & David S. Johnstone Suzanne Jones & Sara Jones Reker Debbie & Keith Kaback Charles S. Kaplan & Debra F. Simon Stephanie & John W. Karelis Vera & Ron Kelley Martha Kirkpatrick Kurt Konyalioglu & Caitlan Allen Michael Koribanic J.J. & Lary Lancaster Dana Lawson Penny Leonhardt Juergen & Laura Liebig Beth Lingenfelter & Mario Rivera Xiwu Liu & Jiwu Duan Regina & John Logan Adriana Loschner & Edgar Turk Elizabeth J. & James Lovelace Heather L. Lowden Nathaniel K. Luedeker & Madeline L. Carroll Maureen & Karl Luikart Karen Lunda & Anne Fritz Peggy Marlatt & Charlie Mikulewicz Penny L. Martel & Daniel Casarez Iliana I. & Juan Martinez Lois Mastrangelo Donna S. Maxwell Jasmine May & Jason Roederer Cait B. McPherson Karen McWhirter Carolyn L. Medearis W. Marc & Pamela L. B. Miller Hanna Miller & Lisa Jakobsen William C. & Delores C. Miller Leone L. Mohney Chris M. Mondrawickas Alan W. & Maryalice B. Morris Joshua Moser & Kristi Mehes Patricia M. Muller Mary Beth & Lyle Murphy Debra & Dennis Myrick Rebecca L. Myrick & James E. Ward Nancy E. & Ray B. Nagle Karen Nickey Parviz Nikravesh & Agnes Stahlschmidt Sean M. OBrien Lorene M. Parker & Ray Conway Stephanie & Christopher Pasture J. Dan & Sandy Patterson Janet Peters & Mary Oddo Betty & Steve Peterson Kathy Phelan Marylou & Ronald W. Philips Gerald D. & Alice H. Pine Cathleen Pintek Becskehazy & Peter T. Becskehazy Brigid Pollock Georgia Pope Priscilla Potter Sharon Potter Jane & Donald Powers Bernadette & Ralph Prata Ron Pullins & Leslie Powell Carol Randolph Jim L. & Janet L. Ray Robert L. Ray Paul & Lois Reiling Jane Remer Laura H. & Doug Reno Sandra E. & Kenneth F. Roberts Cherre L. & Don K. Rogers Herb & Cheryl Ross Cindy Rubash Hazel Rugg Gregory Runkel Mary Anne Sands & Patrick Murphy Joy & David Schaller Nancy Schlegel David Schmidtz & Cathleen Johnson Dan Schnoll & Marisa Bragoni Miho M. Schuler Ellry L. & Sandra L. Schulte Amy J. Scott & Jim L. Holmes William & Darcy Shaw Mary Sherwood Inga S. Simmonds & Savannah N. Zirbel Donna L. Sisley Regina D. & Jan Skelley Paul W. & Constance G. Snell Sharon & Kirk Spiker Susan W. & C. David Sproul Janice & James L. Stevenson Claudia Stone & Kenneth J. Hollett Robert D. Stratton Tracey E. Sutton Laurel S. & Roger H. Taft Theresa L. Tanner Michael & Karen Tauber Dean R. Taylor Nancy Thorngate Carolyn A. Tierney & Sally A. Magestro Carla Transue Melissa K. Trout & Cristina S. Luis Linda M. Turner James M. Vail & Barbara Olson Jean Vickers & John Crawford Mark P. Vitale Katherine R. & John Ward Philip Ward & Jo Kubran-Ward Desiree & Jesse Warren Patricia H. Waterfall Molly Wheelwright & Ella Shaver Alan K. & Janice Wiemeyer Ms. Janice A. Wilhelmi & Dr. James J. Stewart Carol M. Willard & Karin K. Nolan Winifred E. Williams & Kenneth H. Hinkle Bridwell Williams & Elizabeth Ney Jennifer Williamson & Joseph Valenti Chuck Wilson & Marguerite Ogle Emma Wiseley Rodney M. & Miriam Wolfley Charles & Karen Woods Louis & Kelly M. Woofenden Marcia & Michael Zaccaria Brooke G. Zacheis James Zaino & Linda Pucciani Karen Zakerwski Melanie A. Zettel Family Members Karen Abels & Pam Emerson Ellen Abrams & Terry Coleman Laurence & Betty Lou Ackland Carol H. & Thomas A. Alpert Regina K. & Michael K. Amerson Richard E. Anderson & Lois Rutledge Jackie & Dave Anderson John W. & Betty Anderson Nanette R. Angiulo & Mauricette Kirby Rosita R. & Nita Anglin Emily & Michael Areinoff Larry & Kathy Armstrong Michael L. Arnold & Sara J. McGovern Marilyn & Isaac Ashby Janice Auerbach & Florence Marks Erika Aurand Randy & Danielle N. Baethge Richard G. & Marta A. Balash Barbara & George Ball Yvonne M. & Glenn E. Barney II Colleen P. & Chris J. Barnhill Sandra Barr & Tony Day Lynn Barr & Doug Hawkins Jennifer K. & Andrew Barton Kate Bartz & Katrina Miranda Carolyn D. & Avery Bates Ginny & Thomas Beal Kristina & Rouben Beglarian Tom L. & Jamie E. Beishuizen Phil & Linda Benziger Debra & Kurt Bergmark Khushvant & Amy Bhola Jonathan Black Janis Blainer-Fleming & Angus Scott-Fleming Pierre-Alexandre Blanche & Laurence Eyen Jacalyn K. & John Blue Eric A. & Yessica Bockman Lisa E. Bowden & Eve R. Riflain Barbara Brody & Evan Worthington Pauline E. Browder Carolyn Brown & Mary Lou Thompson Steve G. & Alice R. Brown Zsa Zsa S. Brown & James C. Browder Mary E. & Dick Brown Susan Brudos & Jude Glass Susan & Allyn Bulzomi Laura & Ronald Butte John W. & Janice L. Buttrey Sandy & Chris M. Byrne Cecilia A. Calderon & Albert D. Schall Susan M. Call & David Forgey Amanda & James Campion Dolores & Michael Campos, Sr Stephanie A. & Andrew P. Capaldi Andrea & Rob Carlton Carolyn S. & Paul Casertano Tong Cheng & Haipeng Sun Autumn 2015 11/12/15 9:35 AM 3 This is not a complete list of all of our wonderful members. We don’t have room to list every current member. Please look for your name during your renewal month. Michelle & Alexander Chiu Nabajit Choudhury & Richa Jain Desiree & Dale Christensen Andy & Kitty Chwalek Kris A. Clark & Sarah J. Massey Mrs. E.J. Cockcroft Larry & Linda Cohen Lois & Tom Colberg Shannon J. Coleman Gay H. Connley Ron & Michelle Cornett Duane K. & Patricia P. Cote Cynthia A. Cox & Kimberly R. Bond Linda K. & Stanford E. Cramer Tim & Lorraine Creston Kristy Cruz & Sally Bearman Laura S. & Marc E. Cruz Bonnie Cunningham Jerry L. & Nancy B. Dahlmann Nina & Timothy Daldrup Diane Daly & Edita Tomory Judith & Gary Davidson Tracy S. & Sandra M. Deason Claire E. & Wayne Decker Norman D. & Linda Dennis James & Elaine Dertien Debbie D. & Maddie Detor Bruno & Angela Dinne Geri Dooley & Jeannette Olsson Renee C. Downing & Edgar A. Dryden Dani Duniho Vernon & Patrica A. Dunlap Jenna & Brent Edwards Candyce M. Egan Lois & Rick Eisenstein Julie & Jack Enfield Charles & Patricia Erickson Montra & Les Ervin Christian A. Espinoza & Madeline Sanchez Nathan W. & Carrie P. Farnsworth Suzanne Fauber & Carol Miller Marc Fink & Trudy Mills David & Jean Firestine Linda Foster & Bonnie Johnson Julie W. & Scott D. Fouts Ricardo & Miriam Frascari Irene S. & Richard P. Freeman Brian W. & William F. French Paul S. & Jene L. Gallegos Laura Garrison John C. & Kinga Gaspers Maureen Gaynor Tim Gelety & Marta Silva April D. & Seth S. Gering John B. Germano & Rosemary L. Arca Melanie Germond & Mary A. Hanson-Germond Katherine L. Gerst & Brian A. Hunter Hannah Glasston & Patrick Hynes Antoinette & Michael Goldstein Melissa D. Gomes Lourdes M. & Juan Gonzalez Elizabeth Good & Vanessa Wolf Virginia F. Goss & David M. Goetz Ardith & George Grady Natalie & Jeremy Graham Michael T. Graydon Giulio & Joan Grecchi Donna & Robin Green James & Kristina L. Green Ravi & Timothy Grivois-Shah Jane Grover Michael Gura & Allison Wilson Lora N. Gutierrez Jennifer & Brian Haberlin Cynthia M. Hagerman & Roma S. Murray Lynn K. Hall Eugene X. & Patricia S. Hall Brian M. & Becca Hammer Lindsay Hansen & Ryan Robinson Ingrid & Jeannette Hartshorne Susan L. Hausser Christine Hazen Molina & Fernando Molina Linda & Jim Hefele Thomas & Donna Hefley Geneva J. Heller Ariel Henderson & Joshua Gleich Jeffrey W. Henderson & Kay F. Quinn Terri L. & Tim Hendricks Jayne Henninger & Joy D. Deehan Christina M. & Gerson E. Henriquez Vickie S. Hermosillo Charles J. & Dolores Higgins W. Richard & Susan L. Hildreth Georgina L. Hillman & Vik Bachmann Rebecca S. & Rick E. Hindman Heather Hiscox & Al Yates Jeremy T. Hlivko & Katie E. Kitzke Rebecca L. Hobson Rachell L. Hochheim & Reta A. Hicks Arthur & Jan Hoffman Kristen Hoggatt-Abader & Gamal Abader Jan & Dick Hokanson Jennifer & Brad Holt Julie A. & Andy Holtz Peter & Margaret M. Hovell Kendra B. & Rebecca Howard Elizabeth & William Ignatoff Dora M. Ihrke & Ryan W. Nelson Ross Iwamoto & Marianne Vivirito Jennie Jacob & Hedda Levin Jennifer & Laurel Jacobs Laura & John Jewett Luke D. & Tricia Johnson Tim S. & Tricia M. Johnson Lynn & Dale Johnson Peggy Johnson & Joe Tarver Robert & Beverly Jones Leah D. & Bryon J. Jordan Angela & Paul Julien Jeffrey P. & Maria B. Kantor Lee Karalis & Ken Everingham Robert Karn & Christina Laukaitis Negar Katirai & Sergio Puig Lendre & King Kearns Marsha Kelly & Barbara Luna Janelle & Kurt Kennedy Judith Kent & Ion Bazgan Becky & Bill Keyes Jessica & Jahanzeb Khan Caroline King & Shannon Deady Suzette & Edgar King Hal & Liz Kingslien Jennifer & Chris Kirkpatrick Mary Klaehn & Susan Morgan Jenny R. & Paul C. Knappenberger Carolyn M. Kobe Kristy J. & Alan Kohler Toni & Mark Koskiniemi Janett Kraetz & David Goodkin Laurel J. Lacher & Michael A. Milczarek Sara LaFontain & Ryan Williams Batool & Brian Lamb Scott W. & Kathryn Landry Stephen M. & Carrie L. Lane Dominic D. LaRoche & Audrey R. Nelson Cheryl L. Larson & Sang Y. O Kathy Lauerman Tina LeMarque-Denison & Bob Denison Victoria & Richard Leon Desi & David Leotaud James R. & Tina L. Lersch Inge E. & Gerardo A. Leyva Julene M. Lind Jody Long Chad M. & Amanda Longoni Sunni R.R. & Frank G. Lopez Lisa Lovallo & Terri Kessler Tucson Botanical Gardens TBG1502 Winter 2015 Newsletter-03.indd 15 Nancy & George Mairs Dianne Maki-Sethi & Ravi Sethi Dallin C. & Sarah N. Marcy Kristine Marsh Meaghan M. & Bonnie J. Marshall Daniel G. Matlick Peter Matlock & Sarah Matsiko Carol & Edward Max Patty & Ross McCallister Susan W. & David E. McClinton Rosemary McCool & Myron Pecora John McDaid Renee E. McDuffie Gordon L. & Virginia M. McGirr Mary & Timothy McKinney Mary & Dennis McMacken Kathy McMahon & Chris Magirl Christina McNearney & Steve Phillips Linda C. & Michael F. McNulty Doreen McPaul & Aaron Tachine DeeDee & Michael Means Paul & Kate Melo Cassandra & Dylan Meynard Abby & Charley Michieli Kevin J. & Donelle Milcic Clint S. & Catherine D. Miller Anne R. Moore Janet Mordecai Mr. & Mrs. Bernard M. Morenz Suzanne & Thomas Morrison Clint J. Moss Claudia & Lourdes Mota Ryan A. & Yoneri Munoz Karma A. & Christian J. Nash Jerry & Stacey Neely Stephanie Neese & Candy Dreyer Anna Nelson-Moseke & Douglas Moseke Patricia A. & Alan C. Newell Anna & Kevin Nichols Sheila A. North & Mary Startz Katie & Chris P. O’Brien Steve & Janet Olafson Julia K. Olsen & Quentin J. Petersen Jennifer D. & Mickey E. Oswald Susan & Charles Ott Necoe L. Otto-Parkinson Toniann Panetta Sandra L. Pena Alyce Pennington & Richard Trapp Veronica Peralta & Ryan Pederson Jane B. & Patrick A. Perri Katherine Peterson & Pierre M. Landau Mary & Kent Pflibsen Alissa & Mark Phelps Nancy J. Philipp & Daniel A. Orie Steven W. & Jenny Phillips Cheryl J. & Gary M. Pickrell John M. & Susan M. Pifer Nancy Polster Donald K. Poore & Barbara G. Palmer Kathleen Porterfield & Norwood Eggeling Michael & Amanda Carla & Eric Preiss Colette & Jerry Price Gail L. & Ronald Priestley Vera I. & Kasandra K. Provencio Katy Prudic Kara Quintela & Rob Rudolphi Virginia Radin Nicole J. & Jeremiah Rakes Julie R. Ramirez & Elise R. Smith Maury E. & Dick Reed Carolyn J. Reinhart & Lauren Nowell Becca & Justin Riccardi James & Myldred Richardson Chandra J. Riddle Hill & Greg R. Stachurski Jack & Lynda Riell James D. & Arlene Ripley Yvonne M. & Manny Rodriguez Tim & Linda Rodriguez Fernando J. Rodriguez & Gloria J. Day Karen D. & Thomas E. Rogers Sharon Rosenfield John J. & Carol S. Ross Renee L. & Kenneth K. Rupp Maryann & James Ryan Peter & Donna Saavedra Alissa Sadalla Deborah J. & Marc Sandroff Camillo & Cynthia Scherer Robert & Amelia Schowengerdt Jan Schwartz & Judith McDaniel Joan & Jeff Scurran Carrie & Michael Seegmiller Kim Self & Sean Madden Robert E. & Sallie A. Seymour Robin & David Shambach Leta Sharp & Brian Le Mel L. & Chris J. Shipley Britney T. & Chris P. Shockley Fay M. Sias & Alma Sosa Robin Siddle & Johnathan Herring Frances A. Sierra Gila S. Silverman Scott S. Simonson & Shannon L. Conner Bob & Helga Small Donald Smith & Julie Ferdon Patrick & Julie Smith Angie & Michael Smith Timothy J. & Louise L. Spears Stevie J. & Jeff R. Spillers Yevgeniy Starobinskiy & Radmila Starobinskaya Candis Stein & Lisa Rakestraw Katie O. Stellitano & Karl Rosen Penny & David Stewart Uwe & Lori Stolz Donna M. & Ray Stout Heather Strickland & Kevin Maskell Brad & Jane Stroup Tamzin & Alex Sugiyama Jo Sullivan Wayne & Mary Sunne Phyllis S. & Charles M. Tampio Kurt E. & Sherrill Tannert Joy C. & Dominic D. Taranto Barbara & Frank Taylor Laurie A. & John E. Teachout Jean A. Titilah & Emilio E. Falco Marylyn & Gene Tobey Art Torrance & Heidi B. Harley Jo Townsend Jaqueline J. Turchick & Ted Warmbrand Jessica M. & Ernest R. Udero Anne M. Urizar Maria A. & Frank S. Valenzuela Dr. David B. & Ellen B. Vellenga Natalie & Ludell Vibal Joanne P. Victory Pamela J. & Terry H. Vondrak Glen & Glenda Voyles Erin M. & James M. Wadleigh Kris Walker & Michael Bissontz Melissa & Glen Waters Dr. Thomas & Mrs. Arlene Webster Kassandra & Brian Weleck Krista & Ryan Wells Joe Wells & Susan D. Wells Janice Wezelman Polly White & Jeff Foote Devin E. Wimmer & Michelle Chavis Wilma L. Wingert & Sheila Y. Mosier Keren & Jeffrey Winkelman Janet & Barry Winkler Desiree M. & Dave E. Wolf Megan Wood & Helen Bishop Karen Workman Larry & Jean Young Donna Zeidel & James Bockowski Chris Zerendow & Kathleen Glasgow Dalia & Kevin Zimmerman Zarephath Cholla Members John & Laura Almquist Eric & Christine Behling Barbara & William S. Bickel Barry S. & Gina G. Blackwell Robin & Robert Borok Robin Buntz-Harris Nancy D. Cook Kye & Helen Cordier Gail Craig-Jager & Jan Jager Londa H. Dalton Sandra L. & Gary Darling Mrs. Isabel Delgado & Mr. Raul F. Delgado, Jr. Patricia Deridder Wilhelm & Elsbeth Frueh Ronald A. & Jeri Fullerton Michele C. Hacherl & Bill Zucker Anne & Chip Haley Amy L. & Richard Hammel Eileen Haney & Alfred McEwen Reuben Hill & Jeanette Wendt Gayle & Frederic J&rey Marianne Jensen John Johnson Gene & Jane Joseph Valerie Kaplan Elizabeth Kennedy & Barbara Prebis Brenda Koedyker Col. Kent & Mary Laughbaum Dr. Arnold & Susan Licht Robert T. Lucas Diana & Brian Manning John Marshall Kenneth Martch Peggy & Gary D. Martin Stephen Nelson & Feng-Jyu Tang-Nelson Ann & Catherine Nichols Lucille J. Netsch & Thorne Pierce Sheetal K. Pittala & Vinitha Donthula Jane Prinz Elizabeth A. & John Racy Evan E. Roubicek Cathy & Steven Sams Kathi & Doug Sanders Robert H. & Allene A. Sayre Lawrence & Donna Schmale Patricia & Joseph Smith Janet Swanson Liz Temple & Ron Kroll William & Sue Thornton Dorothea & Jean Touchet Debbie Unger Kevin A. Walters Carol W. & Neil West Mr. & Mrs. Richard J. Wolff Mary K. Yagle & Nathan A. Ellis Jasmine Young & Clark S. Williams Agave Members Nina F. & George J. Kersels Barbara Lamb Octillo Members Virginia Rezetko Saguaro Members Edna Gray Have a question? Please contact the membership department at 326-9686 ext. 13, membership@ tucsonbotanical.org 15 11/12/15 9:35 AM Nonprofit Org. U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 2049 Tucson, AZ 2150 N. Alvernon Way Tucson, Arizona 85712 Address Service Requested VISIT & SHOP The Gardens and Gift Shop are open daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. HOLIDAYS Abbreviated hours on Independence Day. Closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. CALL (520) 326-9686 ext 10 TTY/ASCI: (800) 367-8939 ONLINE www.tucsonbotanical.org Email: info@tucsonbotanical.org FOLLOW Twitter: @TucBotanical Instagram: @tucsonbotanical Holiday Parties and Corporate Events at the Tucson Botanical Gardens For your next meeting are you looking for something other than a board room? Are you looking for a place to inspire creativity and focus? Look no further- the Tucson Botanical Gardens has meeting rooms to accommodate 12 to120. We can also host your dinner event, holiday party or employee appreciation celebrations. Plan an evening under the stars and treat your employees to our Butterfly Magic Exhibit. For more information and pricing call (520) 326-9686 Ext. 29 or email rentals@tucsonbotanical.org TBG1502 Winter 2015 Newsletter-03.indd 16 11/12/15 9:35 AM