The Herbarium and its Digitization

For all you plant fanatics...

This is a good article the digitization project the Garden's Herbarium is doing by photographing and georeferencing the specimens. Hopefully, this project will allow the specimen information to be available to more than just researchers!

http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2011-10/pressed-plants-are-data-too

Dia de los Muertos - Thank you!

A BIG thank you goes out to Kaela, Julia, Joab, Kenzie, Ely and shown below, Alexander, Marcus and CJ with their new friends. You did a wonderful job at the craft area during the Day of the Dead celebration at the Garden.

Your hand-made papel picado flags looked amazing!

Thank you!

Big Bug Brunch

Shifts are available for TEENs to host the craft area this Saturday and Sunday's Big Bug Brunch from 9:15am to 12:30pm. Please conatct me to sign up for a shift! dbg.org/shop/events-exhibits/bug-brunch-11-6-11

A Great Pumpkin Thank You!

23 TEENs volunteered over 95 hours at the Pumpkin Festival last weekend - AMAZING!

Nancy, Pam, and Judy in Volunteer Services have all spoken very highly of your great enthusiasm, flexibility and customer service! Thank you!

BioBlitz 2011

TEENs did a wonderful job tracking signs of life near Javalina Trail in the Rincon Mountains during National Geographic's BioBlitz 2011.

Pumpkins are Native to the Southwest!

Enjoy this quick article about Pumpkins & Pollinators by The Xerces Society and get ready for fall!

Join the Pumpkin Festivities!

TEENS -

There are open shifts for the Pumpkin Festival this Saturday & Sunday from 8:15-11:30am and 11:00am - 3:30pm.

Come enjoy the fall season and celebrate this wonderful children's festival by hosting craft stations, carnival games, and more!

Don't miss the Pumpkin Patch Garden that is on display and looking very green!

Contact me to sign up!

Want to get involved?

TEENs & Parents or Grandparents:

Want to get involved in the Garden's community?

Attend the Parent/Grandparent & Teen Intergenerational Workshop on Sunday, November 20th from noon - 2:30pm. It is free of charge and a complementary lunch is included!

Contact Susan Shattuck for details at sshattuck@dbg.org or 480 941.3507