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SUMMARY:New Date/Location: General Meeting - Garden as Sanctuary
DESCRIPTION:NOTE:  NEW DATE AND LOCATION!!!!\nGeneral Meeting at Ward 6 City Council Office 3202 E 1st St\, Tucson and via Zoom. \n“Garden As Sanctuary” \nSpeaker: Eli Nielson\, Ecosense Sustainable Landscapes \nEli was born and raised in Tucson. Like most Tucson natives\, he couldn’t wait to leave this desert hell hole\, so at 18 he joined the army\, where he became a sergeant and worked as an Intelligence Analyst for five years. After the army he received his degree in Urban Planning from ASU. In 2009 he humbly returned to his hometown – now recognizing it as the lush Sonoran Desert oasis it truly is – and founded EcoSense\, with the goal of creating the most badass sustainable landscape company in the galaxy. As our name indicates\, EcoSense Sustainable Landscapes is dedicated to designing and installing resilient landscapes. Our designs consider the realities of climate change – using rainwater harvesting and native/arid-adapted plants – to restore disturbed soils and create beautiful and healthy ecosystems that thrive in the Sonoran Desert. \nYou may want to create a space to meditate\, pray\, journal\, create art\, a space for healing. In this presentation on Garden as Sanctuary\, Eli will share with us ideas on how your garden can connect you to the land\, invite nature into your space\, and create a place to restore your body\, mind and soul.   We will explore how our outdoor spaces can become places of restoration rather than obligation. In this presentation\, I’ll share how harvesting rainwater\, planting native species\, and embracing low-maintenance practices can transform a yard into a resilient\, self-sustaining refuge. By working with natural cycles instead of against them\, we reduce upkeep\, conserve resources\, and create landscapes that feel alive and grounding. The result is more than a beautiful garden—it’s a sanctuary where we can slow down\, reflect\, and reconnect with both our inner thoughts and the rhythms of the natural world. \nIn conjunction with this talk we are doing a members-only tour at Tucson Botanic Garden on Saturday\, May 23 at 9 am.
URL:https://www.tucsonorganicgardeners.org/event/may21-2026-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Ward 6 Council Office\, 3202 E 1st St.\, Tucson\, AZ
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SUMMARY:May 23 - Members-Only Tour of Tucson Botanical Gardens
DESCRIPTION:For Members Only\, \nAs an extension of our May presentation we are delighted to invite you to a special\, member-only\, guided tour of the Tucson Botanical Gardens. If you’ve been looking for a way to transform your outdoor space into a soul-restoring refuge\, this is the perfect opportunity to see those principles in action. Come wander with us as we explore how native plants and natural cycles create a true Sonoran sanctuary. \n Tour Details\n\nWhen: Saturday\, May 23\, 2026\, at 9:00 AM\nWhere: Tucson Botanical Gardens\nDuration: 1 hour\nBonus: The Butterfly Exhibit is open from 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM. Feel free to stay after our tour to enjoy it on your own!\n\n Exclusive Member Benefit\nTucson Organic Gardeners is covering the registration fee for up to 15 active members. \nPlease Note: To ensure an intimate and focused experience\, this tour is for active members only (general member or vendor member) – no children or plus-ones are permitted for this specific event. For household memberships\, only one guest is permitted. \n Register today!\nSpace is limited\, so we recommend grabbing your spot early! \n\nDeadline: You must sign up by May 5th\nWaitlist & Cancellations: If your plans change\, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer your spot to another gardener on the waiting list.\n\nReady to find your sanctuary? \nRegister HERE \nIf you have any questions\, feel free to reach out to us at tucsonorganicgardeners@gmail.com. \nWe can’t wait to see you in the gardens! \n 
URL:https://www.tucsonorganicgardeners.org/event/may-23-tbg-tour/
LOCATION:Tucson Botanical Gardens\, 2150 N Alvernon Way\, Tucson\, AZ
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SUMMARY:July 26 - Members-Only Potluck
DESCRIPTION:For Members Only\, \nJoin us for a delightful evening at the home of Kathleen Opeka\, owner of Desert Primrose Gardens\n\nWe look forward to welcoming you at the Tucson Organic Gardeners Members Only Potluck on July 25th from 6:00-9:00PM. \nKathleen is the owner of Desert Primrose Gardens and serves on the TOG board. Gardening has always been a huge part of her life and in Tucson\, she is constantly adding plants to restore the native habitat\, establish low-water native plants for water conservation\, and tend a vegetable garden with her family. We’ll share the exact address approximately a week in advance to all registered attendees. \n\n Tour Details\n\nWhen: Saturday\, July 25\, 2026\, from 6-9 pm\nWhere: Near Magee and La Cañada in Oro Valley.  Exact address will be provided a week in advance to registered attendees.\nBonus: Kathleen will be selling fruit trees and other plants at a discount for members.\n\n Register today!\nSpace is limited\, so we recommend grabbing your spot early! \nTOG will provide drinks. Please bring a dish to share and re-usable table service (plates\, cups and  cutlery) for all members of your party. Create a label for your food item with a list of ingredients for the food sensitive. Include your name so we can get your container back to you (just in case). \nPlease bring a chair if you have an extra. We look forward to relaxing and having fun together! \nRegister HERE \nIf you have any questions\, feel free to reach out to us at tucsonorganicgardeners@gmail.com. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.tucsonorganicgardeners.org/event/may-members-potluck/
LOCATION:Oro Valley\, AZ\, Oro Valley\, AZ
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