$10. Each month an herbalist leads this walk in Mission Garden's Michael Moore Medicinal Garden, describing medicinal herbs native to the greater Southwest Deserts. (Click photo for event details & ticket purchase)

The Future of Agave - Our panel of influential scientists and farmers is made up of Greg Barron-Gafford, Ph.D , Valeria Cañedo, biologist from the University of Sonora, and Yadi Wang co-founder of Development of Regenerative Yields Cooperative will discuss how agave could be a drought-tolerant crop of the future – a source of not only food and drink, but also clothing, fuel, and more.

Come experience an agave roast and learn about these plants’ many uses! Members of the Hualapai tribe will demonstrate their methods of roasting agave hearts, then share samples of this sweet, unique food. Talk to environmental and cultural organizations from around the region about agave’s unique uses, including how agave fiber can be used for ropes, shoes, and clothes. Experience a panel discussion about how agaves may make a comeback as a crop of the future.

$10. Each month an herbalist leads this walk in Mission Garden's Michael Moore Medicinal Garden, describing medicinal herbs native to the greater Southwest Deserts. (Click photo for event details & ticket purchase)

$10. Each month an herbalist leads this walk in Mission Garden's Michael Moore Medicinal Garden, describing medicinal herbs native to the greater Southwest Deserts. (Click photo for event details & ticket purchase)

$145. An intimate and intensive class for those serious about learning grafting techniques. Jesús García demonstrates and teaches you to do a hands-on graft to take home. Participation limited.

$60. Have you ever wondered how to grow heritage fruit trees like those at Mission Garden for your own yard? Every year in February Jesús García teaches about these trees and how to grow them from cuttings.

$10. Each month an herbalist leads this walk in Mission Garden's Michael Moore Medicinal Garden, describing medicinal herbs native to the greater Southwest Deserts. (Click photo for event details & ticket purchase)

$10. Each month an herbalist leads this walk in Mission Garden's Michael Moore Medicinal Garden, describing medicinal herbs native to the greater Southwest Deserts. (Click photo for event details & ticket purchase)

Join us for a festive display of some traditions surrounding Kwanzaa with learning and conversation. All are welcome to celebrate the bounty. The Africa in the America's Garden will be nearby to enjoy learning about history of people of African descent in this region, and heritage crops grown here. (Free. Click photo for event details.)

$10. Each month an herbalist leads this walk in Mission Garden's Michael Moore Medicinal Garden, describing medicinal herbs native to the greater Southwest Deserts. (Click photo for event details & ticket purchase)

$10. Each month an herbalist leads this walk in Mission Garden's Michael Moore Medicinal Garden, describing medicinal herbs native to the greater Southwest Deserts. (Click photo for event details & ticket purchase)

$10. Each month an herbalist leads this walk in Mission Garden's Michael Moore Medicinal Garden, describing medicinal herbs native to the greater Southwest Deserts. (Click photo for event details & ticket purchase)

$10. Each month an herbalist leads this walk in Mission Garden's Michael Moore Medicinal Garden, describing medicinal herbs native to the greater Southwest Deserts. (Click photo for event details & ticket purchase)

(CLASS IS FULL) $10. Each month an herbalist leads this walk in Mission Garden's Michael Moore Medicinal Garden, describing medicinal herbs native to the greater Southwest Deserts. (Click photo for event details & ticket purchase)

$10. Herbalist Donna Chesner leads this walk in Mission Garden's Michael Moore Medicinal Garden, describing medicinal herbs native to the greater Southwest Deserts. (Click photo for event details & ticket purchase)

(EVENT FULL) $10. Join herbalist Pam Hyde-Nakai on a walk through the Michael Moore Medicinal Garden. Learn about herbs native to the greater Southwest Deserts, many of them local to our area, and the approach herbalists use to employing these herbs for good health. (Click photo for event details & ticket purchase)