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Today
Dig: Prehistoric Gardens - "Interpreting Ancient Plants & Animals From Arizona and Around the World" — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Step into a prehistoric, ancient and alien world this summer. Self-guided tour. All ages. 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily through Sept. 30. Open until 9 p.m. on Thursdays, through Aug. 28, for Twilight Thursdays. Closed July 4. Included in admission: $7; discounts available. 326-9686, Ext. 10.
Home Depot Clinics — Stores offer free in-store home and garden clinics. "Grilling 101," 1 p.m. June 29. Locations: El Con, 3689 E. Broadway (327-3050); 7677 E. Broadway (722-6171); 4302 N. Oracle Road (408-7201); 1155 W. Irvington Road (294-1233); 3925 W. Costco Drive (575-8750); and 10855 N. Oracle Road (877-3533).
Monday
Old Pueblo Gourd Club — Church of Christ, 2848 N. Mountain Ave. The meeting will include the display and discussion of members' works recently completed. 5:30-8 p.m. June 30. First meeting is free, $10 yearly dues after that. 886-0637.
Tuesday
Traditional Rug Hooking - Old Pueblo Rug Hookers — Bella Quiltworks, 5648 E. Broadway. Old Pueblo Rug Hookers meet twice a month to promote traditional rug hooking. The group is an Association of Traditional Hooking Artists guild, and membership includes both local and national guild. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. July 1. $47 annual dues for membership. 207-3453.
Rainwater Harvesting Demonstration Site Tours — The Nature Conservancy, 1510 E. Fort Lowell Road. Tour of the rainwater harvesting demonstration project at the Tucson Conservation Center. The purpose of this project is to showcase appropriate rainwater harvesting. 8-9 a.m. July 1. Free. 622-3861.
Thursday
Gardening For the Newcomer — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Introductory class familiarizes newcomers or new homeowners with Tucson's seasons and soils. Discussion of proper techniques for planting and watering included. Walking tour of the TBG is featured. Taught by trained docents. 9:30 a.m.-noon July 3. $14; discounts available. 326-9686.
Saturday
Birds of Tohono Chul Park — Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Learn to identify residents and those just passing through, plus information on habits and habitat. 8:30-9:30 a.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. Free with admission. $7; discounts available. 742-6455.
Prickly Plants — Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Spiny plants are well-adapted to our desert environment. 9-11 a.m. Saturdays. Free with admission. $7; discounts available. 742-6455.
Successful Plants for Tucson Gardens — Tucson Botanical Garden, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Choose appropriate plants for your landscape. 9:30 a.m.-noon July 5. $14; $7 members. 326-9686, Ext. 19.
Connecting Plants and People — Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte. Discover the edible and useful plants of the Sonoran Desert. 10 a.m.-noon July 5. Free. 742-6455.
Sunday
First Sunday Indoor/Outdoor Antique Fair — Lew Sorensen Community Center, 11100 E. Tanque Verde Road. Dealers with items in every price range set up at this monthly fair. Find vintage furniture, jewelry, pottery, glass, books, American Indian art and crafts, toys and more. Outdoor dealers set up under trees and indoor dealers enjoy the A/C. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. July 6. Free to the public; $35 for dealers. 232-1201.
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