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Dig: Prehistoric Gardens "Interpreting Ancient Plants and Animals from Arizona and Around the World" — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. See life-size dinosaurs, giant bugs, living fossils, plants that existed before seeds were known. 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.Included in admission: $7; discounts available. 326-9686, Ext. 10.

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Wake Up With the Birds — Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. Desert meets water at this oasis park, providing a unique crossroads for migratory and resident birds, some of which are unique to southeastern Arizona. Binoculars are available or bring your own. All ages. 7:30-9 a.m. Tuesdays through August 26. Free. 615-7855.

Butterflies and More at Garden Canyon — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Join Jeff Babson, owner of Sky Island Tours, for a trip to Garden Canyon in the Huachuca Mountains. Depart at 8 a.m. from the TBG parking lot. Bring lunch, water and binoculars and/or close-focus binoculars. Advance registration requested. Limit 15. 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Aug. 19. $62; $55 TBG members. 326-9686, Ext. 19.

Smartscape Workshop Certificate Series — Pima County Natural Resources Parks & Recreation, 3500 W. River Road. These classes are designed for "green" industry personnel including property managers, landscape maintenance and installation personnel, nursery personnel, landscape architects and designers. Topics include: Drip Irrigation and Designing and Renovating Smartscapes. Classes are 3:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Aug. 19-Sept. 16. Advance registration required. Free. 626-5161.

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 Pear Harvest — Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2120 N. Kinney Road. Join in harvesting the red fruit of the prickly pear cactus, in making jelly and syrup and finding out about how this food is important to many desert animals and peoples. Other desert foods such as agave, cholla buds and mesquite will be menu items. Learn about the deep red color of the cochineal insect and its use as a dye. Food feast at the end of the class. Advance registration recommended. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 21. $57; $52 ASDM members. 883-3086.

Design, Discussion and Demonstration — Contents Interiors, 3401 E. Fort Lowell Road. Learn how to successfully integrate different styles of furnishings together in one room. ASID interior designer Tamara Scott-Anderson leads discussion. Bring photos and/or furniture pieces for suggestions on what to do. Reservations required. 4-5 p.m. Aug. 21. Free. 881-6900.

Home Buyer's Workshop: Investing 101 — Long Realty Company, 7810 E. Broadway. Whether you are a first-time home buyer or want to increase your portfolio, this class is for you. Learn about short sales and foreclosures. Call to reserve a seat. 6-7 p.m. Aug. 21. Free. 331-1086.

Nocturnal Critters — Tucson Audubon Mason Center, 3835 W. Hardy Road. Join volunteer naturalists to learn about the critters of the Sonoran Desert night. This program includes a brief presentation, a trail walk and live critters. 6:30-9 p.m. Aug. 21. Free. 744-0004.

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. Aug. 22. Free. 622-3861.

Solar Odyssey — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Find out how to reduce utility bills by tuning into the sun's seasonal path. Visit Armory Park del Sol, the largest sustainably built in-fill project in the country, and Global Solar, a cutting-edge solar cell manufacturing plant. Includes a solar-oven-cooked lunch. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Aug. 23. $52; $47 TBG members and ASDM members. 326-9686, Ext. 19.

Rainwater Harvesting Workshop — Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. Practice assessing a landscape's water flow and the basic water-harvesting strategies. Learn about land contours, mulch and plant selection while working on a project. Bring gloves, hat and sunscreen. This class began in May but accepts all drop-ins. 8:30-10:30 a.m. fourth Saturday of the month through Sept. 27. Free with admission: $7; discounts available. 326-9686.

— Compiled by Cina Fell. Find more calendar listings online at dailystarcalendar.com.