Aug 21 Image GOWA 10 – 11 a.m., Aug. 21, 2026 Gila County San Carlos Apache Tribe Gowa — meaning “home” in Apache — is an early literacy program. This innovative initiative helps young children build strong foundations in reading, speaking, and listening while celebrating the knowledge and values of their community.
Aug 21 Image Little Voices, Big Respect - Los Ranchitos 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Aug. 21, 2026 Pima County Located at the Los Ranchitos Family Resource Center.
Aug 23 Image Adobe Stock and MG Program DIG IN PERSON- Made in the Shade: Expanding Urban Forests 2 – 4 p.m., Aug. 23, 2026 Maricopa County DIG IN PERSON Made in the Shade: Expanding Urban Forests Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Registration: $20 This class will be in-person at the University of Arizona Maricopa County Cooperative Extension, 4341 E Broadway Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85040 Speaker: Julie Knapp How much do you value shade? Strategically planted trees can reduce heating and cooling costs by an average of 25 percent annually. Learn how to increase the shade canopy in your landscape with trees. More than 30 different trees will be covered. We’ll also discuss planting, watering, pruning, tree failure, as well as pests and diseases.
Aug 24 Image Littles Count, Big Change - Sahuarita Food Bank 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Aug. 24, 2026 Pima County Located at the Sahuarita Food Bank Family Resource Center.
Aug 24 Short Take: Composting in the Sonoran Desert – A Quick Guide to Success 5 – 5:30 p.m., Aug. 24, 2026 Pima County Join us Online. Composting in the desert is easier than you think! Learn simple strategies to keep piles active, avoid common problems, and turn scraps into garden gold.
Aug 25 In-Person Food Protection Manager Certification Training 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m., Aug. 25, 2026 Yavapai County Cottonwood
Aug 25 Image Little Voices, Big Respect - Robles Elementary 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., Aug. 25, 2026 Pima County Located at the Robles Elementary Family Resource Center.
Aug 26 Aloes 3 – 4:30 p.m., Aug. 26, 2026 Pima County Join us Online. Discover aloes beyond aloe vera—diverse, desert-adapted plants with long bloom seasons, ideal for Pima County gardens.
