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Scottsdale Artist Teaches Botanical Drawing Class

MONDAY, 6 JULY 2009


Phoenix, AZ - Scottsdale resident Cindy Leverton is an artist noted for her botanical garden portraits. On Sunday, July 12, she will display her talents to students during a class at Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park. The cost per student is $20 for Arboretum members and $27.50 for non-members. Students must pre-pay. To register, phone 520-689-2723. The three-hour workshop begins at 7:00am.

Learn Your Lizards Guided Walk
Saturday, July 11 from 8:30am until 10:30am
Arizona State Parks volunteer "Wild Man" Phil Rakoci and University of Arizona reptile researcher Phil Rosen are special guest tour leaders for this popular tour.

Trees of the Arboretum Walk
Sunday, July 19 from 8:30am until 10:30am
Special guest tour guide Terry Mikel will lead this relaxing walk through the forested areas of the Arboretum.

Plants of the Bible Guided Walk
Saturday, July 18 from 8:30am until 10:30am
Bible expert David Oberpriller will teach visitors about plants growing at the Arboretum that are mentioned in the Bible.

Margie Porter Exhibit Closes July 11
The watercolor exhibit of Mesa artist Margie Porter will close July 11 in the Arboretum Visitors Gallery. For the remainder of July, and through August, the Visitors Gallery will feature works of students from Gila Community College. Gila Community College has campuses in Globe, Payson and San Carlos, Arizona.

Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park is located three miles west of historic Superior on U.S. Highway 60 in the shadow of Picket Post Mountain. The guided walks are free with park admission. Phone 520-689-2723 or visit ag.arizona.edu/bta for more information.

For more information about the 30 State Parks, statewide hiking opportunities, off-highway vehicle trails, and other outdoor recreational and cultural opportunities in Arizona, call (602) 542-4174 (outside of the Phoenix metro area call toll-free (800) 285-3703) or visit AZStateParks.com.

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