Who knew that we’d still need to stay socially distant this month, way back when this all started? In light of that, here is short a curated list of some socially-distanced events in January that you might find useful.
Local First’s Scale UP cohort. SCALE UP stands for Sustainable Communities Accessing Lending and Expertise Upon Performance. It is a program that offers a comprehensive seven-week workshop series for locally-owned and operated independent businesses in Arizona. Sponsored by the State of Arizona, SCALE UP cohorts in 2020 are virtual and offered to businesses statewide. Each cohort offers the unique opportunity for businesses to go from education and collaboration to planning, financing, benchmarking and implementation — all in one accessible package. A cohort of 10-15 businesses will participate in 1-2 hour workshops weekly on Tuesdays at 6 pm. Cohort 3 will begin on Tuesday, January 12th and go until Tuesday, February 23rd, 2021. Sign up at this link.
Urban Farm is on Rosie on the House. In the Rosie on the House radio show, there is a dedicated hour for questions and answers about growing food in the local desert. On the fourth Saturday of each month, Farmer Greg will talk about all aspects of gardening and urban farming in the Arizona climates. Learn more here.
Learn about Land Trusts. Local First Arizona his hosting a webinar with Liz Petterson, Executive Director of the Arizona Land & Water Trust, to learn how land trusts function and how they assist in keeping open space open. You’ll hear how they work with landowners, help develop local and community conservation plans and how they protect desert rivers and streams. This webinar is an educational initiative of the Coalition for Farmland Preservation, a program dedicated to preserving farmland in Maricopa County and beyond. It is free to attend and open to all. More here.
Dog days at the Botanical Gardens. Early risers are invited to bring their whole pack to stroll the garden’s trails on Saturday mornings. You and your pup will have a tail-wagging good time exploring all the beauty and sniffs of the garden. The Garden Shop welcomes dogs during your visit and the Patio Café will open at 8 a.m. offering a light menu. See more here.
Ansel Adams at the Phoenix Art Museum. This display explores how the 20th-century’s foremost American photographer often created multiple interpretations of a single image to express his creative vision. Located in Norton Photography Gallery. This recurs daily at 10am from January 11th through June 6th. More here.
Annie Water Solo Exhibition. Until January 10th you can still catch “Thoughts in Passing” showcasing the works of artist Annie Waters at FOUND:RE. Through her art, Waters invites viewers to observe the cycle of life through the lens of botanical studies paired with various portraits of loved ones, acquaintances, and imagined historical figures. See more here.
