EVENTS & WORKSHOPS
BN&S Plant Sale Events
​Borderlands Nursery & Seed
42 San Antonio Road, Patagonia, AZ 85624
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Spring Plant Sale - April 25, 2026: 8 AM - 2 PM
Monsoon Plant Sale - July 18, 2026: 8 AM - 2 PM
Fall Plant Sale - September 26, 2026: 9 AM - 2 PM
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Join us for one of our plant sale events at the nursery to shop our selection of native plants, organically grown from locally sourced seed, in person, with vendors and music.
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Restoration Partners & Founders Circle members enjoy a 20% discount on all plants and seeds.
Tucson Plant Delivery
Exo Roast Co.
196 W Simpson St Tucson, AZ 85701
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January 31, 2026: 11 AM - Noon
April 11, 2026: 11 AM - Noon
November 7, 2026: 11 AM - Noon
December 5, 2026: 11 AM - Noon
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Shop our plants and seeds online and pick up your order at Exo Roast Co. in Tucson on the listed dates.
At check out online, note "EXO" and which date you will be picking up your order.
Farm Party at the New Greenhouse
​Borderlands Nursery & Seed
42 San Antonio Road, Patagonia, AZ 85624
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January 24, 2026: 4 PM - 8 PM
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Celebrate the harvest season with us in our new greenhouse! We will have some food, beverages, and music. Bring any additional snacks or drinks to share. Camping available!
Community Pre-Order Delivery Days
Shop our plants and seeds online and note the location and date of pick up at checkout. We will bring your plants and seeds to the location during the hours noted.
Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden - Plant Delivery
January 15, 2026: 11 AM - Noon
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Location: 1201 N. Galvin Parkway, Phoenix, AZ 85008
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Wings Over Willcox - Plant Delivery & Presentation
January 16, 2026: 11 AM - Noon
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Location: 312 W Stewart Street. Willcox, AZ 85643
The Arizona Native Plant Society - Plant Delivery & Presentation
February 12, 2026
Plant Delivery: 6 PM - 6:30 PM
Presentation: 7 PM - 8 PM
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Location: ENR2 building, UA campus St, Tucson, AZ 85701
Arizona Master Naturalists Association Annual Conference - Plant Delivery
February 21, 2026: 8 AM - 9 AM
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Location: The University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
Green Valley Garden Club - Plant Delivery & Presentation
March 21, 2026
Presentation: 9:30 AM - 11 AM
Plant Delivery: 11 AM - Noon
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Location: Desert Hills Recreation Center. 2980 S. Camino del Sol, Green Valley, AZ 85622
Butterfly Enthusiasts of Northern Arizona (BENA) - Plant Delivery & Presentation
April 4, 2026
Presentation: 10 AM - Noon
Plant Delivery: Noon - 1 PM
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Location: Camp Verde Community Library. 130 Black Bridge Lp Rd, Camp Verde, AZ 86322
San Pedro House, Sierra Vista - Plant Delivery
April 11, 2026: 9 AM - Noon
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Location: San Pedro House, 9800 AZ-90, Sierra Vista, AZ 85635
The Courtyard, Bisbee - Plant Delivery
July 12, 2026: 11 AM - Noon
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Location: The Courtyard, 18 Brewery Ave, Bisbee, AZ 85603
Las Cruces, NM - Plant Delivery
November 12, 2026: 11 AM - Noon
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Location: Skeen Hall, located at the corner of Knox St and E University Ave, Las Cruces, NM 88003
Workshops
Seed pelletizing workshop​​​​​
​BRN Seed Barn
42 San Antonio Road, Patagonia, AZ 85624
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February 7, 2026: 1 PM - 3 PM
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Join us for a workshop about seed-based revegetation using seed pellets! We will discuss challenges with seed-based revegetation in arid ecosystems and different pros and cons with seeding methods used for overcoming some of those challenges. Then we will get our hands dirty making seed pellets!
Limit of 10 participants
Cost: Free
In-person native plant propagation and nursery management workshop at TUMA
​Tumacácori National Historical Park
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July 23, 2026: 10 AM - 2 PM
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Join us for an informative class to learn about all things related to running and managing a native plant nursery, including propagating native plants from both seeds and cuttings, including seed and plant sourcing, plant lists, dormancy, mechanical scarification, temperature stratification, transplanting, pot sizes for retail vs. restoration needs, irrigation, soil type, timelines, and more.
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Limit of 15 participants
Cost: Free
In-person native plant propagation and nursery management workshop
​Borderlands Nursery & Seed
42 San Antonio Road, Patagonia, AZ 85624
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August 8, 2026: 10 AM - 2 PM
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Join us for an informative class to learn about all things related to running and managing a native plant nursery, including propagating native plants from both seeds and cuttings, including seed and plant sourcing, plant lists, dormancy, mechanical scarification, temperature stratification, transplanting, pot sizes for retail vs. restoration needs, irrigation, soil type, timelines, and more.
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Limit of 15 participants
Cost: Free
Native seed collection workshop
BRN Seed Barn
42 San Antonio Road, Patagonia, AZ 85624
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October 17, 2026: 9 AM - 3 PM
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Join us for a tour of the BRN Seed Lab to learn about our operations and programs, then head out to the beautiful San Rafael Valley to learn about native grasses and our ethical seed collection protocols.
Participants will help collect seeds that will be used in a local ecological restoration project to mitigate erosion and revegetate the landscape to support healthy habitats.
Participants should bring water and snacks, wear sun protective gear, long pants, and sturdy shoes for walking across uneven terrain, and be comfortable hiking short distances. Seed collection equipment, snake gaiters, and blaze orange safety vests will be provided.
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Limit of 15 participants
Cost: Free