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Tour | Birds of Tohono Chul
Tour | Birds of Tohono Chul
Learn to identify residents and those just passing through, plus information on habits and habitat. Download Tohono Chul Bird Checklist (PDF)
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4 events,
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Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
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Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
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Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
7 events,
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Yoga in the Gardens
Yoga in the Gardens
Mary Carhuff returns to the gardens for outdoor yoga! Practice will begin one hour earlier as we enter the warmer months. Mary is a Certified Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist. All are welcome! Open your senses to an understanding of our connection to the earth while you practice amongst pollinators in a beautiful garden setting. Read more...
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Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
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Tour | Wildflowers: What’s Bloomin’?
Tour | Wildflowers: What’s Bloomin’?
Bring your camera to capture the colors of spring and develop more than a nodding acquaintance with our annual wildflowers. View the Wildflower ID Guide here.
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Chair Yoga in the Gardens
Chair Yoga in the Gardens
This outdoor class with Mary Carhuff is ideal for anyone who struggles with earth (floor) poses. Practice will begin one hour earlier as we enter the warmer months. Mary is a Certified Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist. This balance focused class is broken up into 30 minutes of seated yoga followed by 30 minutes of Read more...
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Event | Gallery Buzz
Event | Gallery Buzz
Get an in-depth and behind-the-scenes look at our changing art and cultural exhibits.
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Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
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Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
6 events,
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Tour | Birds of Tohono Chul
Tour | Birds of Tohono Chul
Learn to identify residents and those just passing through, plus information on habits and habitat. Download Tohono Chul Bird Checklist (PDF)
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Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
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Event | Birds of Prey
Event | Birds of Prey
Naturalist and wildlife rehabilitator Kathie Schroeder joins us with her Harris’ Hawk buddy Sueño and two new friends Poppy, the Western Screech Owl, and Banshee, the Barn Owl. Discover the different habits of birds of prey who hunt by night or by day, and get to know a collection of the most unflappable birds in Read more...
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Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
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Art Talk – Tom Baumgartner
Art Talk – Tom Baumgartner
Tom has painted in oil and drawn with ink for 30 years with a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He has lived in Tucson for 20 years and is actively involved with local arts organizations and founder of Wee Gallery. A life-long nature lover, his art focuses on the desert Read more...
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Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
6 events,
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Mexican Folk Art Papier-mâché Silly Coyote
Mexican Folk Art Papier-mâché Silly Coyote
Sold out! If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email khayes@tohonochul.org . The silly coyote is a staple of Mexican folk art. The colorful trickster is often seen howling at the moon or involved in other wily antics. In this two-day workshop with Sandy Villegas of Luna’s Paper Designs you will Read more...
$50 – $60
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Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
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Tour | Wildflowers: What’s Bloomin’?
Tour | Wildflowers: What’s Bloomin’?
Bring your camera to capture the colors of spring and develop more than a nodding acquaintance with our annual wildflowers. View the Wildflower ID Guide here.
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Event | Gallery Buzz
Event | Gallery Buzz
Get an in-depth and behind-the-scenes look at our changing art and cultural exhibits.
-
Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
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Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
6 events,
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Tour | Birds of Tohono Chul
Tour | Birds of Tohono Chul
Learn to identify residents and those just passing through, plus information on habits and habitat. Download Tohono Chul Bird Checklist (PDF)
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Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
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Event | Reptile Ramble
Event | Reptile Ramble
Learn to identify resident reptiles and find the answer to the age-old question, “Why do lizards do push-ups?” Be prepared to get to know some friendly, non-venomous snakes, and perhaps a lizard or tortoise or two. We’ll even introduce you to a few venomous reptiles as well, like a rattlesnake and maybe a Gila monster, Read more...
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Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
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Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
7 events,
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Tour | Birds of Tohono Chul
Tour | Birds of Tohono Chul
Learn to identify residents and those just passing through, plus information on habits and habitat. Download Tohono Chul Bird Checklist (PDF)
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Tour | Desert Landscaping
Tour | Desert Landscaping
Unearth the how-tos for using native and arid-adapted plants in water-saving landscapes.
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Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
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Tour | Wildflowers: What’s Bloomin’?
Tour | Wildflowers: What’s Bloomin’?
Bring your camera to capture the colors of spring and develop more than a nodding acquaintance with our annual wildflowers. View the Wildflower ID Guide here.
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Tour | Butterflies and Their Plants
Tour | Butterflies and Their Plants
Nature lovers, shutterbugs, and bug lovers will get an in-depth glimpse of some of the most engaging creatures in the Sonoran Desert, butterflies!
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Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
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Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
3 events,
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Tohono Chul’s BioBlitz | 2022 City Nature Challenge
Tohono Chul’s BioBlitz | 2022 City Nature Challenge
Are you up for a challenge? Tohono Chul is partnering with Pima County Master Naturalists and other local organizations for the 2022 City Nature Challenge! Started in 2016 as a competition between San Francisco and Los Angeles, the City Nature Challenge (CNC) has grown into an international event, motivating people around the world to find Read more...
Free
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Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
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Tour | Butterflies and Their Plants
Tour | Butterflies and Their Plants
Nature lovers, shutterbugs, and bug lovers will get an in-depth glimpse of some of the most engaging creatures in the Sonoran Desert, butterflies!
4 events,
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Yoga in the Gardens
Yoga in the Gardens
Mary Carhuff returns to the gardens for outdoor yoga! Practice will begin one hour earlier as we enter the warmer months. Mary is a Certified Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist. All are welcome! Open your senses to an understanding of our connection to the earth while you practice amongst pollinators in a beautiful garden setting. Read more...
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Chair Yoga in the Gardens
Chair Yoga in the Gardens
This outdoor class with Mary Carhuff is ideal for anyone who struggles with earth (floor) poses. Practice will begin one hour earlier as we enter the warmer months. Mary is a Certified Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist. This balance focused class is broken up into 30 minutes of seated yoga followed by 30 minutes of Read more...
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Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
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Help! There’s a Snake in my Yard | Tips to Coexist with our Slithering Neighbors
Help! There’s a Snake in my Yard | Tips to Coexist with our Slithering Neighbors
Many living in the greater Tucson area will encounter a snake in their yard at some point. The question is, how do you handle the situation?! Elisabeth Scoville, the human behind Tohono Chul’s Reptile Ramble and director of the Tucson Reptile Museum, shares her wisdom to help you overcome your trepidation and learn to embrace Read more...
$10 – $14
5 events,
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Tour | Birds of Tohono Chul
Tour | Birds of Tohono Chul
Learn to identify residents and those just passing through, plus information on habits and habitat. Download Tohono Chul Bird Checklist (PDF)
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Tour | Desert Landscaping
Tour | Desert Landscaping
Unearth the how-tos for using native and arid-adapted plants in water-saving landscapes.
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GO Public Gardens Community Day
GO Public Gardens Community Day
Saturday | May 7 | 9:30am-1pm | Free Join us for a family-friendly, free admission day to celebrate public gardens, community, and you! By offering free admission and providing family-friendly activities and entertainment we hope to encourage guests to visit our beautiful garden and learn more about the Sonoran Desert! Free Activities Include: Build Read more...
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Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
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Tour | Butterflies and Their Plants
Tour | Butterflies and Their Plants
Nature lovers, shutterbugs, and bug lovers will get an in-depth glimpse of some of the most engaging creatures in the Sonoran Desert, butterflies!
2 events,
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Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
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Sustainability Made Simple
Sustainability Made Simple
A thoughtful, ecological approach to landscape design doesn’t mean that style has to take a back seat. Award-winning landscape designer and owner of REALM, Jason Isenberg, demystifies many of the driving tenets of sustainability including water harvesting, organic gardening, permaculture, xeriscaping, smart irrigation, considered plant selection, and more. Once you have this insight, you’ll be Read more...
$10.00 – $14.00
2 events,
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Natural Dye Watercolor Portraits
Natural Dye Watercolor Portraits
Sandy Villegas of Luna’s Paper Designs returns to Tohono Chul with a unique watercolor portrait workshop which utilizes natural dyes that can be found in your own pantry! Frida Kahlo once said, “I paint self-portraits because I am so often alone, because I am the person I know best.” Over one-third of her paintings were Read more...
$55 – $65
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Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
5 events,
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Tour | Birds of Tohono Chul
Tour | Birds of Tohono Chul
Learn to identify residents and those just passing through, plus information on habits and habitat. Download Tohono Chul Bird Checklist (PDF)
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Tour | Desert Landscaping
Tour | Desert Landscaping
Unearth the how-tos for using native and arid-adapted plants in water-saving landscapes.
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Twisted Wire Tree of Life
Twisted Wire Tree of Life
Sold out! If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email khayes@tohonochul.org Gourd artists, Sue Brogdon and Randy Fuller lead this arboreal inspired gourd workshop which will produce a three-sided vessel showcasing a tiny, twisted wire copper tree set in a circular cutout. You will begin by giving your gourd a subtle Read more...
$95 – $105
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Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
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Tour | Butterflies and Their Plants
Tour | Butterflies and Their Plants
Nature lovers, shutterbugs, and bug lovers will get an in-depth glimpse of some of the most engaging creatures in the Sonoran Desert, butterflies!
2 events,
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Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
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Mosaic Dragonfly Plaque
Mosaic Dragonfly Plaque
The arrival of spring brings more wildlife – in the air, on the ground, all around! Have you noticed any dragonflies flitting about? Although dragonflies require water to reproduce, you can find them miles from any water source. Join mosaic artist, David Jarvinen as he features this wonderful dragonfly plaque mosaic project measuring approximately 7″ x Read more...
$95 – $105
5 events,
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Tour | Birds of Tohono Chul
Tour | Birds of Tohono Chul
Learn to identify residents and those just passing through, plus information on habits and habitat. Download Tohono Chul Bird Checklist (PDF)
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Event | Reptile Ramble
Event | Reptile Ramble
Learn to identify resident reptiles and find the answer to the age-old question, “Why do lizards do push-ups?” Be prepared to get to know some friendly, non-venomous snakes, and perhaps a lizard or tortoise or two. We’ll even introduce you to a few venomous reptiles as well, like a rattlesnake and maybe a Gila monster, Read more...
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Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
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Surviving Summers in Territorial Tucson before and after Statehood
Surviving Summers in Territorial Tucson before and after Statehood
If your air conditioning has ever broken down in the summer, you likely thought, “How did people live here before AC?!” There was a grudging acceptance that when May rolled around, one had to decide whether to stay or leave the Old Pueblo for the summer. Local historian, Ken Scoville, discusses the summer routines developed Read more...
$10 – $14
6 events,
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Tour | Birds of Tohono Chul
Tour | Birds of Tohono Chul
Learn to identify residents and those just passing through, plus information on habits and habitat. Download Tohono Chul Bird Checklist (PDF)
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Tour | Desert Landscaping
Tour | Desert Landscaping
Unearth the how-tos for using native and arid-adapted plants in water-saving landscapes.
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Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
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Capturing the Queen
Capturing the Queen
It’s never too early to start thinking about the illustrious Peniocerius greggii, or Queen of the Night. In preparation for the arrival of our much-anticipated Bloom Night, professional photographer, author, and Tohono Chul volunteer, Karen Wright shares tips and tools for capturing the perfect cereus image. We’ll cover everything from exposure and lens choice to Read more...
$25 – $30
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Tour | Butterflies and Their Plants
Tour | Butterflies and Their Plants
Nature lovers, shutterbugs, and bug lovers will get an in-depth glimpse of some of the most engaging creatures in the Sonoran Desert, butterflies!
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Sustainability Tour of Borderlands Brewery
Sustainability Tour of Borderlands Brewery
Tucson staple Borderlands Brewery will give us a tour of their brewing facilities (including some taste testing along the way!) They’ll show us how they brew some of the favorites, like the Noche Dulce Vanilla Porter and the Prickly Pear Wheat Ale, while keeping their water consumption and waste low. This is a 2150 Club-Sponsored Event, and Read more...
3 events,
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Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
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Monsoon Veggie Gardening
Monsoon Veggie Gardening
While it might feel impossible to create a successful vegetable garden during harsh Tucson summers, gardeners can still grow food during our monsoon season beginning in July. The additional moisture, warm temperatures, and humid air create ideal conditions for planting summer vegetables. Join award-winning landscape designer, owner of REALM, and certified arborist, Jason Isenberg, who Read more...
$10.00 – $14.00
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Curator Talk: The Elements – Air
Curator Talk: The Elements – Air
Curators Talk | Tuesday May 31 and Thursday June 2 at 10:00a.m. in the Main Gallery AIR is the second exhibition in the series, The ELEMENTS. The series will investigate how artists utilize the elements of earth, fire, water, and air as medium, process, and subject. And how, as a subject, these elements reflect some Read more...
4 events,
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Kids’ Meditation
Kids’ Meditation
More and more adults are discovering the benefits of practicing meditation, but imagine if you had learned to calm the mind at a young age? As we focus on wellness this summer, we are partnering with the Kadampa Meditation Center to offer a weekly thirty-minute meditation class geared toward children. All ages are welcome to Read more...
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Desert Discovery Days for Kids – Meditation
Desert Discovery Days for Kids – Meditation
Join us this summer as we get in touch with nature and make some desert discoveries! Each week will focus on a different desert theme – from cactus to clouds, come gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the desert we call home. There is something for everyone this summer at Desert Discovery Days! All Read more...
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Tour | Birds of Tohono Chul
Tour | Birds of Tohono Chul
Learn to identify residents and those just passing through, plus information on habits and habitat. Download Tohono Chul Bird Checklist (PDF)
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Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
5 events,
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Tour | Birds of Tohono Chul
Tour | Birds of Tohono Chul
Learn to identify residents and those just passing through, plus information on habits and habitat. Download Tohono Chul Bird Checklist (PDF)
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Desert Discovery Days for Kids – Storytime
Desert Discovery Days for Kids – Storytime
Join us this summer as we get in touch with nature and make some desert discoveries! Each week will focus on a different desert theme – from cactus to clouds, come gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for the desert we call home. There is something for everyone this summer at Desert Discovery Days! All Read more...
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Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
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Chillin at the Chul
Chillin at the Chul
Free admission on Fridays and Saturdays from 5 to 8 p.m. June 1 through September 4 for our first-ever summer series – Chillin at the Chul! The gardens are a great place to find respite from the heat and reconnect with nature while enjoying music, refreshing spirits, and light bites. Tonight – DJ Humbleianess performs Read more...
7 events,
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Tour | Birds of Tohono Chul
Tour | Birds of Tohono Chul
Learn to identify residents and those just passing through, plus information on habits and habitat. Download Tohono Chul Bird Checklist (PDF)
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Tour | Desert Landscaping
Tour | Desert Landscaping
Unearth the how-tos for using native and arid-adapted plants in water-saving landscapes.
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Nature Niños – Morning
Nature Niños – Morning
Join us this summer for nature play with the Children’s Museum Oro Valley! – This activity series is perfect for kids age 10 and under! – – Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. – – Each session will be tailored to fit the size and age range of the group. – Read more...
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Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
-
Tour | Butterflies and Their Plants
Tour | Butterflies and Their Plants
Nature lovers, shutterbugs, and bug lovers will get an in-depth glimpse of some of the most engaging creatures in the Sonoran Desert, butterflies!
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Chillin at the Chul
Chillin at the Chul
Free admission on Fridays and Saturdays from 5 to 8 p.m. June 1 through September 4 for our first-ever summer series – Chillin at the Chul! The gardens are a great place to find respite from the heat and reconnect with nature while enjoying music, refreshing spirits, and light bites. Tonight – Curated playlist by Read more...
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Nature Niños – Evening
Nature Niños – Evening
Join us this summer for nature play with the Children’s Museum Oro Valley! – This activity series is perfect for kids age 10 and under! – – Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. – – Each session will be tailored to fit the size and age range of the group. – Read more...