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...
Learn to identify residents and those just passing through, plus information on habits and habitat. Download Tohono Chul Bird Checklist (PDF)
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
Join us bright and early for outdoor yoga with Mary Carhuff! 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. All are encouraged to practice at their own pace and Read more...
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...
This outdoor class with Mary Carhuff is ideal for anyone who struggles with earth (floor) poses. Mary is a Certified Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist. This balance focused class is broken up into seated yoga followed by standing poses using the chair for balance. Chairs will be provided. All are encouraged to practice at their Read more...
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
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...
Learn to identify residents and those just passing through, plus information on habits and habitat. Download Tohono Chul Bird Checklist (PDF)
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
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...
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
Learn to identify residents and those just passing through, plus information on habits and habitat. Download Tohono Chul Bird Checklist (PDF)
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...
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
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...
Learn to identify residents and those just passing through, plus information on habits and habitat. Download Tohono Chul Bird Checklist (PDF)
Unearth the how-tos for using native and arid-adapted plants in water-saving landscapes.
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...
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
Nature Is the Ultimate Resource and Inspiration for Art September 3 11:00am | Clayton Bass – Artist Talk Where: The Garden Gift Shop Bass’s works are informed by nature, the source of life, depicting reality filtered through light, texture, and sound into Dreamscapes, representing an allegorical conversation between the natural world, the artist, and the Read more...
Nature lovers, shutterbugs, and bug lovers will get an in-depth glimpse of some of the most engaging creatures in the Sonoran Desert, butterflies!
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 – Steff and The Read more...
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...
Outdoor yoga with Mary Carhuff returns this fall! 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. All are encouraged to practice at their own pace and modifications will be Read more...
This outdoor class with Mary Carhuff is ideal for anyone who struggles with earth (floor) poses. Mary is a Certified Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist. This balance focused class is broken up into seated yoga followed by standing poses using the chair for balance. Chairs will be provided. All are encouraged to practice at their Read more...
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
Learn to identify residents and those just passing through, plus information on habits and habitat. Download Tohono Chul Bird Checklist (PDF)
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
How to Present & Submit Artwork for Exhibition | Presentation and Discussion With each “Call for Entries – Call to Artists” sent out, Tohono Chul’s Exhibits Department receives numerous inquiries wondering “What exactly are they looking for?” Tohono Chul’s own Director of Education and Exhibitions, James Schaub will address this question and others through a Read more...
Learn to identify residents and those just passing through, plus information on habits and habitat. Download Tohono Chul Bird Checklist (PDF)
Unearth the how-tos for using native and arid-adapted plants in water-saving landscapes.
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
Bring the garden indoors this fall and learn to make beautiful crepe paper tulips with Sandy Villegas of Luna’s Paper Designs! This simple tulip design is perfect for children 5-years-old and up. All materials will be provided including kid-friendly glue, paper, and additional supplies to build another tulip. Bring the whole family for some paper Read more...
Nature lovers, shutterbugs, and bug lovers will get an in-depth glimpse of some of the most engaging creatures in the Sonoran Desert, butterflies!
Outdoor yoga with Mary Carhuff returns this fall! 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. All are encouraged to practice at their own pace and modifications will be Read more...
This outdoor class with Mary Carhuff is ideal for anyone who struggles with earth (floor) poses. Mary is a Certified Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist. This balance focused class is broken up into seated yoga followed by standing poses using the chair for balance. Chairs will be provided. All are encouraged to practice at their Read more...
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
Southern Arizona Clay Artists will present a juried art show by 16 to 20 of its very talented artists. The wide variety of ceramic pieces range from classic functional ware to colorful hanging pieces to whimsical sculptures, with glazes ranging from fun, bright hues to atmospheric earth tones.
Learn to identify residents and those just passing through, plus information on habits and habitat. Download Tohono Chul Bird Checklist (PDF)
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
Looking for a way to give back to your community? Come pick up trash with us! Saturday morning, September 17th 7:30am – 10:00am, the Tucson Botanical Gardens’ 2150 Club will lead a group to pick up trash and help keep our streets clean. Click Here to Sign Up! Your community service will be rewarded with Read more...
Learn to identify residents and those just passing through, plus information on habits and habitat. Download Tohono Chul Bird Checklist (PDF)
Unearth the how-tos for using native and arid-adapted plants in water-saving landscapes.
Dr. Elise Gornish has published the first and only book on ecological restoration for kids and is excited to share her story at Tohono Chul! Join us for a reading, book signing, and seedball demonstration. Seedballs are created from clay, nutrients, and seeds – an ancient technique to ensure seeds are protected until they germinate. Read more...
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
Desert cottontails are a common sight at Tohono Chul. They dart across the paths so quickly that it can be hard to catch a good glimpse of the cute little cottontails – why not take home your very own bunny rabbit?! Sandy Villegas of Luna’s Paper Designs will provide handmade papier mâché bunny forms for Read more...
Nature lovers, shutterbugs, and bug lovers will get an in-depth glimpse of some of the most engaging creatures in the Sonoran Desert, butterflies!
Outdoor yoga with Mary Carhuff returns this fall! 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. All are encouraged to practice at their own pace and modifications will be Read more...
This outdoor class with Mary Carhuff is ideal for anyone who struggles with earth (floor) poses. Mary is a Certified Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist. This balance focused class is broken up into seated yoga followed by standing poses using the chair for balance. Chairs will be provided. All are encouraged to practice at their Read more...
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
Sandy Villegas of Luna’s Paper Designs returns to Tohono Chul with something a little different from her usual paper creations, but a lot of fun! Join us to learn how to make your own flour tortillas. Sandy, a Puebla, Mexico native later moved to Sonora, Mexico before coming to the United States. Her papier mâché Read more...