Gourding is one of the hottest growing hobbies today. People around the globe are creating whimsical, practical, and avant-garde objects from these humble ‘woody’ fruits. Join gourd artisan, Sue Brogdon for a lecture on the basics of gourd crafting. Sue will talk about the various species available, where to buy gourds, and how to prep Read more...
Don’t think you’re ready to make that first cut? Gain expert pruning advice from 20-year industry veteran, REALM’s award-winning landscape designer, and ISA Certified Arborist, Jason Isenberg, as he leads you through the basics of pruning the desert landscape. Topics covered include choosing the right tools for the job, the basic do’s and don’ts of Read more...
Looking for a way to give back to your community? Come pick up trash with us! Saturday morning, October 15th 8:30am – 10:30am, 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...
Join us for a night of star gazing in the Gardens! Friday, October 27th from 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm We’ll have a variety of telescopes set up for viewing and yummy refreshments available for snacking. No need to bring your own telescope. If you’d like to bring star maps, interpretive materials, or cameras, though, please Read more...
Looking for a way to give back to your community? Come pick up trash with us! Saturday morning, November 19th 8:30am – 10:30am, 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...
Holiday Chef’s Dinner with Chef Todd Enjoy a delicious 5-course meal seated family-style. Tickets include the dinner, a glass of wine, and 1 admission ticket to LightsUp! A Fesiival of Illumination. Dine under the holiday glow of thousands of twinkling lights on our Xeriscape Patio and go on a culinary journey that is sure to Read more...
PLEASE NOTE, this year tickets are only available for redemption on a specific night. Event access can be enjoyed on the designated night only, and due to capacity concerns, tickets cannot be redeemed on a different night. In the case of inclement weather such as severe rain or other winter conditions, tickets will be honored Read more...
Saturdays | October 1 – December 17 | Children’s Ramada | 9 – 11 am | Free with Admission Join us every Saturday as we get in touch with nature and make some desert discoveries! Bring the whole family for fun and interactive activities, stories, nature walks, and a unique desert themed craft each week. Read more...
PLEASE NOTE, this year tickets are only available for redemption on a specific night. Event access can be enjoyed on the designated night only, and due to capacity concerns, tickets cannot be redeemed on a different night. In the case of inclement weather such as severe rain or other winter conditions, tickets will be honored Read more...
CANCELED Mosaic artist and instructor, David Jarvinen will walk you through the process of making three adorable mosaic ornaments for the holidays! Using glass tiles, we will add sparkle and personality to your project. You will leave with three unique ornaments measuring 3×3” to keep for yourself or to give away as holiday gifts. All Read more...
PLEASE NOTE, this year tickets are only available for redemption on a specific night. Event access can be enjoyed on the designated night only, and due to capacity concerns, tickets cannot be redeemed on a different night. In the case of inclement weather such as severe rain or other winter conditions, tickets will be honored Read more...
Holiday Chef’s Dinner with Chef Todd Enjoy a delicious 5-course meal seated family-style. Tickets include the dinner, a glass of wine, and 1 admission ticket to LightsUp! A Fesiival of Illumination. Dine under the holiday glow of thousands of twinkling lights on our Xeriscape Patio and go on a culinary journey that is sure to Read more...