Join Tohono Chul’s Desert Players as they portray the long journey undertaken by Sandhill Cranes from northern arctic regions to the sunny Sulphur Springs Valley of southern Arizona where they spend the winter. This challenging migration is one of the great spectacles of the bird world. This year’s live-action pantomime show, with engaging narration and music, tells the Read more...
Discover the edible and useful plants 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 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 – Derdog performs in 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...
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
Nature lovers, shutterbugs, and bug lovers will get an in-depth glimpse of some of the most engaging creatures in the Sonoran Desert, butterflies!