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.
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
Get an in-depth and behind-the-scenes look at our changing art and cultural exhibits.
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.
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.
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...
Discover the edible and useful plants of the Sonoran Desert.
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.
The cultural upheaval of the 1960’s resulted in mass destruction of historic buildings and landscapes across the nation under the guise of urban renewal. This prompted the passage of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and provided a legal framework for preservation. Ken Scoville, local historian and preservationist will discuss this as well as Read more...