Tour | Walk in the Gardens
Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson, AZ, United StatesExperience 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 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...
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.
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)
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...
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
Discover the edible and useful plants of the Sonoran Desert.
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...
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.