Local Yard & Garden Resources

Session 4 (1pm-4pm) Rodeo Break Youth Workshop: Acting and Mask Making with a Botanical Twist
2024-02-23 13:00 - 16:00 (America/Phoenix) | Education Building Classroom
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$80 Non-Member / $64 Member

Materials and snacks provided

Kids aged 10-18 get to learn from local theater professionals AND exercise their love of nature with this workshop facilitated by The Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre staff. Participants will get to use natural materials collected from the Gardens to make their very own theatrical masks! In addition to making botanical masks, participants will engage in exercises and games used by professional actors to hone their stagecraft. Plus, they’ll get to show off their creations with a parade around the Garden grounds at the end of the session.
Tickets include the child’s admission to the Gardens, a mask, materials & snacks.
Need financial assistance? Email Laura at education2@tucsonbotanical.org for details.

Refund & Cancellation Policy
No refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. We reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration, garden closure, or inclement weather, in which case, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements.

Upcoming Classes

Classes, Art

Canceled Session 3 (9am-12pm) Rodeo Break Youth Workshop: Acting and Mask Making with a Botanical Twist
February 23 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

Classes, Art

Canceled Session 4 (1pm-4pm) Rodeo Break Youth Workshop: Acting and Mask Making with a Botanical Twist
February 23 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Talks, Special

Washed Ashore Guided Tours
February 24 @ 9:00 am – May 18 @ 12:45 pm

Classes, Art

Full Drawing Birds
February 25 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Jazz Under the Stars | Sheryl-Ann McKinley
2024-02-23 17:00 - 20:00 | Tohono Chul – Garden Bistro, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson, AZ, 85704, United States
JAZZ UNDER THE STARS
5:00 – 8:00 PM at the Garden Bistro

Friday, February 23rd
Featuring the talents of Sheryl-Ann McKinley
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Sheryl Ann McKinley is a soulful, passionate singer whose roots are in Jazz and the American Songbook, but she is always expanding and her focus is on powerful, positive messages. She delights in serving up the great, glorious and healing power of music. Sheryl Ann has been singing professionally since 2012.

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Jazz Under the Stars | Chris Peña Trio
2024-02-24 17:00 - 20:00 | Tohono Chul – Garden Bistro, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson, AZ, 85704, United States
JAZZ UNDER THE STARS
5:00 – 8:00 PM at the Garden Bistro

Saturday, February 24th
Featuring the Chris Peña Trio
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Born in Tucson, Chris Peña grew up in a musical family surrounded by cassette tapes full of jazz, soul & funk. After establishing himself in Phoenix where Peña shared the stage with jazz artist Eric Schneider, Wycliffe Gordon, Bob Mintzer, Donny McCaslin, and Chris Cheek while in the ASU and Scottsdale Community College Big Bands. He has also played with local artists such as Dom Moio, Brice Winston, Dmitri Matheny, and recently Pete Swan. Gigging throughout the Southwest and in Mexico, more locally he has made multiple appearances at the Tucson Jazz Festival, as well as Tour De Fat, Arizona Mardi Gras, Talking Stick’s Oktoberfest, Paradise Valley Jazz Party and the Chandler Jazz Festival.
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Drawing Birds
2024-02-25 13:00 - 16:00 | Education Building Classroom
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$40 Non-Member / $32 Member

Learn to see birds in a new way! In this class, we’ll learn basic bird anatomy to help us draw some of southeast Arizona’s most iconic birds. A series of fun drawing exercises will guide participants through various drawing skills, including how to capture motion and a likeness.
Art materials provided by TBG.
Class capacity is 14 – register early!

Instructor
Saraiya Kanning

Saraiya Kanning is a Tucson artist with a passion for animal subjects. She works across multiple mediums, including ink, watercolor, and silk painting. Saraiya’s art is often characterized by bold, vibrant colors and stylized mark-making. When teaching, she seeks to make art enjoyable and accessible to all.

Refund & Cancellation Policy
No refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. We reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration, garden closure, or inclement weather, in which case, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements.

Upcoming Classes

Classes, Art

Full Drawing Birds
February 25 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Classes, Art

Full Fused Glass Dragonfly Mosaic
February 27 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Classes, Art

Botanical Art in Watercolor: Prickly Pear Florilegium Sketchbooks
March 6 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Classes, Art

Drawing Meditation in the Gardens
March 10 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Sandhill Cranes Wildlife Tour 2 with Homer Hansen
2024-02-27 07:30 - 17:00
$185 General Public | $160 Members
Join us for an unforgettable wildlife experience to witness thousands of Sandhill Cranes at Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area. These incredible migratory birds make their annual pilgrimage to Arizona, basking in our warmer climate before soaring back north for their spring breeding season. Alongside the Sandhill Cranes, our group will have the chance to observe various waterfowl and birds in the surrounding area. Our Ed-Venture will dive deep into the world of Whitewater Draw, exploring diverse birdlife and wildlife.
Guiding us through this adventure is none other than Homer Hansen, the brilliant mind behind Wings Over Wilcox. With Homer at the helm, you’re in for an educational and thrilling ride. He’ll identify birds, provide top-notch spotting scopes for up-close views, and assist beginners in proper use of binoculars and bird spotting.
Don’t forget to bring a sack lunch, and don’t worry about snacks and water – Tohono Chul has you covered. After a pleasant day in nature, we’ll hop on the bus, returning to Tohono Chul by 4:30-5 pm. Reserve your spot for a day of nature and wildlife appreciation and the exciting presence of Sandhill Cranes in southeastern Arizona’s beautiful landscape.

In preparation for your trip, sign-up for Pinau Merlin’s Sandhill Cranes Lecture to learn more about Sandhill Cranes and their fascinating behaviors and characteristics.

YOGA in the GARDENS
2024-02-27 09:30 - 22:30 | Tohono Chul – Performance Garden, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson, AZ, 85704, United States
Tuesdays January 23 and 30 and February 6, 13, 20 and 27. $10 members, $10 plus admission for general public. 9:30 to 10:30am in the Performance Garden. Pay cash to the Instructor directly.
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. All are encouraged to practice at their own pace and modifications will be demonstrated. Please bring your own mat, water and dress in layers. Stroll the grounds or brunch in the Bistro afterwards and take in the beauty of the gardens.

Curator’s Talk: WILLIAM LESCH | A Continuous Trail
2024-02-27 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-02-29 10:00 - 11:30 | Tohono Chul – Exhibit House, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson, AZ, 85704, United States
Curator’s Talk
WILLIAM LESCH | A Continuous Trail
with Tohono Chul Director of Arts and Engagement, James Schaub.
Join us in the Exhibit House for a discussion about our new exhibition, WILLIAM LESCH | A CONTINUOUS TRAIL, in the Main Gallery.

For the past 45 years Tucson and William Lesch have grown together. It can be argued that there is no one around Tucson that knows, understands, and appreciates Tucson’s beauty better than Lesch. Calling Tucson home since the mid-seventies, the place has been a major factor in the development of Lesch’s distinctive aesthetic and skill set. An encyclopedic knowledge of photography – its history, science, techniques, and processes – pushes him through every trailblazing twist in turn he creates – on purpose or by accident.
Lesch is never idle, he is always moving, shifting gears, exploring new materials, ideas, techniques, equipment, technology, and subjects. Lesch is never simply ‘taking’ a picture – he is ‘MAKING’ an image, creating something that has an otherness to it in terms of concept and intent and an objectness to it in terms of its presence and physicality. A Continuous Trail explores Lesch’s career – where he’s been, where he is now, and where he’s going.
Tuesday, February 27 & Thursday, February 29
10 am in the Main Gallery
FREE WITH ADMISSION / FREE FOR MEMBERS

Fused Glass Dragonfly Mosaic
2024-02-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Education Building Classroom
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$65 Non-Member / $52 Member

Dragonflies are beneficial to gardens and to us. They are predators that hunt and eat mosquitoes. They zip and dip and hover to find and catch their prey. Some of them are quietly colored while others are vibrant and electric in their coloring. Let your imagination take flight on your own dragonfly glass tile and paint it however you like. No experience necessary and all materials are provided. You will take home a completed piece, each tile is approximately 12” x 7”.
Class capacity is 16 – register early!

Instructor
Dee Taube

I have always loved art, so while growing up I took all the art classes that were offered in school. I was drawn to art beyond being content to just appreciate it, but during my working career making time for art seemed a luxury to be put on hold for the future. Somehow I found jewelry making and fell in love with it. It enabled me to work with color, design, and texture, it was a great stress-reliever, an outlet for my creativity, and it nurtured my soul. When I became a member of an artists’ co-op in Colorado Springs, I was constantly admiring the work created by the glass artists there, and one day one of them offered to teach me how to fuse glass. I was hooked. Creating fused glass art has taught me to appreciate all art even more than I did before. It is always a learning experience. But when everything goes right, the end result brings me joy and nurtures my soul, as I always hope it will for those who see my art. Learning, enjoying and creating art is an ongoing journey. Each new piece guides its own design and helps me grow as an artist. I love it!

Refund & Cancellation Policy
No refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. We reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration, garden closure, or inclement weather, in which case, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements.

Upcoming Classes

Classes, Art

Full Fused Glass Dragonfly Mosaic
February 27 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Classes, Art

Botanical Art in Watercolor: Prickly Pear Florilegium Sketchbooks
March 6 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Classes, Art

Drawing Meditation in the Gardens
March 10 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Art, Classes

A Forever Flower: Blue Enamel Bracelets
March 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Jazz Under the Stars | Pete Saxe Trio
2024-03-01 17:00 - 20:00 | Tohono Chul – Garden Bistro, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson, AZ, 85704, United States
JAZZ UNDER THE STARS
5:00 – 8:00 PM at the Garden Bistro

Friday, March 1st
Featuring the Pete Saxe Trio
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Peter Saxe-jazz pianist, jazz educator, jazz improvisation teacher.

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Jazz Under the Stars | Duo Vibrato
2024-03-02 17:00 - 20:00 | Tohono Chul – Garden Bistro, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson, AZ, 85704, United States
JAZZ UNDER THE STARS
5:00 – 8:00 PM at the Garden Bistro

Saturday, March 2nd
Features the talents of Duo Vibrato
ABOUT THE ARTIST
In the Spring of 2005, violinist Miray Çakır, and guitarist Joshua Rhoads, discovered one another in the small Mediterranean island of Cyprus. Both were classical music students at Eastern Mediterranean University where they collaborated together to produce this stunning ensemble. After their first musical experience as duo, they just knew…
Since then Duo Vibrato has gained critical acclaim winning solo and chamber music competitions both domestic and abroad. In 2008 Violinist and Vocalist, Miray Çakır, was awarded full scholarship for violin performance at University of Arizona in Tucson where Duo Vibrato is based.
This dynamic duo now plays much more than just classical music. Their repertoire has expanded to include vintage jazz of the 1920’s – 1950’s, French Gypsy Jazz, Latin Jazz, Swing, Tango, Spanish Guitar, and more. On February 27th of this year Duo Vibrato released their very first album called “Watch What Happens” (Live 2015). It features Miray Çakır on Violin and Vocals, Joshua Rhoads on Rhythm and Lead Guitar, and Michael Moynihan on Saxophone.
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Ed-Venture: 66th Annual Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market
2024-03-03 08:00 - 17:00
Sunday | March 3rd | 8 am – 5pm
Join us on a trip to the internationally recognized Heard Museum whose mission is to connect Indigenous creativity to the world by presenting the voice and vision of American Indian artists. Freely explore the museum and their 66th annual Indian Fair and Market. Trip prices will include transportation, admission to the museum, and access to the Indian Fair & Market.

Read more about The Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market here.

“The Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market (IF&M) is one of the largest American Indian art markets in the world and draws nearly 15,000 visitors and more than 600 of the Nation’s most preeminent American Indian artists. IF&M provides the opportunity to meet and purchase art directly from multiple generations of artists working in all forms of the visual arts. All proceeds from ticket sales support the Heard Museum’s mission of advancing American Indian art.”
Members $105 | General Public $130
Photo credit: Heard Museum

Sundays in the Garden | Spring Concert Series
2024-03-03 13:30 - 15:00, 2024-03-10 13:30 - 15:00 | Tohono Chul – Performance Garden, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson, AZ, 85704, United States
Sundays in the Garden is back, and it’s bringing all the good vibes of spring with it.
Picture this – a wonderful afternoon outdoors, a glass of wine in hand, and the sounds of live music filling the air. It’s the perfect way to unwind and embrace the joys of spring. So, mark your calendar, grab a seat under the canopy of the Performance Garden, and join us for a Sunday filled with good tunes and great vibes.
CLICK HERE TO SEE THE FULL SCHEDULE OF PERFORMERS.
The concert series is brought to you in part by our friends at the Tucson Guitar Society. Please note: Seating is limited, so please arrive early for your preferred seat. Performers are subject to change.

*There will be no concert held on Sunday, March 17th, 2024 due to the Spring Plant Sale.

The Earth Laughs in Flowers with Pinau Merlin
2024-03-05 13:00 - 14:30
Tuesday | March 5th | 1pm -2:30 pm | Education Center – Classroom 1
“The Earth Laughs in Flowers” -Ralph Waldo Emerson
In special springs, when the winter rains have been plentiful, nature throws an exuberant party with wildflowers as the guests of honor. The unpredictability of these special shows makes them all the more precious. This spring, though the rains came late, may still treat us to a variety of gorgeous blooms. Flowers truly enchant us, making us happy and touching our souls, but their charms, sweet fragrances, beautiful colors and intriguing shapes are meant for bees, butterflies, insects and birds. Flowers and their pollinators have co evolved together in a rich interplay of strategies, tactics and syndromes to aid the survival and reproduction of each other, contributing to each other’s success. Often, we think of flowers as passive in this pollination endeavor, yet they are actively and deftly luring and managing their pollinators.
Come join us for an enchanting lecture and PowerPoint show with Pinau Merlin to discover the mysterious and intricate natural history of some of our favorite desert wildflowers and their pollinators. You won’t look at flowers the same way again!
$10 for members and $15 for the general public

Botanical Art in Watercolor: Prickly Pear Florilegium Sketchbooks
2024-03-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Education Building Classroom
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$40 Non-Member / $32 Member

Art materials are not included, see materials list below class description

This class is a great introduction to watercolor techniques for botanical art. We will explore Prickly Pear through a unique medium that has been used by artists and illustrators throughout the years. These plants are native to the southwest and a wonderful bright delight when they bloom!
Class Capacity is 15 – Register Early!
Main Concepts:

Basics in watercolor color application & techniques
Discover organic shapes and line contour

Art materials are not included, please provide your own.
Recommended Art materials (Substitute as needed):

2H, 4H, or Color pencil w/ eraser,
Eraser (Streader), & kneaded eraser
Sketchbook. Any size but 5”x7,” or 8” x 10” work great. Stillman & Birn Zeta Series Mixed Media, Crescent Rendr, or Moleskin Watercolor sketchbooks are great for this project – extra heavy weight, 270gsm, or over 140lb
Watercolor – Winsor & Newton Assorted Colors 6-12pk (Any variety of watercolor brand and colors are okay)
Mixing Palette

Main ones used in this class: Lemon Yellow, Cad Pale Yellow, Sap Green, Hooker Green Light, Ultramarine, Colbot Blue, Cad Red Hue, Perm. Rose, Mauve.

Paint Brushes: #4 Long Round, #6 Long Round, & Synthetic inexpensive brush for mixing. Travel brush that comes with travel kit can do as well!
Optional – Small spray bottle or eye dropper

Provided by TBG:
2 water cups, paper towels & Photos of Prickly Pears (A few photos will be sent before class if you’d like to print them out and bring them with)

Instructor
Adela Antoinette

Adela Antoinette (She/Her) is a published illustrator, designer and makeup artist. As a southwest born desert dweller, Antoinette’s work primarily centers on Sonoran Desert flora but fluctuates within botany through visiting different regions across the states. She specializes in various traditional mediums including her favorite, watercolor in which she has taught in workshops and classes at the Denali Education Center and The Drawing Studio. Her work has been displayed in various galleries in Arizona, Alaska, and California. Antoinette studied illustration and design at the University of Arizona, receiving her degree in Visual Communication. She is a Tucson, Arizona artist currently living in New York City.

Refund & Cancellation Policy
No refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. We reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration, garden closure, or inclement weather, in which case, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements.

Upcoming Classes

Classes, Art

Full Botanical Art in Watercolor: Prickly Pear Florilegium Sketchbooks
March 6 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Classes, Art

Drawing Meditation in the Gardens
March 10 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Art, Classes

A Forever Flower: Blue Enamel Bracelets
March 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Classes, Gardening

Container Gardening in the Heat: Prepare Now for Summer Desert Pots
March 13 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Crepe Paper Crafts with Sandy Luna: Arizona Wildflowers Bouquet
2024-03-08 10:00 - 13:00 | Tohono Chul – Education Center #1, 7211 N. Northern Avenue, Tucson, AZ, 85704, United States
Friday | March 8th | 10am – 1pm | Education Center – Classroom 1
The spring flowering season in the Arizona Upland subdivision spans from mid-February to mid-June with a peak from mid-March to late April depending on rainfall and temperatures during the growing season. “It happens when all the weather conditions are just right, and that means substantial rainfall in late fall and early winter, cool daytime temperatures, and cold nights”. The most popular flowers you can find in the southern Arizona desert are California Poppies, Palmer’s Indian Mallow, Bird of Paradise, Mojave Prickly Poppy, Desert Marigolds, superb Penstemons and more!
Sandy Luna from Luna’s Paper Designs LLC will teach you how to assemble a small bouquet inspired by wildflowers that grow around Tucson with pre-cut crepe paper, wire and glue. You also will learn the techniques and how to work with crepe paper and make realistic flowers. This is a beginner-level class.
This is a one-day class, and all supplies are provided. You can bring snacks and drinks.
$80 for members and $95 for the general public.

Jazz Under the Stars
2024-03-08 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-03-09 17:00 - 20:00, 2024-03-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Tohono Chul – Garden Bistro, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson, AZ, 85704, United States
Jazz Under the Stars is back for the Winter/Spring season and kicks off on on Friday, February 23rd! Join us on Fridays and Saturdays from 5 to 8 pm for craft cocktails, local brews, and a rotating menu of tasty bites while you soak up the smooth sounds of local jazz musicians. Oh, and did we mention? No cover charge!
Check back soon for performers and menu!

Tending Tucson (2150 Club)
2024-03-09 10:00 - 12:30
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2150 Club Exclusive Event

Give back to the Gardens as we continue our renovations of an iconic space- the Cactus Garden.
This event is exclusive for 2150 Club members.
Want to join? Click here to become a member or call the Membership Department to upgrade your membership at (520) 326-9686 ext. *13.
This activity is only available to folks 12 and up. A parent or guardian must be present for participants under 18. Attendees will be required to sign a waiver for this activity.

Upcoming Classes

2150 Club

Tending Tucson (2150 Club)
March 9 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Talks

Free Estate Planning Workshop
March 21 @ 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm

Talks

Green Shop Pop-up: Talk and Book Signing with Greg Starr
March 23 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Drawing Meditation in the Gardens
2024-03-10 13:00 - 16:00 | Education Building Classroom
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$40 Non-Member / $32 Member

Art Supplies Included in Price

Drawing hones our skills of observation and shifts how we see the physical world around us. It also changes the world inside of us by asking for complete attention to the moment. A series of fun drawing exercises in the garden will hone our observation skills and awaken our senses. We’ll incorporate some gentle movement and breathing exercises to help us stay relaxed, comfortable, and loose in our art practice.
Art supplies will be provided by TBG. Supplies: 2B drawing pencils, magic white eraser or kneaded eraser, drawing paper, pencil sharpener, clipboards so we can draw in the gardens
Class Capacity is 16 – Register Early!

Instructor
Saraiya Kanning

Saraiya Kanning is a Tucson artist with a passion for animal subjects. She works across multiple mediums, including ink, watercolor, and silk painting. Saraiya’s art is often characterized by bold, vibrant colors and stylized mark-making. When teaching, she seeks to make art enjoyable and accessible to all.

Refund & Cancellation Policy
No refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. We reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration, garden closure, or inclement weather, in which case, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements.

Upcoming Classes

Classes, Art

Drawing Meditation in the Gardens
March 10 @ 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Art, Classes

A Forever Flower: Blue Enamel Bracelets
March 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Classes, Gardening

Container Gardening in the Heat: Prepare Now for Summer Desert Pots
March 13 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Classes, Gardening

Growing Citrus in the Desert
March 15 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Desert Gardening with Hank Verbais
2024-03-11 10:00 - 12:00
Monday | March 11th | 10:00 – 12:00 pm | Education Center Classroom 1
With our spring sale just around the corner, join former master gardener, Hank Verbais, dive into the art of Sonoran Desert gardening. Get first-hand knowledge in gardening in this arid region while exploring topics from understanding our desert’s growing seasons to selecting native plants adapted to endure our climate. This class will provide the foundations to ensure your desert garden not only survives but thrives. This class is great for beginners to advanced gardeners and will include a 30 minute Q&A with Hank, a university-trained expert, to answer your garden-related questions.
$10 for members | $15 for the general public

Members’ Only Spring Plant Sale
2024-03-13 09:00 - 15:00 | Main Parking Lot, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson, AZ, 85704
Spring is the perfect time to get the goods to transform your backyard into a desert oasis thanks to the annual Spring Plant Sale at Tohono Chul!
MEMBER’S SALE
Wednesday, March 13th
9:00 am – 3:00 pm

PUBLIC SALE
Saturday, March 16th & Sunday, March 17th
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Enjoy a wide selection of landscape-ready plants including unique, hard-to-find specimens. Whether you’re planting them in the ground or in small containers, rest assured that the plants available are hardy and arid-adapted. Chose from over 1,000 different species to add to your yard or garden. The plant sale is located at the north end of the main parking lot.

A Forever Flower: Blue Enamel Bracelets
2024-03-13 10:00 - 12:30 | Education Building Classroom
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$45 Non-Member / $36 Member

All materials and tools will be provided

Create a botanical bracelet with a blue flower focal bead to remind you of the beauty of spring year-round. This bracelet has an easy-to-open lobster claw and a customized fit. No experience is required. All materials and tools will be provided.
Class capacity is 14 – Register early!

Instructor
Dee Taube

I have always loved art, so while growing up I took all the art classes that were offered in school. I was drawn to art beyond being content to just appreciate it, but during my working career making time for art seemed a luxury to be put on hold for the future. Somehow I found jewelry making and fell in love with it. It enabled me to work with color, design, and texture, it was a great stress-reliever, an outlet for my creativity, and it nurtured my soul. When I became a member of an artists’ co-op in Colorado Springs, I was constantly admiring the work created by the glass artists there, and one day one of them offered to teach me how to fuse glass. I was hooked. Creating fused glass art has taught me to appreciate all art even more than I did before. It is always a learning experience. But when everything goes right, the end result brings me joy and nurtures my soul, as I always hope it will for those who see my art. Learning, enjoying and creating art is an ongoing journey. Each new piece guides its own design and helps me grow as an artist. I love it!

Refund & Cancellation Policy
No refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. We reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration, garden closure, or inclement weather, in which case, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements.

Upcoming Classes

Art, Classes

A Forever Flower: Blue Enamel Bracelets
March 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Classes, Gardening

Container Gardening in the Heat: Prepare Now for Summer Desert Pots
March 13 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

2150 Club

Maya Tea Factory Tour
March 14 @ 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm

Classes, Gardening

Growing Citrus in the Desert
March 15 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Container Gardening in the Heat: Prepare Now for Summer Desert Pots
2024-03-13 13:00 - 14:30 | Zoom
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$36 Non-Member / $29 Member

A brand-new class from our container gardening instructor, Marylee Pangman. Our desert summers are getting hotter, and we struggle to keep our potted gardens alive. Marylee is committed to helping you establish pots, and plants, and planning for their care with practiced methods developed over the thousands of pots she has designed, planted, and cared for over the last 30 years. Marylee will share her Beat the Heat Pillars for Successful Desert Container Gardens (Pots, Placement, Plants, Prevention, and Pleasure) to help you plan potted gardens you can enjoy all summer.
Marylee’s books, Getting Potted in the Desert and Riley’s Garden Oasis are available for purchase in the Garden Gift Shop.
All classes are recorded, and you will receive the video and slides a few days after the class takes place.

Instructor
Marylee Pangman

Marylee Pangman founded The Contained Gardener in 1998 as a niche business in the desert community of Tucson, Arizona.
Since then, Marylee has been compelled to share all that she has learned about container gardening over 20 years of blistering summers and record breaking winters. Marylee sees container gardening as a way to have an oasis garden while conserving water as the demands of pots are far less than heavily planted areas and beds. You can find Marylee’s book, “Getting Potted in the Desert” at the Garden’s Gift Shop. This excellent resource includes a month-by-month planning guide, ideas for creating and caring for potted gardens, advice on container selection, and much more. https://thepotteddesert.com

Refund & Cancellation Policy
No refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. We reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration, garden closure, or inclement weather, in which case, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements.

Upcoming Classes

Art, Classes

A Forever Flower: Blue Enamel Bracelets
March 13 @ 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Classes, Gardening

Container Gardening in the Heat: Prepare Now for Summer Desert Pots
March 13 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

2150 Club

Maya Tea Factory Tour
March 14 @ 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm

Classes, Gardening

Growing Citrus in the Desert
March 15 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Maya Tea Factory Tour
2024-03-14 13:00 - 14:15
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Exclusive 2150 Club Event

Join us for a tour of the Maya Tea factory and learn how this local business started and continues to thrive!
This event is exclusive for 2150 Club members.
Did you know Tucson has one of the largest chai tea companies in North America? Say hello to Maya Tea! Born and raised right here in Tucson with founder, Manish Shah’s, family recipes.
Started by just one person, they’ve now grown to 20 employees and have made creative collaborations with other local Tucson favorites like Borderlands Brewing.

Want to join the 2150 Club?
Click here to become a member or call the Membership Department to upgrade your membership(520) 326-9686 ext. *13

Upcoming Classes

2150 Club

Maya Tea Factory Tour
March 14 @ 1:00 pm – 2:15 pm

Talks

Free Estate Planning Workshop
March 21 @ 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm

Talks

Green Shop Pop-up: Talk and Book Signing with Greg Starr
March 23 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Growing Citrus in the Desert
2024-03-15 10:00 - 12:00 | Zoom
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$30 Non-Member / $24 Member

One of the wonderful things we can grow in our desert gardens are citrus trees. Our sunny days and mild winters make our gardens an ideal environment for citrus. From oranges, lemons, and grapefruit to limes, there are many choices available to you. In this class, Noelle Johnson, ‘AZ Plant Lady,’ will share what you need to know to grow citrus successfully and deal with the challenges within the desert garden, including placement, fertilizing, watering, and pest control.

Instructor
Noelle Johnson

Noelle Johnson is a horticulturist, landscape consultant, and garden writer. Popularly known as ‘AZ Plant Lady’, she has been inspiring and teaching people to create, grow, and maintain beautiful gardens that thrive in a hot, dry climate. She is the author of the popular blog, ‘Ramblings From a Desert Garden’ where she has been imparting essential gardening advice for over 10 years.
She is the creator of the popular online course, ‘Desert Gardening 101’ and is passionate about taking the mystery out of gardening in the desert in simple steps. Noelle has written for Water Use It Wisely, Birds & Blooms Magazine, Houzz, and The Home Depot.

Refund & Cancellation Policy
No refund will be issued less than 15 days prior to any Community Class. A $10 cancellation fee will be applied to all refunds. No refunds will be issued for special events. We reserve the right to cancel Community Classes due to insufficient registration, garden closure, or inclement weather, in which case, participants will receive a full refund. People with disabilities should make requests for accommodation as early as possible to allow time to make appropriate arrangements.

Upcoming Classes

Classes, Gardening

Growing Citrus in the Desert
March 15 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Classes, Art

Painting Trees in Watercolor
March 20 @ 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Talks

Free Estate Planning Workshop
March 21 @ 4:30 pm – 5:45 pm

Classes, Gardening

Mushroom Cultivation Workshop
March 22 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Sonoran Cinema Presents: Cars (2006)
2024-03-15 18:30 - 21:00 | Tohono Chul – Garden Pavilion
Gather your family and friends, grab the popcorn, and get ready for your family film favorites at Tohono Chul’s Sonoran Cinema!

Cars (2006)
Friday, March 15, 2024
Doors open 6:30 PM
Showtime 7:00 PM
Tohono Chul Garden Pavilion

In a world where the towns are peopled with cars, and even the bugs are mini motors, a young ambitious racing car called Lightning McQueen is a star. On his way to an important event he has to stop in the little town of Radiator Springs after he accidentally damages the road and is forced to repair it. He finds living in a community oddly endearing, making true friends and beginning to realise there’s more in life than winning.
Watch the official trailer

INFORMATION
TICKETS
$4 General Admission | $2 Tohono Chul Members
WHEN / WHERE
Doors open 6:30 PM | Showtime 7:00 PM
In the Tohono Chul Garden Pavilion
CONCESSIONS
Popcorn, cotton candy, boxed candy, and drinks will be available for purchase.
Seating is provided and is available on a first-come basis. Arrive early for your preferred seat.
All proceeds from Sonoran Cinema go directly back into the Gardens you know and love.
Thank you, and see you at the movies!

All ticket sales for Sonoran Cinema are final; no refunds will be issued. In the event you are unable to attend, tickets can be given to a friend or family member. Sonoran Cinema takes place indoors in the Tohono Chul Garden Pavilion and is a rain-or-shine event. Member prices are available for Tohono Chul Members only (click here to become a member). All films licensed by Swank Motion Pictures, Inc.

Spring Plant Sale
2024-03-16 08:00 - 17:00 | Main Parking Lot, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte, Tucson, AZ, 85704
