Tour | Connecting Plants and People
Discover the edible and useful plants of the Sonoran Desert.
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 – DJ Humbleianess performs 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.
How did the Old Pueblo become the Old Pueblo? Although ancient people and later the Hohokam were living along the banks of the Santa Cruz River 4,000 years ago, August 20, 1775 has become Tucson’s official birthday. Join public historian, Ken Scoville to learn more about the founding of the Old Pueblo and how a Read more...
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 – Nico Barberan performs 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!