Southern Arizona Clay Artists will present a juried art show by 16 to 20 of its very talented artists. The wide variety of ceramic pieces range from classic functional ware to colorful hanging pieces to whimsical sculptures, with glazes ranging from fun, bright hues to atmospheric earth tones.
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.
Discover the edible and useful plants of the Sonoran Desert.
Looking for a way to give back to your community? Come pick up trash with us! Saturday morning, September 17th 7:30am – 10:00am, the Tucson Botanical Gardens’ 2150 Club will lead a group to pick up trash and help keep our streets clean. Click Here to Sign Up! Your community service will be rewarded with 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.
Dr. Elise Gornish has published the first and only book on ecological restoration for kids and is excited to share her story at Tohono Chul! Join us for a reading, book signing, and seedball demonstration. Seedballs are created from clay, nutrients, and seeds – an ancient technique to ensure seeds are protected until they germinate. Read more...
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.
Desert cottontails are a common sight at Tohono Chul. They dart across the paths so quickly that it can be hard to catch a good glimpse of the cute little cottontails – why not take home your very own bunny rabbit?! Sandy Villegas of Luna’s Paper Designs will provide handmade papier mâché bunny forms for 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!
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert.