Calendar of Events
Nature Journaling
Every Thursday | 8am | Tohono Chul Entrance Join the Southern Arizona Nature Journal Club to learn about Nature Journaling, an observational activity that immerses you in our natural world. This casual meet-up is perfect for those who enjoy going outside, sketching, observing nature and meeting fellow nature enthusiasts. The group meets at our park’s Read more...
Lecture – An Exuberance of Cranes
Friday, January 3rd | 2 – 3:30pm | Wilson Room Delve into the fascinating natural history, habits, and behaviors of Sandhill Cranes! We’ll explore the life of cranes from courtship and nesting, to raising their colts, their migration to southern Arizona, and how to interpret crane language and behavior. Join guest speaker Pinau Merlin for Read more...
Nature Journaling
Every Thursday | 8am | Tohono Chul Entrance Join the Southern Arizona Nature Journal Club to learn about Nature Journaling, an observational activity that immerses you in our natural world. This casual meet-up is perfect for those who enjoy going outside, sketching, observing nature and meeting fellow nature enthusiasts. The group meets at our park’s Read more...
Desert Dialogues – Ethnobotany
Thursday, Jan 9th | 1 – 2:30 pm | Wilson Room Take a deep dive into the cultural uses of many of our desert plants. From Prickly Pear juice to agave sewing needles, our docents Barb Carolus and Marlene Shamis will walk you through the historical usage of Sonoran Desert plants and ways they are being Read more...
Nature Journaling
Every Thursday | 8am | Tohono Chul Entrance Join the Southern Arizona Nature Journal Club to learn about Nature Journaling, an observational activity that immerses you in our natural world. This casual meet-up is perfect for those who enjoy going outside, sketching, observing nature and meeting fellow nature enthusiasts. The group meets at our park’s Read more...
TMA Art Talk – All Aboard for Streetcar Art
Thursday, January 16th | 10 – 11am | Wilson Room Take a ride on the Tucson streetcar to see the public art created for this major project. This presentation will focus on the historical connection to art and transportation in general: how the project was funded; and the process for selecting works; show-and-tell about each Read more...
Nature Journaling
Every Thursday | 8am | Tohono Chul Entrance Join the Southern Arizona Nature Journal Club to learn about Nature Journaling, an observational activity that immerses you in our natural world. This casual meet-up is perfect for those who enjoy going outside, sketching, observing nature and meeting fellow nature enthusiasts. The group meets at our park’s Read more...
Nature Journaling
Every Thursday | 8am | Tohono Chul Entrance Join the Southern Arizona Nature Journal Club to learn about Nature Journaling, an observational activity that immerses you in our natural world. This casual meet-up is perfect for those who enjoy going outside, sketching, observing nature and meeting fellow nature enthusiasts. The group meets at our park’s Read more...
Sandhill Cranes at Whitewater Draw with Homer Hansen
Tuesday, February 4th 
7:15 am – 4:30 pm 
Whitewater Draw Wildlife Area, McNeal AZ 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 Read more...
Nature Journaling
Every Thursday | 8am | Tohono Chul Entrance Join the Southern Arizona Nature Journal Club to learn about Nature Journaling, an observational activity that immerses you in our natural world. This casual meet-up is perfect for those who enjoy going outside, sketching, observing nature and meeting fellow nature enthusiasts. The group meets at our park’s Read more...