Make a gift on or before Tuesday, April 2nd! Arizona Gives Day is a statewide 24-hour online fundraising event for Arizona’s nonprofit community. The event was started in 2013 to connect causes and supporters in order to enrich and empower Arizona and begin building a spirit of philanthropy among citizens. Consider a donation to Tohono Chul on Read more...
Tuesday | April 2nd | 7:15am – 5 pm | $105 members | $130 general public Climb aboard the bus for another springtime Ed-venture! On this self-led tour, you can explore the beautiful Boyce Thompson Arboretum, with its dramatic cliffs, stream, lake, and varied habitats. The Arboretum, the oldest and largest arboretum in Arizona, is Read more...
Tuesdays | March 19th & 26th | April 2nd & 30th | 8:30am to 9:30am | Performance Garden | $10 members, $10 + admission for the general public Outdoor yoga with Certified Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist, Mary Carhuff! All are welcome! Open your senses to an understanding of our connection to the earth. All Read more...
Thursdays | Six session class | March 28th – May 2nd | 1 – 4 pm Education Center Classroom 1 | $275 members and $340 general public Deepen your appreciation for nature by learning to capture it in watercolor! This watercolor workshop is great for beginners to advanced painters and will cover composition, representation of form, Read more...
@ Garden Admission This event is free. No registration required. Join us Wednesday mornings at 10:00 am for a pre-school story hour. One of our lovely volunteers will be reading a different nature-themed storybook every week, geared towards ages 5 and under. This event is included with Garden Admission. Upcoming Classes Family Garden Story Time Read more...
Wednesday | April 3rd | 1pm -2:30 pm | Education Center – Classroom 1 Have you been on a walk outdoors and noticed a hole in the ground and wondered what animal made it or whether it could be a snake hole? Have you been bewildered by the profusion of holes, burrows, divots, depressions and Read more...
@ Register Here $30 Non-Member / $24 Member Materials not included Improve your naturalist skills while deepening your appreciation of flora & fauna with the practice of nature drawing and journaling. Illustrator and artist Devon Meyer will share drawing and color pencil techniques and help you to better observe your surroundings. No experience is required. Read more...
Friday | April 5th | 1 pm – 3 pm | Education Center Classroom 1 Let’s harvest water! Join Coyote and Quail from Transforming Terrain LLC for an informative session on water harvesting basics. This workshop will help participants assess a landscape’s health and function, and brainstorm on building a design for that space. Come Read more...
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 Read more...
Saturday | April 6th | 8:45 am – 5pm | $100 for members | $120 for general public Join us for an enriching experience at Himdag Ki’s second annual potters gathering in Sells, AZ. Hosted by the cultural heritage center and museum of the Tohono O’odham nation, Himdag Ki offers serene vistas of the Sonoran Read more...
@ Reserve Here $175 for members, $200 for non-members Join us for the 12th Annual Ultimate Home & Garden Tour!Embark on a day trip through Tucson, visiting five stunning homes and gardens. Travel in luxury mini-coaches, enjoy lunch at Locale restaurant and end with a closing reception at Tucson Botanical Gardens. For questions contact CHill@tucsonbotanical.org Read more...
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 Read more...
Sundays in the Garden is back, 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 Read more...
Monday | April 8th | 8:30 am – 11:30 am | Exhibit House back patio Start your creative journey today with Flow! Art & Awareness Workshops. Flow! Workshops are designed to help you tap into your creative potential and explore your inner being. A unique blend of reflection, meditation, and mindfulness exercises will help you Read more...
Professional Development Workshop for Artists | Education Center Classroom 1 With each “Call for Entries – Call to Artists” sent out, Tohono Chul’s Exhibits Department receives numerous inquiries wondering “what exactly are they looking for?” Tohono Chul’s own Director of Arts & Engagement, James Schaub, will address this question and others through a discussion that Read more...
Thursdays | Six session class | March 28th – May 2nd | 1 – 4 pm Education Center Classroom 1 | $275 members and $340 general public Deepen your appreciation for nature by learning to capture it in watercolor! This watercolor workshop is great for beginners to advanced painters and will cover composition, representation of form, Read more...
@ Garden Admission This event is free. No registration required Join us Wednesday mornings at 10:00 am for a pre-school story hour. One of our lovely volunteers will be reading a different nature-themed storybook every week, geared towards ages 5 and under. This event is included with Garden Admission. Upcoming Classes Family Garden Story Time Read more...
@ Register Here $36 Non-Member / $29 Member It’s time to plant your summer pots and our instructor, Marylee Pangman wants to make it easy for you. Learn what potted plants and flowers will do best in full sun and require the least amount of care while lasting the full summer season. Whether you’re new Read more...
@ Register Here $30 Non-Member / $24 Member This class explores the fascinating and strange world of carnivorous plants, including Venus Flytrap, pitcher plants, sundews, and more. Arizona is not exactly a hot bed for these plants, but they are worthy of discussion anywhere. While very distinctive in many ways, all carnivorous plants have several Read more...
Friday | April 12th and 19th | 10am – 1pm | Education Center – Classroom 1 The forms and shapes embroidered into Otomi textiles have ancient roots, dating back even before the rise of the Aztec Empire. According to many stories, these shapes were preserved in prehistoric cave paintings of the Mexican Plateau, giving artists Read more...
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 Read more...
Unleash your child’s inner mad scientist with the Women’s Chemistry Group (WCG) at CMOV! Get ready for hands-on excitement as your little ones explore the magical world of chemistry through a series of playful experiments and creative projects. From mixing up colorful art using pH to whipping up their own batch of squishy gummi worms, Read more...
@ Register Here Free with Garden admission. Registration Required. We are excited to debut our first Artist Residency Program featuring photographer Yojiro Imasaka. Yojiro will be giving a talk about his creative process and the inspiration for his current work, Botanic Gardens. “Ever since I started photographing, I have always been passionate about natural landscapes Read more...
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 Read more...
@ Register Here $40 Non-Member / $32 Member Art Supplies included in Price Illustrate nocturnal birdlife in the Sonoran Desert. We’ll use white ink pens on black paper for bold, dramatic effects. We’ll learn about the basics of bird anatomy and motion to help us add lifelike flair to our drawings. Our subjects will include Read more...
Sundays in the Garden is back, 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 Read more...
Monday | April 15th | 10am – 11am | Education Center – Classroom 1 Are you one of those who hardly ever travels south of River Road? You don’t know what you’re missing! Downtown is the place to be for history, architecture, museums, restaurants and a true pedestrian experience. Local historian and preservationist Ken Scoville Read more...
Thursdays | Six session class | March 28th – May 2nd | 1 – 4 pm Education Center Classroom 1 | $275 members and $340 general public Deepen your appreciation for nature by learning to capture it in watercolor! This watercolor workshop is great for beginners to advanced painters and will cover composition, representation of form, Read more...
@ Garden Admission This event is free. No registration required Join us Wednesday mornings at 10:00 am for a pre-school story hour. One of our lovely volunteers will be reading a different nature-themed storybook every week, geared towards ages 5 and under. This event is included with Garden Admission. Upcoming Classes Family Garden Story Time Read more...
Wednesday, April 17th & Thursday, April 18th 10 am – 3 pm Presentation at 12 pm Garden Pavilion Free with Admission Join us on Wednesday, April 17th and Thursday, April 18th for a special Trunk Show and presentation with Terry DeWald. Mr. DeWald is an expert in the field of American Indian art. A comprehensive Read more...
Thursday | April 18th | 10am – 11am | Education Center – Classroom 1 The Hohokam are known for two things — their farming skills and their skills with arts and crafts. This talk explores their beautiful artwork in pottery, jewelry, stoneware, and shell artwork. Presented by TMA Docent, Mary Jo McMullen. Free for TMA Read more...
Wednesday, April 17th & Thursday, April 18th 10 am – 3 pm Presentation at 12 pm Garden Pavilion Free with Admission Join us on Wednesday, April 17th and Thursday, April 18th for a special Trunk Show and presentation with Terry DeWald. Mr. DeWald is an expert in the field of American Indian art. A comprehensive Read more...
Agave, Arte y Alebrijes Festival at Tohono Chul! Friday, April 19th, 20249:00 am – 4:00 pm Join us for the premiere Agave, Arte y Alebrijes Festival, a vibrant collaboration between Tohono Chul and the Agave Heritage Festival. Enrich yourself in the delights of a multicultural experience, including crisp mezcal, folk art, live music, children’s activities, Read more...
Friday | April 12th and 19th | 10am – 1pm | Education Center – Classroom 1 The forms and shapes embroidered into Otomi textiles have ancient roots, dating back even before the rise of the Aztec Empire. According to many stories, these shapes were preserved in prehistoric cave paintings of the Mexican Plateau, giving artists Read more...
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 Read more...
Gather your family and friends, grab the popcorn, and get ready for your family film favorites at Tohono Chul’s Sonoran Cinema! Mary Poppins (1964) Friday, April 19, 2024 Doors open 6:30 PM Showtime 7:00 PM Tohono Chul Garden Pavilion The Banks children—Jane, Michael, and the twins, John and Barbara—live at 17 Cherry-Tree Lane in London Read more...
@ Garden Admission This event is free. No registration required. Celebrate Earth Day with us on April 20th! Enjoy kids’ crafting activities, face painting, workshops, meditations, sustainability presentations, and so much more! Tucson Botanical Gardens has been awarded the Horticultural Landmark Designation by the American Society for Horticultural Science. Join us for a ceremony to mark this prestigious award, Read more...
Agave, Arte y Alebrijes Festival at Tohono Chul! Saturday, April 20, 20249:00 am – 4:00 pm Join us for the premiere Agave, Arte y Alebrijes Festival, a vibrant collaboration between Tohono Chul and the Agave Heritage Festival. Enrich yourself in the delights of a multicultural experience, including crisp mezcal, folk art, live music, children’s activities, Read more...
We’re sorry, but this workshop has been canceled. Click here to RSVP for the May, 18th course. WHY A WILL IS NOT ENOUGH: A Personal Finance Workshop -FREE WORKSHOP- The ‘Why A Will Is Not Enough’ workshop, sponsored by the Planned Giving Roundtable of Southern Arizona and Mission Management & Trust Co., is designed to Read more...
Saturday, April 20th | 10 – 11 am This class is a part of the Agave, Arte, y Alibrejes Festival It’s not just for tequila and sweeteners! Agave was cultivated throughout the Americas and locally by O’odham ancestors the Hohokam (Huhugam). This foodways lecture from writer, food anthropologist and cooking instructor Linda Wyner will take Read more...
Step into the world of creativity at Children’s Museum Oro Valley (CMOV) with an interactive clay workshop for kids! Join professional clay artists from the Southern Arizona Clay Artists (SACA) as they guide children and families through an enchanting journey of clay crafting. Each session is inspired by a captivating Storytelling book, ensuring a magical Read more...
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 Read more...
@ Register 2150 Club Exclusive Event Give back to the Gardens as we continue our renovation 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 Read more...
Sundays in the Garden is back, 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 Read more...
Monday | April 22nd | 8:30 am – 11:30 am | Exhibit House North Patio Start your creative journey today with Flow! Art & Awareness Workshops. Flow! Workshops are designed to help you tap into your creative potential and explore your inner being. A unique blend of reflection, meditation, and mindfulness exercises will help you Read more...
Monday, April 22nd | 10am – 11am | Education Center Classroom 1 Are you up for a challenge? Tohono Chul is partnering with Pima County Master Naturalists and other local organizations for the 2024 City Nature Challenge. This citizen science project will document WILD flora and fauna found in our region from April 26th – Read more...
@ Register Here $75 Non-Member / $60 Member All culinary materials will be provided Learn two classic salsas of the Mexican household, a tri-color salsa camera, often called pico de gallo, and a roasted salsa tatemada, where smoke and fresh vegetables combine. As a bonus, learn what the real pico de gallo is all about. Read more...
Thursdays | Six session class | March 28th – May 2nd | 1 – 4 pm Education Center Classroom 1 | $275 members and $340 general public Deepen your appreciation for nature by learning to capture it in watercolor! This watercolor workshop is great for beginners to advanced painters and will cover composition, representation of form, Read more...
@ Garden Admission This event is free. No registration required. Join us Wednesday mornings at 10:00 am for a pre-school story hour. One of our lovely volunteers will be reading a different nature-themed storybook every week, geared towards ages 5 and under. This event is included with Garden Admission. Upcoming Classes Family Garden Story Time Read more...
Wednesday, April 24 | 12:00 pm | Garden Pavilion | Free with Admission 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 Read more...
Water Ways: Water, Land, Life is a free educational forum event sponsored by the Unesco Chair in Environmental History in partnership with the Public History Collaborative at the University of Arizona. Join us for an enlightening panel discussion about the historical connections between native plants, water sustainability, communities, and pollinators. Botanist Carianne Funicelli will discuss Read more...
BioBlitz: City Nature Challenge April 26th – April 29th 8 AM – 5 PM What is a BioBlitz? A Bioblitz is also known as a biological inventory or biological census. The primary goal of a BioBlitz is to get an overall count of the plants, animals, fungi, and other organisms that live in a place. Read more...
@ Register Here $65 Non-Member / $52 Member Materials are included in the price Through the ages, the Tree of Life has represented the source of life and the force that connects all lives. It appears in ancient artistry across the globe symbolizing oneness, connection, abundance, prosperity and well-being. Paint a Tree of Life fused Read more...
BioBlitz: City Nature Challenge April 26th – April 29th 8 AM – 5 PM What is a BioBlitz? A Bioblitz is also known as a biological inventory or biological census. The primary goal of a BioBlitz is to get an overall count of the plants, animals, fungi, and other organisms that live in a place. Read more...
Saturday | April 27th | 9am – 12pm | Education Center Classroom 1 This mini book may not land you on the best seller’s list, but your friends will be clamoring at your door for their own personalized copy. Award-winning metal clay artist, Lyle Rayfield, guides participants through the process of creating and texturizing miniature Read more...
@ Register Here Free with Gardens Admission. Registration Required. Hear from Dr. Tanya Quist, Director of the University of Arizona Campus Arboretum, as she talks about the amazing collaboration that took place to create the intricate illustrations of the plants features in the University’s historic Joseph Wood Krutch garden. The florilegium exhibit is comprised of exquisitely Read more...
Saturday | April 27th | 1:30pm – 4:30pm | Education Center Classroom 1 If you love the Sonoran Desert, you’ll love capturing its beauty in silver metal clay using organic materials found in and around the Tucson area such as prickly pear and cholla skeletons and mesquite beans. Choose from an assortment of desert materials Read more...
BioBlitz: City Nature Challenge April 26th – April 29th 8 AM – 5 PM What is a BioBlitz? A Bioblitz is also known as a biological inventory or biological census. The primary goal of a BioBlitz is to get an overall count of the plants, animals, fungi, and other organisms that live in a place. Read more...
Sundays in the Garden is back, 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 Read more...
BioBlitz: City Nature Challenge April 26th – April 29th 8 AM – 5 PM What is a BioBlitz? A Bioblitz is also known as a biological inventory or biological census. The primary goal of a BioBlitz is to get an overall count of the plants, animals, fungi, and other organisms that live in a place. Read more...
Monday | April 29th | 10am – 11am | Education Center Classroom 1 The Old Pueblo and Sin City have many interesting similarities in their history but obviously became distinctly different cities in the 20th century. Tucson and Las Vegas were on early maps because of available surface water and the surrounding oases that made Read more...
Tuesdays | March 19th & 26th | April 2nd & 30th | 8:30am to 9:30am | Performance Garden | $10 members, $10 + admission for the general public Outdoor yoga with Certified Yoga Teacher and Yoga Therapist, Mary Carhuff! All are welcome! Open your senses to an understanding of our connection to the earth. All Read more...
Thursdays | Six session class | March 28th – May 2nd | 1 – 4 pm Education Center Classroom 1 | $275 members and $340 general public Deepen your appreciation for nature by learning to capture it in watercolor! This watercolor workshop is great for beginners to advanced painters and will cover composition, representation of form, Read more...
@ Register Here $30 Non-Member / $24 Member Materials not included – see materials list under class description This class is a great introduction to mixed media, watercolor, and ink. We will explore last month’s Desert Senna Blooms as our subject but with a relaxed and creative approach. In the first 20 min of the Read more...
Thursday | May 2nd | 1pm – 2:30 pm | Education Center – Classroom 1 Deep in the shadows of the night, “el Tigre”, the jaguar, slips silently through the rugged terrain. They are almost never seen, but both jaguars and ocelots are captured on remote cameras that document their presence. Their mystery, beauty and Read more...
📆 Thursday, May 2nd ⌚ 5:30 – 7:30 pm 📍Wilson Room 🆓 Free and Open to the Public – Registration Required – Reserve your spot using the form at the bottom of the page (please only click “confirm” once) LET’S TALK ABOUT…Farming & Community in San Xavier Farming has always been the way of life Read more...
@ Register Here $30 Non-Member / $24 Member Shade is a welcome presence in desert gardens – especially during hot summer months where it can reduce the temperatures around your home. Where you add shade is important and can have a positive impact on your energy bill. In this class, Noelle ‘AZ Plant Lady’ shows Read more...
Friday | May 3rd | 10am – 1pm | Education Center – Classroom 1 The Claire de Lune Peony is sweet but outrageous, with an abundance of bright orange anthers on top of a single white bloom. It is also an early bloomer with an incredible fragrance. The foliage, which you get to enjoy all Read more...
@ Register Here $40 Non-Member / $32 Member Art Supplies included in Price Use India ink and brush to create dynamic brush sketches and illustrations of iconic southwest animals. We’ll learn about dry and wet-on-wet techniques, as well as how to let go, stay loose and gestural, and embrace a fluid form of working with Read more...
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music and dance at Flamenco in the Garden; a lively concert event set amidst the enchanting ambiance of Tohono Chul’s lush Performance Garden. Brought to you in collaboration with the Tucson Guitar Society. Sunday, May 5th 6:30-8:30 pm Tohono Chul Performance Garden Tickets | $40 Whether you’re a Read more...