$15, Children under 3 are free Tour tickets are not included with general admission. Tours can be added to your order when you purchase tickets. Every Friday and Saturday from February 24 - May 18 Grab your snorkels and get ready to dive below the surface of the exciting new exhibit, Washed Ashore: Art to […]
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
$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. Please provide your […]
$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 or (520)326-9686 ext. […]
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
$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 to the desert […]
$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 traits in common. […]
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 as my main […]
$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 nighthawks and owls. […]
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
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, and a talk […]
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 only available […]
$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. Class capacity is […]
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
$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 glass tile to […]
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 detailed scientific illustrations […]
$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 workshop, we will […]
$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 you how to […]
$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 India ink. Art […]
Did you know?
The Cox Butterfly & Orchid Pavilion houses between 200 - 400 butterflies every day!