FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
Oh My Gourd fall festivities!
Fall and the Butterflies Have Arrived at Tucson Botanical Gardens
Butterfly Magic is back at the Tucson Botanical Gardens with the reopening of the COX Butterfly and Orchid Pavilion daily from October 1 – May 31. The only tropical butterfly greenhouse in Southern Arizona, more than thirty species of butterfly flutter by at any given time, over one hundred different species during the season.
New styles of orchid displays are on show, including vertical structures and hanging kokedama moss balls. Colorful aroids, succulents, and nectar plants have been added, along with a collection of carnivorous plants (but don’t worry, they won’t eat the butterflies!)
Oh My Gourd! Autumn squash, pumpkins, and flowers add pizazz this season at the Tucson Botanical Gardens. Two 12-foot ironwork “trees” are festooned with marigolds, chrysanthemums and ornamental gourds; you can stroll through a pumpkin tunnel; and marvel at marigolds and a glow of fall flowers in pots and planting beds.
Throughout the grounds from October 12, Fiesta de los Animales will be let loose in the Gardens, a collection of folk-art animal sculptures, each showcasing the imagery and symbolism of indigenous Mexican cultures.
Bring the family together at the Tucson Botanical Gardens. For more information about our fall festivities go to TucsonBotanical.org.
About Tucson Botanical Gardens: Located on the site of the historic Porter family property in the heart of Tucson, Arizona, Tucson Botanical Gardens is a lush oasis set on nearly six acres. More than 7,000 plants are displayed in over twenty curated garden spaces including a world-class collection of cacti, grasses, flowers, and mature trees. Gardens include the Cacti and Succulents of the World, Nuestro Jardín, a traditional Mexican-American neighborhood garden, Children’s Discovery Garden, and many more that showcase the diversity of plants that can thrive in the Sonoran Desert. The Great Garden Express is a G scale model railway set in an Arizona, Sky Island inspired landscape, and the Gardens is home to the only tropical and butterfly pavilion in Southern Arizona, open October – May. Tucson Botanical Gardens offers rotating art displays, community classes, events, and international exhibits. The café at Edna’s Eatery by Charly’s Grill serves a seasonal menu daily. Event services are available for groups, weddings, and social gatherings. The Tucson Botanical Gardens is located at 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712. Learn more and purchase tickets at TucsonBotanical.org
