Join us at Tohono Chul this Easter Sunday for a celebration of music and nature! This special family-friendly Easter edition of Sundays in the Garden is tailored for kids and families, offering not just one, but two performances by local musicians and University of Arizona alumni, Diana Schaible and Sierra Norris. At 1:30 PM, the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 - […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Thorn Blizzard: performance by Kate Long Hodges Musical soundtrack created in collaboration by Kate Long Hodges and Marvin Todacheenie. Unaltered piano and string compositions by Séamus Egan added with permission. Gospel overlay sung by Barney Hodges. Gates open at 5:30 pm, performance at 6 pm. Question and answer session following the performance. Please leave cameras […]
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 in southern Arizona (and […]
📆 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 […]
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 […]
