2024 Members Reception
An Arbor Day Celebration featuring the 2nd Annual State of the Garden Address, live music, a tree-planting ceremony, and more!
Saturday, April 27th
9 am – 12 pm
Free for Members
Free with Admission to the General Public
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As the spring sun warms the Sonoran Desert, Tohono Chul invites you to celebrate Arbor Day at this special event for members like you!
During this special event, you’ll have the chance to learn more about the behind-the-scenes work Tohono Chul does and how you can get involved. A variety of tables will be set up featuring information about our gardens, activities, events, and programs as well as displays from our partners and staff.
The 2nd Annual State of the Garden Address will provide an exciting opportunity to hear from Tohono Chul Executive Director, Jamie Maslyn Larson. She will discuss future plans for Tohono Chul and how we aim to beautify, diversify, and address the climate concerns facing the region.
WHAT’S IN STORE:
- The 2nd Annual State of the Garden Address by Executive Director Jamie Maslyn Larson
- Live music by the Beatle Brothers, Tucson’s very own Beatles tribute band!
- Delicious food and drinks from local vendors and the Garden Bistro
- Reptile Ramble—get up close and personal with some snakes, tortoises, and lizards!
- A special Arbor Day tree planting with Gardens Manager Jack Dash
- Join a docent-led poetry & plant walk
- Meet and mingle with the dedicated staff that keeps Tohono Chul running
- Connect with other members or see what being a member is all about!
Keep scrolling to learn more about the activities and events listed above!
State of the Garden Address
10:30 – 11 am | Performance Garden
with Executive Director Jamie Maslyn Larson, FASLA
Join us for the 2nd annual State of the Garden Address with Executive Director and esteemed Landscape Architect, Jamie Maslyn Larson.
Jamie will share updates on the progress of ongoing projects and initiatives and discuss plans for the future of Tohono Chul. This is a great opportunity for members to get a sneak peek into the exciting things happening in the life of our gardens!
Entertainment & Activities
Enjoy special activities throughout the gardens — see the times and locations below!
ARBOR DAY TREE PLANTING
9 am | Entrance
Celebrate Arbor Day with a special tree planting led by Gardens Manager Jack Dash.
POETRY & PLANT WALK
9 – 10 am | Sami’s Courtyard
Explore the beauty of poetry and nature on a guided walk led by a knowledgeable docent at 9:00 am in Sami’s Courtyard!
REPTILE RAMBLE
9 – 10:30 am | Overlook
Come see some native (and maybe some non-native!) reptiles up close! You might see a tortoise, a gopher snake, or even a king snake!
Click here to learn more about our educational tours and eco-stations!
THE BEATLE BROTHERS
11 – 12 pm | Performance Garden
Get groovy with a special performance by The Beatle Brothers, Tucson’s very own Beatles tribute band!
FOOD & DRINK
9 – 12 pm
Enjoy tasty eats from local food and drink vendors, plus a cash bar from the Garden Bistro. Cheers!
Staff Meet-n-Greet
9 – 12 pm | Sami’s Courtyard
Explore diverse ways to contribute to our mission and community while getting to know the passionate staff that keeps Tohono Chul running!
Tables will cover topics such as:
• The Wilson Legacy Society
• Membership
• Propagation
• Living Plants Collection
• Gardens
• Retail
• Volunteer Impact
• Public & Private Events
• Marketing
• Arts & Engagement
• Eco-Stations
Corporate Members
Learn from some of our amazing Corporate Members at the Members Reception!
