The University of Arizona: Medicinal Plants Tour

Plants have been used as medicine for hundreds, if not thousands of years.

They are part of the history and lore of almost every society on earth. Join us to learn how these plants—from the Sonoran Desert and elsewhere–have been traditionally used to treat different ailments and other conditions.

Tours start at the University of Arizona Berger Memorial Fountain, west of Old Main at 8:00 am in September, October, April and May and 9:30 am in November-March. The tours last 60-90 minutes. Campus visitor parking is available in campus parking garages at a cost of $2 per hour.