This holiday, step into the enchanting ‘Glistening Gardens’ at Butterfly Wonderland. This seasonal escape transports guests to the rainforest as they leisurely stroll with family and friends through an all-new illuminated holiday display inside the Conservatory. Lights line the garden paths in this cozy, lush indoor setting. Fluttering butterflies take center stage, surrounded by sparkling,...
Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...
Are you mammal obsessed? This is the tour for you! Our Private Mammal Tour is a great option to meet some of our furry friends, watch feeding demonstrations, and learn more about the mammal residents at PHS! Your VIP-Inspired Experience Includes: Capybara interaction for the group. Meet, pet, and feed our adorable capybara "Spud"! Opossum interaction...
Come build something fun with LEGOs and other kids! For all ages students, kids under 5 must be supervised by their parents. Free, LEGOs provided, leave your own LEGOs at...
How long do saguaros really live? Can you tell their age by counting their arms? Join us for an exciting evening learning about Arizona's famous saguaro cactus! Ali Schuessler from the Desert Botanical Garden will uncover the amazing adaptations these amazing desert giants, discuss common misconceptions, and share the research being done to better understand...
Whether your ideal garden focuses on Vegetables, Herbs and Flower we will dig into the Who, What, When, Where and Why to your dream garden. This course introduces students to the basic principles and practices of garden design, focusing on the aesthetic, functional, and ecological aspects of creating your dream garden. We will explore various...
How long do saguaros really live? Can you tell their age by counting their arms? Join us for an exciting evening learning about Arizona's famous saguaro cactus! Ali Schuessler from the Desert Botanical Garden will uncover the amazing adaptations these amazing desert giants, discuss common misconceptions, and share the research being done to better understand...
Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist on Zoom for a monthly peek into the world of insects and invertebrates. Grasshoppers are familiar insects of open habitats that peak in numbers in the fall months. This presentation explores the diversity of grasshoppers, their life cycle, and more. Ranging from remarkably cryptic to strikingly...