It’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day! Stop by the Children’s Garden to learn about traditional “three sisters” planting method. Through companion planting, these complementary “sisters” of corn, beans, and squash work together to grow rich in nutrients. For many Native American communities, these “sisters” represent the most important crops, providing a complete and balanced diet. Free with...
Use pastel chalk art to create a “fall-tacular” outline of a fall leaf! Free with Admission
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include...
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...
2024 was not a good year to be a tree in Tucson-- Learn how to make your yard a sustainable tree oasis! We'll cover how to select the right tree for the right place and learn sustainable practices, so your trees thrive over time. Identify trees that grow well in Tucson and how to use them...