Explore the slopes of Tumamoc Hill on a guided hike to learn about the natural and cultural history of Tucson and the Sonoran Desert. This tour offers insights into the ecology, cultural history, and desert adaptations that have shaped this unique landscape and agave farming and resilience. Enjoy stunning views while discovering how agave has...
While you walk the hill, stop by to view the Desert Laboratory Greenhouse and Library! Open from 9am-11am on 12/14/24, you will get a chance to ask your plant questions and view cacti and succulents from the Southwest to the Tropics. In addition, you can learn about the Research being done at the Desert Laboratory.
Tumamoc Talks bring together University of Arizona research to the greater Tucson community. Our speaker: Jesús M. García was born and raised in Magdalena de Kino, Sonora, México. he has been associated with the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Since 1991. Jesús is a Desert Ecologist and Ethnobotanist and serves as a Conservation Research Associate, teaching natural history...
When 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Oct. 30, 2024 Tumamoc Talks bring together University of Arizona research to the greater Tucson community. Our speaker: Jesús M. García was born and raised in Magdalena de Kino, Sonora, México. he has been associated with the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Since 1991. Jesús is a Desert Ecologist and Ethnobotanist and...
When 4 – 6 p.m., Oct. 16, 2024 Join Community Outreach Assistant Robert Villa on a walk of Tumamoc Hill. Along the way he will talk about some of the plants, animals, and natural history of Tumamoc Hill, as well as do his best to answer your questions. Group size limited, please RSVP by email to tumamoc-hill@arizona.edu...
When 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Oct. 15, 2024 Join University of Arizona graduate students in the Carson Scholars Program within the Educational Initiatives Program of the Arizona Institute for Resilience to learn about their research. Located at the Boathouse at the base of Tumamoc Hill. For more information, email tumamoc-hill@arizona.edu.