As the oldest anthropological research facility in the U.S. Southwest, this institution serves as a cornerstone for the study of Indigenous history and culture in the region. It maintains deep-rooted connections to the preservation of ancestral artifacts and cultural heritage.story_potoo
Enjoy beautiful Mission Garden with one of the garden's expert birders. We'll look for seasonal and resident birds and learn to identify some common calls and songs. The garden is a good place for beginning and intermediate birders to learn about many of the birds common to the greater Tucson area.
Join TBG’s cactus/succulent expert, horticulturalist, and artist, Henry Wilch, as we learn lessons about boundaries, resilience, and patience with the guardians of the Sonoran Desert. We begin early with a guided walk around the renowned Cactus & Succulent Garden, learning secrets and stories along with Henry.
Portrait & Pals is a speed friending event where you meet new people by drawing each other’s faces — no art skills needed, just a willingness to laugh at your own sketches.