Dog Admission is $5 Dog Days of Summer are finally here! Bring your furry canine friend (on a leash, please) to enjoy good sniffs and paw-fect summer mornings. Stop by Edna’s Eatery by Charly’s Grill for a treat from the Dog Chow menu! Add your pup to your membership and enjoy free walks all summer […]
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member Vegetable gardens can thrive year-round in Tucson, but it might not feel that way if your garden is suffering during the summer heat. In this class, desert gardening expert Michael lsmail will share with you the strategies he uses to get great results, even through the heat of summer. Upcoming […]
$36 Non-Member / $29 Member Mastering the Art of Watering Summer Container Gardens 95% of container plant failures in the desert are due to improper watering. Marylee walks you through how to hydrate your pots the right way—by hand, with confidence. Learn how to avoid runoff, repair water-repelling soil, and keep your containers moist without […]
$5 Admission The coolest place in Midtown just got cooler! On Fridays through September 26, admission to the Gardens is just $5 (free to Members, as always). Enjoy a summer stroll under the canopy of 100-year-old shade trees, the lush green tones of over 20 specialty garden spaces, and a delicious $5 Friday Root Beer […]
$55 Non-Member / $44 Member Roses are widely recognized as symbols of love, beauty, and romance, with specific colors carrying unique meanings, such as red for passion and white for purity. Roses are widely recognized as symbols of love, beauty, and romance, with specific colors carrying unique meanings, such as red for passion and white […]
$36 Non-Member / $29 Member The Sonoran Desert abounds with birds! Let's celebrate the desert's rich avian diversity through art. We'll use graphite pencils to create dynamic sketches that capture the personality of Greater Roadrunners, Curve-billed Thrashers, and Elf Owls. All art materials provided by Tucson Botanical Gardens. Class Capacity 18 Upcoming Classes
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member When we observe the world around us in sketches and illustration, we see so much more detail. Learn drawing and watercolor painting techniques that will allow you to capture and communicate what you observe. This creative class will guide students of all skill levels to closely observe nature and in […]
$36 Non-Member / $29 Member From javelina to gila monsters, explore some of the Sonoran Desert's most unique wildlife in this explorative ink painting class. We'll practice flowing wet-on-wet and […]
$36 Non-Member / $29 Member Dive deeper into exploring essential oils by making your own Aromatherapy Journal. We will explore the folklore, modern uses and benefits of Sweet Orange, Lavender, […]
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member This class is a great introduction to drawing and micro-pen techniques. Our muse? Penstemon! We will explore the icon of the desert florals and then […]
$45 Non-Member / $36 Member Make a classic and timeless bracelet with an antiqued silver flower as a focal, antiqued silver flowers and black accents, and an antiqued silver flower […]
$30 Non-Member / $24 Member As part of the 14th annual National Moth Week, we explore the fantastic world of moths. There are at least 10 times more species of […]
$36 Non-Member / $29 Member Explore the healing power of the desert in this hands-on workshop where you'll learn to craft herbal oil infusions using local plants like chaparral and […]
Did you know?
TBG still has original plants from the Porter Family that date back almost 100 years.