activities · 11
what they do
direct service · 11
- Hosting Dog Days of Summer event Fee-Based Public Access to Recreational AttractionsHosts a "Dog Days of Summer" event from June to September, allowing visitors to bring their pets to the gardens.
- Hosting seasonal events Fee-Based Public Access to Recreational AttractionsThe organization hosts seasonal events like the "Dog Days of Summer" from June to September, which allows pets to visit the gardens.
- Maintaining and exhibiting specialty gardens Public Garden & Visitor Education OperationsMaintains and exhibits over 20 themed specialty gardens, some featuring trees planted over 80 years ago, which are open daily to the public.
- Maintaining and operating botanical gardens Public Garden & Visitor Education OperationsTucson Botanical Gardens maintains and operates 20 themed gardens, including specialty gardens with trees over 80 years old, open daily to the public.
- Offering community classes Adult Lifelong Learning ClassesOffers in-person and online community classes on various subjects throughout the year.
- Operating The Great Garden ExpressOperates "The Great Garden Express" Tuesday through Sunday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.
- Operating a Horticultural Therapy program Horticultural Therapy & Nature-Based HealingOperates a Horticultural Therapy program that utilizes gardening and nature-related activities to promote health and well-being.
- Operating special exhibits and attractions Interactive Wildlife Exhibits & Animal EncountersThe organization operates specific attractions such as the "Butterfly Magic" exhibit daily and "The Great Garden Express" several days a week, enhancing the visitor experience.
- Operating the Butterfly Magic exhibit Interactive Wildlife Exhibits & Animal EncountersOperates a daily "Butterfly Magic" exhibit, open from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm, showcasing butterflies.
- Providing community education classes Adult Lifelong Learning ClassesTucson Botanical Gardens offers a variety of in-person and online community classes on diverse subjects throughout the year.
- Running a Horticultural Therapy program Horticultural Therapy & Nature-Based HealingThe organization operates a Horticultural Therapy program that utilizes gardening and nature-related activities to foster health and well-being.
strategies · 4
how they think
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- Horticultural Therapy for Well-being horticultural_therapyThe organization utilizes horticultural therapy to promote health and well-being, based on the theory that engagement with gardening and nature-related activities has therapeutic benefits.
- Horticultural Therapy for Well-being horticultural_therapyThe organization utilizes horticultural therapy, believing that engagement with gardening and nature-related activities promotes health and well-being for individuals.
- Living Museum Approach living_museum_approachThe organization operates as a "living museum," implementing guidelines to protect its gardens and ensure visitor enjoyment, implying that the dynamic and evolving nature of the gardens themselves are central to their educational and recreational mission.
- Living Museum Approach living_museum_approachThe organization operates as a "living museum," implementing guidelines to protect its gardens and ensure visitor enjoyment, implying that the dynamic, evolving nature of the gardens is central to its educational and recreational mission.
named programs · 9
what they call their work
Bird Watching
Activities and resources for bird identification within the gardens, including a birding checklist and use of the Merlin App.
Butterfly Magic
An exhibit featuring butterflies, open daily from 9:30 am – 3:00 pm.
Community Classes
In-person and online classes on ecology, gardening, illustration, and watercolor, with a 20% discount for members.
Field Trips
Self-guided visits for groups to explore the 20 themed gardens with discounted rates available.
Harrison Yocum Collection
A self-guided tour or exhibit within the gardens.
Horticultural Therapy
A program using gardening and nature-related activities to facilitate health and well-being, serving the Tucson community since the 1980s.
Magic through Microscopes
An activity outside the COX Butterfly & Orchid Pavilion to examine butterfly wings under a microscope.
The Great Garden Express
A garden feature or tour available Tuesday – Sunday from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm.
Youth Education
Programs and activities in the Children’s Garden with hands-on STEM activities and family fun events like Day of the Dead and Earth Day celebrations.
relationships · 3
who they work with
- Charly’s Grill Partner — Operates Edna's Eatery within the gardens.
- Creative Slice Partner — Website design and development partner.
- Tucson community Partner — Engages with the Tucson community through educational programs and events.