Tumamoc Talks: Reconciliation by Design: Planning the Santa Cruz River Urban Wildlife Refuge

The Desert Laboratory on Tumamoc Hill invites the community to a thought-provoking public lecture as part of its ongoing talk series exploring the science, ecology, history, and culture of the Sonoran Desert. These talks bring together research, storytelling, and community perspectives to deepen our understanding of the desert we call home. All talks are free [...]

By |2026-01-26T07:18:16-07:00January 26th, 2026|, , , |Comments Off on Tumamoc Talks: Reconciliation by Design: Planning the Santa Cruz River Urban Wildlife Refuge

Plant Stravaganza on Tumamoc Hill

Get ready to dig in and celebrate all things plants at Plant Stravaganza, a free, family-friendly community event held at the base of beautiful Tumamoc Hill! Meet local plant organizations, connect with plant experts, and learn more about the incredible plants of the Sonoran Desert—and beyond. What’s Happening Stop by the Tumamoc Historic Boathouse to [...]

By |2026-01-19T19:52:43-07:00January 19th, 2026|, , , , , , |Comments Off on Plant Stravaganza on Tumamoc Hill

🌿 Science & Art in the Desert: Plant Clay Printmaking 🎨

Join us for a fun, family-friendly event that blends science and creativity! Kick things off with a quick, kid-friendly science presentation led by Alex La Pierre of Borderlands, where children will learn about the fascinating plants that thrive in our desert landscape. Discover how native plants grow, adapt, and support life in the Sonoran Desert. [...]

By |2025-09-09T18:09:26-07:00September 9th, 2025|, , , , , |Comments Off on 🌿 Science & Art in the Desert: Plant Clay Printmaking 🎨
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