Tucson Botanical Gardens
 | Tucson Botanical Gardens2150 N Alvernon Way |
| The mission of the Tucson Botanical Gardens is to provide horticultural and ecological education, to encourage responsible environmental stewardship, and to provide a setting for enjoyment, relaxation and renewal for residents and visitors of all ages. | |
| Location: | On Alvernon Way, just south of Grant Road |
| Parking: | Ample parking on the grounds |
| Hours of Operation: | Daily 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Closed January 1, July 4, Thanksgiving, and December 25 |
| Admission Fees: | $5.00 Adult $4.00 Senior $1.00 Child |
| Membership: | Yes |
| Handicapped Access: | Yes |
| Lunch Facilities: | Nearby |
| Gift Shop: | Yes |
| Contact Person: | Meg Quinn, (520) 326-9686, ext 23 |
| Arranging a Visit: | Call for reservations. |
| Other Resources: | Teacher training workshops on Tropical Rainforests and Sonoran Desert ethnobotany. Tropical Rainforest and Desert Harvest check-out kits for teachers. Staff available for in-service, inter-session, and school garden projects. |
| Outreach Programs: | "Plant Seeds Into Your Curriculum" "Survival Strategies of Desert Plants" "Sonoran Supermarket" |