High summer is the time to harvest saguaro fruit, and it's also the beginning of the O’odham calendar. Spend the morning gathering fruit in the O’odham manner, using a harvesting pole made from the ribs of the iconic giant cactus. Learn different ways that the fruit is prepared and preserved, and about the animals that use the saguaro for food and shelter. Reserve your spot today for this popular class.

This new exhibition showcases artwork from our talented Art Institute Faculty. The artworks in this exhibit reflect the intricate biodiversity that defines this arid landscape - seed pods, as vessels of potential and renewal, the haunting beauty of skeletons as testimony to the cycle of life and the majestic saguaros with their towering presence, overseeing the desert through the seasons. Open through September 1, 2024.

Tucson is arguably the best city for stargazing in the United States. View the wonders of the night skies at one of our telescope stations and enjoy space-themed activities! Bring your flashlight and explore, grab a local beer and wander, experience a live animal encounter, scamper in Packrat Playhouse, feel the touch of a stingray, and learn more about star maps from our Docents. For extra dark skies, this event runs from 6:00 - 10:00 p.m.