HARRISON YOCUM ESTATE GEM, MINERAL and BOOK SALE

Monday, February 6 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Tuesday, February 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Come to the Gardens on February 6 and 7 and come away with a memento from one of the Gardens’ notable founders, Harrison Yocum.  Mr. Yocum passed away in 2010 and bequeathed the Gardens his home and many of his possessions. An avid plant and mineral collector, Harrison also collected books from around the world.  At this sale you will find exotic and delicate gems and minerals from his personal indoor collection and possibly some specimens from his outdoor collection as well. Additionally, a wide variety of large folio books on subjects such as castles, palaces, European countries, map-making, minerals and classical composers will be available. 

Proceeds from this sale support the creation of a Harrison Yocum exhibit.  Harrison himself has provided the Gardens with hundreds of rare plant specimens that the horticultural staff continues to integrate into its existing gardens, enhancing and expanding the botanical collection.

Flock Party! Youth Day

Flock Party

Sunday, February 26 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Migrate over to the Gardens for an afternoon of presentations, performances, and activities all about birds! Learn about the many species of feathered friends that make their home in Tucson throughout the year.

Become a Docent

Next docent-training course
February 15 – April 11

9 week course
Wednesdays, 9 a.m. – noon

There is a fee to cover the cost of materials + instructors + membership
Please contact (520)326-9686, Ext. 39 or email education1@tucsonbotanical.org to reserve a space

Upcoming Classes

ONLINE REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE!   

More info.   

Click on any class title for details

ARIZONA’S DUCKS AND GEESE

Thursday, Jan. 26

6 – 8 p.m.

GARDENING IN TUCSON

Saturday, January 28

10 – 11:30 a.m.

THE CONTAINED GARDENER

Saturday, February 11

9:30 – 2 p.m. (with a 1 hour lunch break)

Register today by calling (520) 326-9686, ext. 19.  

Look for us on the Green Pueblo Map

The first print edition of the Green Pueblo Map showcasing our community’s favorite green places and spaces will be available later this year. If you haven’t already done so, we encourage you to make your mark on the map by nominating your favorite sustainable sites at www.greenpueblomap.org.

Adopt A Butterfly

Love Butterfly Magic? Keep the butterflies fluttering! For just $5 per pupae you can bring more butterflies into our exhibit and help support Butterfly Magic. Makes a great gift or a wonderful way to honor a loved one.

More information.