GreenFest

Building a better, greener life for yourself and your community

Want to learn the best plants for your south-facing yard? Interested in water harvesting, but feeling confused with choices and materials you need to get started? Intrigued by the idea of “green building,” but unsure what materials are truly green, practical and  cost efficient?

On Saturday, April 24, 2010, the Tucson Botanical Gardens is partnering with Bookmans and the Girl Scouts to sponsor GreenFest, a free community event filled with eco-conscious family fun and green living know-how. From 8:30 a.m. until 2 p.m., experts from local businesses and organizations will offer interactive, hands-on workshops and activities for kids and adults throughout the Gardens to provide Tucsonans with the skills they need to live greener lives everyday. With experts in everything from water harvesting and composting, to xeriscaping and green building, GreenFest strives to answer all your environmental questions and leave you with the skills, resources and knowledge to build a better, greener life for yourself and our community. Admission to GreenFest is free.

Hours & Admission

GreenFest hours: 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, April 24, 2010

GreenFest admission: free for all ages, includes admission to Garden (Butterfly Magic admission not included).

Garden hours: Garden hours are 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Open seven days a week, year round, except July 4^th, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day and New Year’s Day.

Gardens’ admission: $7 for adults (age 13+), $3 for children 4-12, free for children 3 and under. Butterfly Magic admission (includes Gardens admission): $12 adults, $6.50 for children 4-12, free for children 3 and under.

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