Part of the series Earth Speak: Indigenous Voices at Mission Garden. In this series, learn from six nationally recognized Indigenous leaders who are reclaiming traditional agricultural practices and foodways across North America.

Sean has dedicated his career to supporting and promoting Indigenous food systems and Native food sovereignty. In 2017, Sean published his first book with author Beth Dooley, The Sioux Chef’s Indigenous Kitchen, which received the James Beard Award for Best American Cookbook.

Walk around beautiful Mission Garden with one of the garden's expert birders.

Join Mission Garden in collaboration with the American Philosophical Society for a conversation about the histories and legacies of botanical gardens throughout the continent.

Learn about some of the 50 medicinal plants in Mission Garden's Moore Medicinal Garden. The plants are native to the American Southwest deserts and in many cases have been used for millennia. Modern herbalists are keeping this tradition alive at Mission Garden.

Part of the series Earth Speak: Indigenous Voices at Mission Garden. In this series, learn from six nationally recognized Indigenous leaders who are reclaiming traditional agricultural practices and foodways across North America.

Learn about the fascinating origins of the Garden's heritage trees and how to graft to grow your own favorite trees. All class members will be able to practice grafting and go home with their grafted citrus trees!

Mission Garden has heritage fruit trees of many varieties. Have you ever wondered how to grow new heritage fruit trees in your own yard? In this workshop Jesús García teaches how to clone fruit trees using cuttings of trees from the Garden.

Join Mission Garden Artist in Residence Shane Beeshligaii for a hands-on workshop on silversmithing. Participants will take inspiration from plant life in Mission Garden to make sand-casted jewelry.

Walk around beautiful Mission Garden with one of the garden's expert birders.

Part of the series Earth Speak: Indigenous Voices at Mission Garden. In this series, learn from six nationally recognized Indigenous leaders who are reclaiming traditional agricultural practices and foodways across North America.

Learn about some of the 50 medicinal plants in Mission Garden's Moore Medicinal Garden. The plants are native to the American Southwest deserts and in many cases have been used for millennia. Modern herbalists are keeping this tradition alive at Mission Garden.

Walk around beautiful Mission Garden with one of the garden's expert birders.

We are reminded that the dark days are behind us with the beginning of winter on December 21. Immediately following the solstice the light returns bringing life-giving renewal for both people and plants.

Tasting History is an interactive, drop-in, family friendly program. Learn more about Tucson through the people and plants that shape our home.

This December, we are celebrating chiltepín!

Tasting History is an interactive, drop-in, family friendly program. Learn more about Tucson through the people and plants that shape our home.

This December, we are celebrating chiltepín!

Walk around beautiful Mission Garden with one of the garden's expert birders.

Learn about some of the 50 medicinal plants in Mission Garden's Moore Medicinal Garden. The plants are native to the American Southwest deserts and in many cases have been used for millennia. Modern herbalists are keeping this tradition alive at Mission Garden.

Come learn to make an Herbal First Aid Salve using plants you can find or grow in the Sonoran Desert. Leave with a tin of your own salve!

Tasting History is an interactive, drop-in, family friendly program. Learn more about Tucson through the people and plants that shape our home.

This November, we are celebrating quince!

Tasting History is an interactive, drop-in, family friendly program. Learn more about Tucson through the people and plants that shape our home.

This November, we are celebrating quince!

Walk around beautiful Mission Garden with one of the garden's expert birders.

Mission Garden invites the community to celebrate Indigenous creativity, culture, and tradition at the 2025 Native American Arts Fair on November 8 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The event will feature Indigenous artists and makers from throughout the region, offering original works for sale including jewelry, art, and handcrafted goods.

Learn about some of the 50 medicinal plants in Mission Garden's Moore Medicinal Garden. The plants are native to the American Southwest deserts and in many cases have been used for millennia. Modern herbalists are keeping this tradition alive at Mission Garden.

Come explore Mission Garden’s updated Youth Garden area! Featuring crafts and activities, a performance by Mariachi Las Aguilitas De Davis, and hot cafe de olla and pastries from Chapoppin Cafe.

Buy plants from Mission Garden, Desert Survivors and Nighthawk Natives Nursery for your own yard!

Tasting History is an interactive, drop-in, family friendly program. Learn more about Tucson through the people and plants that shape our home.

This October, we are celebrating corn!

Tasting History is an interactive, drop-in, family friendly program. Learn more about Tucson through the people and plants that shape our home.

This October, we are celebrating corn!

Walk around beautiful Mission Garden with one of the garden's expert birders.

Learn about some of the 50 medicinal plants in Mission Garden's Moore Medicinal Garden. The plants are native to the American Southwest deserts and in many cases have been used for millennia. Modern herbalists are keeping this tradition alive at Mission Garden.

The Mission Garden acequia (irregation canal) runs through the garden, mirroring an ancient canal once used by Hohokam farmers. Soon after we installed the acequia, dragonflies and damselflies returned to our garden. Come celebrate these fascinating creatures with Dragonfly Day at Mission Garden, part of the larger Dragonfly Festival! Family friendly and open to all, no prior knowledge required!