For Schools: With a focus on inquiry-based learning, the Park works to facilitate the integration of environmental education and life-science concepts into a multi-disciplinary curriculum. We can customize any tour to meet the specific needs of your group. For example, if your class is in a social studies unit on Arizona history, we can focus on the role of native plants in the lives of the indigenous people of the region. If our current indoor arts and culture exhibits are of special interest to your students, arrangements can be made to include them as part of your tour.

• Number of tour participants – 5 minimum / 60 maximum
• Number of student chaperons requested – 1 adult per 10 students
• Length of tour – approximately one hour
• Subjects – adaptations, birds, Sonoran Desert ecology, ethnobotany, Riparian Habitat, Saguaro Discovery Trail, xeriscape landscaping, and others by pre-arrangement
• Pre-visit materials (link here) and Guidelines for Teachers and Chaperones (link here)
• Arizona State Standards (link here)
• Desert Pathfinders Activity Booklet (link here) — for 1st-3rd grades a multi-page booklet (printed on legal paper) with 20 different desert activities to engage students
• Cost – $10 booking fee

For adult groups: Again, tours can be customized to meet your interests and time constraints.

• Number of tour participants – 5 minimum / 60 maximum
• Length of tour – approximately one hour
• Subjects – adaptations, birds, Sonoran Desert ecology, ethnobotany, Riparian Habitat, Saguaro Discovery Trail, xeriscape landscaping, and others by pre-arrangement
• Cost – regular admission charges apply; there is a 10% discount for groups of 10 or more paying with one check or credit card

We request a minimum of two weeks advance notice when scheduling guided tours. Remember, the sooner you call, the more likely you will be to get your first choice of dates. When calling, please have the following information ready – number of students in your class or adults in your group, name of contact person and their address, telephone and email address (if applicable), and area(s) of study or special interest.

We strongly recommend that teachers visit the Park before scheduling a tour and make use of available pre-visit materials. These materials introduce new vocabulary words, discuss ecology concepts presented, and allow teachers to integrate activities into daily lesson plans.

To schedule, contact Min Johnson at 742-6455 ext. 235 or minjohnson@tohonochulpark.org