Docents are trained volunteers excited by the rewarding challenge of interpreting the complex relationships between the plants, animals, and peoples of the Sonoran Desert for Park visitors.

What? Start by attending classes in desert ecology, geology, and interpretive techniques, as well as archaeology, native peoples and the history and mission of Tohono Chul Park. Upon graduation, service opportunities range from on-site tours to community outreach.

When? Wednesdays from 9am-4pm beginning the first week in October and lasting 18 weeks.

Why? So that visitors to the Park leave enriched by a greater understanding and appreciation of what it means to live with the desert.

How? Applications will be accepted for the 2010-2011 Docent Class beginning in summer 2010. The class meets Wednesdays from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Docents in training are expected to attend every class, and cannot miss more than two classes. There will be a prospective docent coffee in September 2010. To RSVP for the Coffee or for an application or more information, contact Min Johnson at 742-6455 x 235 or minjohnson@tohonochulpark.org. You may also click here to review some of the most frequently asked questions.