Tucson Botanical Gardens

Filing Period

Jul 1, 2009 to Jun 30, 2010

Signed

Jan 29, 2011

Return Version

2009v1.7

Gross Receipts

$2,033,308

Mission

Major Activities

Activity 2

Educational programs a known leader in teaching environmental education and gardening, the tucson botanical gardens provides classes and workshops to residents, school children and visitors - people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds. The gardens provides structured opportunities in adult education such as guided tours, classes, workshops and field trips, and community lectures on botanical and horticultural topics to over 4,000 visitors annually. Over 6,000 children each year participate in youth programs such as after-school and summer camp programs, guided tours and on-site field study experiences for school children, classroom modules for teachers, and guidance and support for the development of school and community gardens. The gardens' horticultural therapy program works with over 500 people with disabilities through both outreach and on-site programs. Additionally, we offer a number of special exhibits throughout the year that highlight topics of educational interest to the community, including arizona's only indoor tropical butterfly exhibit.

Activity 3

Native plant nursery the tucson botanical gardens manages and operates the sweetwater native plant nursery - a public enterprise providing a diverse supply of locally - adapted native sonoran desert plants for public landscaping project in and around pima county. Providing diversity of native plants for public works projects, the nursery also provides opportunity for public education, collaboration within the social services sector and demonstration about landscaping with native plants.

Filer

EIN

23-7037310