Tohono Chul

Tohono Chul has some exciting new career opportunities. We're looking for folks passionate about the Sonoran Desert and who would love to help make our mission come to life through our gardens, culture, and education. We’re #hiring. Know anyone who might be interested? https://lnkd.in/g9yakM7u

As September comes to a close, we’re celebrating some incredible workiversaries! ?? ? James Schaub, Director of Arts & Engagement, 10 years ? Denise Wiscount, Accounting & Payroll Manager, 7 years ? Lisa Mier, Assistant Retail Manager, 3 years (not pictured) ? Hailey Cheek, Marketing & Communications Manager, 2 years ? Luciana Fontana, Retail Associate, 2 years (not pictured) ? Christine Raasch, Retail Associate, 1 year Thank you all for your hard work and dedication! ?? #WorkAnniversary #TeamTohonoChul #EmployeeAppreciation

We’re thrilled to share that Tohono Chul took home the TEP Social Impact Award at the Tucson Metro Chamber’s 2024 Copper Cactus Awards last Friday! ????? This award reflects how much heart we’ve put into enhancing our gardens, events, programs, and mission. These efforts have resulted in a 10-fold increase in children’s visits and a 62% boost in overall attendance in just two years. To everyone who has strolled our trails, admired our gardens, supported a fundraiser, become a member, attended an event, dined at the Bistro, enrolled in a workshop, or brought their kids to explore nature with us—this award is for YOU. Your support allows us to join hands with our community and protect this little desert corner for future generations. ?? We want to express our gratitude to our hardworking staff, dedicated volunteers, trusted board members, generous sponsors, and the entire Tohono Chul community—the members, donors, visitors, artists, critters, and flowers alike. ???? A big thank you to the Tucson Metro Chamber, Tucson Electric Power, and everyone who helped make this achievement possible. Here's to another year of being your community oasis! ??

Truly an honor to be a finalist Tucson Electric Power Social Impact award alongside these important non profits. See you at the Copper Cactus award event! Thank you Tucson Metro Chamber!

We’ve got some August workiversaries to celebrate this month at Tohono Chul! ?? These team members have been making a difference day in and day out, and we couldn’t be prouder to have them with us. ?Doreen Wolf, Development & Membership Coordinator, 7 years ?Hannah Hendryk, Gardener, 4 years ?Drew Kibler, Gardener, 4 years ?Karen Hayes, Assistant Curator of Exhibits & Collections Manager, 3 years ?Frank Vidal, Development Manager, 2 years ?Rae Vassar, Director of Operations, 1 year Thanks for being part of the Tohono Chul family! Here’s to many more years together. ?? ???? #WorkAnniversary #TeamTohonoChul #EmployeeAppreciation

Meet Jack Dash, Gardens Manager at Tohono Chul! ???? Jack is a horticulturist and writer with a deep passion for native plants and sustainable landscaping. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, he now calls Tucson home and has immersed himself in the unique cultural and ecological landscape of the Arizona-Sonora Borderlands for the past nine years. With a wealth of experience, including roles at Desert Survivors Native Plant Nursery and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, and serving as President of the Tucson Chapter of the Arizona Native Plant Society, Jack brings a decade of expertise in native plants to Tohono Chul. He's also an accomplished author, with a book on biodiversity gardening set to be published in 2025. Since joining us this spring, Jack has already made significant improvements to our gardens. He’s leading efforts to create new themed spaces, remove non-native plants, and clear unhealthy plants for new growth. His vision and dedication are truly transforming our landscapes. Beyond his work with plants, Jack co-created Atascosa Borderlands, a project blending botanical surveys, oral histories, and photography to explore the environmental and social changes in the Arizona Borderlands. Jack's passion and expertise are invaluable as we continue to nurture a deep reverence for the Sonoran Desert's cultural and natural ecology. ??? ?? Here's Jack in action, planting a young ironwood tree near Tohono Chul's entrance, nurturing the future of our gardens!

Last Friday, we celebrated National Volunteer Appreciation Week with a celebratory brunch (along with some fun Tohono Chul trivia) to honor our incredible volunteers! ???? A massive THANK YOU to each one of our dedicated volunteers who generously give their time, energy, and passion to support our gardens and mission. Your commitment and kindness make a world of difference, and we are endlessly grateful for your invaluable contributions. From helping at events to spreading awareness in our community, your unwavering support fuels our mission and inspires us all. Together, we are making a positive impact and creating meaningful change. To our volunteers: You are the heartbeat of our organization, and your selflessness and dedication shine brightly every day. We are deeply thankful for your continued support and the difference you make in the lives of those who visit our little desert corner! ??

Tohono Chul has some exciting new career opportunities. We're looking for folks passionate about the Sonoran Desert and who would love to help make our mission come to life through our gardens, culture, and education. We’re?#hiring. Know anyone who might be interested?

Consider a donation to Tohono Chul today for Arizona Gives Day.??? Every dollar received goes right back into our gardens and programming. Donate any time before midnight on April 2nd to help us reach our fundraising goal of $10,000! Donate →?azgives.org/tohonochul

I am excited to find a talented design collaborator to join our team! Will it be you? ????