Tucson Botanical Garden and Butterfly Exhibit 11/15/2023
Trip Cost $20
Tucson Botanical Gardens (TBG) is a 5 1/2 acre collection of 17 gardens in the heart of Tucson. A true urban oasis, TBG was selected #4 in USA Today’s 10 Best Botanical Gardens Readers’ Choice Awards for 2023. Gardens include the Cactus & Succulent Garden, Barrio Garden, Children’s Garden, Herb Garden and many more that showcase the diversity of plants that can thrive in the Sonoran Desert. Tropical butterflies from around the world are featured in the Cox Butterfly & Orchid Pavilion from October through May. TBG offers rotating art displays, community classes, events and international exhibits.
Meet at the Photography Club at 8:45 AM for carpooling, departure at 9:00. Wear comfortable shoes for walking, a hat if needed, and bring water to drink. Please wear your GVR Photography Club or Camera Club badge, if you have one. For those carpooling, $5.00 is an appropriate contribution to the driver.
We will park at the Botanical Garden and gather at the entry pavilion where we will be met by Katie Rogerson, the garden's Educational Director, who with take us on a 30-45 minute guided tour. Following the guided tour, you're welcome to explore the garden's many exhibits. Please note that tripods are not allowed in the butterfly exhibit.
We will go to the Blue Willow Restaurant and Gift Shop for lunch, where the trip will end about 2:00 PM.
Additional information about the Tucson Botanical Garden is available here.
Contact the Field Trip Guide Tom Parker at 618-304-1456 or email at tparker324@aol.com with any questions.
GVR requires that every person participating in Photography Club Field Trips must sign a waiver prior to departure absolving GVR or any liability. GVR has started a new waiver requirement, and the waivers are now good until December 31st. You may sign the waiver at the Photography Club or the morning of the trip, if you have not completed one already.
Tom Parker will be our trip leader. For questions, email Tom at tparker324@aol.com or call 618 304-1456.
NOTICE:
Last date to cancel for a refund is November 8, 2023.
If you need to cancel, please contact the Field Trip Coordinator Lynn Rozema at 719-351-5193 or email lrozema51@gmail.com. We may have people on the wait list to take your place.
All participants need to be responsible for an assessment of their mobility and health issues relating to field trips. Some trips may not be appropriate, but you must make that determination. However, the trip leader may deny participation in a specific field trip to anyone deemed not suitably prepared or able to walk with the group.
In order to participate in this event, you must be a member of the GVR Photography Club and GVR.
The GVR Photography Club is located in the Recreation Village of Santa Rita Springs.