Tucson and Surround ing Areas

landsca peresources

Published by theCity of Tucson

Landsca pe AdvisoryCommittee

March 2004

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Arizona Cactus and SucculentResearch Inc.8 Cactus LaneBisbee, AZ 85803-9754(520) 432-7040www.arizonacactus.comazcactus@starband.net

Arizona Department of WaterResources400 W. Congress St., Suite 518Tucson, AZ 85701Low water use plant list,Water Conservation(520) 770-3800www.water.az.gov

Arizona Department ofAgriculture,Plant Services Division400 W. Congress St., Suite 124Tucson, AZ 85701native plant laws, permits to move nativeplants off property(520) 628-6310

Arizona Native Plant SocietyP.O. Box 41206, Sun StationTucson, AZ 85717native plant brochures & information

Arizona Nursery Association1430 W. Broadway, Suite 180Tempe, AZ 85282Tucson (520) 623-4148Phoenix (480) 966-1610

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Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum2021 N. Kinney RoadTucson, AZ 85743(520) 883-2702

Arizona Structural Pest ControlCommission9535 E. Doubletree Ranch RoadScottsdale, AZ 85258-5514continuing education; questions on pesticidecertification; register complaints againstpesticide applicators(602) 255-3664

Boyce Thompson ArboretumState Park37615 Hwy 60Superior, AZ 85273-5100(520) 689-2811

City of TucsonDepartment of Transportation,Engineering DivisionP.O. Box 27210Tucson, AZ 85726-7210Information and permits for planting treesand vegetation in the public right-of-way.(520) 791-4942

City of TucsonParks & Recreation Department900 S. Randolph WayTucson, AZ 85716(520) 791-4873

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Tucson Water310 W. AlamedaP.O. Box 27210Tucson, AZ 85726-7210(520) 791-4556 or 791-2616

Desert Legume Program2120 E. Allen RoadTucson, AZ 85719Promote the education, interpretationand use of desert legume plants

Visit the test fields of U of A AgricultureCenter, Campbell Farm(end of Roger Rd., east of Campbell Ave.)For more information call:(520) 318-7047

Visit the Taylor Family Desert LegumeGarden at Boyce Thompson ArboretumState Park (Superior, Arizona)

Native Seeds/SEARCH526 N. 4th AvenueTucson, AZ 85705(520) 622-5561www.nativeseeds.orgSeeds available for low water usevegetables, herbs and wild flowers.

Pima County/Natural Resources,Parks & Recreation3500 W. River RoadTucson, AZ 85741(520) 877-6000

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Trees for Tucson / Global ReLeafP.O. Box 27210, Tucson, AZ 85726Trees available for purchase in MemorialTree Park; Shade trees for residents; streettrees for neighborhoods; trees for schools andcommunity non profits; neighborhoodforester program; Tucson and Mt. LemmonTree Tours. For information, or to purchasea memorial tree call:(520) 791-3109

Tohono Chul Park7366 N. Paseo Del NorteTucson, AZ 85704 (Oracle & Ina)(520) 742-6455Tohono Chul Park offers xeriscape tours onthe third Saturday of each month at 10 a.m.The Greenhouse is open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Tucson Botanical GardensEducational Programs2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85712www.tucsonbotanical.org(520) 326-9686

Tucson Organic GardenersP.O. Box 27763, Tucson, AZ 85726Meets the third Tuesday of each month,September - April; call for location(520) 670-9158

Master Composters answer your questionsabout composting; Saturdays from9 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Tucson BotanicalGardens Compost Demonstration Site,or call the Tucson Organic Gardenerscomposting assistance line:(520) 670-9158 (message)

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U of A Pesticide Information andTraining Office1109 E. Helen St.Tucson, AZ 85719Questions regarding pesticide usage;Training resources for certificates(520) 621-4012

U of A / Pima CountyCooperative Extension4210 N. Campbell Ave.Tucson, AZ 85719-1109Weekdays 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.To reach a master gardener:Tucson- (520) 626-5161Sahuarita- (520) 648-0808

U of A / Pima County CooperativeExtension, Low 4Water Conservation Program4210 N. Campbell Ave.Tucson, AZ 85719Smartscape Workshops for landscapeprofessionals; WaterSmart Workshops forhomeowners; Turf Irrigation Management(520) 626-5161www.ag.arizona.edu/pima/low4vickrich@ag.arizona.edu

U of A / Cochise CountyCooperative Extension1140 N. ColomboSierra Vista, AZ 85635Master Gardener and Water Wise Programs(520) 458-8278, Ext. 141

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Where to Go?Arizona Cactus and SucculentResearch, Inc.6 miles south of Bisbee, just off BorderRoad. Free guided tours of its high-desertbotanical garden; open from sunrise tosunset daily. For more information writethe garden at:8 Cactus Lane, Bisbee, AZ 85603-6306or call:(520) 432-7040www.arizonacactus.com

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum2021 N. Kinney RoadTucson, AZ 85743(520) 883-2702Docents are available to answer questionsabout the plants, animals and geology ofthe Sonoran Desert Region. For hoursand admission prices call:(520) 883-2702

Boyce Thompson ArboretumState ParkSuperior, Arizona95 miles north of Tucson. From Tucsonfollow Oracle Road to Oracle Junction,then continue on Arizona 79 to FlorenceJunction and turn east on U.S. 60 to thearboretum.Open daily (except Christmas) For hoursand admission prices call:(520) 689-2811

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Desert Botanical GardenPapago Park1201 N. Galvin ParkwayPhoenix, AZ 85008-3490For hours and admission prices callMain Telephone Number:(480) 941-1225Activities Hotline:(480) 481-8134

Pima County Parks & RecreationRoy P. Drachman-Agua CalienteRegional Park12325 E. Roger Road(near Soldier Trail and Roger Road on the fareast side of the Tucson basin)Unique in the Tucson basin, this desert oasishas a natural spring that has encouragedhuman and wildlife habitation. Riparian andSonoran Desert vegetation and variousintroduced plants.(520) 740-2690

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Sabino CanyonCoronado National Forest5700 N. Sabino Canyon RoadTucson, AZ 85750Sonoran Desert and Riparian Areas(520) 749-8700

Sabino Canyon ToursShuttle information:Santa Catalina Ranger District(520) 749-2327

Saguaro National Park (East)3693 S. Old Spanish Trail, Rincon MountainDistrict: (520) 733-5153

Saguaro National Park (West)2700 N. Kinney Rd., Tucson MountainDistrict, Visitor Center(520) 733-5158

Tucson Audubon Society300 E. University #120Tucson, AZ 85705A small demonstration garden featuringbird-friendly, low water-use native plantsfronts this group’s Nature Shop and library.Teacher Resource Center includes curricula,books, videos and kits that teachers cancheck out, including a directory of Tucsonarea schoolyard projects that featuregardens and/or wildlife habitats.(520) 629-0510

Also houses the Santa Cruz River HabitatProject Drylands restoration and waterharvesting. Volunteer and educationalopportunities.(520) 206-9900

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Tucson Botanical Gardens2150 N. Alvernon WayTucson, AZ 85712Birds and Gardening tourTuesday, 9 - 9:45 a.m., Oct.-MayExploring the Gardens tour10 a.m. every Wednesday throughSaturdays, Oct.-May.Gardening for the Newcomer, firstThursday and third Saturday of the month,9:30 - 11:30 a.m.Xeriscape Class, second Saturday of themonth 9:30 - 11:30 a.m.Other classes and workshops are heldthroughout the year. Call for hours andadmission information.(520) 326-9255

Tohono Chul Park7366 N. Paseo Del NorteTucson, AZ 85704 (Oracle & Ina)Tohono Chul Park is a 48-acre urban desertpreserve featuring nature trails, demonstrationhummingbird and ethnobotanical gardens. Tours,lectures and workshops occur throughout theyear. Changing exhibits, museum shops and aTea Room are housed in historic and renovatedhomes on the property. $5 adults, $4 Seniors(62+) $2 children (5-12). Members andchildren under 5 free.(520) 742-6455

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For current information contact:

Arizona LandscapeContractors AssociationACLP - Landscape certification(602) 258-0126 or 1-877-616-2486

Arizona Nursery AssociationArizona Certified NurseryProfessional Program (ACNP)(520) 623-4148

Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum(520) 883-2702

Tucson Water(520) 791-4556 or 791-2616

Pima County Natural Resources,Parks & Recreation(520) 877-6000

Sonoran Permaculture GuildListing of courses and workshops on theweb. www.sonoranpermaculture.org

Trees for Tucson / Global ReLeaf(520) 791-3109

Tohono Chul Park(520) 575-8468

Tucson Botanical Gardens(520) 326-9686

U of A / Pima CountyCooperative Extension(520) 626-5161

U of A / Pima CountyCooperative Extension,Low 4 Program(520) 622-7701

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PublicationsMost of the following information isoffered free of charge, although somemay require a small fee.

OUTDOOR CONSERVATION LITERATURE

Arizona Cactus and SucculentResearch, Inc.Cactus and succulents for the high desertplant list

Arizona Native Plant SocietyBrochuresDesert Trees; Shrubs; Accent Plants;Groundcovers and Vines; Wildflowers;Grasses; Butterfly Gardening; BirdGardening (fee)

Arizona Department of WaterResources (ADWR) TucsonLow Water Use/Drought Tolerant PlantList & Allergy Edition; Harvesting Rainwa-ter for Landscape Use; What can you do?Water conservation strategies for devel-opers and builders; Our Water, OurChoice, Our Future (brochure and 12minute video)Bibliography of Landscape Resources

Tucson WaterThe Homeowner’s Guide to Using WaterWisely - limited availability; Watering Treesand Shrubs; Water Smarts - Water SavingTips For Your Household; Bibliography ofLandscape Resources

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City of TucsonParks and RecreationDepartmentCity of Tucson Landscape AdvisoryCommittee;Tucson Weed Yourself Brochure;Bibliography of Landscape Resources

City of TucsonDepartment of Transportation,Engineering DivisionTree Planting Guide - for planting inthe Right-of-Way

Native Seeds/SEARCHSend $1 for a catalog of more than 300varieties of native desert vegetableseeds to: 526 N. 4th Ave.Tucson, AZ 85705

Pima CountyWastewater ManagementWater Conservation Handbook - SlowThe Flow

U of A / Pima CountyCooperative ExtensionPlanting Guidelines for Trees & ShrubsEffective Shading with Landscape TreesOverseeding the Desert (wildflowers)Pruning Landscape TreesMaking your own Compost

U of A/Pima County CooperativeExtension, Low 4 ProgramHarvesting Rainwater for Landscape UseCare of Desert Adapted PlantsLandscape watering guidelines

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Trees for Tucson / Global ReLeafPlanting Trees in Tucson - For EnergyConservationPoster w/info chart - 54 recommendedlow water use trees (fee)

University of Arizona,College of AgricultureSome publications on WEB site:http://ag.arizona.edu/pubs/#Gardening

Master gardeners manual on line at:http://ag.arizona.edu/pubs/garden/mg/

VIDEOS:Check your local library.

Many agencies and organizations havevideos, speakers bureaus and volunteeropportunities.

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