Mission Garden is a living agricultural museum of Sonoran Desert-adapted heritage fruit trees, traditional local heirloom crops and edible native plants. The Garden is managed by Friends of Tucson's Birthplace, a 501(c)3 non-profit with no religious affiliation. Mission Garden is located at the foot of Sentinel Peak, at the site of the Native American village of Cuk Ṣon (pronounced Chuk Shon), a place sacred to the Tohono O’odham. Current garden plots include: Native Plants, Early Agriculture, Hohokam, O’odham Before European Contact, O’odham After European Contact, Spanish, Mexican, Chinese, Yoeme, Africa in the Americas, Medicinal, and Youth. Areas in development include the Grassland, Territorial, Statehood and Tomorrow’s gardens, as well as the Trail of Ndé (Apache) Plants. We are a beautiful and historic venue for celebration. We host weddings, parties, celebrations of life, meetings, quinceañeras, and community celebrations. Mission Garden is a gorgeous, flourishing space that is perfect for your next event. We are a beautiful and historic venue for celebration. Weddings, parties, celebrations of life, meetings, quinceañeras, and community celebrations have all been held at Mission Garden.
