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Are perennial intercrops of arid-adapted plants the answer to the agriculture of the future?

As heat waves, drought, and disease challenge food security in the Southwest U.S. and Mexico, scientists set their sights on a novel model for desert farming.

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Need an antidote to the 👻 Sunday Scaries? We invite you to take this as a sign to put down the phone and get outside for some springtime sunshine! ☀️
Spring into March with us by enjoying the desert at night! We are staying open until 9:00 PM on Saturday nights in March, starting tonight. Watch incredible sunsets turn into dark skies sprinkled with stars, bring your flashlight to explore, and grab a local beer and wander. You can also spend time with our creatures of the night! Pro tip? We recommend arriving late afternoon so you can enjoy everything.
We are flying into the weekend cardinal-style!
Add more pizazz to your favorite water bottle or laptop with our "I Save Saguaros" sticker! We have ✨ holographic ✨ SOS stickers also! Link in bio.
Aloe-mazing! 😍 As Spring brings warmer temps and beautiful blooms, it’s the perfect time of year to visit the Desert Museum! Our hours are changing to reflect the new season, so we are now open 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM every day but Saturday, when we will remain open until 9:00 PM for March Nights. Reserve your tickets for March Nights at the link in our bio or by heading to desertmuseum.org!
🎊😻 Happy 2nd birthday, Miss Ida Zigglebaum! To celebrate this young ocelot's big day, we rounded up a few favorite pictures and videos showing how much she's grown since she was born in March 2019. Please enjoy the cuteness overload!

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2021 N Kinney Rd
Tucson, Arizona
info@desertmuseum.org
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, M-Su

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