Refugee Garden Arts Program
The Refugee Garden Art Program brings together UN refugees, asylum seekers, volunteers, to share space, culture, and healing! We are joined by a variety of community organizations, monthly resident art mediators/ practitioners, and garden educators. We start the morning gardening (watering, harvesting, planting, wedding and building community). Next we have resident art practitioners that lead an art project, healing music therapy or other group activity, focused on self expression, community building, and language practice!
Refugee led and refugee focused sessions to give voice to the refugees that want to share their culture through an activity, art project, cooking demonstration but open to a variety of artists and activities.
2025 Scholarship Recipients Announced
Jim and Robbie Dick Memorial Social Justice Scholarship
Three $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to Tucson area high school senior applicants who are active volunteers in promoting equity, peace, social justice, human rights, and cultural understanding.
Refugee Garden Arts Program
The Refugee Garden Art Program brings together UN refugees, asylum seekers, volunteers, to share space, culture, and healing! We are joined by a variety of community organizations, monthly resident art mediators/ practitioners, and garden educators. We start the morning gardening (watering, harvesting, planting, wedding and building community). Next we have resident art practitioners that lead an art project, healing music therapy or other group activity, focused on self expression, community building, and language practice!
Multicultural Drum Circle with dance and drum master Denise Bey. This Consists of a fun morning of drumming, dancing, and playing a variety of percussion instruments from around the world!
Mission Garden Tasting History - Wheat
In the “Placita” outside Mission Garden’s kitchen
FREE and open to the public, for all ages
Friday and Saturday, February 14 and 15
8am-10am both days
Tasting History is an interactive, drop-in, family friendly program. Learn more about Tucson through the people and plants that shape our home.
This May, join Mission Garden and Iskashitaa Refugee Network to learn several ways to process and prepare wheat.
Mission Garden Tasting History - Wheat
In the “Placita” outside Mission Garden’s kitchen
FREE and open to the public, for all ages
Friday and Saturday, February 14 and 15
8am-10am both days
Tasting History is an interactive, drop-in, family friendly program. Learn more about Tucson through the people and plants that shape our home.
This May, join Mission Garden and Iskashitaa Refugee Network to learn several ways to process and prepare wheat.
Food Preservation Workshop
On the second Tuesday of every month, Iskashitaa hosts a food preservation workshop dedicated to reducing food waste and educating the public on all the ways to transform local food. Using what we have harvested that month and the rescued food we have received from our partners, we come together at St. Francis in the Foothills’ commercial kitchen and make food products that are then sold on our online shop and at events.
Refugee Garden Arts Program
The Refugee Garden Art Program brings together UN refugees, asylum seekers, volunteers, to share space, culture, and healing! We are joined by a variety of community organizations, monthly resident art mediators/ practitioners, and garden educators. We start the morning gardening (watering, harvesting, planting, wedding and building community). Next we have resident art practitioners that lead an art project, healing music therapy or other group activity, focused on self expression, community building, and language practice!
Refugee led and refugee focused sessions to give voice to the refugees that want to share their culture through an activity, art project, cooking demonstration but open to a variety of artists and activities.
Refugee Garden Arts Program
The Refugee Garden Art Program brings together UN refugees, asylum seekers, volunteers, to share space, culture, and healing! We are joined by a variety of community organizations, monthly resident art mediators/ practitioners, and garden educators. We start the morning gardening (watering, harvesting, planting, wedding and building community). Next we have resident art practitioners that lead an art project, healing music therapy or other group activity, focused on self expression, community building, and language practice!
Mind Body Art (MBA) Activities led by UA Professor, Aurelia Mouzet. MBA are creative workshops that combine movement, body and emotion expression, improv theatre, and meditation, allowing participants to experience a collective multisensory experience where creativity meets well-being. Here is where the smiles emerge.
Refugee Garden Arts Program
The Refugee Garden Art Program brings together UN refugees, asylum seekers, volunteers, to share space, culture, and healing! We are joined by a variety of community organizations, monthly resident art mediators/ practitioners, and garden educators. We start the morning gardening (watering, harvesting, planting, wedding and building community). Next we have resident art practitioners that lead an art project, healing music therapy or other group activity, focused on self expression, community building, and language practice!
Exploring cultural identities and communities through art with Resident Art Mediator Katrina Kerstetter. Inspired by our daily lives, working alongside others in the garden, and picture books provided by Katrina's Library Koru, the volunteers and refugees are free to create in any medium. It is born of inspiration.
Food Preservation Workshop
On the second Tuesday of every month, Iskashitaa hosts a food preservation workshop dedicated to reducing food waste and educating the public on all the ways to transform local food. Using what we have harvested that month and the rescued food we have received from our partners, we come together at St. Francis in the Foothills’ commercial kitchen and make food products that are then sold on our online shop and at events.
Mission Garden Tasting History - Garlic
In the “Placita” outside Mission Garden’s kitchen
FREE and open to the public, for all ages
Friday and Saturday, February 14 and 15
9am-11am both days
Tasting History is an interactive, drop-in, family friendly program. Learn more about Tucson through the people and plants that shape our home.
This May, join Mission Garden and Iskashitaa Refugee Network to learn several ways to process and prepare wheat.
Mission Garden Tasting History - Garlic
In the “Placita” outside Mission Garden’s kitchen
FREE and open to the public, for all ages
Friday and Saturday, February 14 and 15
9am-11am both days
Tasting History is an interactive, drop-in, family friendly program. Learn more about Tucson through the people and plants that shape our home.
This May, join Mission Garden and Iskashitaa Refugee Network to learn several ways to process and prepare wheat.
Refugee Garden Arts Program
The Refugee Garden Art Program brings together UN refugees, asylum seekers, volunteers, to share space, culture, and healing! We are joined by a variety of community organizations, monthly resident art mediators/ practitioners, and garden educators. We start the morning gardening (watering, harvesting, planting, wedding and building community). Next we have resident art practitioners that lead an art project, healing music therapy or other group activity, focused on self expression, community building, and language practice!
Exploring cultural identities and communities through art with Resident Art Mediator Katrina Kerstetter. Inspired by our daily lives, working alongside others in the garden, and picture books provided by Katrina's Library Koru, the volunteers and refugees are free to create in any medium. It is born of inspiration.
Refugee Garden Arts Program
The Refugee Garden Art Program brings together UN refugees, asylum seekers, volunteers, to share space, culture, and healing! We are joined by a variety of community organizations, monthly resident art mediators/ practitioners, and garden educators. We start the morning gardening (watering, harvesting, planting, wedding and building community). Next we have resident art practitioners that lead an art project, healing music therapy or other group activity, focused on self expression, community building, and language practice!
Mind Body Art (MBA) Activities led by UA Professor, Aurelia Mouzet. MBA are creative workshops that combine movement, body and emotion expression, improv theatre, and meditation, allowing participants to experience a collective multisensory experience where creativity meets well-being. Here is where the smiles emerge.
Spring Fair
Join us to celebrate Spring in our garden!
Learn about our sustainability efforts, meet neighborhood resources and shop at local artisans tables and from our IskaShop small batched, hand crafted jams & marmalades table.
Refugee Garden Arts Program
The Refugee Garden Art Program brings together UN refugees, asylum seekers, volunteers, to share space, culture, and healing! We are joined by a variety of community organizations, monthly resident art mediators/ practitioners, and garden educators. We start the morning gardening (watering, harvesting, planting, wedding and building community). Next we have resident art practitioners that lead an art project, healing music therapy or other group activity, focused on self expression, community building, and language practice!
Refugee led and refugee focused sessions to give voice to the refugees that want to share their culture through an activity, art project, cooking demonstration but open to a variety of artists and activities.
Food Preservation Workshop
On the second Tuesday of every month, Iskashitaa hosts a food preservation workshop dedicated to reducing food waste and educating the public on all the ways to transform local food. Using what we have harvested that month and the rescued food we have received from our partners, we come together at St. Francis in the Foothills’ commercial kitchen and make food products that are then sold on our online shop and at events.
Cyclovia Tucson
Join us on Sunday, April 6th from 9 AM to 3 PM as we activate three miles of car-free city streets, open to people of all ages and abilities. Walk, bike, roll, skate, and enjoy neighborhoods, participate in free activities, support local businesses, and connect with one another.
During Cyclovia the streets are yours!
Make sure to visit our booth and get your Bingo Stamp!
Tucson Zero Waste 2025
Join Iskashitaa at a FREE collection drive for Tucson and the surrounding areas to recycle their commonly used goods.
What is Zero Waste Tucson?
Zero Waste Tucson is a community-driven movement that aims to promote sustainable consumption and production practices. Its goal is to raise awareness about the benefits of zero-waste initiatives in creating a cleaner Tucson. By adopting effective waste management practices, Tucsonans can reduce waste generation and help reduce pollution levels, mitigate the impact of the climate crisis.
Visit their site to learn more - Tucson Zero Waste
Scholarship Applications Due
Jim and Robbie Dick Memorial Social Justice Scholarship
Three $5,000 scholarships will be awarded to Tucson area high school senior applicants who are active volunteers in promoting equity, peace, social justice, human rights, and cultural understanding.
Refugee Garden Arts Program
The Refugee Garden Art Program brings together UN refugees, asylum seekers, volunteers, to share space, culture, and healing! We are joined by a variety of community organizations, monthly resident art mediators/ practitioners, and garden educators. We start the morning gardening (watering, harvesting, planting, wedding and building community). Next we have resident art practitioners that lead an art project, healing music therapy or other group activity, focused on self expression, community building, and language practice!
Multicultural Drum Circle with dance and drum master Denise Bey. This Consists of a fun morning of drumming, dancing, and playing a variety of percussion instruments from around the world!
Refugee Garden Arts Program
The Refugee Garden Art Program brings together UN refugees, asylum seekers, volunteers, to share space, culture, and healing! We are joined by a variety of community organizations, monthly resident art mediators/ practitioners, and garden educators. We start the morning gardening (watering, harvesting, planting, wedding and building community). Next we have resident art practitioners that lead an art project, healing music therapy or other group activity, focused on self expression, community building, and language practice!
Sala De Libros (UA World of Words). Our monthly Sala is an intergenerational exchange to practice languages, exchange cultures and build community together with a focus on literacy and books for all. Resident Art Mediator, Katrina Kerstetter from Koru Multicultural Library facilitates literacy/reading games and group art activities based on books to accommodate learners of all different levels and abilities in language-learning in a dynamic, fun and safe way. Sharing cultures matter.
Refugee Garden Arts Program
The Refugee Garden Art Program brings together UN refugees, asylum seekers, volunteers, to share space, culture, and healing! We are joined by a variety of community organizations, monthly resident art mediators/ practitioners, and garden educators. We start the morning gardening (watering, harvesting, planting, wedding and building community). Next we have resident art practitioners that lead an art project, healing music therapy or other group activity, focused on self expression, community building, and language practice!
Mind Body Art (MBA) Activities led by UA Professor, Aurelia Mouzet. MBA are creative workshops that combine movement, body and emotion expression, improv theatre, and meditation, allowing participants to experience a collective multisensory experience where creativity meets well-being. Here is where the smiles emerge.