Host Your Event at the Living Lab
The Living Lab and Learning Center is a dynamic community space where people come together to celebrate, learn, and connect — all while experiencing what it means to live hydro local. From rain gardens and native edible plants to rainwater on tap and composting toilets, the Living Lab is a fully immersive sustainable venue in midtown Tucson, easily accessible by bus and bike.
Ready to rent our space? Please contact Operations & Development Manager, Todd Hanley:
Phone: 520-396-3266 x6
Email: thanley@watershedmg.org
Green Weddings
Celebrate your love in a place rooted in sustainability and Sonoran desert beauty. Our native gardens and green infrastructure make a stunning, eco-friendly backdrop for weddings of all kinds.
What’s Included
- Access to garden spaces, indoor kitchen, and composting toilet restroom facilities
- Folding chairs chairs and tables
- Zero-waste dishwashing station
Available as an add-on
- Dinnerware, mason jars, wine glasses, rainwater for drinking
Special Notes
- Limited parking: 6 spaces onsite, street parking limited to 10-15 cars
- Most guests should commit to arriving by bike, bus, or rideshare
Retreats & Other Events
Host your next corporate, wellness, or community retreat in a space designed to foster connection and conscious living. Whether you're organizing a mindfulness weekend or a team-building day, the Living Lab offers a grounding environment away from the ordinary.
What’s Included
- Access to both indoor and outdoor gathering spaces
- Use of kitchen and facilities
- Folding chairs and tables
- Optional add-ons: tech support, hybrid event setup
School & Youth Group Visits
We welcome school groups, summer camps, and youth organizations to learn and explore in a living example of sustainable desert living. Interactive tours and hands-on learning are available to align with your educational goals.
Custom pricing available for school and nonprofit groups. Please contact us to build the right experience for your students. If you wish to schedule a field trip, visit our page outling more details here: https://watershedmg.org/schedule-field-trip-living-lab
Transportation and Parking
The Living Lab is located at 1137 N Dodge Blvd, just north of Speedway.
- By Bike: We encourage biking! Dodge Blvd is a designated bike route. We provide ample secure bike parking and a bike repair station on campus.
- By Bus: The #4 Speedway route stops directly by our location, and the #11 Alvernon route is within a 1/4 mile. For route planning, please visit the SunTran website.
- By Car: Parking is limited. Our primary parking lot is at the south edge of the campus, accessible via an alley from Dodge Blvd. If parking on E Bellevue (the neighborhood street to our north), please avoid blocking our neighbors' driveways.
