Rent the Living Lab & Learning Center

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 hydrolocal. 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?

Ready to rent our space? Please contact Operations & Development Manager, Todd Hanley

Contact Todd
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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.
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Retreats & Corporate 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.
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Classes & Ceremonies: Configure the space to suit your needs. Our south-facing wall of window can be opened to offer a protected space while still bringing the fresh air and sounds of outdoors into your event. Tucson-area river photographs and natural clay walls offer a serene and natural aesthetic.

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, please take a look at our schoolyard programs for more details. 

Learn More About Schoolyard Programs


Amenities

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Our green-built Learning Center features a smart board, conferencing equipment, and a layout that can be configured to meet your needs.
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Enjoy drinking purified rainwater at our rainwater-sustained campus

What’s Included

  • Access to garden spaces, indoor kitchen, Learning Center, campus patios, and composting toilet restroom facilities
  • Projector & smart screen
  • Folding chairs chairs and tables
  • Zero-waste dishwashing station

Available as an add-on

  • Dinnerware, mason jars, wine glasses, rainwater for drinking
  • OWL conferencing camera & microphone

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

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.