The mission of the Desert Laboratory on Tumamoc Hill is to support research and outreach that provides insight into the cultural and natural history of the Sonoran Desert region and be a responsible steward of the Hill while supporting community connections to place and people. 

We respectfully acknowledge the University of Arizona is on the land and territories of Indigenous peoples. Today, Arizona is home to 22 federally recognized tribes, with Tucson being home to the O’odham and the Yaqui. Committed to diversity and inclusion, the University strives to build sustainable relationships with sovereign Native Nations and Indigenous communities through education offerings, partnerships, and community service.

The Desert Laboratory recognizes the cultural significance of Cemamagi Du’ag as the bedrock of our institution and our future actions.