Events and tours from outside organizations.
In southern Arizona the natural world begins to think about spring in March. This walk at Agua Caliente Park offers opportunities to view our desert denizens alongside some pond-loving riparian birds Dates: Wednesday 16, October 7 and 21 Time: 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Location: Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson 85749 Cost: Free*
can still be grown in the desert! The Tucson Garden Club invites you to an inspiring session on beginning your own rose garden. Learn practical tips and insider advice from Terry Swartz, past President of the Tucson Rose Society, as he shares his favorite techniques for selecting, planting, and caring for roses in our desert […]
There is a statue of the Jesuit missionary and explorer Padre Kino in Tucson. He is on horseback. The head of his horse is drooping. It has been a long and hot day of travel in the Sonoran desert. But Kino sits upright, and he has a “blue shell” clutched to his chest by his […]
This presentation explores the history and significance of Mission Guevavi and Mission Calabazas, two lesser-known Spanish colonial missions in southern Arizona. It examines their role in the spread of Christianity, Spanish settlement, and interactions with Indigenous communities during the colonial period. The presentation also highlights the missions' architecture, cultural importance, and preservation as part of […]