Events and tours from outside organizations.
Enjoy a guided tour of the gardens of Historic Canoa Ranch with Raydine Taber from the Green Valley Gardeners. Designed for ages 12 and up. Dates and Times: Friday, October 2 • 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Location: Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S I-19 Frontage Rd, Green Vall
El Rio Preserve along the Santa Cruz River provides excellent habitat for birds and other wildlife Join birding expert Jeff Babson at one of Marana’s birding hotspots. We expect to see a nice mix of waterfowl, sparrows, and other birds that are in town for the winter, as well as resident regulars. Please remember to […]
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*
Walk around Mission Garden to look for seasonal and resident birds. Learn to identify some common calls and songs of the birds here. The garden is a good place for beginning and intermediate birders to learn about many of the birds common to the greater Tucson area. Check in with Kevin (the roadrunner) and our […]
This is a private walking tour of Tubac. Tubac originally emerged as a village of the Sobaipuri and is the site of the oldest European settlement in what is now the state of Arizona, founded in 1752. Look into this experience in this video. Divided into four themes, the itinerary includes a background & interpretation […]
Join the Oro Valley Historical Society at historic Steam Pump Ranch to see the collection of archives, documents, photos, and possessions from our area dating back hundreds of years. Tours of the Pusch House Museum are self-guided, and we have volunteers on site to answer questions and provide additional information. Today our naturalist will lead […]
Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.
This is a private tour of Tumacácori National Historical Park by a former NPS ranger who worked there in historic preservation and heritage interpretation. The park protects one of the most unique places in Arizona and helps people understand the state's vibrant natural and cultural landscapes. Look into this experience in this video. Divided into […]
This is a private walking tour of Tubac. Tubac originally emerged as a village of the Sobaipuri and is the site of the oldest European settlement in what is now the state of Arizona, founded in 1752. Look into this experience in this video. Divided into four themes, the itinerary includes a background & interpretation […]
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*
This is a private walking tour of Tubac. Tubac originally emerged as a village of the Sobaipuri and is the site of the oldest European settlement in what is now the state of Arizona, founded in 1752. Look into this experience in this video. Divided into four themes, the itinerary includes a background & interpretation […]
Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.