Events and tours from outside organizations.
Join the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection for a highway cleanup within a wildlife corridor! Help us collect trash along our adopted stretch of highway along the I-10 frontage road near Avra Valley Road and the Santa Cruz River wildlife ramp. Gloves, safety vests, snacks and drinks, trash bags, and pick-up sticks (grabbers) are provided. […]
At our monthly (fourth Saturday) Archaeology Day, representatives of Tucson's archaeology community come to Mission Garden to teach practical hands-on skills. Archaeology Southwest will be doing their Hands-on Archaeology program. It allows kids of all ages to try out fascinating ancient technologies. Old Pueblo Archaeology Center is represented at these events, also presenting interactive programs […]
Join us for guided birding walks at Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve in Southern Arizona on Saturday mornings, starting November 1st, 2025! Learn about the resident and migrating birds, ranging from gray hawks to vermilion flycatchers to thick-billed kingbirds. Tours will also touch on the environmental history of the region surrounding the preserve. Birders of all levels are welcome. […]
This is the last time to visit the season-long celebration of the America Semiquincentennial journey with the Oro Valley Historical Society in the Pusch House Museum at historic Steam Pump Ranch. America Semiquincentennial and the Town of Oro Valley connects national, state, and local stories of perseverance. Volunteers will be available, and tours are complimentary […]
Every Saturday and Sunday, $7 per adult, $5 per child (13 years and under) 9 a.m. Avian Adventure Tour 10:15 a.m. Avian Adventure Tour 11:30 a.m. Lake Discovery Tour Twilight Tour on Saturdays only. Time varies. Please call the park to make your reservation: 520-287-2791. Boat rentals are available at the Patagonia Lake […]
This family-friendly community event is designed to connect residents with the outdoors while highlighting the incredible natural resources we have right here in our region. Families will be able to fish for free! Other activities being planned include: -Free fishing with borrowed poles and free bait bags -Guided nature walks (Friends of the Madera Canyon) […]
Since ASARCO opened their doors in 1997, the ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center & Mine Tours’ vision has been to educate communities on the vital importance of the copper mining industry to our civilization, to educate students and teachers in earth sciences, and to preserve Arizona’s mining history. ASARCO invites you to take our free self-guided […]
Since we opened our doors in 1997, the ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center & Mine Tours’ vision has been to educate communities on the vital importance of the copper mining industry to our civilization, to educate students and teachers in earth sciences, and to preserve Arizona’s mining history. We invite you to take our free self-guided […]
The ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center & Mine Tours’ vision has been to educate communities on the vital importance of the copper mining industry to civilization, to educate students and teachers in earth sciences, and to preserve Arizona’s mining history.' Join the mine tour for a firsthand look at the copper transformation process. Ticketed mine tours […]
The ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center & Mine Tours’ vision has been to educate communities on the vital importance of the copper mining industry to civilization, to educate students and teachers in earth sciences, and to preserve Arizona’s mining history.’ Join the mine tour for a firsthand look at the copper transformation process. Ticketed mine tours […]
Our guided Living Lab Tours happen every 2nd and 4th Saturdays of the month. You’ll be led through our demonstration site by one of our Docents to learn about our many water harvesting systems firsthand.
Los Descendientes de Tucson is celebrating the reopening of the Sosa-Carrillo House after 2 years of rehabilitation. Event remarks begin at 11am followed by light bites in the back patio. Visitors are encourage to walk through the house and see the new and expanded exhibits on the history of the barrio, the Sosas and Carillos, […]