ASARCO Discovery Center & Mine Tours
2026-07-08 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-07-09 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-07-10 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-07-11 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-07-15 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-07-16 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-07-17 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-07-18 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Phoenix) and 3 more dates | ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center, 1421 W Pima Mine Rd, Sahuarita, 85629, United States
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 are approximately 65 minutes long.
Tours at 9:30 am, 11:15 am
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MINE TOUR

Closed-toed shoes are required to take the tour. No Crocs, sandals, or flip-flops will be allowed.
We suggest bringing a water bottle (filtered water station is available in the Center).
Please dress comfortably.

Monthly Bird Walk
2026-07-09 08:00 - 09:30 | Mission Garden, 946 W Mission Ln, Tucson, AZ, 85745
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 resident chickens. We always check the hummingbird feeder to see what hummingbirds are visiting it!
Walks usually last about one and half hours. Walking is easy in the garden and the paths, while not paved, are made of compacted material that is ADA compatible and suitable for wheelchairs and walkers. The length of this walk is 0.50 to 0.75 mile.

Birds of Mission Garden
2026-07-09 08:00 - 09:30 | Mission Garden, 946 W Mission Ln, Tucson, AZ, 85745
At Mission Garden, meet at the front gate

Walk around beautiful Mission Garden with one of the garden’s expert birders. We’ll look for seasonal and resident birds and learn to identify some common calls and songs. 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 the roadrunners. We always check the hummingbird feeder! Take the opportunity to learn about the history of Tucson’s agriculture and some of the crops that have been important here.

Plant Propagation at Borderlands Restoration Network
2026-07-09 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-14 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-16 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-21 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-07-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Borderlands Nursery & Seed, 42 San Antonio Road, Patagonia, 85624, United States
Spend your morning at Borderlands Nursery & Seed with a great group of plant lovers propagating native plants that will restore the landscapes of the borderlands. Bring water and be prepared for outdoor work.

Docent Led Tour
2026-07-11 11:00 - 12:00 | Empire Ranch, 16655 E. Empire Ranch Rd, Sonoita, 85637, United States
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.

OUTDOORS TOGETHER / JUNTOS AFUERA
2026-07-11 18:00 - 20:00
Welcome the monsoon season with a sunset walk in the downtown Nogales, AZ art district. Join the BRN Education team for a guided walk of the art Nogales has to offer.
Acompáñanos a darle la bienvenida a la temporada de lluvia, embarcando en una caminata de atardecer por el distrito de arte en el centro de Nogales, AZ. Únete al equipo de Educación de BRN para un paseo guiado para conocer el bello arte de Nogales.

Sunset Summer Family Poetry - Barrio Kroger Lane 105th Anniversary
2026-07-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Gallery Studio, 935 W. Ochoa Lane, Tucson, 85745, United States
“The Peoples House – La Casa de la Gente – Hemajkam ha ki” in the Tohono O’odham Language. A twilight presentation of poems with the theme “Care is a Cure” quote dedicated to Family, History, Tradition, Culture, adjacent Waters and surrounding Lands, Barrios, Rancherias, Wildlife and Nature. Facilitated by City of Tucson Poet Laureate Sr. Logan Philips. For more information call or text: 520-248-5691.

Sunset Family Poetry - Barrio sin Nombre - The Land of Chuk Shon
2026-07-14 17:30 - 19:30 | 946 W Mission Lane, 946 W. Mission Lane, Tucson, 85745, United States
UA Poets – Community Artists – Grassroots Talents Our Poems can be dedicated to Family, History, Tradition, Culture, Stories, the Santa Cruz River, adjacent Bodies of Water, surrounding Lands, Barrios, Rancherias, the Wildlife, Nature, etc. With the Theme “Care is a Cure” quote and session facilitated by our friend City of Tucson Poet Laureate Sr. Logan Philips

Sunset Summer Family Poetry – Barrio Santa Cruz Heritage Project
2026-07-15 17:30 - 19:30 | 1618 S. Santa Cruz Lane, 85713, 1618 S. Santa Cruz Lane, Tucson, 85713, United States

Sunset Summer Family Poetry-Las Milpitas
2026-07-16 17:30 - 19:30 | Las Milpitas Community Farm, 2405 S Cottonwood Ln, Tucson, AZ, 85713, United States
A twilight presentation of poems with the theme “Care is a Cure” quote dedicated to Family, History, Tradition, Culture, adjacent Waters and surrounding Lands, Barrios, Rancherias, Wildlife and Nature. Facilitated by City of Tucson Poet Laureate Sr. Logan Philips. For more information call or text: 520-248-5691.

Sunset Summer Family Poetry – San Xavier District Wa:k Hikdan
2026-07-17 17:30 - 19:30
A twilight presentation of poems with the theme “Care is a Cure” quote dedicated to Family, History, Tradition, Culture, adjacent Waters and surrounding Lands, Barrios, Rancherias, Wildlife and Nature. Facilitated by City of Tucson Poet Laureate Sr. Logan Philips. For more information call or text: 520-248-5691.

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Monsoon Plant Sale
2026-07-18 08:00 - 14:00 | Borderlands Nursery & Seed, 42 San Antonio Road, Patagonia, 85624, United States
Join us at Borderlands Nursery & Seed on Saturday, July 18, from 8 AM to 2 PM, to shop our selection of native plants, organically grown from locally sourced seed, with vendors and music. Enjoy a 10% discount on all plants and seeds, and a 20% discount for Restoration Partners & Founders Circle members.

Paton Center Habitat Ambassadors
2026-07-22 09:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-23 09:00 - 11:00 | Paton Center for Hummingbirds, 477 Pennsylvania Ave, Patagonia, 85624, United States
Join Tucson Bird Alliance’s restoration team in enhancing and maintaining habitat around the Paton Center grounds.

Position Description:

TBA’s restoration department has been hard at work acquiring new grounds and developing valuable native habitat types at the Paton Center over the past few years and we need your help to continue this work. Events will focus largely on invasive species removal and weeding but could include any of the following activities:

Weeding and planting the Paton meadow to support pollinators
Trail maintenance and building for improved visitor experience
Invasive grass and vine pulling and management
Brush clearing and hauling
Irrigation system maintenance to support native plants
Paton Center yard and grounds maintenance
Native seed collection

We welcome you to register for these events if you are interested in any of these tasks and a TBA staff member will reach out in advance of each event to provide a more detailed plan for the day.

Requirements:

Please come prepared to work in direct sun and in hot temperatures during warm months. We recommend wearing long sleeves, long pants, and a hat as well as sturdy close toed shoes. Please also bring a refillable water bottle.

Date:

October-May: 10-12 pm
June-September: 9-11 am

Number of Openings:

We are looking for 10-15 volunteers for each date. Registration required. Please click HERE link to sign up for the date(s) you would like to volunteer.

Native Plant Propagation and Nursery Management Workshop
2026-07-23 10:00 - 14:00 | Tumacácori National Historical Park, 1891 E Frontage Rd, Tumacacori, 85640, United States
Join us for an informative class to learn about all things related to running and managing a native plant nursery, including propagating native plants from both seeds and cuttings, including seed and plant sourcing, plant lists, dormancy, mechanical scarification, temperature stratification, transplanting, pot sizes for retail vs. restoration needs, irrigation, soil type, timelines, and more.

Archaeology Day
2026-07-25 08:00 - 11:00 | Mission Garden, 946 W Mission Ln, Tucson, AZ, 85745
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 about things like pinch pots, pendants, and cordage. John Palacio speaks about and demonstrates making replicas of petroglyphs. Come join in any time between 8am and 11am.
