Events and tours from outside organizations.
Join ecologist Caleb Weaver of Ecotone Biodiversity LLC for an engaging presentation overviewing rainwater harvesting in Southern Arizona. Attendees will learn methods to collect, convey, and store this free resource to grow food for wildlife and people alike, protecting critical groundwater and natural water reserves to stay in the ground. We'll then tour the rain […]
Join ecologist Caleb Weaver of Ecotone Biodiversity LLC for an engaging presentation overviewing rainwater harvesting in Southern Arizona. Attendees will learn methods to collect, convey, and store this free resource to grow food for wildlife and people alike, protecting critical groundwater and natural water reserves to stay in the ground. We'll then tour the rain […]
Join us for a remarkable presentation featuring Dr. Deni Seymour, an internationally recognized archaeologist and leading expert on Native and Spanish Colonial history of the Southwest. She will be joined by fellow members of the Historical Arms Society of Tucson. With more than 45 years of groundbreaking research, Dr. Seymour has uncovered the stories, […]
This program is made possible by Arizona Humanities. Please note that park admission is not included. Many Arizonans call the Sonoran Desert and its striking landscapes home. Long before our urban centers and city lights lit up the dark desert skies, the Tohono O’odham were cultivating and shaping the land with abundant agriculture—from squash […]
Along the 850-mile Arizona Trail from Utah to Mexico, climate change is reshaping ecosystems and communities across the Southwest. In fall 2025, Arizona Republic climate reporter and ecologist Joan Meiners spent seven weeks mountain biking the entire trail to document these changes and explore solutions with scientists, tribes, and local experts. Through vivid photos, video, […]
TURQUOISE TRAIL HIGHLIGHTS TOUR Walk Tucson’s historic Turquoise Trail—a path marked by a turquoise line painted on the sidewalk. This loop explores the heart of downtown Tucson, highlighting Spanish Colonial architecture, key historic landmarks, and stories dating back to 1775. This slightly shortened tour covers stops 1–14 on the trail before returning to the museum […]
Celebrate the 4th of July with Tubac Presidio at a fun-filled community event for all ages! Enjoy free admission, complimentary food, exciting prizes, and a variety of activities throughout the day. We are also proud to honor our veterans who have served our country with a special veterans ceremony. Veterans are warmly invited to attend […]