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SUMMARY:National Park Week
DESCRIPTION:Join in celebrating America’s stories during National Park Week August 22-30\, 2026! \nLove national parks? There’s a holiday for that! Join the weeklong celebration of all things “national parks” happening August 22 to 30\, 2026. Wrap up summer by coming out to explore nature and history\, join ranger programs\, earn your Junior Ranger badge\, and more. Entrance fees are waived for US citizens and residents on August 25\, 2026\, for our 110th birthday. \nCelebrate America’s Story\nThis year’s National Park Week theme is “Celebrate America’s Story” in honor of the nation’s 250th anniversary. Come visit where many of America’s important stories are shared—in our national parks. Make your own stories exploring stunning natural landscapes\, reflecting on our nation’s inspiring history and rich culture\, and enjoying the great outdoors. \nShare your national park stories on social media using #NationalParkWeek\, #NationalJuniorRangerDay\, and #NPSBirthday. \nNational Park Week Theme Days\n\nSatuday\, August 22: Kickoff Saturday and America 250 Grand Pix\nSunday\, August 23: Safety Sunday\nMonday\, August 24: America in Motion Monday\nTuesday\, August 25: National Park Service 110th Birthday & Fee-Free Day\nWedneday\, August 26: Watch Wildlife Wednesday\nThursday\, August 27: Thankful Thursday\nFriday\, August 28: Freedom Friday\nSaturday\, August 29: Staff Saturday\nSunday\, August 30: Junior Ranger Day
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/national-park-week/2026-08-26/
LOCATION:Saguaro National Park West-West at the Red Hills Visitor Center\, 2700 North Kinney Road\, Tucson\, 85743\, United States
CATEGORIES:Passport to Your National Parks® Stamp Station,Youth Programming
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SUMMARY:Paton Center Habitat Ambassadors
DESCRIPTION:Join Tucson Bird Alliance’s restoration team in enhancing and maintaining habitat around the Paton Center grounds. \n\n\nPosition Description:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTBA’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:\n\nWeeding and planting the Paton meadow to support pollinators\nTrail maintenance and building for improved visitor experience\nInvasive grass and vine pulling and management\nBrush clearing and hauling\nIrrigation system maintenance to support native plants\nPaton Center yard and grounds maintenance\nNative seed collection\n\nWe 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.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRequirements:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDate:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOctober-May: 10-12 pm\nJune-September: 9-11 am\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNumber of Openings:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe 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.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/paton-center-habitat-ambassadors/2026-08-26/
LOCATION:Paton Center for Hummingbirds\, 477 Pennsylvania Ave\, Patagonia\, 85624\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environmental Stewardship,Volunteer Opportunities
ORGANIZER;CN="Tucson Bird Alliance":MAILTO:info@tucsonbirds.org
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SUMMARY:ASARCO Discovery Center & Mine Tours
DESCRIPTION: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.’ \nJoin the mine tour for a firsthand look at the copper transformation process. Ticketed mine tours are approximately 65 minutes long. \nTours at 9:30 am\, 11:15 am \nSPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MINE TOUR \n\n\nClosed-toed shoes are required to take the tour. No Crocs\, sandals\, or flip-flops will be allowed.\nWe suggest bringing a water bottle (filtered water station is available in the Center).\nPlease dress comfortably.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/asarco-ticketed-mine-tour/2026-08-26/
LOCATION:ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center\, 1421 W Pima Mine Rd\, Sahuarita\, 85629\, United States
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