Events and tours from outside organizations.
Experience the rich history of Tucson on the one-mile Barrio Viejo (old neighborhood) Walking Tour, which goes through the largest collection of Sonoran Row houses in the United States. For over 100 years, Barrio Viejo was the heart of Tucson’s social, economic, and cultural life. On this 90-minute walking tour, your tour guide Mauro Trejo will discuss […]
In this winter series, learn how to prepare 4 different hearty and healthy soups. Participants will be cooking in our fully equipped commercial kitchen and led by Chef Bruce Yim and the TVF Kitchen Crew. All ingredients will be provided. Each class will last 2 hours and you will have delicious soup to take home […]
The Renaissance of Nogales, AZ. Come see and learn about the extraordinary cultural arts vibrancy happening in Ambos Nogales. We’ll tour the historic 1914 Santa Cruz County Courthouse, Wittner Museum, La Linea Studio & Gallery, Pimeria Alta Historical Society Museum, and other sites on this walking tour (just less than 1 mile). We encourage you […]
Join Tucson Audubon habitat restoration professionals for a Santa Cruz River Community Stewardship Event! We will be working to restore habitat along the Santa Cruz River in Tubac, starting with invasive plant removal. Monthly community restoration volunteer events will be held every third Thursday from 9-11am, starting on November 21st. This project is a joint […]
Get out and enjoy nature with our partner, Santa Cruz Shining Arizona, and other community members in Carmen as we collect trash along one of the most endangered rivers in the U.S. It's great exercise for your body and your spirit!
Arizona's important Latino history is often forgotten in the mainstream history books and hidden in corners of museums; but the leaders and the stories continue to inspire movements. Motivated by our collective past and interactions with living history, Adam López Falk, a fifth generation Arizonan, created Arizonenses: The Arizona Latino History Timeline. The timeline highlights […]
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.
Celebrate our region's ranching traditions with us as we engage with rodeo parade enthusiasts during the History Relived Showcase at the Tucson Wagon & History Museum. Time slots will be made available as more information is received.
Mauro Trejo, 7th generation Tucsonian and historian, delves deep into Tucson’s history going back more than a century. From ancient times to present day, Mauro will walk you through Tucson’s oldest areas and share stories of the people and events that shaped its past. This tour is perfect for history buffs and anyone looking to […]
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.
Experience the rich history of Tucson on the one-mile Barrio Viejo (old neighborhood) Walking Tour, which goes through the largest collection of Sonoran Row houses in the United States. For over 100 years, Barrio Viejo was the heart of Tucson’s social, economic, and cultural life. On this 90-minute walking tour, your tour guide Mauro Trejo will discuss […]
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 […]
