Events and tours from outside organizations.
Patagonia Lake State Park invites the community to enjoy an evening of live entertainment with its Music in the Desert series, held in the Visitor Center. Local musician Steve Jones will take the stage on Thursday, February 13, and Thursday, March 6, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Guests can look forward to an intimate performance […]
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. […]
Learn about some of the 50 medicinal plants in Mission Garden's Moore Medicinal Garden. The plants are native to the American Southwest deserts and in many cases have been used for millennia. Modern herbalists are keeping this tradition alive at Mission Garden.
America turns 250 this year, and Arizona turns 114 - see how we were destined to be a part of the United States and the long road it took for us to get there. The current exhibit in the Pusch House Museum at historic Steam Pump Ranch will take you on that journey. Volunteers will […]
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 […]
Kari Hackney is the Director of Habitat Stewardship for the Tucson Bird Alliance. She holds her M.S. in Parks and Resource Management, with a B.S. in Biology. She leads the organization’s efforts in habitat restoration, which has both a wildlands and urban focus. As a licensed contractor, she has led habitat installations in residential and […]
Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits of the people of Canoa. DIRECTIONS: Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley 85622 From Tucson - Take 1-19 south to exit 56 - Canoa Road. Go around the traffic circle until […]
Join the Town of Patagonia, Arizona as the Road to 250 Arizona Traveling Museum makes a stop in Patagonia! This special exhibition is part of Arizona’s statewide journey toward America’s 250th anniversary. Experience a statewide tour of a Replica Liberty Bell along with engaging Arizona and American history exhibits that highlight our shared heritage and […]
Embark on a miniature adventure hosted by the Tucson Garden Railway Society on March 7th and 8th! Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of outdoor G-Scale model railroads and stunning gardens across 8 Tucson area locations. From 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, enjoy a self-guided tour through these captivating sites. Admission is free, with donations […]
Celebrate Saint Patrick's Day by joining public historian Alex La Pierre for a compelling presentation that explores the dramatic story of the Batallón de San Patricio- a group of mostly Irish immigrants who fought alongside Mexico during the U.S.-Mexican War of 1846-1848. This engaging talk examines the battalion's complex motivations, moral convictions, and enduring […]
Friends of Danny Lopez Park will meet at the SOUTHERN end of the lake to pick up trash and pull buffelgrass (See attached image). When you drive into the park, take the first right and follow this all the way around behind PACC until you get to the meeting spot parking. The buffelgrass is right […]