Events and tours from outside organizations.
The Empire Ranch Cowboy Festival, held in November, is the Foundation’s annual public event celebrating Arizona’s Western history and culture. Previously called the Roundup & Open House (2000-2017) the Festival also showcases Bureau of Land Management and Empire Ranch Foundation’s efforts to preserve the Empire Ranch for future generations. Each year more than 3,000 visitors come […]
Terruño: Flavors of the Desert Experience Terruño: Flavors of the Desert, a seasonal culinary series celebrating the flavors, stories, and culinary traditions of the Sonoran Desert, presented in partnership with the Tucson City of Gastronomy. Join us this fall for an unforgettable evening of food, wine, and music in the gardens. Savor expertly paired tastings from some […]
All Souls Procession and Grand Finale FREE Vendor Village 4pm-10pm Mercado District Gathering begins at 4 pm Barrio Hollywood at Speedway and Grande Procession begins at 6 pm travels through Barrio Hollywood and Barrio Menlo to Mercado District Circo Domo 7:30 pm Finale Ceremony 8pm Featuring Morgan Sorne, Flam Chen, Odaiko Sonora, Circus Sanctuary and […]
Meet at the Tubac Nature Center, 50 Bridge Rd., Tubac. Sign in at the door for this guided birding experience. The leaders will select a section of the Anza Trail along the Santa Cruz River for the walk. All levels of expertise welcome. Bring binoculars.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Meet at the Nature Center unless otherwise instructed by email. Bring water and a snack. Contact: tubac.nature.center.2019@gmail.com to add your email to our hiking list. The center is located near the Anza Trail and Santa Cruz River.
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.
Barrio Stories: 10-Year Celebration November 12–15, 2026 Tucson Convention Center – Alva B. Torres Plaza For ten years, Borderlands Theater’s Barrio Stories has brought the histories, memories, and lived experiences of Tucson’s oldest barrios to life through bold, professional theater rooted in community. This special anniversary edition marks that milestone with a larger celebration of […]
Join the Patagonia Lake team for a casual guided bird walk on mostly flat terrain, with a few steps at the trail entrance and exit. They will take their time enjoying nature and looking for birds along the trail. Please come prepared! Wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and bring a hat, water, and a snack if […]