Events and tours from outside organizations.
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.
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.
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 […]
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 […]
Join us to learn the importance of, and how you can contribute to, the preservation of the Santa Cruz Valley migratory pathway. We've designed a fun, informative event within a functioning habitat. This event will have: Educational booths Native plants for sale Mini-workshops Food trucks Games Park tours for ideas and inspiration
Join Mission Garden for a day of shopping, learning, cultural sharing and connection as Indigenous artists and makers from across the region gather to showcase and sell their handcrafted artwork, jewelry, textiles, pottery, basketry, and more. This vibrant event offers a unique opportunity to meet the artists, learn about their work, and support local creators […]
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.
The Oro Valley Historical Society has newly discovered collection items to show you. They will remain on display throughout the year, giving visitors the freedom to enjoy the exhibits at their leisure and return whenever curiosity calls. Visits to the Museum are fee with donations gratefully accepted.
Experience the unforgettable vibrant tradition of Tubac’s annual Día de los Muertos celebration, a beautiful event that brings the community together to honor those who have passed. Also known as Day of the Dead, this cultural tradition is rooted in the belief that the spirits of our loved ones return to visit us during this […]
Experience the unforgettable vibrant tradition of Tubac’s annual Día de los Muertos celebration, a beautiful event that brings the community together to honor those who have passed. Also known as Day of the Dead, this cultural tradition is rooted in the belief that the spirits of our loved ones return to visit us during this […]