ASARCO
2026-03-10 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-03-11 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-03-12 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-03-13 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-03-14 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Phoenix) | ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center, 1421 W Pima Mine Rd, Sahuarita, 85629, United States
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 are approximately 65 minutes long.
Tours at 9:30 am, 11:15 am, 1:15 pm, & 3:00 pm
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MINE TOUR

Closed-toed shoes are required to take the tour. No Crocs, sandals, or flip-flops will be allowed.
We suggest bringing a water bottle (filtered water station is available in the Center).
Please dress comfortably.

ASARCO Self Guided Center Tours
2026-03-11 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-12 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-13 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-14 09:00 - 17:00 | ASARCO Mineral Discovery Center, 1421 W Pima Mine Rd, Sahuarita, 85629, United States
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 tour of the center’s indoor and outdoor exhibits, which walks through the copper transformation process. Afterward, peruse the Company Store for unique and educational gifts.

Monthly Bird Walk
2026-03-12 08:00 - 09:30 | Mission Garden, 946 W Mission Ln, Tucson, AZ, 85745
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 resident chickens. We always check the hummingbird feeder to see what hummingbirds are visiting it!
Walks usually last about one and half hours. Walking is easy in the garden and the paths, while not paved, are made of compacted material that is ADA compatible and suitable for wheelchairs and walkers. The length of this walk is 0.50 to 0.75 mile.

Birds of Mission Garden
2026-03-12 08:00 - 09:30 | Mission Garden, 946 W Mission Ln, Tucson, AZ, 85745
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 to the greater Tucson area. Check in with the roadrunners. We always check the hummingbird feeder! Take the opportunity to learn about the history of Tucson’s agriculture and some of the crops that have been important here.

Tubac HawkWatch Festival
2026-03-13 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-14 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-15 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-16 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-17 08:00 - 17:00 | Ron Morriss Park, 31 Calle Iglesia, Tubac, AZ, 85746
It’s peak week at the Tubac HawkWatch! Join HWI, the Tubac Nature Center, and Tucson Bird Alliance for a week celebrating spring migration. This is a family-friendly event with free activities in the park to coincide with the peak flight of the Common Black Hawk migration. You can expect to hawkwatch alongside experts daily, enjoy birding walks and lectures, shop birdy merch and optics, and meet live Raptor Ambassadors.
On Optics Days, you can shop and try out the latest binoculars with the best optics dealers. Don’t forget to stop at HawkWatch International, Tubac Nature Center, and Tucson Bird Alliance for some bird merch!
Bring a chair, hat, sunscreen, water, and binoculars.

We will be there on 3/13 and 3/14. If you are interested in volunteering (tabling with us) please reach out to zabrina@santacruzheritage.org

Guided Birding Walks at Patagonia Lake State Park
2026-03-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Patagonia Lake, 400 Patagonia Lake Rd, Patagonia,, AZ, 85624, United States
Guided bird walks are back!​ Join park rangers at the Birding Trail kiosk (next to campsite #12) for a ranger-led hike to learn about the diverse avian wildlife at Patagonia Lake and Sonoita Creek.
The event repeats each Friday and Monday at 9:00 a.m.​ For more information, These walks are limited to 15 people. Sign up in advance at the Visitor Center or by calling (520) 287-2791 or please visit https://azstateparks.com/patagonia-lake/events/bird-walk-patagonia​

Walk the Anza Trail at Tumacácori National Historical Park
2026-03-13 10:00 - 11:30 | Tumacácori National Historical Park, 1891 E Frontage Rd, Tumacacori, 85640, United States
Join an Anza Trail park ranger at Tumacácori National Historical Park for a guided walk!
-Meet at the mission church at 10 am
-Walk to the Santa Cruz River along the Anza Trail
-Return around 11:30 am
We’ll be walking along the same route the Anza expedition followed 250 years ago! This is an easy trail but expect uneven and unpaved surfaces. It’s a 1- to 2-mile roundtrip journey. Bring comfortable shoes, sun protection, water, and an interest in natural and cultural history!

February 13, 2026 from 10:00 – 11:30 am

March 13, 2026 from 10:00 – 11:30 am

April 10, 2026 from 10:00 – 11:30 am

May 8, 2026 from 10:00 – 11:30 am

1891 I-19 Frontage Rd, Tumacacori, AZ 85640

Tour of Historic Canoa Ranch
2026-03-13 13:00 - 14:30 | Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 I-19 Frontage Rd, Green Valley, AZ, 85614
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 you are heading east. Turn left (north) on the east side frontage road for about ½ mile and turn at the Hacienda de la Canoa sign on your right. Please carry water and wear sturdy walking shoes.

Turquoise Trail Walking Tour
2026-03-14 07:00 - 09:30 | Presidio San Augstin del Tucson, 196 N Court Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85701
Let one of our knowledgeable docents lead you on a walk along the 2.5-mile Turquoise Trail through Downtown Tucson to see historic buildings and hear stories that make Tucson’s history special. Pre-registration required.

Guided Birding Walks at Patagonia Sonoita Creek
2026-03-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve Visitor Center, 150 Blue Haven Road, Patagonia, Arizona, 85624, United States
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.
The start time of the walks will vary depending on the point in the season, so be sure to check the sign-up form to see when they will begin each week. The fee is $8 per person, or $5 for Santa Cruz/Cochise County residents and TNC members. Free to Patagonia/Sonoita/Elgin residents and children under 17. Registration is required.
Please bring comfortable clothes and footwear to walk 1-2 miles, a water bottle, sun protection and snacks. We suggest bringing your own binoculars, but the preserve has a limited number available for checkout. Read more about preserve regulations here.
For more information, contact Preserve Manager Aaron at aaron.mrotek@tnc.org.

America's Semiquincentennial and Arizona Statehood
2026-03-14 09:00 - 12:00 | Steam Pump Ranch, 10901 North Oracle Road, Oro Valley, 85737, United States
The Oro Valley Historical Society continues its informative exhibit – America’s Semiquincentennial and Arizona Statehood in the Pusch House Museum at historic Steam Pump Ranch. How soon after the U.S. won its independence did Arizona become a state? Our friendly volunteers will answer your questions and provide additional information. Entrance to the Museum is free with donations gratefully accepted.

In addition, our naturalist will take you on a gentle one-hour guided tour of the Ranch sharing information about the people and plants who occupied and still occupy this space. The tour will end in the Society maintained Heritage Garden where you will see plants that have been a part of our diet for thousands of years. Also on display is a replica of a Hohokam pit house so that you can see how Indigenous people lived in Oro Valley before we did.

Tucson Festival of Books
2026-03-14 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-15 09:00 - 17:00 | University of Arizona
Join us inside the National Park Service tent at one of the 9 best literary festivals in the world by Condé Nast Traveler! Save up your energy for non-stop excitement at this all-day event on the University of Arizona Mall. This free festival exists to improve literacy rates among children and adults. All proceeds following the festival are donated to local non-profit organizations that support improved literacy in southern Arizona. Sign up for time slots here.

Where History Grows: Gardens of the Tubac Presidio
2026-03-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Tubac Presidio State Historic Park & Museum, 1 Burruel St, #1296, Tubac, A, 85646, United States
Celebrate spring with a guided walk through the gardens of the Tubac Presidio. Explore native plants, vibrant seasonal blooms, and the living landscape of our historic site. Along the way, discover the fascinating ethnobotany of select plants and how people of this region historically used them for food, medicine, and daily life. Space is limited. Reserve your spot today for just $7.

Water Smarter, Not Harder – Desert Landscape Basics at Four Arrows Garden
2026-03-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Four Arrows Garden, 13499 E. Success Drive, Vail, United States
March 14th:
Water Smarter, Not Harder
Understand how to water landscape plants properly in the desert, including deep watering, seasonal adjustments, drip basics, and how to tell when plants actually need water.

Desert Landscape Basics is a monthly class series (see monthly topics below) designed to help you confidently grow a beautiful, low-stress desert landscape using the right plants, the right timing, and realistic care for Southern Arizona.
These classes focus on desert landscape plants — trees, shrubs, natives, succulents, and seasonal color — along with watering, seasonal care, and smart planning. It’s all about creating outdoor spaces that thrive here and feel good to live in.
Each class is one hour long and includes approximately 30 minutes of guided instruction followed by open Q&A time, where you can ask questions about your own yard and get practical, beginner-friendly advice you can use right away.
Whether you’re starting with bare ground, maintaining an existing landscape, or just feeling unsure what to do next, these classes are designed to meet you where you are.

Jack Talk: The Desert in Springtime
2026-03-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Tubac Presidio State Historic Park & Museum, 1 Burruel St, #1296, Tubac, A, 85646, United States
Jack’s back! Join us as we welcome Jack Lasseter, well known local orator and historian, as he highlights what to look for as the desert emerges from its winter sleep.

The Sonoran Desert, here in southern Arizona, is a special place, unique in the world, but in the Spring when it comes alive with new growth, flowers, fruit, and that brilliant display of colors, it is even more magical and unforgettable. It is truly a time to be out in the desert. You will hear about flowers, fruit, cactus, local birds and other desert animals; and most importantly you will develop a new appreciation for the desert and the natural world surrounding it.

Your ticket includes admission to the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park and Museum, light refreshments and lecture. Although, this isn’t your typical “lecture”- free from Powerpoint, sit back relax and enjoy a story about the special place we call home.

Living Lab & Learning Center Tour
2026-03-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Watershed Management Group, 1137 N Dodge Blvd., Tucson, AZ, 85716
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.

Caring for Iris and Other Bulbs
2026-03-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Oro Valley Public Library, 1305 W Naranja Dr, Oro Valley, AZ, 85737, United States
Yes! You can grow Iris flowers in our climate! Oracle resident Catesby Suter, UA Cooperative Extension Master Gardener with a Master of Science Degree in Botany will touch briefly on the history of Iris cultivation, planting techniques, preparing and feeding the soil, tips on dividing bulbs, and examples of flowering bulbs that will grow in our region. Come hear Catesby share with you how you can beautify your own garden!
