Events and tours from outside organizations.
Join Pima County Conservation Lands & Resources to explore the nocturnal world of bats. Begin with an introduction to their diversity, biology, and conservation, then set off with a (provided) bat detector to determine which species are flying overhead. Date: Tuesday, June 23 Time: 7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Location: Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Rd., […]
Join staff and dedicated volunteers from the Conservation Lands and Resources Department in our collaborative, community-wide effort to remove invasive buffelgrass and protect the Sonoran Desert. The Sonoran Desert Weedwackers is a volunteer group dedicated to removing infestations of buffelgrass, fountain grass and other invasive plants found in the Tucson Mountains and other natural areas in Pima […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join Pima County Conservation Lands & Resources for our Spring & Summer Nature Journaling Series. Each session will explore a different location. Journaling is a great way to focus the mind, build creativity, deepen curiosity, and learn more about the plants and animals around us. Join us to explore how we can slow our pace and connect […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
At our monthly (fourth Saturday) Archaeology Day, representatives of Tucson's archaeology community come to Mission Garden to teach practical hands-on skills. Archaeology Southwest will be doing their Hands-on Archaeology program. It allows kids of all ages to try out fascinating ancient technologies. Old Pueblo Archaeology Center is represented at these events, also presenting interactive programs […]
Every Saturday and Sunday, $7 per adult, $5 per child (13 years and under) 9 a.m. Avian Adventure Tour 10:15 a.m. Avian Adventure Tour 11:30 a.m. Lake Discovery Tour Twilight Tour on Saturdays only. Time varies. Please call the park to make your reservation: 520-287-2791. Boat rentals are available at the Patagonia Lake […]
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 […]
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.