Events and tours from outside organizations.
The Howard Scott Gentry Award honors those who have advanced the understanding and care of agaves and desert plants, continuing the legacy of Gentry’s foundational research in the Sonoran Desert. In 2026, we recognize Wendy Hodgson is honored for her decades of leadership in agave and desert plant research and conservation, including field-based work documenting […]
The Tucson Folk Festival returns in 2026 for its 41st year, bringing the heart of live acoustic music back to Downtown Tucson around Jácome Plaza. For more than four decades, the festival has stood as a living reflection of Tucson’s creative spirit—rooted in storytelling, cultural exchange, and the simple, powerful act of gathering through music. […]
This festival is meant to celebrate and sustain the cultural, ecological, and economic significance of agave through binational collaboration, storytelling, and community-rooted experiences. The Agave Heritage Festival brings together voices from the Sonoran Desert and beyond to honor agave’s legacy and ignite collective action for a more resilient future. Find a full list of festival […]
Join the Coalition for Sonoran Desert Protection at the Oracle Road wildlife crossings! This is a great opportunity to get a hands-on, restoration experience, take a tour of these amazing structures, and learn more about wildlife connectivity projects in Southern Arizona. Our goals for the day: Remove invasive plant species (buffelgrass) Water establishing plants Build […]
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 at 9:00 a.m through April. For more information, These walks are limited to 15 people. Sign up in advance […]
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 […]
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 […]
Field Notes: Resilient Desert and Food Systems brings together a mix of 2026 panel proposals and festival-curated adaptations, all centered on agave as a practical tool for regenerative agriculture in arid and semi-arid landscapes. Across the session, we look at how agave can support soil restoration, water-smart farming, and long-term resilience, grounded in ecological knowledge […]
The Tucson Folk Festival returns in 2026 for its 41st year, bringing the heart of live acoustic music back to Downtown Tucson around Jácome Plaza. For more than four decades, the festival has stood as a living reflection of Tucson’s creative spirit—rooted in storytelling, cultural exchange, and the simple, powerful act of gathering through music. […]
This festival is meant to celebrate and sustain the cultural, ecological, and economic significance of agave through binational collaboration, storytelling, and community-rooted experiences. The Agave Heritage Festival brings together voices from the Sonoran Desert and beyond to honor agave’s legacy and ignite collective action for a more resilient future. Find a full list of festival […]
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. […]