ASARCO Discovery Center & Mine Tours
2026-07-31 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-08-01 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-08-05 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-08-06 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-08-07 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-08-08 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-08-12 09:30 - 10:30, 2026-08-13 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Phoenix) and 4 more dates | 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
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.

Healing Herb Walk
2026-08-01 09:00 - 10:00 | Mission Garden, 946 W Mission Ln, Tucson, AZ, 85745
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.

Boat Tours at Patagonia Lake State Park
2026-08-01 09:00 - 12:30, 2026-08-02 09:00 - 12:30, 2026-08-08 09:00 - 12:30, 2026-08-09 09:00 - 12:30, 2026-08-15 09:00 - 12:30, 2026-08-16 09:00 - 12:30 | Patagonia Lake, 400 Patagonia Lake Rd, Patagonia,, AZ, 85624, United States
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 Marina.

Sonoita Vineyards' HARVESTFEST 2026
2026-08-01 10:00 - 13:00 | Sonoita Vineyards, 290 Elgin Canelo Rd., Elgin, A, 85611-8001, United States
Celebrate the start of harvest season at HarvestFest 2026 at Sonoita Vineyards!
Guests can enjoy a day of wine, live music, food vendors, artisan and craft booths, and the popular grape stomping competition at 1:00 p.m. Sample new releases from local wineries, discover unique handcrafted goods, and experience the beauty of Arizona wine country.

Plant Propagation at Borderlands Restoration Network
2026-08-04 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-06 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-11 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-13 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-18 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-20 09:00 - 12:00 | Borderlands Nursery & Seed, 42 San Antonio Road, Patagonia, 85624, United States
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.

Native Plant Propagation and Nursery Management Workshop
2026-08-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Borderlands Nursery & Seed, 42 San Antonio Road, Patagonia, 85624, United States
Join us for an informative class to learn about all things related to running and managing a native plant nursery, such as propagating native plants from both seeds and cuttings, seed and plant sourcing, plant lists, dormancy, mechanical scarification, temperature stratification, transplanting, pot sizes for retail vs. restoration needs, irrigation, soil type, timelines, and more.

Docent Led Tour
2026-08-08 11:00 - 12:00 | Empire Ranch, 16655 E. Empire Ranch Rd, Sonoita, 85637, United States
Docent Led Tour of the Empire Ranch House. 11 am to noon. Reservations are required by 5 pm the day before the tour. Click here to make a reservation. Free. Meet at the Visitor Contact Station.

Monthly Bird Walk
2026-08-13 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
2026-08-13 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.
