Events and tours from outside organizations.
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 […]
Join our community effort to restore Tanque Verde Creek! We invite people of all ages, diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, beliefs, and many other diverse communities to participate in restoring our heritage of seasonal and year-round water flows. Come work with WMG staff and other River Run Network volunteers in a beautiful riparian area to […]
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. For […]
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.
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. For […]
Experience the rich history of Tucson on the one-mile Barrio Viejo (old neighborhood) Walking Tour, which goes through the largest collection of Sonoran Row houses in the United States. For over 100 years, Barrio Viejo was the heart of Tucson’s social, economic, and cultural life. On this 90-minute walking tour, your tour guide Mauro Trejo will discuss […]
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 […]
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 […]
Canoa Ranch is one of Pima County’s birding hotspots, offering pond, Cienega, and desert habitats. This guided bird walk is offered through the Environmental Education Program of Pima County's Conservation Land and Resources Department. Registration is required.
Canoa Ranch is one of Pima County’s birding hotspots, offering pond, Cienega, and desert habitats. This is a guided bird walk offered by the Environmental Education Program of the Pima County Department of Conservation Land and Resources. Registration required.
Hosted by Border Community Alliance, a non-profit organization who's mission is "Building bridges to foster cross-border community thru cultural exchange, education, and social investment, and co-sponsored by the SCVNHA, this is a 3+ hour walking tour of the vibrantly revitalized downtown Nogales, AZ. Come see and learn about the extraordinary cultural arts vibrancy happening in […]
Join us inside the National Parks tent at Tucson Festival of Books, named 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. To learn more visit https://tucsonfestivalofbooks.org/!
Join our community effort to restore Tanque Verde Creek! We invite people of all ages, diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, beliefs, and many other diverse communities to participate in restoring our heritage of seasonal and year-round water flows. Come work with WMG staff and other River Run Network volunteers in a beautiful riparian area to […]
Led by Jack Nash This workshop will focus on methods for propagating and growing a variety of species native to the Sonoran Desert region. Through hands-on practice and observation, we will learn to start plants from seeds and cuttings and will discuss how to choose the right plant for your location and ensure that it […]
Join us for a Clean-Up and Celebration of Barrio Kroger Lane and the Santa Cruz Heritage Project! In addition to a community clean-up, this Day of Connection is all about honoring community, restoring our shared spaces, and celebrating the cultural and ecological heritage of the Santa Cruz River. Engage in hands-on, river-themed activities such as: […]
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. For […]
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 […]
Join the Rio Rico Historical Society for an enlightening evening as guest speaker Chuck Galloway presents History of Mining in Santa Cruz County, 1540–1946! With over 45 years of experience in the mining industry, Chuck will share fascinating insights into the region’s mining heritage. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the rich history of […]
Tucson Birthplace Open Space Coalition (TBOSC) is composed of organizations and individuals from across regional cultures and backgrounds who have united in our concern for the future of the iconic place known under various names––Chukshon / S-cu:k Ṣoñ, Sentinel Peak, ‘A’ Mountain––to honor the past and manifest a more just future by working together to heal our […]
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 […]
Join our community effort to restore Tanque Verde Creek! We invite people of all ages, diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, beliefs, and many other diverse communities to participate in restoring our heritage of seasonal and year-round water flows. Come work with WMG staff and other River Run Network volunteers in a beautiful riparian area to […]
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. For […]
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.
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. For […]
Experience the rich history of Tucson on the one-mile Barrio Viejo (old neighborhood) Walking Tour, which goes through the largest collection of Sonoran Row houses in the United States. For over 100 years, Barrio Viejo was the heart of Tucson’s social, economic, and cultural life. On this 90-minute walking tour, your tour guide Mauro Trejo will discuss […]
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 […]
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 […]
Join us for the 2025 Discovery Friday lecture series highlighting important SRER partnership work including The Desert Purple Martin Project, ongoing herpetological study, our landscape-scale mesquite treatment initiative, and desert fungi! Upcoming Seminars: January 31 - Jennie MacFarland, Tucson Audubon Society February 28 - John Murphy, Friends of Madera Canyon March 28 - Matt Wilson, […]
Join our community effort to restore Tanque Verde Creek! We invite people of all ages, diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, beliefs, and many other diverse communities to participate in restoring our heritage of seasonal and year-round water flows. Come work with WMG staff and other River Run Network volunteers in a beautiful riparian area to […]
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. For […]
This event celebrates the history and culture of the indigenous people of Arizona. Basketry, jewelry, beadwork, pottery, and wood carvings are just some of the crafts and demonstrations we have offered in the past. All crafts are for sale. New to the event this year are performances by the Wa:k Tab Basket Dancers, a Tohono […]
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. For […]
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 […]
WEEKLY BIRD WALKS. Sign in at the door. The leaders will select a section of the Anza Trail for the walk. All levels of expertise welcome. Bring binoculars. Bird walks season ends on April 30, will resume in September.
Meet at the Nature Center unless otherwise instructed. We will email you a description of the weekly walk, so be sure we have your email address. Most hikes are taken from Bob Maurer’s book - GO TAKE A HIKE, which is available at the Nature Center. Bring water and a snack.
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 walk will be led by Raven Gentner, one of the local herbalists […]
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 […]
Join our community effort to restore Tanque Verde Creek! We invite people of all ages, diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, beliefs, and many other diverse communities to participate in restoring our heritage of seasonal and year-round water flows. Come work with WMG staff and other River Run Network volunteers in a beautiful riparian area to […]
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. For […]