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SUMMARY:Archaeology Day
DESCRIPTION: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 about things like pinch pots\, pendants\, and cordage. John Palacio speaks about and demonstrates making replicas of petroglyphs. Come join in any time between 8am and 11am.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/archaeology-day/2026-04-25/
LOCATION:Mission Garden\, 946 W Mission Ln\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85745
CATEGORIES:History,Youth Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260418T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260418T120000
DTSTAMP:20260428T015538
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T234443Z
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SUMMARY:Santa Cruz River History Tour
DESCRIPTION:This two-mile walking tour is led by Mauro Trejo and focuses on our relationship with the Santa Cruz River\, how it supported Tucson’s early residents\, and the factors in the 19th and 20th century that affected its demise. \nThe tour begins at Tucson’s Mission Gardens and includes the sites of the former Spanish mission and the O’odham village that was the origin of our modern city. Attendees also visit Tucson’s tallest tree and the Garden of Gethsemane\, a holy site of statues made by WWI veteran and artist Felix Lucero in the 1940s.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/santa-cruz-river-history-tour-2-3/2026-04-18/
LOCATION:Mission Garden\, 946 W Mission Ln\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85745
CATEGORIES:Hikes,History,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T110000
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SUMMARY:Agave Planting at Mission Garden
DESCRIPTION:Be part of history and the future! Join us at Mission Garden to plant agave in the traditional Hohokam style\, inspired by ancient plantings on Tumamoc Hill. These agave plants will provide food for bat pollinators and may even become part of a future festival’s roasting pit. \nNo experience is needed\, and families are encouraged to join! We’ll provide all tools and gloves—just bring your enthusiasm\, long pants\, and a hat for sun protection. \nEVENT SPONSORS  \nMission Garden
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/agave-planting-at-mission-garden/
LOCATION:Mission Garden\, 946 W Mission Ln\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85745
CATEGORIES:Classes,Environmental Stewardship,Festivals,History,Workshop,Youth Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T093000
DTSTAMP:20260428T015538
CREATED:20250507T212211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T220814Z
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SUMMARY:Birds of Mission Garden
DESCRIPTION:At Mission Garden\, meet at the front gate\n \nWalk 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.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/birds-of-mission-garden/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:Mission Garden\, 946 W Mission Ln\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85745
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260409T093000
DTSTAMP:20260428T015538
CREATED:20241212T041700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T233710Z
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SUMMARY:Monthly Bird Walk
DESCRIPTION: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! \nWalks 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.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/monthly-bird-walk/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:Mission Garden\, 946 W Mission Ln\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85745
CATEGORIES:Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260404T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260404T100000
DTSTAMP:20260428T015538
CREATED:20250325T172454Z
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SUMMARY:Healing Herb Walk
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/healing-herb-walk/2026-04-04/
LOCATION:Mission Garden\, 946 W Mission Ln\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85745
CATEGORIES:Hikes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260328T080000
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DTSTAMP:20260428T015538
CREATED:20250508T162956Z
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SUMMARY:Archaeology Day
DESCRIPTION: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 about things like pinch pots\, pendants\, and cordage. John Palacio speaks about and demonstrates making replicas of petroglyphs. Come join in any time between 8am and 11am.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/archaeology-day/2026-03-28/
LOCATION:Mission Garden\, 946 W Mission Ln\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85745
CATEGORIES:History,Youth Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20260321T100000
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SUMMARY:Santa Cruz River History Tour
DESCRIPTION:This two-mile walking tour is led by Mauro Trejo and focuses on our relationship with the Santa Cruz River\, how it supported Tucson’s early residents\, and the factors in the 19th and 20th century that affected its demise. \nThe tour begins at Tucson’s Mission Gardens and includes the sites of the former Spanish mission and the O’odham village that was the origin of our modern city. Attendees also visit Tucson’s tallest tree and the Garden of Gethsemane\, a holy site of statues made by WWI veteran and artist Felix Lucero in the 1940s.
URL:https://santacruzheritage.org/event/santa-cruz-river-history-tour-2-3/2026-03-21/
LOCATION:Mission Garden\, 946 W Mission Ln\, Tucson\, AZ\, 85745
CATEGORIES:Hikes,History,Tours
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