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Nature Journaling at Agua Caliente Park
What: Nature journaling has become a popular way for people to explore the natural world while exploring their own creative abilities. Learn to use writing and sketching to record your reflections about the Sonoran Desert around you. Bring something to sit on and something to write on.
Date: Saturday, April 5, 2008
Time: 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Where: Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road
Cost/Age: free, all ages welcome
For more information contact: 520-615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov
Reservations not required.
Tucson Mountain Wildflower Walks
What: Learn to identify the bright and showy as well as the small and inconspicuous wildflowers that are likely to be abundant this spring. Naturalist and Pima County Educator Meg Quinn will identify annual and perennial wildflowers and discuss the conditions that lead to an explosion of showy annuals such as gold poppy, lupine, owl clover, and bladder pod. Reservations required.
Dates: Saturday, April 5 and Tuesday, April 8
Time: 8 a.m.-1 p.m.
Where: Pima County Tucson Mountain Park, 2002 N. Kinney Road. Call for meeting location.
Cost/Age: free, ages 12 and up
For more information contact: 520-615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov
Reservations required.
Living with Urban Wildlife: Bats
What: Join local bat expert and University of Arizona professor, Ronnie Sidner, for an hour-long presentation about living with urban bats. Learn the myths about the common desert bat species and how to safely observe and appreciate these interesting animals in an urban setting. There will be plenty of free handouts available, with helpful information for the newcomer or long-term residents.
Date: Sunday, April 6, 2008
Time: 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Where: Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road
Cost/Age: free, all ages welcome
For more information contact: 520-615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov
Reservations not required.
Geology Legacy Tour
What: Join renowned local geologist Bob Scarborough for a geology tour of the east side of the Tucson basin. Starting at Agua Caliente Park, we will make several stops to examine chapters of our geologic past that are revealed by features in the landscape. Stops will include Colossal Cave, Pantano Wash and other sites. Van transport will be provided. Program fee is $15 and reservations are required.
Date: Friday, April 11
Time: 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Where: Meet at Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road
Cost/Age: $15, ages 18 and up
For more information contact: 520-615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov
Reservations required.
Twilight Walk at Feliz Paseos Park
What: Take a relaxing, naturalist-guided stroll through the park and experience the quiet of the desert at dusk. You’ll also discover why many desert creatures are active at this time of day. One-hour guided walks on paved and gravel paths are open to all ages and abilities.
Dates: Friday, April 11
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Where: Pima County Feliz Paseos Park Entrance Ramada, 1600 N. Camino de Oeste
On Camino de Oeste, ½ mile north of Speedway/Gates Pass Road
Cost/Age: free, all ages welcome
For more information contact: 520-615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov
Reservations not required.
Discovering Nature’s Treasures
What: We’ll explore the wonders of Agua Caliente Park using a map and compass to find our way from one treasure to the next. A Junior Naturalists’ backpack, filled with other special tools for science study, will be used to enhance hands-on discovery.
Date: Saturday, April 12
Time: 9-10:30 a.m.
Where: Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road
Cost/Age: free, all ages welcome
For more information contact: 520-615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov
Reservations not required.
Saguaros to Ponderosa Pines — Mt. Lemmon Trip
What: Experience the diversity of vegetation zones during a scenic drive up Mt. Lemmon. Heidi Schewel, of Coronado National Forest, will discuss the changing landscapes at certain key stops along the way. She will also describe how fire has impacted the Catalina Mountains and how the vegetation is recovering from the Aspen Fire. Van transportation will be provided and reservations are required.
Date: Saturday, April 12, 2008
Time: 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Where: call for meeting location
Cost/Age: $10, ages 18 and up
For more information contact: eeducation@pima.gov or 520-615-7855
Reservations required.
Tucson Mountain Park Birding Walk
What: Join birding expert John Higgins, for a guided bird walk in Tucson Mountain Park. Spot thrashers, wrens, quail, hawks and other birds of the desert southwest nestled among the saguaros and paloverdes. Be sure to bring plenty of water. Walk lasts approximately 90 minutes.
Date: Saturday, April 12, 2008
Time: 7:30 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Where: Pima County Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area, 1548 S. Kinney Road
On Kinney 1.5 miles south of Gates Pass Road or 3.8 miles north of Ajo Way
Cost/Age: Free, ages 12 and up please
For more information contact: 520-615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov
Reservations not required.
Agua Caliente Park Historic Lecture Series
What: History of the Tanque Verde Valley: Join freelance writer, photographer and amateur historian, Jorga Riggenbach, for an enthusiastic presentation inspired by personal interviews with the long-time residents of the Tanque Verde Valley including the A7 and Bellota ranches. Program lasts approximately 60 minutes.
Date: Sunday, April 13, 2008
Time: 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.
Where: Pima County Agua Caliente Park
12325 E. Roger Road
Cost/Age: free, all ages welcome
For more information contact: 520-749-3718 or eeducation@pima.gov
Reservations not required.
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Digital Nature Photography for Beginners
What: Learn tips from local naturalists and photography experts, Doug and Doris Evans on how to take a great photograph with your digital camera. The course will cover basic manual and automatic settings equipped on most point-and-shoot digital cameras as well as tips for choosing the right memory card, lighting compensation and flash settings, appropriate shutter speeds and composition. After exploring your camera’s capabilities, take a stroll around the beautiful walking trails at Feliz Paseos Park in search of great photo opportunities. Workshop fee is $10 and reservations are required.
Date: Friday, April 18, 2008
Time: 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Where: Pima County Feliz Paseos Park, 1600 N. Camino de Oeste
On Camino de Oeste, ½ mile north of Speedway/Gates Pass Road
Cost/Age: $10, ages 18 and up please
For more information contact: 520-615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov
Registration required.
Sonoran Desert Weedwackers
What: Join the good works of the all-volunteer Sonoran Desert Weedwackers and help restore the health of the Sonoran Desert by removing invasive Buffelgrass from Tucson Mountain Park. Experts will provide instruction on plant identification and proper techniques for removal. Gloves and digging bars are provided. Make sure to bring a hat, plenty of water, sunscreen and snacks. Weedwacking requires good physical health and sturdy shoes. Call for meeting location.
Date: Saturday, April 19, 2008
Time: 7:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Where: Pima County Tucson Mountain Park, 2002 N. Kinney Road
Cost/Age: free, ages 12 and up please
For more information contact: 520-615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov
Cholla Bud Workshop
What: Join workshop leader Martha Burgess for a morning of collecting, cooking and tasting the flower buds of buckhorn cholla prepared in the traditional O’odham way. The preparation and cooking will take place at the entrance ramada (collecting will be at a nearby site). Workshop fee is $15 and reservations are required.
Date: Saturday, April 19
Time: 8-11a.m.
Where: Pima County Feliz Paseos Park Entrance Ramada, 1600 N. Camino de Oeste
On Camino de Oeste, ½ mile north of Speedway/Gates Pass Road
Cost/Age: $15, ages 18 and up please
For more information contact: 520-615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov
Registration required.
Sonoran Desert Kids Club: Leapin’ Lizards!
What: Discover the active life of lizards at Agua Caliente Park. Explore the park’s trails and observe lizards as they jump, stalk, chase and hunt.
Date: Saturday, April 19, 2008
Time: 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Where: Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road
Cost/Age: free, kids ages 5-12 and their families
For more information contact: 520-615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov
Reservations not required.
Agua Caliente Park Historic Lecture Series
What: The Civilian Conservation Corps in Southeastern Arizona: Join University of Arizona graduate student, Robin Pinto, for a presentation on the importance of the Civilian Conservation Corps in the shaping of the desert southwest.
Date: Sunday, April 20, 2008
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Where: Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road
Cost/Age: free, all ages welcome
For more information contact: 520-749-3718 or eeducation@pima.gov
Reservations not required.
Desert Plant Uses Workshop Series—Nopalitos Workshop
What: Discover an age-old, nutrient-rich desert vegetable—our local prickly pear. Perhaps best known for the juicy, purple fruits, this workshop will explore the uses of the fresh young pads of prickly pear. Workshop leader Martha Burgess will demonstrate harvesting techniques, and show how to safely remove the persistent spines. We will then cook and taste the delicious results of our labors. Workshop fee is $15 and reservations are required.
Date: Thursday, April 24
Time: 9 a.m.-noon
Where: Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road
Cost/Age: $15, ages 18 and up please
For more information contact: 520-615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov
Reservations required.
Brown Mountain Cactus Hike
What: Join Environmental Educator and local botanical expert, Meg Quinn, for a guided walk on Brown Mountain Loop Trail. Learn about the ecology and uses of some of the many species of cactus found in the desert. Hike is at a moderate to strenuous level with steep uphill portions. Bring a hat, water, good hiking shoes, and snacks. Reservations required.
Date: Saturday, April 26, 2008
Time: 8:00 a.m. - noon
Where: Pima County Tucson Mountain Park, 2002 S. Kinney Road
Cost/Age: Free, ages 18 and up please
For more information contact: 520-615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov
Reservations required.
Cholla Bud Workshop
What: Workshop leader Martha Burgess will lead participants in a morning of collecting, cooking and tasting the flower buds of the staghorn cholla, prepared in the traditional O’odham way. Workshop fee is $15 and reservations are required.
Date: Wednesday, April 30
Time: 9 a.m.-noon
Where: Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road
Cost/Age: $15, ages 18 and up please
For more information contact: 520-615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov
Reservations required.
Historic Agua Caliente Park Ranch House Gallery
What: Award wining artist, Bernita Barfield, presents an expressionistic exhibit inspired by the magnificent and sensuous colors of the desert southwest. Oil and palette knife works with bold strokes, vivid colors and lush, thick textures reflect a true passion for the landscapes of Arizona.
Date: March 13, 2008-April 23, 2008
Agua Caliente Ranch House Hours, November-April: Wednesday-Friday, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Where: Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road
Cost/Age: free, all ages welcome
For more information contact: 520-749-3718 or eeducation@pima.gov
Wake Up with the Birds
What: This casual stroll through Agua Caliente Park is geared more toward beginning and intermediate birders. Spot cardinals, thrashers, hummingbirds, songbirds and raptors nestled among the mesquites and palms. Binoculars are available for use during the walk or bring your own.
Date: Every Tuesday in April
Time: 8:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m.
Where: Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road
Meet in front of the Ranch House
Cost/Age: free, all ages welcome
For more information contact: 520-615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov
Reservations not required.
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