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—July
Under the Desert Moon
What: Watch the desert come to life in the glow of a full moon. Take a guided walk on the desert trail and learn about the animals that are active at night. Reservations required.
Date: Friday, July 18
Time: 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Location: Pima County Tucson Mountain Park, Gilbert Ray Campground, 8451 W. McCain Loop Road
Cost/Age: free, all ages
For more information contact: 520-615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov
Reservations required.
Landscaping for Birds
What: Plan now to plant a garden habitat that will attract an abundance of bird species to your yard. By providing the ideal plants for food, cover, and nesting, you can easily attract a variety of birds. This indoor presentation will emphasize native and low water use plants. Information on flowering season, water use and light requirements will be included.
Date: Saturday, July 19
Time: 9:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m.
Where: Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road
Cost/Age: free, all ages
For more information contact: 520-615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov
Reservations not required.
Sonoran Desert Weedwackers
What: Join the all-volunteer Sonoran Desert Weedwackers and do your part in restoring the health of the desert in Tucson Mountain Park. Each month the volunteer weed warriors work to eradicate buffelgrass and other exotic weeds. Coordinators will provide instruction on plant identification and proper techniques for removal. Gloves and digging bars provided. Bring water and snacks; a hat, sunscreen and sturdy shoes.
Date: Saturday, July 19
Time: 6:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m.
Where: Pima County Tucson Mountain Park at 2020 N. Kinney Road. Meet at the Caretakers House, across from the Desert Museum.
Cost/Age: free, ages 12 and up
For more information contact: If you plan to attend, please contact eeducation@pima.gov or call 520-615-7855.
Twilight Nature 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.
Date: Friday, July 25
Time: 7:30 p.m.–8:30 p.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: free, all ages
For more information contact: 520-615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov
Reservations not required.
Sonoran Desert Kids Club: Monsoon Animals
What: Summer showers and heat are the best of times for desert life. Toads take advantage of temporary pools, tarantulas look for mates, tarantula hawks look for tarantulas…come and look for all of them.
Date: Saturday, July 26
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 Ranch House Gallery
What: Cowboy Art. Casey Abbs, artist and blacksmith with a background in livestock and ranching, creates original art works in multiple mediums from iron to pen and ink drawings.
Date: July 17–August 27
Agua Caliente Park Ranch House Hours, May-October: Tuesday-Saturday, 8:00 a.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
Wake Up with the Birds
What: Desert meets water at this unique oasis park, providing a unique crossroads for migratory and resident birds, some of which are unique to southeastern Arizona. 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 July
Time: 7:30 a.m.–9:00 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.
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Environmental Education Public Programs, continued
—August
Sonoran Desert Kids Club: Camouflage—Hide and Seek in the Desert
What: Have you ever wondered why a bobcat has spots or why female hummingbirds are so drab? Animals come in all sorts of colors to help them survive. Learn how animals use colors and patterns to blend in with the environment.
Date: Friday, August 1
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Where: Dewhirst-Catalina Branch Library, 15631 N. Oracle Rd., #199, Catalina, AZ, 85739
Cost/Age: free, kids ages 5-12 and their families
For more information contact: 520-615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov
Reservations not required.
Sonoran Desert Kids Club: Map and Compass
What: Learn how to use a compass to find your way through an orienteering course. Practice your compass skills combined with the use of a map to stay on track.
Date: Saturday, August 2
Time: 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Where: Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Rd.
Cost/Age: free, kids ages 5-12 and their families
For more information contact: 520-615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov
Reservations not required.
Landscaping for Butterflies
What: Learn how to provide the ideal combination of nectar and larval food plants to create a habitat that will draw many species of butterflies to your landscape. This indoor presentation will emphasize native and low water use plants. Information on flowering season, water use and light requirements will be included.
Date: Saturday, August 2
Time: 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Where: Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road
Cost/Age: free, all ages
For more information contact: 520-615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov
Reservations not required.
Sonoran Desert Kids Club: Camouflage—Hide and Seek in the Desert
What: Have you ever wondered why a bobcat has spots or why female hummingbirds are so drab? Animals come in all sorts of colors to help them survive. Learn how animals use colors and patterns to blend in with the environment.
Date: Tuesday, August 5
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Where: Southwest Branch Library, 6855 South Mark Rd., 85757
Cost/Age: free, kids ages 5-12 and their families
For more information contact: 520-615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov
Reservations not required.
Nature Journaling—Library Nature Program
What: Nature journaling has become a popular way for people to explore the natural world while cultivating their own creative abilities. Learn to use writing and sketching to record your reflections about the Sonoran Desert around you. Bring a pencil and paper.
Date: Wednesday, August 6
Time: 2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.
Where: Abbett-Marana Branch Library, 7800 N. Schisler Dr., Tucson, 85743
Cost/Age: free, tailored for ages 18 and up
For more information contact: 520-615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov
Reservations not required.
Sonoran Desert Wildlife—Library Nature Program
What: In this informal program, we’ll discuss a variety of interesting animals that inhabit the Sonoran Desert and explore their adaptations, by examining skulls and pelts.
Date: Thursday, August 7
Time: Noon-1p.m.
Where: Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave., 85701
Cost/Age: free, tailored for ages 18 and up
For more information contact: 520-615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov
Reservations not required.
Sonoran Desert Kids Club: Skulls from the Sonoran Desert
What: You can tell a lot about an animal by looking at the size and shape of its skull. Use the skulls of Sonoran Desert animals to learn about what they eat, where they live and how they hunt.
Date: Thursday, August 7
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Where: Santa Rosa Branch Library, 1075 S. 10th Ave., 85701
Cost/Age: free, kids ages 5-12 and their families
For more information contact: 520-615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov
Reservations not required.
Monsoon Mysteries
What: Why is it called the “monsoon” and not the “monsoons”? How are some plants able to “come back to life” after it rains? Why do some animals such as toads and tarantulas spring into action during the monsoon? Join us for this informative indoor program, followed by a nature walk to look for evidence of how nature responds to the monsoon. Reservations required.
Date: Friday, August 8
Time: 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Where: Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road
Cost/Age: free, all ages
For more information contact: 520-615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov
Reservations required.
Sonoran Desert Kids Club: Sounds of the Sonoran Desert
What: Immerse yourself in the natural symphony of the desert with a multimedia presentation. Learn about the significance of nature sounds and recreate what you hear using a variety of simple instruments.
Date: Saturday, August 9
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Where: Martha Cooper Branch Library, 1377 N. Catalina Avenue, 85712
Cost/Age: free, kids ages 5-12 and their families
For more information contact: 520-615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov
Reservations not required.
Wednesday Sonoran Desert Weedwackers
What: Each month the volunteer weed warriors work to eradicate buffelgrass and other exotic weeds. The Wednesday work parties are for the hardiest weed warriors and may require hiking in to infested areas and pulling buffelgrass on steep slopes. These are also some of the most precious and fragile habitats seriously impacted by buffelgrass invasions. Coordinators will provide instruction on plant identification and proper techniques for removal. Gloves and digging bars provided. Bring water and snacks; a hat, sunscreen and sturdy shoes.
Date: Wednesday, August 13
Time: 6:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Where: Pima County Tucson Mountain Park at 2020 N. Kinney Road. Meet at the Caretakers House, across from the Desert Museum.
Cost/Age: free, ages 12 and up
For more information contact: If you plan to attend, please contact eeducation@pima.gov or call 520-615-7855.
Sonoran Desert Kids Club: ASDM Behind-the-Scenes
What: Enjoy a behind-the-scenes class about the Sonoran Desert Night Creatures conducted by desert museum education staff and then enjoy the desert museum at night! Reservations are required.
Date: Saturday, August 16
Time: 5:30 p.m.
Where: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, 2021 N. Kinney Rd.
Cost/Age: free, kids ages 5-12 and their families
For more information contact: 520-615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov
Reservations required.
Saturday Sonoran Desert Weedwackers
What: Join the Sonoran Desert Weedwackers and do your part in restoring the health of the desert in Tucson Mountain Park. Each month the volunteer weed warriors work to eradicate buffelgrass and other exotic weeds. Coordinators will provide instruction on plant identification and proper techniques for removal. Gloves and digging bars provided. Bring water and snacks; a hat, sunscreen and sturdy shoes.
Date: Saturday, August 16
Time: 6:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Where: Pima County Tucson Mountain Park at 2020 N. Kinney Road. Meet at the Caretakers House, across from the Desert Museum.
Cost/Age: free, ages 12 and up
For more information contact: If you plan to attend, please contact eeducation@pima.gov or call 520-615-7855.
Wednesday Sonoran Desert Weedwackers
What: Each month the volunteer weed warriors work to eradicate buffelgrass and other exotic weeds. The Wednesday work parties are for the hardiest weed warriors and may require hiking in to infested areas and pulling buffelgrass on steep slopes. These are also some of the most precious and fragile habitats seriously impacted by buffelgrass invasions. Coordinators will provide instruction on plant identification and proper techniques for removal. Gloves and digging bars provided. Bring water and snacks; a hat, sunscreen and sturdy shoes.
Date: Wednesday, August 27
Time: 6:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
Where: Pima County Tucson Mountain Park at 2020 N. Kinney Road. Meet at the Caretakers House, across from the Desert Museum.
Cost/Age: free, ages 12 and up
For more information contact: If you plan to attend, please contact eeducation@pima.gov or call 520-615-7855.
Sonoran Desert Kids Club: Butterflies!
What: We will look for pipevine swallowtails, queens, blues, sulphurs and other butterflies… both adults and their caterpillars. Learn about their lifestyles and observe them closely.
Date: Saturday, August 30
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 Ranch House Gallery
What: Cowboy Art. Casey Abbs, artist and blacksmith with a background in livestock and ranching, creates original art works in multiple mediums from iron to pen and ink drawings.
Date: July 17 – August 27
Agua Caliente Park Ranch House Hours: May–October: Tuesday–Saturday, 8:00 a.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
Agua Caliente Park Ranch House Gallery
What: Award winning master photographer Anselmo Rascon presents his black & white exhibit Day of the Dead.
Date: August 28-October 7
Agua Caliente Park Ranch House Hours: May–October: Tuesday–Saturday, 8:00 a.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
Wake Up with the Birds
What: Desert meets water at this unique oasis park, providing a unique crossroads for migratory and resident birds, some of which are unique to southeastern Arizona. 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 August
Time: 7:30 a.m.-9:00 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.
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