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Calendar of Events

Pima County Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation offers a wide variety of events and activities for people of all ages, interests, and skill levels.

Many of the events listed below have pre-registration requirements or limits on the number of participants. Please call the number listed for additional information or refer to the most current issue of Leisure Times.

Refer to the current issue of Leisure Times for events and activities at individual recreation centers and Pima County attractions.

Check back often for additional events.

Locations for events are as follows:

Agua Caliente Park - 12325 E. Roger Rd.
Feliz Paseos Park - 1600 N. Camino de Oeste (1/2 mile north of Speedway/Gates Pass Rd.)
Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area - 1548 S. Kinney Rd.
Lew Sorensen Community Center - 11100 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
Brandi Fenton Memorial Park - 3482 E. River Rd.

Also, click here to view our Special Use and Events Calendar to help you plan your next outing.

August	Times	Where	Event Information
30, Sat	9:00 to 10:30 a.m.	Agua Caliente Park	Sonoran Desert Kids Club: Butterflies! 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. Kids ages 5 – 12 and their families. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.
5, 12, 19, 26, Tue	7:30 to 9:00 a.m	Agua Caliente Park	Wake Up with the Birds. Spot cardinals, thrashers, hummingbirds, songbirds and raptors on a casual stroll through the park. Binoculars are available for use during the walk or bring your own. All ages welcome. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.
September	Times	Where	Event Information
4, Thu	Noon to 1:00 p.m	Main Library	Nature Programs at Pima County Libraries – best suited for adults. Landscaping For Birds and Butterflies. Learn which plants will attract butterflies and birds and how to have a succession of blooming species. Main Library, 101 N. Stone Ave., Tucson.
4, Thu	6:30 to 7:30 p.m.	Valencia Library	Nature Programs at Pima County Libraries – best suited for adults. Landscaping For Birds and Butterflies. Learn which plants will attract butterflies and birds and how to have a succession of blooming species. Valencia Library, 202 W. Valencia Road, Tucson.
5, Fri	1:00 to 2:00 p.m.	Green Valley Library	Nature Programs at Pima County Libraries – best suited for adults. Landscaping For Birds and Butterflies. Learn which plants will attract butterflies and birds and how to have a succession of blooming species. Green Valley Library, 601 N. La Canada Drive, Green Valley.
7, Sun	9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.	Lew Sorensen Community Center	Indoor/Outdoor Antique Fair. Held rain or shine. Free to public. Call 232-1201 for more information.
13, Sat	9:00 to 10:30 a.m.	Agua Caliente Park	Historical Tour of Agua Caliente Park. Enjoy a guided tour of the historic buildings and landscape to understand how the year-round presence of water from the spring shaped the lives of people and how people shaped the land. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.
13, Sat	10:30 a.m.	Geasa-Marana Library	Sonoran Desert Kids Club: Camouflage – Hide and Seek in the Desert. 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. Geasa-Marana Branch Library, 13370 N. Lon Adams Rd., Marana.
13, Sat	2:00 p.m.	Martha Cooper Library	Sonoran Desert Kids Club: Skulls from the Sonoran Desert. 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. Martha Cooper Branch Library, 1377 N. Catalina Ave., Tucson.
17, Wed	2:30 p.m.	Sam Lena-South Tucson Library	Sonoran Desert Kids Club: Experiencing Nature through the Senses. Animals use their senses to explore their surroundings, look for food and even find a mate! Use your senses to learn about the plants and animals that call the Sonoran Desert home. Sam Lena-South Tucson Branch Library, 1607 S. Sixth Ave., Tucson.
17, Wed	6:00 p.m.	Abbett-Marana Library	Sonoran Desert Kids Club: Experiencing Nature through the Senses. Animals use their senses to explore their surroundings, look for food and even find a mate! Use your senses to learn about the plants and animals that call the Sonoran Desert home. Abbett-Marana Branch Library, 7800 N. Schisler Dr., Tucson.
20, Sat	7:00 to 10:00 a.m.	Tucson Mountain Park	Sonoran Desert Weedwackers. Join in the good works of 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 make good progress with the work of eradicating buffelgrass and other exotic weeds from natural areas. Experts provide instruction on plant identification and the proper techniques for removal. Gloves and digging bars provided. You will need to bring water, snacks, a hat, sunscreen and sturdy shoes. Meet at the Caretaker’s House in Tucson Mountain Park, 2020 N. Kinney Road, across from the Desert Museum. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.
20, Sat	9:00 to 10:00 a.m.	Agua Caliente Park	Life in the Pond. The palm-lined ponds at Agua Caliente Park are more than just pretty sights. They are freshwater communities containing diverse life forms, from native ducks to exotic fish and turtles. Come and explore how the many pond species are interconnected, and how this desert oasis supports life that otherwise wouldn’t survive in the Sonoran Desert. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.
20, Sat	9:00 to 10:00 a.m.	Feliz Paseos Park	Saturday Nature Stroll. Join us for this informative nature walk where we’ll explore the diversity of plant life and wildlife in this beautiful desert setting. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.
20, Sat	6:30 to 9:00 p.m.	UA Florida Canyon	Sonoran Desert Kids Club: Bats & Bugs. We will spend time at Florida Canyon with Carl Olson (Bugman) and Ronnie Sidner (Batwoman) from the University of Arizona looking at arthropods and bats. It will be a great show and tell of some of the most fantastic arthropods in Arizona and their night-flying predators. Bring dark clothing and a flashlight. Call 615-7855 or email eeducation@pima.gov for directions. Reservations required. UA Florida Canyon Research Center.
24, Wed	2:30 p.m.	Valencia Library	Sonoran Desert Kids Club: Skulls from the Sonoran Desert. 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. Valencia Branch Library, 202 W. Valencia Rd., Tucson.
26, Fri	8:00 to 10:00 a.m.	Feliz Paseos Park	Desert Plant Uses Walk. Learn about the many traditional human uses of local desert plants for food, fiber, medicine and building materials. The walk will be guided by Pima County naturalist Meg Quinn at a leisurely pace on mostly level trails. Desert food tastings will be available after the walk. Reservations required. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.
27, Sat	9:00 to 10:00 a.m.	Agua Caliente Park	Saturday Nature Stroll. Agua Caliente Park is home to a variety of plants and animals, from the turtles, fish and waterfowl in the pond to the rich diversity of birdlife and other wildlife in the riparian and desert habitats. As we stroll through the park, we’ll observe and discuss the variety of plants and wildlife that inhabit this area. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.
2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Tue	8:00 to 9:30 a.m	Agua Caliente Park	Wake Up with the Birds. Spot cardinals, thrashers, hummingbirds, songbirds and raptors on a casual stroll through the park. Binoculars are available for use during the walk or bring your own. All ages welcome. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.