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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.

June	Times	Where	Event Information
Every Tuesday	7:30 – 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.
July	Times	Where	Event Information
5, Sun	9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.	Lew Sorensen Community Center	Indoor/Outdoor Antique Fair. Held rain or shine. Free to public. For more information call 232-1201 or antique.fairs@pima.gov.
7, Tue thru 10, Fri	8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.	Agua Caliente Park	Summer Day Camps. For children ages 8 to 12. $50.00 per child. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov. Aquatic Adventures. Spend four days exploring a desert oasis; from the source of the water, to its properties, its quality and the countless life forms that depend upon it. We’ll spend most of our mornings outdoors, and afternoons in the Rose Cottage Education Center. Join in the fun, use cool science equipment, and do some artwork.
8, Wed	6:00 a.m.	Tucson Mountain Park	Sonoran Desert Weedwackers. For the hardiest weed warriors the Wednesday work parties may require hiking in to infested areas and pulling activities on steep slopes. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.
11, Sat	10:00 – 11:30 a.m.	Agua Caliente Park	Sonoran Desert Kids Club: Dragonflies and Damselflies. They are strange and fascinating, living part of their lives in water before they take flight. Come and observe these jewels of the desert oasis. Activity is best suited for children ages 5 – 12 accompanied by adults. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.
18, Sat	6:00 a.m.	Tucson Mountain Park	Sonoran Desert Weedwackers. Join the Sonoran Desert Weedwackers and do your part in restoring the health of the desert in Tucson Mountain Park. The volunteer weed warriors work to eradicate buffelgrass and other exotic weeds. Bring water and snacks, a hat, sunscreen, and sturdy shoes. For meeting location, call 520-615-7855 or email eeducation@pima.gov.
18, Sat	10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.	Mount Lemmon	Chill-out Family Excursions. Head to the mountain top with your entire family, explore new places, and experience the cool of summer on high at Mount Lemmon. The following programs are open to children ages 5 and up, accompanied by adults. Meet your program guide at Mount Lemmon Community Center and travel as a group to nearby sites for exploration and outdoor activities. Reservations required. Fee $10 per family. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov. Watchable Wildlife. Observing wildlife it is not as easy as it seems... learn the art of careful observation on a cool mountaintop.
20, Mon			Registration deadline for Special Interest Classes. See the selection of classes we have to offer.
22, Wed	6:00 a.m.	Tucson Mountain Park	Sonoran Desert Weedwackers. For the hardiest weed warriors the Wednesday work parties may require hiking in to infested areas and pulling activities on steep slopes. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.
25, Sat	9:00 a.m. – Noon	Agua Caliente Park	Cooking with Mesquite. Unlock the mysteries of baking with mesquite. Learn about the history of this native tree and the proper ways to gather and process mesquite pods. Nutritionist and cooking instructor Deb Hilbert will lead us in the preparation of foods made with locally harvested and milled mesquite flour. Reservations required. Fee $15. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.
25, Sat	10:00 – 11:30 a.m.	Agua Caliente Park	Sonoran Desert Kids Club: Monsoon Animals. Thunder, lightning, and rain bring the dry summer desert to life. Desert toads and other animals emerge to feed, breed, and grow during the monsoon season of rain. Come and look for these creatures before they disappear for another year. Activity is best suited for children ages 5 – 12 accompanied by adults. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.
31, Fri	7:00 – 9:00 p.m.	Agua Caliente Park	Insects: The Dominant and Fascinating Microworld. We encounter insects every day but since we know little about them they are often misunderstood. Join U of A “Bugman” Carl Olson as he shares incredible stories of the little animals of the Sonoran Desert. After the indoor presentation we will explore the park in search of insects that are active during the monsoon. Reservations are required. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.
Every Tuesday	7:30 – 9:00 a.m	Agua Caliente Park	Wake Up with the Birds. Desert meets water at this unique crossroads for migratory and resident birds. Spot wetland birds, hummingbirds, songbirds and raptors nestled among the mesquites and palm trees. Binoculars are available for use or bring your own. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.
August	Times	Where	Event Information
2, Sun	9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.	Lew Sorensen Community Center	Indoor/Outdoor Antique Fair. Held rain or shine. Free to public. For more information call 232-1201 or antique.fairs@pima.gov.
7, Fri	2:00 – 3:00 p.m.	Agua Caliente Park	Tarantulas and Toads On The Move. Sonoran Desert wildlife spring to life with the arrival of the summer monsoon. Enjoy a close up look at live desert critters following an engaging digital slide presentation. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.
8, Sat	5:30 p.m.	Sonoran Desert Museum	Sonoran Desert Kids Club: ASDM Behind-the-Scenes. 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 required. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.
12, Wed	6:00 a.m.	Tucson Mountain Park	Sonoran Desert Weedwackers. For the hardiest weed warriors the Wednesday work parties may require hiking in to infested areas and pulling activities on steep slopes. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.
14, Fri	6:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.	Mt. Lemmon	Mt. Lemmon Birding with Rick Taylor. Join master birder Rick Taylor for a day of birding on Mt Lemmon. Rick is the founder of Borderland Tours, and author of A Birder’s Guide to Southeastern Arizona. Participants will visit several habitats. Ages 12 and up. Reservations required. Fee $20. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.
15, Sat	6:00 a.m.	Tucson Mountain Park	Sonoran Desert Weedwackers. Join the Sonoran Desert Weedwackers and do your part in restoring the health of the desert in Tucson Mountain Park. The volunteer weed warriors work to eradicate buffelgrass and other exotic weeds. Bring water and snacks, a hat, sunscreen, and sturdy shoes. For meeting location, call 520-615-7855 or email eeducation@pima.gov.
21, Fri	8:00 a.m. – Noon	Mt. Lemmon	Mt. Lemmon Medicinal Plants with Charlie Kane. Medicinal plant expert Charlie Kane, author of Herbal Medicine of the American Southwest, will discuss the many therapeutic uses of our high elevation trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants. Ages 12 and up. Reservations required. Fee $10. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.
22, Sat	10:00 a.m. – Noon	Agua Caliente Park	Sonoran Desert Kids Club: Prickly Pear Harvest. Come with us into the desert to collect the juicy red fruits of the prickly pear cactus. We will make punch and enjoy the bounty of the desert in summer. Activity is best suited for children ages 5-12 accompanied by adults. Reservations required. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.
26, Wed	6:00 a.m.	Tucson Mountain Park	Sonoran Desert Weedwackers. For the hardiest weed warriors the Wednesday work parties may require hiking in to infested areas and pulling activities on steep slopes. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.
28, Fri	8:00 a.m. – Noon	Mt. Lemmon	Mt. Lemmon Wildflowers with Meg Quinn. Learn to identify the profusion of high elevation wildflowers in the cool forests and meadows above 7,000 feet with Pima County naturalist Meg Quinn, and author of Wildflowers of the Mountain Southwest. Ages 12 and up. Reservations required. Fee $10. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.
Every Tuesday	7:30 – 9:00 a.m	Agua Caliente Park	Wake Up with the Birds. Desert meets water at this unique crossroads for migratory and resident birds. Spot wetland birds, hummingbirds, songbirds and raptors nestled among the mesquites and palm trees. Binoculars are available for use or bring your own. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.
September	Times	Where	Event Information
3, Thu	9:00 a.m. – Noon	Agua Caliente Park	Prickly Pear Workshop. Local ethnobotanist Martha Burgess will teach participants proper harvesting and processing methods for the tasty and abundant prickly pear fruit. Learn to make the juice and use it in a variety of recipes. Ages 12 and up. Reservations required. Fee $20. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.
4, Fri	8:00 – 11:00 a.m.	Feliz Paseos Park	Prickly Pear Workshop. Local ethnobotanist Martha Burgess will teach participants proper harvesting and processing methods for the tasty and abundant prickly pear fruit. Learn to make the juice and use it in a variety of recipes. Ages 12 and up. Reservations required. Fee $20. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.
6, Sun	9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.	Lew Sorensen Community Center	Indoor/Outdoor Antique Fair. Held rain or shine. Free to public. For more information call 232-1201 or antique.fairs@pima.gov.
9, Wed	7:00 a.m.	Tucson Mountain Park	Sonoran Desert Weedwackers. For the hardiest weed warriors the Wednesday work parties may require hiking in to infested areas and pulling activities on steep slopes. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.
10, Thu	9:00 a.m. – Noon	Brandi Fenton Memorial Park	Buffelgrass Volunteer Training. This workshop will train prospective volunteers to present Buffelgrass in the Sonoran Desert, an informational presentation, to community groups, and to assist in staffing buffelgrass education booths at local events. Extensive background on the buffelgrass invasion and current control methods will be provided. Ages 18 and up. Reservations required. Brandi Fenton Park, 3482 E. River Rd. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.
11, Fri	7:30 – 8:30 p.m.	Feliz Paseos Park	Moonlight Walk. Enjoy a leisurely desert stroll through the park under the light of the moon. Reservations required. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.
12, Sat	10:00 – 11:30 a.m.	Tucson Botanical Gardens	Sonoran Desert Kids Club: Butterflies! Join the Sonoran Desert Kids in the gardens as we search for butterflies and caterpillars. Get to know your wild neighbors close up as we learn more about the pipevine swallowtail, queen, blues, and suphur butterflies. Reservations required. Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 N. Alvernon Way. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.
18, Fri	7:30 – 9:30 p.m.	Tucson Mountain Park	Star Party. Have you ever gazed up at the stars and wondered about the twinkling above or what mysterious heavenly bodies are hidden from view? Join us at a star party where we’ll have telescopes set up for celestial viewing. Bring your flashlight and a lawn chair. Reservations required. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.
19, Sat	7:00 a.m.	Tucson Mountain Park	Sonoran Desert Weedwackers. Join the Sonoran Desert Weedwackers and do your part in restoring the health of the desert in Tucson Mountain Park. The volunteer weed warriors work to eradicate buffelgrass and other exotic weeds. Bring water and snacks, a hat, sunscreen, and sturdy shoes. For meeting location, call 520-615-7855 or email eeducation@pima.gov.
19, Sat	7:00 – 9:00 p.m.	UA Florida Canyon Research Center	Sonoran Desert Kids Club: Bats & Bugs. Bring the family out for a fantastic show and tell under the open skies at Florida Canyon. Biologists Carl Olson and Ronnie Sidner from the University of Arizona will give us a glimpse into the amazing world of arthropods and bats. Reservations required. UA Florida Canyon Research Center. Directions to meeting location will be provided with reservation. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.
23, Wed	7:00 a.m.	Tucson Mountain Park	Sonoran Desert Weedwackers. For the hardiest weed warriors the Wednesday work parties may require hiking in to infested areas and pulling activities on steep slopes. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.
26, Sat	11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.	Agua Caliente Park	Being Neighbors With Monsters, Vipers and Toads. Herpetologist Ed Moll will discuss Arizona’s amazing reptiles and amphibians. Learn how to identify dangerous species and what to do if you or your pet encounters them. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.
Every Thursday	8:00 – 9:30 a.m	Agua Caliente Park	Wake Up with the Birds. Desert meets water at this unique crossroads for migratory and resident birds. Spot wetland birds, hummingbirds, songbirds and raptors nestled among the mesquites and palm trees. Binoculars are available for use or bring your own. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov.

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