| November |
Times |
Where |
Event Information |
| 18, Wed |
8:00-9:30 a.m. |
Feliz Paseos Park |
Birds and Botany of Feliz Paseos Park. Join a Pima County naturalist on easy walking trails to learn about common desert birds and plants. We are sure to see verdins, Gambel’s quail, cactus wrens, and curve-billed thrashers among the stands of saguaros and cholla cacti and palo verde and ironwood trees. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov. |
| 21, Sat |
8:00-11:00 a.m. |
Tucson Mountain Park |
Sonoran Desert Weedwackers. Join the Sonoran Desert Weedwackers and do your part in restoring the health of the desert. The Weedwackers work to eradicate buffelgrass and fountain grass in Tucson Mountain Park. For meeting location, call 520-615-7855 or email eeducation@pima.gov. |
| 21, Sat |
10:00 a.m.-Noon |
Agua Caliente Park |
Children of the Desert. We will explore how children and families lived in the past, what games they played, the types of chores they had, and the tools they used. During these outdoor and indoor activities your family will experience some of the ways pre-historic people used natural resources to make a living in the desert. This program is for families with children ages 5-12. Reservations are required. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov. |
| 21, Sat |
10:00 a.m.-Noon |
Feliz Paseos Park |
Digital Nature Photography. Learn tips from local naturalists and photography experts Doug and Doris Evans on how to take a great photograph with your digital camera. After exploring your camera’s capabilities take a stroll around the park in search of great photo opportunities. Workshop fee is $10. Reservations are required. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov. |
| 25, Wed |
8:00-11:00 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, Wed |
8:00-9:30 a.m. |
Feliz Paseos Park |
Birds and Botany of Feliz Paseos Park. Join a Pima County naturalist on easy walking trails to learn about common desert birds and plants. We are sure to see verdins, Gambel’s quail, cactus wrens, and curve-billed thrashers among the stands of saguaros and cholla cacti and palo verde and ironwood trees. 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. |
| December |
Times |
Where |
Event Information |
| 2, Wed |
8:00-9:30 a.m. |
Feliz Paseos Park |
Birds and Botany of Feliz Paseos Park. Join a Pima County naturalist on easy walking trails to learn about common desert birds and plants. We are sure to see verdins, Gambel’s quail, cactus wrens, and curve-billed thrashers among the stands of saguaros and cholla cacti and palo verde and ironwood trees. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov. |
| 4, Fri |
5:00-6:00 p.m. |
Feliz Paseos Park |
Twilight Nature Walk. Take a relaxing, naturalist-guided stroll through the park and experience the quiet of the desert at dusk. One-hour guided walks on paved and gravel paths are open to all ages and abilities. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov. |
| 5, Sat |
8:00-10:00 a.m. |
Tucson Mountain Park |
Tucson Mountain Park Birding Walk. 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 palo verdes. Ironwood Picnic Area, 1548 South Kinney Road. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov. |
| 6, Sun |
1:00-2:00 p.m. |
Agua Caliente Park |
A Geologic History of the Catalina and Rincon Mountains. Geologist Bill Peachey will make an engaging presentation on the major cycles and three events that formed the Catalina and Rincon Mountains and other geologic features around the Tucson basin. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov. |
| 9, Wed |
8:00-11:00 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. |
| 12, Sat |
9:00 a.m.-Noon |
Tucson Mountain Park |
Bowen Trail Hike. During this 3 mile moderate to difficult hike we’ll enjoy views of saguaro studded hillsides, stands of prickly pear cacti, and cholla forests. We’ll travel through a mesquite bosque and visit the ruins of the old stone Bowen House in Tucson Mountain Park. Ages 12 and up. Reservations required. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov. |
| 12, Sat |
9:30 a.m.-Noon |
Agua Caliente Park |
Sonoran Desert Kids Club: Duck Butts. Experience the fascinating life of ducks. Learn tips for identifying the many ducks that spend the winter on the pond at Agua Caliente Park. This program is for children ages 8-12. Reservations required. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov. |
| 12, Sat |
11:00 a.m.-Noon |
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, Sun |
1:00-2:00 p.m. |
Agua Caliente Park |
Catalina Prison/Honor Camp’s Place in History. USFS Archaeologist Mary Farrell reveals the historical significance of the Gordon Hirabayashi Recreation Site located on the way to Mount Lemmon. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov. |
| 16, Wed |
8:00-9:30 a.m. |
Feliz Paseos Park |
Birds and Botany of Feliz Paseos Park. Join a Pima County naturalist on easy walking trails to learn about common desert birds and plants. We are sure to see verdins, Gambel’s quail, cactus wrens, and curve-billed thrashers among the stands of saguaros and cholla cacti and palo verde and ironwood trees. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov. |
| 19, Sat |
8:00-11:00 a.m. |
Tucson Mountain Park |
Sonoran Desert Weedwackers. Join the Sonoran Desert Weedwackers and do your part in restoring the health of the desert. The Weedwackers work to eradicate buffelgrass and fountain grass in Tucson Mountain Park. For meeting location, call 520-615-7855 or email eeducation@pima.gov. |
| 19, Sat |
11:00 a.m.-Noon |
Agua Caliente Park |
Life in the Pond. The palm-lined ponds at Agua Caliente Park are freshwater communities containing diverse life forms, from native ducks to exotic fish and turtles. Come and explore 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, Sun |
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. |
Brandi Fenton Memorial Park |
Antique Fair. Come join us for an antique fair. Free to public. You just might find something special. |
| 23, Wed |
8:00-11:00 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. |
| Every Thursday |
8:30-10:00 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. |
| January |
Times |
Where |
Event Information |
| 9, Sat |
9:30 a.m.-Noon |
Agua Caliente Park |
Sonoran Desert Kids Club: Wild Places. Your wildlife guide will take you to the most special and quiet places in the park. We will spend time watching for wildlife and you can start a nature journal. This program is for children ages 8-12. Reservations required. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov. |
| 17, Sun |
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. |
Brandi Fenton Memorial Park |
Antique Fair. Come join us for an antique fair. Free to public. You just might find something special. |
| 23, Sat |
10:00 a.m.-Noon |
Feliz Paseos Park |
On the Mountain Lion Trail. See a wildlife trail camera in action and play some tracking games to better understand the importance of ongoing science research on the
movements of wildlife. This program is for families with children ages 5-12. Reservations are required. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov. |
| February |
Times |
Where |
Event Information |
| 13, Sat |
9:30 a.m.-Noon |
Agua Caliente Park |
Sonoran Desert Kids Club: Jammin’ with Nature. Learn about the significance of natural sounds while listening to wildlife at Agua Caliente Park; then recreate what you hear using a variety of simple instruments. This program is for children ages 8-12. Reservations required. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov. |
| 21, Sun |
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. |
Brandi Fenton Memorial Park |
Antique Fair. Come join us for an antique fair. Free to public. You just might find something special. |
| 27, Sat |
10:00 a.m.-Noon |
Brandi Fenton Memorial Park |
Map and Compass. 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. This program is for families with children ages 5-12. Reservations are required. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov. |
| March |
Times |
Where |
Event Information |
| 13, Sat |
9:30 a.m.-Noon |
Agua Caliente Park |
Sonoran Desert Kids Club: Exploring Aquatic Life. Discover the diversity of life that inhabits the ponds at Agua Caliente Park. Use nets, skimmers and buckets to collect water samples and then watch the water come to life under the microscope. This program is for children ages 8-12. Reservations required. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov. |
| 21, Sun |
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. |
Brandi Fenton Memorial Park |
Antique Fair. Come join us for an antique fair. Free to public. You just might find something special. |
| 27, Sat |
10:00-11:30 a.m. |
Tucson Botanical Gardens |
The Pollination Story. We will look closely at flowers and explore the mysteries of how flowers attract birds, bees
and other creatures. Tucson Botanical Gardens, 2150 North Alvernon Way. This program is for families with children ages 5-12. Reservations are required. For more information call 615-7855 or eeducation@pima.gov. |
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