These programs are for groups of 10 to 50 people and are tailored for ages 18 and up. Experience the rich history and diversity of plants and animals by the natural spring at Agua Caliente Park, or enjoy a guided walk in the foothills of the Tucson Mountains at Feliz Paseos Park. If bringing your group out to the park is a challenge, Pima County educators are available to come to your group’s meeting place to make a presentation on a variety of engaging topics. All programs are free and last 45-60 minutes unless otherwise noted.

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Bringing Nature to You

These activities require an indoor space for digital slide presentations. All programs welcome active participation and include interactive elements.

Desert Wildflowers
Springtime in the desert is a time to enjoy the beauty, color, and richness of wildflowers. Given sufficient winter rainfall, a succession of blooms begins in late winter and continues through spring. Experience a glorious spring and learn to identify native annual and perennial wildflowers.

Landscaping for Birds and Butterflies
Learn which plants will attract butterflies and birds and how to have a succession of blooming species.

Living with Urban Wildlife
Learn how to coexist with desert wildlife in an urban setting. You’ll find out which creatures are harmless to humans and can be safely observed and appreciated.

Sonoran Desert Wildlife
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.

Venomous and Poisonous animals in Arizona
Learn about the biology and adaptations of some of Arizona’s amazing creatures, including rattlesnakes, scorpions, and Gila monsters.

The Wonderful World of Bats
As the world’s only flying mammals, bats eat tons of mosquitoes, some prey on scorpions, and others drink nectar. Bats play very important roles in the environment, but their lives are shrouded in mystery and misunderstanding.

Buffelgrass in the Sonoran Desert
Learn why the spread of buffelgrass is a threat to our desert and our community, and find out how you can join the effort to help manage, control and eradicate this aggressive, non-native grass.

Take a Trip to a Natural Resource Park

The guided tours and park activities are offered in two of Pima County’s universal access parks. Distance and duration of walks are adjusted to best suit your group.

Historical Tour of Agua Caliente Park
Enjoy a guided walking tour of the historic buildings and plantings to understand how the year-round presence of water from the spring influenced the ranching and farming activities on the property and how past residents changed the landscape.

Birding Walk at Agua Caliente Park
Take a casual stroll through the park and spot wetland birds, cardinals, thrashers, hummingbirds, songbirds and raptors nestled among the mesquites and palms.

Nature Walk at Feliz Paseos Park
Enjoy a naturalist guided tour through Feliz Paseos Park, in the foothills of the Tucson Mountains. The densely vegetated washes and saguaro-studded hillsides offer some of the best wildlife viewing in the Tucson area. The park’s paved and gravel paths are wheelchair accessible.