Out and About in Pima County
These programs are free and are designed for all ages and abilities unless otherwise noted in the program description.
For information and registration call 520-615-7855 or email eeducation@pima.gov
These programs are free and are designed for all ages and abilities unless otherwise noted in the program description.
BIRDING AT SWEETWATER WETLANDS
Tucson's Sweetwater Wetlands is one of the premier birding spots in Arizona. Expect to see a variety of wintering sparrows, hawks, falcons, and migrating warblers. Many duck and shorebird species pass through during migration and make the area their wintering grounds. This leisurely walk on easy trails is led by birding experts Farrish and Mark Sharon and Mary Ellen Flynn. Reservations required.
Sweetwater Wetlands, 2667 W. Sweetwater Dr.
Wednesday, January 4, February 15, March 7, 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.
ARE WE LOSING OUR NATIVE POLLINATORS?
Pollination ecologist Stephen Buchmann, Ph.D, co-author of "The Forgotten Pollinators" and founding member of the North American Pollinator Protection Campaign, will describe how a variety of native bees make their living, the alarming loss of bumble bee species across the country, and recent developments on Colony Collapse Disorder among honeybees. He will also discuss steps we can take to encourage native bees and other pollinators in our yards, gardens, and wildlands. Ages 12 and up. Reservations required.
Brandi Fenton Memorial Park, 3482 E. River Rd.
Wednesday, January 11, 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
YETMAN TRAIL HIKE
During a 2-3 mile easy to moderate level hike we search for signs of wildlife that use this area as a travel corridor. We will also visit the ruins of the old stone Bowen House and discuss its history. Ages 12 and up. Reservations required.
Camino de Oeste Trailhead, 400 N. Camino de Oeste.
Wednesday, February 8, 9:00 a.m. – Noon
BOTANY HIKE TO ROBLES PASS
Join Pima County naturalist Meg Quinn for an easy to moderate interpretive hike of approximately four miles in the scenic Robles Pass area of the Tucson Mountains. Learn to identify native trees, shrubs, cacti and wildflowers as we hike on a scenic desert trail. Ages 12 and up. Reservations required.
Friday, February 17, 9:00 a.m. – Noon
PAINT OUT IN THE PARK
Join Tucson Plein Air Painters Society Signature Artist, Walter Porter, at Pima County's Tucson Mountain Park to learn some techniques for painting landscape scenes in the open air. Experienced and novice artists are invited to "paint out" on their own or to participate in the plein air painting demonstration. Ages 12 and up. Reservations required.
Tucson Mountain Park, Ironwood Picnic Area, 1548 S. Kinney Rd.
Saturday, February 18, 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
A NIGHT WITH THE STARS
Join us for an evening with the stars, planets, and other night sky features. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association volunteers will provide an introduction to the night sky and will have telescopes set up for celestial viewing. Bring your flashlight and a lawn chair. Reservations required.
Tucson Mountain Park Ironwood Picnic Area, 1548 S. Kinney Rd.
Friday, February 24, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
PAINT OUT IN THE PARK
Join Tucson Plein Air Painters Society Signature Artist, Robert Goldman, at Pima County's Sweetwater Preserve to learn some techniques for painting landscape scenes in the open air. Experienced and novice artists are invited to "paint out" on their own or to participate in the plein air painting demonstration. Ages 12 and up. Reservations required.
Sweetwater Preserve, 4000 N. Tortolita Rd., south of El Camino Del Cerro.
Saturday, March 3, 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
ARIZONA TRAIL HIKE
Discover a rich diversity of plant and animal life during an interpretive hike along an easy to moderate level, 2 to 3 mile section of the Arizona Trail, near Colossal Cave Mountain Park. Ages 12 and up. Reservations required.
Pistol Hill Trailhead, 8500 S. Pistol Hill Rd.
Friday, March 16, 8:00 – 11:00 a.m.
OUTDOOR FAMILY DAY: THE POLLINATION STORY
We will look closely at flowers and explore the mysteries of how flowers attract birds, bees and other creatures. We'll also explore the importance of pollinators to our foods with our imaginary pollinator picnic. Families with children ages 5-12. Reservations required.
Tohono Chul Park, 7366 N. Paseo del Norte.
Saturday, March 24, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
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