Tucson Bird Alliance: The Race to 100 with Donito Burgess and Luke Safford
Let’s see if we can start out 2026 with 100 species! Exact route to be determined by leaders and shared with group the week before. We will split up into...
$50 – $100
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Events for January 2, 2026
Tucson Bird Alliance: Sabino Canyon with Jean and Mark Hengesbaugh
We’ll bird Sabino Canyon Recreation Area walking a loop that includes both Sonoran desert upland and Sabino Creek riparian areas. Meet at the ramada by the Visitor’s Center at 5700 N Sabino Canyon Road. Parking fee or pass required. Return by 11 am. Sunhat, water and walking shoes always recommended. Beginning birders welcome. Leaders are...
Free – $5
Arizona State Parks & Trails: Guided Bird Walk at Sonoita Creek and Patagonia Lake
Join us at the Birding Trail kiosk (next to campsite #12 in Patagonia Lake State Park) for a ranger led hike to learn about the diverse avian wildlife at Patagonia Lake and Sonoita Creek. The park is designated as an Important Bird Area by the Audubon Society. If you are a bird watcher you may hit...
Free with Park Fee
Boyce Thompson Arboretum: Glass in Flight
What if the insects we often overlook could stop you in your tracks with beauty? Step into a world where dragonflies hover overhead, butterflies balance on petals, and bees shimmer in sunlight—each one larger-than-life and crafted in glass. “Glass in Flight” is an immersive outdoor sculpture exhibit by renowned Tucson-based artist Alex Heveri. Featuring over...
Free with Admission
Butterfly Wonderland: Glistening Gardens
This holiday, step into the enchanting ‘Glistening Gardens’ at Butterfly Wonderland. This seasonal escape transports guests to the rainforest as they leisurely stroll with family and friends through an all-new illuminated holiday display inside the Conservatory. Lights line the garden paths in this cozy, lush indoor setting. Fluttering butterflies take center stage, surrounded by sparkling,...
Free with Admission
Maricopa County Library District: Ask A Master Gardener
Have a question about local gardening, local insects, and local plants? Come ask a master gardener your questions the first Friday of each month from 12-2 and learn about all these and more! Registration not required.
Free
Pinal County Library District: Vitalant Blood Drive
Your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply. Feel good knowing you've helped save a life! To schedule an appointment, visit donors.vitalant.org. For questions, contact Vitalant at 877-258-4825.
Free
Liberty Wildlife: Education Takes Flight at the Hyatt
Join Liberty Wildlife and their Animal Ambassadors to learn more about the native wildlife of Arizona. Education Takes Flight, every Friday from October thru April. Location: Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch 7500 E Doubletree Ranch Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, United States
Free
Boyce Thompson Arboretum: Glass in Flight at Night
When the sun goes down, the wings light up. Experience Glass in Flight like never before—under the stars and aglow with color. For a limited number of evenings, the Arboretum will stay open late to unveil Glass in Flight at Night, an illuminated twist on our dazzling outdoor sculpture exhibit. With strategic lighting and nightfall...
Free with Admission
Arizona State Parks & Trails: Catalina Nights
Night hiking is an exciting way to experience Catalina State Park’s desert wildlife and dark skies. On a one-mile, guided hike on the Nature Trail, learn about the desert’s nocturnal animals like scorpions and bats. Enjoy a constellation tour featuring a variety of cultures and astronomy facts. Please bring a flashlight and a jacket. Caution: The...
Free with Park Fee
Lowell Observatory: Legends of the Winter Sky
Gaze up at the starry Flagstaff sky and listen to a fantastical tale of how the stars came to be, told by our very own storyteller, Todd Gonzales. It’s a legendary piece of oral storytelling that connects the human spirit with the awe-inspiring backdrop of our Universe. You don’t want to miss this limited-edition experience...
Free with General Admission Plus
Lowell Observatory: Legends of the Winter Sky
Gaze up at the starry Flagstaff sky and listen to a fantastical tale of how the stars came to be, told by our very own storyteller, Todd Gonzales. It’s a legendary piece of oral storytelling that connects the human spirit with the awe-inspiring backdrop of our Universe. You don’t want to miss this limited-edition experience...
Free with General Admission Plus
Lowell Observatory: Legends of the Winter Sky
Gaze up at the starry Flagstaff sky and listen to a fantastical tale of how the stars came to be, told by our very own storyteller, Todd Gonzales. It’s a legendary piece of oral storytelling that connects the human spirit with the awe-inspiring backdrop of our Universe. You don’t want to miss this limited-edition experience...
Free with General Admission Plus