Visit Agua Caliente Park, a birding hotspot in Pima County. Explore the ponds, mesquite bosque, and surrounding desert of Agua Caliente Park in search of its rich bird life. Offered FREE thanks to the generous support from the Friends of Agua Caliente. DIRECTIONS: Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road 85749 From Tucson - Take...
Dig into the incredible story of our planet through this hands-on Earth Science unit study! Students will explore rocks and minerals, oceans, and the forces that shape Earth's surface. Through experiments and creative projects, learners will investigate how Earth works and discover the connections between land, water, air, and living things. Ages 6 - 9
Explore the night skies from the summit of Mt. Lemmon using Arizona's LARGEST publicly available telescopes! Under the guidance of a professional, visitors will enjoy a brief astronomy lecture, a light dinner, and an exclusive opportunity to observe astronomical objects and phenomena. This five-hour program starts 2 hours before sunset and accommodates up to 28...
Join us this winter with Pima County for a creative exploration of the Sonoran Desert. Through nature journaling, observation and art, we'll discover how winter transforms the world around us--changing colors and seasonal flora and fauna to the subtle (or not so subtle) effects of light, temperature, and shorter days. We will focus on the...
Enjoy a guided tour of the gardens of Historic Canoa Ranch. Join Raydine Taber from the Green Valley Gardeners to explore the variety of themed gardens within the ranch headquarters. DIRECTIONS: Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley 85622 From Tucson - Take 1-19 south to exit 56 - Canoa Road. Go...
Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits of the people of Canoa. DIRECTIONS: Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley 85622 From Tucson - Take 1-19 south to exit 56 - Canoa Road. Go around the traffic circle until...