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Pima County Parks and Recreation: Desert Ecology Hike – Brown Mountain

Tucson Mountain Park 2000 N. Kinney Rd., Tucson

Join a naturalist for a guided hike along Brown Mountain in Tucson Mountain Park. Explore the natural history of the Brown Mountain area at the western edge of Tucson Mountain Park. Hike among Saguaros to get a closer look at the interesting and diverse flora and fauna that helps make the Sonoran Desert so unique....

Free

Tucson Bird Alliance: Arivaca Lake Field Trip

Arivaca Lake Arivaca

Arivaca Lake is an amazing location for fall migration and we’ll be hitting it at a time when there are so many possibilities. This can be a great spot for Painted Bunting this time of year, so we’ll be sure to check for that, while also looking for a wide array of species such as...

$35 – $50

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Estrella – Seed Pellet Workshop

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear

Join this Desert Defenders event to help make seed pellets using native seeds that will later be used to improve the health of our desert ecosystem. Estrella Mountain Regional Park October 3 8 am – 11:30 am Meet at the Nature Center. Participants will learn to make pellets by mixing native seeds with clay, soil/compost,...

Free with Park Fee

Pima County Parks and Recreation: Gardens of Canoa Ranch

The Raul M. Grijalva Canoa Ranch Conservation Park 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley

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...

Free

Maricopa County Library District: Wildlife Adventure with Wildman Phil

MCLDAZ - Southeast Regional Library 775 N Greenfield Road, Gilbert

Isn't that WILD!? Join us for an exciting live animal adventure highlighting various creatures from around the world. You are sure to enjoy this adventure with your wildlife neighbors! Seating is limited and REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS - children and adults. *IMPORTANT* On the day of the event, please meet at the front...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert Critters – Spooky Season Edition

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear

Come meet some of our “creepiest” creatures.   October is spooky season, and the Sonoran Desert has some of the spookiest critters you can find anywhere! Snakes, scorpions, spiders, centipedes and bats all make their homes right here in our parks, and we will have a selection of these animals on hand for you to meet....

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Library District: Ask A Master Gardener

MCLDAZ - Southeast Regional Library 775 N Greenfield Road, Gilbert

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

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Expedition Reef

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea” as you embark on an oceanic safari of the world’s most vibrant— and endangered—marine ecosystems. Narrated by Tony Award® winner Lea Salonga, the all-digital Expedition Reef immerses you in the undersea adventure. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film + live Earth science talk    ...

Free – $27

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Saguaro Walk

Cave Creek Regional Park 37900 E. Cave Creek Pkwy., Cave Creek

Learn all about saguaros and meet the rare and remarkable “Michelin Man” and “Three Amigos” cacti during this guided hike with Ranger Jacque.   Join Ranger Jacque for a guided hike to learn about the ecology of the Sonoran Desert, and of course, about the saguaros! You may have seen saguaros before, but have you ever...

Free with Park Fee

Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory: Hummingbird Banding at Casa de San Pedro B&B

Casa de San Pedro Bed & Breakfast 8933 S. Yell Ln., Hereford

Hummingbird banding sessions at Casa de San Pedro Bed & Breakfast are open to members of SABO and guests of the B&B at no charge, though donations are appreciated.  Only two (2) parking spaces are available for visitors who are not guests of Casa de San Pedro B&B, and registration is required. Casa de San...

Free

Reid Park Zoo: ZOOcson 2025

Reid Park Zoo 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson

A Wild Night Benefiting Reid Park Zoo Join Reid Park Zoo for the must-attend social event of the fall, ZOOcson. This year’s gala will feature Tucson’s favorite restaurants, auctions, animal ambassador presentations, and live music! Enjoy a specialty cocktail as you outbid your friends for a chance to win amazing experiences during the live auction....

$165 – $275

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Evening Hike

Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd., Morristown

Join Ranger Derik on a hike through the park at night   The hike will cover 4 miles and gain 427 ft of elevation along the Beardsley trail. A majority of this hike will be in the dark so hikers must have a flashlight or headlamp and if you have on a blacklight is not a...

Free with Park Fee