The University of Arizona: ENR2 Guided Tour
How can we have a lush but water-wise garden in the middle of a densely populated city? Join us at the Environment and Natural Resources 2 Building (ENR2), a LEED...
Free
26 events found.
Field Sciences
Events for April 11, 2026
Ongoing
Tucson Bird Alliance: Brand New to Birding Field Workshop
Trip difficulty: Easy. Walking distance: About 1.3 miles. Trip Duration: 2-2.5 hours. Elevation gain: None. Ground condition: Groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available at the park’s entrance. Benches are available at periodic intervals around the wetlands. Are you new to birding and looking to learn some of the basics? Then this field workshop...
$35 – $50
Tucson Bird Alliance: Honey Bee Canyon Hohokam Petroglyph Walk
We will start from Oro Valley’s Honey Bee Canyon Park and will walk the wash to the north to just beyond the site of the Hohokam Petroglyphs (at 1 mile)...
Free – $5
Agave Heritage Festival: Tumamoc Hill Tour
Explore the slopes of Tumamoc Hill on a guided hike to learn about the natural and cultural history of Tucson and the Sonoran Desert. This tour offers insights into the ecology, cultural history, and desert adaptations that have shaped this unique landscape and agave farming and resilience. Enjoy stunning views while discovering how agave has...
Free
Arizona State Parks & Trails: Shelter Dog Walking Program
Pinal County Animal Care and Control will bring 10 shelter dogs available for walking the Nature Loop with you to enjoy nature, meet new people, get some exercise, and get...
Free with Park Fee
Arizona State Parks & Trails: Guided Bird Walks at Red Rock
Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along the field behind the Visitor Center. The Audubon Society has designated Red Rock State Park as part of the Lower Oak Creek Important Birding Area...
Free with Park Fee
City of Chandler: Monarchs and Milkweed
Explore the wonders of the monarch butterfly. Milkweed and monarch butterflies have an intrinsic connection. Learn the benefits of growing milkweed in your garden and how to attract monarch butterflies back to the community. Participants will receive a mix of milkweed seeds for their home gardens. 18+ years
$8 – $11
Agave Heritage Festival: Field Notes – Tending Agave in the Living Desert
Field Notes: Tending Agave brings together growers, land stewards, and producers from across the U.S. and Mexico to explore the practices, landscapes, and traditions that shape how agave is cultivated...
Free
Reid Park Zoo: Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop!
Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative...
Free with Admission
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Thing-a-ma-jigs
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
Free with Admission
Tucson Botanical Gardens: Caring for Caregivers – Horticultural Therapy Workshop
Celebrate the amazing world of herbs! Join us on an ethnobotanical journey in learning about the medicinal properties of herbs. Featuring a professional herbalist, we will also explore one plant medicine in particular, talk about its many usages, and explore its properties & history. Tea will be provided. Please bring a Journal and something to write with....
$24 – $30
Arizona State Parks & Trails: Growing in the Desert – The History and Culture of the Tohono O’odham
Discover the deep roots of the Sonoran Desert in an engaging program with Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan of the Tohono O'odham Nation, exploring how her people cultivated the land and sustained rich traditions long before modern cities. This free program is made possible by Arizona Humanities. To register, visit: https://www.tubacpresidio.org/events. FREE
Free with Park Fee
Cave Creek Museum: The Arizona Gold Mining Experience™
The Cave Creek Museum’s AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ is unique with its display of the complete hard rock ore extraction process, with the mine shaft, tramway, ore carts, crushing and extraction,...
Free – $20
Tucson Botanical Gardens: Sky Island FotoFauna – a 2-part Backyard Wildlife Camera Workshop
Join Sky Island Alliance and the Tucson Botanical Gardens for a 2-part class on how to use motion-activated cameras to observe animals in your backyard and contribute to regional wildlife conservation efforts!...
$48 – $60
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include...
Free with Park Fee
Arizona State Parks & Trails: Apple Packing Shed Open House
Experience a piece of Arizona history. Get an opportunity to explore the Pendley Homestead Apple Packing Shed. A ranger will be available to answer any questions about the homestead's history. Come and see the Bean Cutler 1933 Sorter and Bean Cutler Polisher added in 1946. Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Resuming April 8,...
Free with Park Fee
Mesa Public Library: Plant Swap & Propagation Demonstrations
Bring your potted plants and cuttings to swap with other plant lovers at Red Mountain Library. Paper cards will be provided for you to fill out the identity and care instructions for the plants you are swapping. Maricopa County Master Gardeners will be conducting planting demonstrations and providing propagation recommendations and tips to help you...
Free
Arizona State Parks & Trails: Saturday Nature Program
The Nature Program is a live reptile exhibit and the perfect opportunity for people of all ages to learn all about Arizona’s wildlife! Our team of passionate, experienced volunteers are...
Free with Park Fee
Arizona State Parks & Trails: Arizona250 Celebration at the Historic San Rafael Ranch
Join us for a special Arizona250 celebration at San Rafael Ranch Historic District, located within the San Rafael State Natural Area. This commemorative event invites the public to experience one...
Free with Park Fee
Agave Heritage Festival: Hijas del Maguey Film Screening + Q&A
In partnership with the Tucson City of Gastronomy, we present Las Hijas del Maguey (Daughters of Maguey) - a documentary that follows the Mujeres del Mezcal y Maguey de México,...
Free
Arizona State Parks & Trails: A Guided Walk of the Douglas Estate
Join us for a lively and entertaining walk of the park grounds, featuring a brief overview of the town of Jerome, its mining operations, and its people. Presented by environmental...
Free with Park Fee
Cave Creek Museum: Gold Fever Jeep Adventure
This exclusive Cave Creek Museum adventure is a “must”! Cave Creek Museum has partnered with Rackensack Canyon Tours to bring Arizona’s one and only total gold mining experience to life. ...
$145
Agave Heritage Festival: The Amazing Agave at Saguaro National Park
Heralded as the “Tree of Wonders”, the agave has been celebrated for centuries throughout Mexico and the American Southwest, and utilized to make over 40 products - from textiles to tequila. Uncover the adaptations that enable this native succulent to thrive in the hot and harsh Sonoran Desert, and discover how a prized ornamental holds...
Free
Arizona State Parks & Trails: Central Arizona Smelters
Some of Arizona's earliest mining and refining can be found in central Arizona from Jerome to Mayer. Mining activities started shortly after the establishment of the Arizona Territory in 1863. The first smelter began operation in 1866 to process lead and silver ores along the Agua River. This presentation will discuss the process of materials going...
Free with Park Fee
Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association: Camping Under the Stars
Set up camp amongst the beautiful trees and grass. Share the adventure of overnight camping with family, friends, and neighbors! Dust off your camping gear - it's time for Camping Under the Stars! Activities Include: Environmental exhibits Cowboy singalong Stargazing and telescope viewing Campfire Movie in Marana Crafts and Games Raffle S’mores Check in:...
$7 – $25
Agave Heritage Festival: Agave Crafted by Landscapes Roundtable
Across Mexico, agave grows in landscapes defined by soil, climate, elevation, and season. These conditions shape how the plant develops in the field, influencing everything from sugar formation to harvest...
Free