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National Park Service: Garden Walk (West District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Join us for a guided walk through the Cactus Garden where you’ll explore the fascinating natural history of the Sonoran Desert! 

Free with Park Fee

Desert Botanical Garden: Docent Tour

Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

Free with general admission. 10am and 11am tours Discover how plants have adapted to the desert environment with a volunteer docent-led tour. See the Garden’s living collection with plants from...

Free with Admission

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Discover the Lake Boat Tour

Patagonia Lake State Park 400 Patagonia Lake Rd, Nogales

Discover the beauty of Patagonia Lake on a pontoon boat tour. The park volunteers and staff will share about the local habitat, wildlife, and history of the lake. Reservations are...

$5 – $7

Pima County Public Library: Garden Talk – Container Gardening and Raised Beds

Pima County Public Library - W. Anne Gibson-Esmond Station Library 10931 E. Mary Ann Cleveland Way, Tucson

Join us for a free gardening presentation by Pima County Master Gardeners from the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. Today's topic is Container Gardening and Raised Beds! Gardening in containers provides...

Free

National Park Service: Living with Giants (West District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

The saguaro celebrates events and faces challenges throughout its life. A biologist explains how it provides shelter and substance for wildlife; when it flowers; its growth patterns; and how it...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Canyon Connections Ranger Talk

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

Discover a deeper connection to the Grand Canyon. Join a ranger to dive into the canyon's diverse ecosystems, rich cultural heritage, or ever-changing landscape. Topics change daily. Come curious, leave...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Ranger Talk! (West District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Join a park ranger at the Red Hills Visitor Center for a theater presentation about Saguaro National Park’s unique cultural, historical and natural resources. Presentations vary daily depending on the Ranger...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Welcome to the Sonoran Desert!

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N. Spur Cross Rd., Cave Creek

Join Ranger Kevin for an afternoon walk and enjoy the beauty of the Sonoran Desert.   Enjoy a roughly 1-mile hike on the Spur Cross and Fairy Duster trails. Along the...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Holiday Cactus Caravan (East District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

The annual Holiday Caravan is back to celebrate nature's bounty at the turn of the year! Explore the solstice holiday on a unique nighttime drive through the park's loop, featuring...

Free with Park Fee

Tucson Botanical Gardens: Lights Up! A Festival of Illumination

Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson

Thousands of LED lights illuminate the trees and custom-built, oversized structures delight the senses. The light tunnel, dancing cypress trees, traditional punched-tin trees, a brand-new crescent moon, and a dazzling...