Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist to explore the natural history 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. This will be a 2-3 mile hike, with some elevation change. Trekking poles...
Join us in making native seed pellets to share back in nature! Maricopa County Parks will host two events from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Registration is required. October 2nd, 8:00 am – 11:30 am - Meet at the Nature Center. Participants will learn to make seed pellets by mixing native seeds with clay, soil/compost,...
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...
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. Ages 18+
A tiny seed holds a big story! Create your own autumnal mini greenhouse and take home a growing science experiment. Watch closely as roots, stems, and leaves appear and discover the fascinating journey from seed to plant. Ages 5 - 12