Pima County Parks and Recreation: Birding – Cienega Creek
Cienega Creek Natural Preserve Marsh Station Rd., Vail
Free
7 events found.
Tucson Bird Alliance: Bird Enjoyment Walk at El Rio Preserve with Peggy Steffens
El Rio Preserve 10190 N. Coachline Blvd., Marana
Free – $5
Tucson Bird Alliance: Honey Bee Canyon Hohokam Petroglyph Walk with Gerry Hodge
Honey Bee Canyon Park 13880 N. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley
Free – $5
Week of Events
Monday, December 8, 2025
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December 8, 2025 -Pima County Parks and Recreation: Birding – Cienega Creek
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December 8, 2025 -Tucson Bird Alliance: Bird Enjoyment Walk at El Rio Preserve with Peggy Steffens
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December 8, 2025 -Tucson Bird Alliance: Honey Bee Canyon Hohokam Petroglyph Walk with Gerry Hodge
Pima County Parks and Recreation: Birding – Cienega Creek
A leisurely bird walk through the desert and riparian habitats at Cienega Creek Preserve. Summer Tanager, Vermilion Flycatcher, and Yellow-breasted Chat are among the birds we will search for in the cottonwoods and willows of this special place. Cienega Creek Preserve is a great place to enjoy the spectacle of migration. Sections of the trail...
Free
Tucson Bird Alliance: Bird Enjoyment Walk at El Rio Preserve with Peggy Steffens
This bird walk is all about enjoying nature and birds. It’s about walking slow, being mindful and looking for birds and then spending time truly watching their behaviors. It’s not about the number of birds we see, but it’s about appreciating the birding experience. Birding is a treasure hunt and we will take delight in...
Free – $5
Tucson Bird Alliance: Honey Bee Canyon Hohokam Petroglyph Walk with Gerry Hodge
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) and look for some local specialties like the Gilded Flicker and Black-throated Sparrow. Trip difficulty: Easy to Moderate. Gradual elevation gain is less than 100...
Free – $5
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
No events on this day.
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
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December 10, 2025 -Pima County Parks and Recreation: Birding Canoa Ranch
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December 10, 2025 -Tucson Bird Alliance: Sweetwater Wetlands with Luke Safford and Alex Patia
Pima County Parks and Recreation: Birding Canoa Ranch
Visit Historic Canoa Ranch, a birding hotspot in Pima County Canoa Ranch is a great place to do some birding. On this walk, we explore the pond, cienega, and surrounding desert of this hotspot. We expect to see an interesting combination of migrant and resident birds. DIRECTIONS: Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Rd.,...
$5.00
Tucson Bird Alliance: Sweetwater Wetlands with Luke Safford and Alex Patia
This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created by Tucson Water to see waterfowl, regular and visiting warblers, and several exciting species hiding in the reeds. Birders of all experience levels welcome! The Wetlands are located at 2511 W Sweetwater Drive. Limited to 10 participants per group. Trip difficulty:...
Free – $5
Thursday, December 11, 2025
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December 11, 2025 -Tucson Bird Alliance: Salt River (Phoenix Metro Area) with Kathe Anderson
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December 11, 2025 -Tucson Bird Alliance: Where to Go Birding This Winter with Luke Safford
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December 11, 2025 -Pima County Parks and Recreation: Birding 101 – Birding for all Ages and Abilities
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December 11, 2025 -Verde Canyon Railroad: The Magical Christmas Journey® with Liberty Wildlife
Tucson Bird Alliance: Salt River (Phoenix Metro Area) with Kathe Anderson
As the winter influx of waterfowl begins to peak, let’s explore the Salt River, and look for ducks, cormorants, grebes, and probably Common Gallinules. (One day last year, we got 14 species of ducks!) In addition, we can hope for Bald Eagles, a few shorebirds and reliable desert species. We will start at the Salt River, working...
Free – $5
Tucson Bird Alliance: Where to Go Birding This Winter with Luke Safford
Trying to figure out the next birding hotspot to check out this winter? Join Luke as he looks at a couple Southeast Arizona locations where you should go birding this next month and gives you the info to make it the best experience possible. After diving deep into a couple locations we’ll also have time...
Free
Pima County Parks and Recreation: Birding 101 – Birding for all Ages and Abilities
Are you new to birding? Need help getting started? Birding is a great way to get outside to explore nature, learn more about wildlife and wildlife behavior, hone your observation skills, reduce stress, and connect with others. Join naturalist Jeff Babson for a casual birding experience to familiarize yourself with birding basics. Loaner binoculars available....
Free
Verde Canyon Railroad: The Magical Christmas Journey® with Liberty Wildlife
Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot during this holiday season and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors! The Magical Christmas Journey® is based on the storybook, and the tale includes Princess Noel (a kind-hearted girl who transforms into a princess), Flurry, (a real bald eagle), Santa, Mrs Claus, elves and Canyon Critters. Enjoy festive...
Free with Admission
Friday, December 12, 2025
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December 12, 2025 -Tucson Bird Alliance: Birding For Every BODY at Canoa Ranch with Marcia OBara
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December 12, 2025 -Tucson Bird Alliance: Tohono Chul Garden Walk with Ray Deeney
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December 12, 2025 -Verde Canyon Railroad: The Magical Christmas Journey® with Liberty Wildlife
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December 12, 2025 -Desert Botanical Garden: Las Noches De Las Luminarias – Plants and People of the Sonoran Desert Trail with Liberty Wildlife
Tucson Bird Alliance: Birding For Every BODY at Canoa Ranch with Marcia OBara
Join Marcia OBara for a leisurely birding experience designed for nature lovers with accessibility challenges; wheelchairs, walkers, or other assistive devices are welcome. The pace is slow, distance short, and terrain even. This month’s birding explores the birding hotspot of historic Canoa Ranch where we hope to see waterfowl, raptors, sparrows, and a lot more....
Free
Tucson Bird Alliance: Tohono Chul Garden Walk with Ray Deeney
For out-of-town visitors and those new to the Sonoran Desert, Tohono Chul’s easy-walking trails and beautiful gardens provide close-up looks at many of the typical birds of the Sonoran Desert. Of the more than 500 bird species that spend time in Arizona during the year, 140 are known to have visited Tohono Chul, and on...
Free
Verde Canyon Railroad: The Magical Christmas Journey® with Liberty Wildlife
Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot during this holiday season and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors! The Magical Christmas Journey® is based on the storybook, and the tale includes Princess Noel (a kind-hearted girl who transforms into a princess), Flurry, (a real bald eagle), Santa, Mrs Claus, elves and Canyon Critters. Enjoy festive...
Free with Admission
Desert Botanical Garden: Las Noches De Las Luminarias – Plants and People of the Sonoran Desert Trail with Liberty Wildlife
Experience the magic of the season with glowing luminaria paths, sparkling lights, live entertainment and festive treats. Liberty Wildlife and Apache Storyteller/Native Flute Ken Duncan will be present. DATES: Nov. 29-30 | Dec. 5-6, 12-14, 18-23, 26-30 TIMES: 5:30-9:30 p.m. PRICE: Adult: Members $40.95, General Admission $45.95 | Children: Members $19.95, General Admission $21.95
$21.95 – $45.95
Saturday, December 13, 2025
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December 13, 2025 -Tucson Bird Alliance: Brand New to Birding Field Workshop at Sweetwater Wetlands with Alex Patia
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December 13, 2025 -Tucson Bird Alliance: Birding For Every BODY at Agua Caliente Park with Marcia OBara
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December 13, 2025 -City of Chandler: Birding Tour of Veterans Oasis Park
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December 13, 2025 -Verde Canyon Railroad: The Magical Christmas Journey® with Liberty Wildlife
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December 13, 2025 -Desert Botanical Garden: Las Noches De Las Luminarias – Plants and People of the Sonoran Desert Trail with Liberty Wildlife
Tucson Bird Alliance: Brand New to Birding Field Workshop at Sweetwater Wetlands with Alex Patia
Are you new to birding and looking to learn some of the basics? Then this field workshop is for you! We’ll cover topics like how to use binoculars, finding birds, identifying birds by sight and sound, bird behavior, birding apps, and using field guides. The entire workshop will be conducted outside on a short walk...
$35 – $50
Tucson Bird Alliance: Birding For Every BODY at Agua Caliente Park with Marcia OBara
Join Marcia OBara for a leisurely birding experience designed for nature lovers with accessibility challenges; wheelchairs, walkers, or other assistive devices are welcome. The pace is slow, distance short, and terrain even. This month’s birding explores the birding hotspot of Agua Caliente Park where we hope to see waterfowl, raptors, sparrows, and a lot more....
Free
City of Chandler: Birding Tour of Veterans Oasis Park
It's a day of feathers and flora. Discover a birding haven at Veterans Oasis Park on expert-led walks by the lake, recharge basins, desert and riparian habitat to learn about resident birds, their songs and tips for identification. Sun protection, closed-toe footwear, and ample drinking water are highly recommended. Binoculars provided upon request at the...
$7 – $10
Verde Canyon Railroad: The Magical Christmas Journey® with Liberty Wildlife
Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot during this holiday season and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors! The Magical Christmas Journey® is based on the storybook, and the tale includes Princess Noel (a kind-hearted girl who transforms into a princess), Flurry, (a real bald eagle), Santa, Mrs Claus, elves and Canyon Critters. Enjoy festive...
Free with Admission
Desert Botanical Garden: Las Noches De Las Luminarias – Plants and People of the Sonoran Desert Trail with Liberty Wildlife
Experience the magic of the season with glowing luminaria paths, sparkling lights, live entertainment and festive treats. Liberty Wildlife and Apache Storyteller/Native Flute Ken Duncan will be present. DATES: Nov. 29-30 | Dec. 5-6, 12-14, 18-23, 26-30 TIMES: 5:30-9:30 p.m. PRICE: Adult: Members $40.95, General Admission $45.95 | Children: Members $19.95, General Admission $21.95
$21.95 – $45.95
Sunday, December 14, 2025
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December 14, 2025 -Tucson Bird Alliance: Advanced Birding Series – Creating a Checklist: Dos and Don’ts with Alex Patia
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December 14, 2025 -Tucson Bird Alliance: Introduction to Sonoran Desert Birds – Sabino Canyon with Karen Howe
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December 14, 2025 -Desert Botanical Garden: Las Noches De Las Luminarias – Plants and People of the Sonoran Desert Trail with Liberty Wildlife
Tucson Bird Alliance: Advanced Birding Series – Creating a Checklist: Dos and Don’ts with Alex Patia
In December a wide diversity of wintering birds are present at Sweetwater, particularly large flocks of waterfowl, doves, and blackbirds. Trying to pick through and document all of these birds in a checklist can be a daunting challenge! In this workshop we will practice how to get a quick count of large bird flocks, how...
$35 – $50
Tucson Bird Alliance: Introduction to Sonoran Desert Birds – Sabino Canyon with Karen Howe
Join me for an exploration of less-traveled trails at Sabino Canyon. This trip is intended for beginning birders or visitors who want to learn about the birds in the Sonoran Desert. We’ll identify birds by shape, sound, color, and behavior, and make connections between the birds and plants. Bring a sunhat, drinking water and wear sturdy...
Free – $5
Desert Botanical Garden: Las Noches De Las Luminarias – Plants and People of the Sonoran Desert Trail with Liberty Wildlife
Experience the magic of the season with glowing luminaria paths, sparkling lights, live entertainment and festive treats. Liberty Wildlife and Apache Storyteller/Native Flute Ken Duncan will be present. DATES: Nov. 29-30 | Dec. 5-6, 12-14, 18-23, 26-30 TIMES: 5:30-9:30 p.m. PRICE: Adult: Members $40.95, General Admission $45.95 | Children: Members $19.95, General Admission $21.95
$21.95 – $45.95