Take a guided stroll to learn about the ecology and history of the Santa Cruz River. Take a guided stroll along the Chuck Huckelberry Loop to see a desert river brought back to life. Learn about the ecology and history of the Santa Cruz – its ups and downs – and how this once-dry portion...
Join an interpretive naturalist for a guided geology hike in Colossal Cave Mountain Park. As an exceptional karst and cave landscape and culturescape, Colossal Cave Mountain Park represents not only a chance to interpret the fascinating and unique geologic forces that shaped our bioregion, but how those very forces shaped the biodiversity and cultural resilience...
A leisurely bird walk through the desert and riparian habitats at Cienega Creek Preserve. October is a transitional month as summer breeders start to head to the wintering grounds and northern breeders start to arrive from the north. Cienega Creek Preserve is a great place to enjoy the spectacle of migration. Sections of the trail...
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....
Join a Pima County Naturalist for a guided nature trek at Maeveen Behan Desert Sanctuary Bird a patch of Sonoran Desert habitat preserved to protect the habitat of wildlife species within urban NW Tucson, where we expect to see birds such as Gilded Flicker, Cactus Wren, Cooper’s Hawk, and many more. DIRECTIONS: Maeveen Behan Desert...
Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits of the people of Canoa. 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 around the traffic circle until...