All events are free or included in admission or vehicle entrance fee unless otherwise noted. Parking may be additional. Bad weather may change or cancel activity. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No pets unless otherwise specified.
Outdoors & Recreation
Birding Agua Caliente Park — Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. A guided walk to look for tanagers, warblers, flycatchers, hummingbirds, orioles and vireos. 8-9:30 a.m. March 2 and 9. 615-7855.
Historic Craft Demonstrations — Tumacácori National Historical Park, 1891 E. Frontage Road. Artisans demonstrate traditional crafts. May include, paper flower making, pottery or O’odham basket weaving. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 2-6, 9 and 10. 377-5060.
Kangaroo Rat: Super Survivor — Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N. Kinney Road. Easy hike to learn about behavioral and physical adaptations. Suitable footwear. 3:15-4 p.m. March 2 and 9. 733-5158.
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Panning for Garnets — Sabino Canyon, 5700 N. Sabino Canyon Road. Instruction and equipment provided. Bring lunch. 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. March 2 and 9. 749-8700.
Geology 402 Walk — Sabino Canyon. Guided geology walk on moderately difficult trails led by Sabino Canyon Volunteer Naturalists. 8:30 a.m.-noon. March 2 and 9. 749-8700.
Synergy in the Desert: The Sonoran Habitat — Saguaro National Park West. A walk and talk with the saguaro as the focal point. 2:15-3 p.m. March 2 and 9. 733-5158.
Bird Walks — Patagonia Lake State Park, 400 Patagonia Lake Road. A three hour walk following the birding trail. 9 a.m.-noon. March 3, 6 and 10. 287-2791.
Birding Cienega Creek — Gabe Zimmerman Davidson Canyon Trailhead at Cienega Creek Natural Preserve, 16000 E. Marsh Station Road, Vail. A guided walk to search for raptors, warblers, sparrows and others. 8-10 a.m. March 3. 615-7855.
Desert Jigsaw Puzzle — Saguaro National Park West. A short walk in an intricate jigsaw puzzle of plants and animals. 2:15-3 p.m. March 3, 5 and 10; 10:15-11 a.m. March 7. 733-5158.
Gentle Nature Walks — Sabino Canyon. Guided walk led by volunteer naturalists. 10 a.m.-noon. March 3. 749-8700.
Night Walk — Saguaro National Park East, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail. Join a park naturalist to experience the desert at night. Reservations required. 7-9 p.m. March 3. 733-5153.
Spiny, Shady, and Cool — Saguaro National Park West. A short walk to discover a variety of cacti. 11:15-11:45 a.m. March 3. 733-5158.
Anza Trail Hike — Tumacacori National Historical Park. Ranger-guided walk along the Anza Trail. Four miles one-way, ride back to Tumacácori provided. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 4. 377-5060.
Become a Flower Detective — Saguaro National Park West. Discover hidden florals at the park. 3:15-3:45 p.m. March 4. 733-5158.
Birding — Tucson Mountain Park, Ironwood Picnic Area, 1500 S. Kinney Road. A guided walk to see rufous-winged sparrows, gilded flickers, phainopeplas and others. 8-10 a.m. March 4. 615-7855.
Boat Tours — Patagonia Lake State Park. Tours led by park volunteers. Choose form avian, lake discovery and twilight tours. Call 287-2794 for times, dates and prices.
Historical Tour — Roy P. Drachman-Agua Caliente Regional Park. A guided walk to gain insights into the rich farming and ranching history of the site. 11 a.m.-noon. March 2. 615-7855.
History Walk — Presidio Santa Cruz de Terrenate, In Balance Ranch Road, Sierra Vista. A three mile, 3 hour walk led by The Friends of the San Pedro River. Suitable footwear. 9 a.m.-noon. March 4. 459-2555.
Life on the Edge — Saguaro National Park West. Stroll the cactus garden. 11:15 a.m.-noon. March 4; 10:15-11 a.m. March 5. 733-5158.
River Walk — San Pedro House, 9800 E. Highway 90, Sierra Vista. Interpretive walks to find 82 species of mammals, dozens of reptiles/ amphibians and nearly 350 species of birds. Suitable footwear. 9-11 a.m. March 4. Donations accepted. 459-2555.
Silhouettes at Sundown — Saguaro National Park West. Walk in a sandy wash with a few rock outcroppings, a gentle grade and a dirt road. Reservations required. 3:30-6:30 p.m. March 4. 733-5158.
The Plants Tell All — Saguaro National Park West. A moderate 1.5 mile walk with a park naturalist to learn the secrets of what ties the plants and animals together. Suitable footwear. 9:45-11:45 a.m. March 4. 733-5158.
Bird Walk — Environmental Operations Park, Hwy. 90 east of Sierra Vista. A two hour walk led by docents from Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory and the Friends of the San Pedro River to view migrating and nesting birds. 8-10 a.m. March 5. 459-2555.
Doctor Saguaro — Saguaro National Park West. A walk to discover the different characteristics and even causes of death. 11:15-noon. March 5 and 7. 733-5158.
Petanque — Reid Park, 830 S. Country Club Road. Learn and play the French game. 2-4:30 p.m. March 5. 664-4133.
Turquoise Trail Guided Walking Tour — Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum, 196 N. Court Ave. A guided 2.5 mile walk of downtown. Pre-registration required. Not recommended for young children. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 5. 837-8119.
Bird Walk — Saguaro National Park West. A walk to see what birds live among the cacti and shrubs. 9:45-10:15 a.m. March 6. 733-5158.
Historic Barrio Viejo Walking Tour: Part II — In front of La Pilita, 420 S. Main Ave. Focus on Convent and Stone St. 10 a.m.-noon. March 6. $20. 625-8365.
Geology 401 Walk — Sabino Canyon. Guided geology walk on fairly easy trails led by Sabino Canyon Volunteer Naturalists. 8:30-11 a.m. March 6. 749-8700.
Thirsty Mammals — Saguaro National Park West. A mile walk to learn how they survive in the harsh, extreme dry climate. 10:45-11:45 a.m. March 6. 733-5158.
Birding Canoa Ranch — Historic Hacienda de la Canoa, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley. Join a birding expert to see a wide variety of sparrows, raptors, desert and grassland birds. Online registration required. 8:30-10 a.m. March 7. 615-7855.
Interpretive Hike — Tucson Mountain Park, Brown Mountain Trailhead, 8451 W. McCain Loop Road. A guided 2 mile hike with a Pima County naturalist. Online registration required. 9-11:30 a.m. March 7. 615-7855.
Hell Bent for Resurrection: A Hike through Tubac’s Many Layers — Tubac Presidio State Historic Park, 1 Burruel St. The 1.5 mile hike will follow along a short portion of the Rio de Tubac while discussing the native people and later arrivals who lived in the area. Suitable footwear. Call for reservations. 10 a.m.-noon. March 7. $10. 398-2252.
How Do They Do It — Saguaro National Park West. A short walk to discover how the plants and animals have adapted to the harsh conditions. 3:15-3:30 p.m. March 7. 733-5158.
Tour of Historic Canoa Ranch — Historic Hacienda de la Canoa. A walking tour of the historic buildings and corrals. Online registration required. 9-10:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. March 7. 724-5220.
Anza Tour — Historic Hacienda de la Canoa. Learn about Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza and the group of Spanish colonial settlers. Online registration required. 9-10 a.m. March 8. 724-5220.
Nature Walks — Sabino Canyon. Guided walk led by volunteer naturalists. 8:30-11:30 a.m. March 8. 749-8700.
Parents and Tots Walk — Saguaro National Park West. Ranger guided walk. Backpacks available for loan. For reservations call 733-5158. 10 a.m.-noon. March 8.
Restoration Tour — Historic Hacienda de la Canoa. Take a behind-the-scenes tour with Architectural Preservationist to examine the processes and materials used in the restoration of the structures. 9-10:30 a.m. March 8. 724-5220.
Wasson Peak — Saguaro National Park West. An easy-to-moderate pace but is considered difficult due to elevation gain and hiking after dark. An 8 mile round trip that climbs 1700 feet. Ages 12 and up. Reservations required. 3-10 p.m. March 8. 733-5158.
Twilight Glow to Moon Shadows — Saguaro National Park West. A 2.5 mile walk that bridges sunset into moonlight. Ages 10 and up. Reservations required. 5-8 p.m. March 9. 733-5158.
Sunset Hike — Saguaro National Park West. A 3.5 mile walk that descents by the light of the moon. Ages 10 and up. Reservations required. 4:15-8:15 p.m. March 10. 733-5158.
