OUTDOORS AND RECREATION
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.
Birding Agua Caliente Park — Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. Take a guided walk to see warblers, flycatchers, hummingbirds, orioles, and vireos. Online registration required. 8-9:30 a.m. Oct. 26. 724-5375.
Kangaroo Rat: Super Survivor — Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N. Kinney Road. Learn how the rodents escape predators, evade heat, and endure aridity while you search for burrows, runways and tracks of this nocturnal animal. Suitable footwear. 3:15-4 p.m. Oct. 26. 733-5158.
Spiny, Shady, and Cool — Saguaro National Park West. A short walk to discover the variety of cacti. 10:15-10:45 a.m. Oct. 26.; 11:15-11:45 a.m. Oct. 28. 733-5158.
Synergy in the Desert: The Sonoran Habitat — Saguaro National Park West. A walk and talk about the saguaro. 2:15-3 p.m. Oct. 26. 733-5158.
Who's Who — Saguaro National Park East, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail. A walk through the cactus garden to learn names. 10-10:30 a.m. Oct. 26. 733-5153.
Bat Biology Workshop — Brandi Fenton Memorial Park Visitor Center, 3482 E. River Road. An in-depth look at these remarkable, but sometimes misunderstood, creatures. Online registration required. 6-9 p.m. Oct. 27. $15. 724-5375.
Is it A Cactus or A...sparagus — Saguaro National Park East. Come learn the difference between the two most famous families of desert plants on this short stroll in the cactus garden. 10-10:30 a.m. Oct. 27. 733-5153.
A Night Under the Stars — Tucson Mountain Park, Ironwood Picnic Area, 1500 S. Kinney Road. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association volunteers provide an introduction to the night sky. Telescopes for viewing. Bring a chair. 6:30-8:30 p.m. Oct. 28. 724-5375.
Birding — Sweetwater Wetlands, 2511 W. Sweetwater Drive. Roam this urban birding hotspot with a naturalist to look for wetland and desert birds as well as other wildlife. Online registration required. 7:30-9:30 a.m. Oct. 28. 724-5375.
Hidden Wildlife — Saguaro National Park East. Learn to look for the signs that animals leave behind. 10-10:30 a.m. Oct. 28. 733-5153.
Hike Rock Wren Trail — Tucson Mountain Park, Richard E. Genser Starr Pass Trailhead. A moderate level, 2-3 mile guided hike. Ages 12 and up. Online registration required. 8-11 a.m. Oct. 28. 724-5375.
Historic Craft Demonstrations — Tumacácori National Historical Park, 1891 E. Frontage Road. May include, tortilla making, paper flower making, pottery, or O’odham basket weaving, or other art forms. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 28 and 29. 377-5060.
Walking Tour — Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum, 196 N. Court Ave. Includes a tour of the Presidio Museum, lunch at La Cocina Restaurant, and a tour of the historic buildings at the Tucson Museum of Art. Cost includes lunch. Attendees must register and pay in advance at TucsonPresidio.com. 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Oct. 28. $45. 837-8119.
River Walk — San Pedro House, 9800 E. Highway 90, Sierra Vista. Find 82 species of mammals, dozens of reptiles and amphibians and nearly 350 species of birds. 9-11 a.m. Oct. 28. 459-2555.
The Plants Tell All — Saguaro National Park West. Join a park naturalist on a 1.5 walk to learn the secrets of what ties the plants and animals of the desert together. Suitable footwear. 9:45-11:45 a.m. Oct. 28. 733-5158.
Things That Go Bump in the Night — Brandi Fenton Memorial Park Visitor Center. Uncover the mysteries of nighttime nature through a variety of discovery-based, hands-on activities. Kids are encouraged to dress in a nature-themed costume. Bring a headlamp or flashlight. 6-9 p.m. Oct. 28. 724-5375.
Bird Walks — Tumacácori National Historical Park, 1891 E. Frontage Road. A guided walk up to three hours or as long as the birds are active. Binoculars available. Suitable footwear and bring water. 8:30-10:30 a.m. Oct. 28. 377-5060.
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. Suitable footwear. 8-10 a.m. Oct. 29. Donations accepted. 459-2555.
Cooking with Prickly Pear — Saguaro National Park West. Learn how to incorporate prickly pear into a diet. A live cooking demonstration will show how to prepare and cook prickly pear. 3:15-3:45 p.m. Oct. 29. 733-5158.
Outdoor Concert — Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley. Musical journey to the splendor of America's National Parks and the spirit of the Wild West. Come dresses in western garb. All proceeds go to the restoration and improvement of the ranch. 5-6 p.m. Oct. 29. $10. 724-5220.
Petanque in the Park — Reid Park, 830 S. Country Club Road. Learn and play the French game of petanque. 2-4 p.m. Oct. 29. 664-4133.
Sonoran Lifestyles — Saguaro National Park East. A 2 hour, 1 mile walk to discover how plants and animals adapt to life in the desert. Ages 10 and up. 10 a.m.-noon. Oct. 30. 733-5153.
Desert Botany 101 — Saguaro National Park East. An easy walk through the cactus garden. 10-10:30 a.m. Oct. 31. 733-5153.
Tour of Historic Canoa Ranch — Historic Hacienda de la Canoa, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley. A walk to visit the historic buildings, corrals and exhibits of the people. Online registration required. 9-10:30 a.m. Oct. 31. 724-5220.
Birding — Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. A guided walk through the park and along the ponds to see raptors, sparrows, and many other birds. Ducks should be arriving for the winter. Loaner binoculars available. Online registration required. 8:30-10 a.m. Nov. 2. 724-5375.
