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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, 12325 E. Roger Road. Take a guided walk to see a variety of birds, including waterfowl, raptors, sparrows, and others. Loaner binoculars available. Online registration required. 8:30-10 a.m. Nov. 8 and 15. 724-5375.
Meet The Saguaro — Saguaro National Park East, 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail. Get to know the world's most famous cactus and learn its fascinating life story. 10-10:30 a.m. Nov. 8 and 16. 733-5153.
Mission Garden — 946 W. Mission Lane. Living agricultural museum of Sonoran Desert-adapted heritage fruit-trees, traditional heirloom crops, and edible native plants. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 8-10, 14-16. 955-5200.
The Wonderful World of Bats — Mission Library, 3770 S. Mission Road. Explore the exciting nightlife of bats, their intriguing adaptations, and the important roles they play in the environment. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Nov. 9. 724-5375.
Hike the Monument: Friends of Ironwood Forest National Monument — Ironwood Forest National Monument - Meet at Marana Regional Airport, 11700 W. Avra Valley Road, Marana. Choose from the following activities. 1. Cocoraque Butte Archaeological District – moderate terrain, challenging hike to see most of the petroglyphs up close. 2. Waterman Mountain, Elephant Trees Botanical Hike – moderate / steep hike along the south side of Waterman Mountain (you will also see the endangered Nichols Turk’s Head Cactus). 3. Nature Hike, Sonoran Desert Botany, Geology and Cacti – easy terrain, family oriented and fun walk to view and learn about the life and history of the Sonoran Desert. This hike has four expert leaders with decades of experience and the ability to relate to you. The Cocoraque Butte Archaeological District and Waterman Elephant Tree hikes are limited. Appropriate dress for the weather, suitable footwear, water, snacks and lunch. To sign up for a hike – send an email message to info@ironwoodforest.org or leave a message at 628-2092, this is an unattended number, leave a message, we will get back to you. 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 10. 628-2092.
Historic Craft Demonstrations — Tumacácori National Historical Park, 1891 E. Frontage Road. Traditional tortilla making on the mission grounds. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 10 and 11. 377-5060.
History Hike: Grand Central Mill — Fairbank Historic Townsite, Highway 82, Tombstone. Led by The Friends of the San Pedro River. 9-10:30 a.m. Nov. 10. 459-2555.
River Walk — San Pedro House, 9800 E. Highway 90, Sierra Vista. Led by he Friends of the San Pedro River. Interpretive walks. 9-11 a.m. Nov. 10. Donations appreciated. 459-2555.
Stargazing — Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association volunteers provide an introduction to the night sky and set up telescopes for celestial viewing. Bring a lawn chair. 6-8 p.m. Nov. 10. 724-5375.
The Plants Tell All — Saguaro National Park West, 2700 N. Kinney Road. A 1.5 mile moderate walk with a park naturalist to learn the secrets of what ties the plants and animals together. Suitable footwear, hat and water required. 9:45-11:45 a.m. Nov. 10. 733-5158.
Cooking With Prickly Pear — Saguaro National Park West. A live cooking demonstration will show how to prepare and cook prickly pear. 3:15-3:45 p.m. Nov. 11. 733-5158.
Petanque in the Park — Reid Park, 830 S. Country Club Road. Learn and play the French game of petanque. 2-4 p.m. Nov. 11. 664-4133.
Raptor ID Workshop — Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. Learn techniques to enable birders to better identify raptors. Ages 12 and up. Online registration required. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Nov. 11. $15. 724-5375.
Desert Adaptations — Saguaro National Park East. Join us in the Cactus Garden to discover the fascinating world of desert plants and the many techniques they use to live here. 3-3:30 p.m. Nov. 12. 733-5153.
Sonoran Lifestyles — Saguaro National Park East. A two hour, one mile walk to discover how plants and animals adapt to life in the desert. 10 and up. 10 a.m.- noon. Nov. 12 and 14. $15. 733-5153.
Birding — Sweetwater Preserve, 4000 N. Tortolita Road. A guided walk to observe the rich bird life in the desert and riparian habitats of Cienega Creek Natural Preserve. Online registration required. 8:30-10:30 a.m. Nov. 13. 724-5375.
Synergy in the Desert: The Sonoran Habitat — Saguaro National Park West. A talk and walk with the saguaro as the focal point. 3:15-4 p.m. Nov. 13. 733-5158.
Ranch Tour — Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road. A walking tour of the historic buildings, corrals and exhibits of the people of Canoa. Online registration required. 10 and 11 a.m. Nov. 13. Donation accepted. 724-5220.
Desert Morning Hike — Saguaro National Park East. Join a park naturalist on this fitness hike to explore scenic Saguaro National Park. Suitable footwear, water and a trail snack. 9-11 a.m. Nov. 14. $15. 733-5153.
Nuts about Nature Preschool Hour — Brandi Fenton Memorial Park Visitor Center, 3482 E. River Road. Join us for child-friendly fun as we learn about nature through stories, crafts, and games. Children ages 3-5 with an adult companion. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Nov. 14. 724-5375.
Bird Walk — San Pedro House, 9800 E. Highway 90, Sierra Vista. Sponsored by the Friends of the San Pedro River. 8-10 a.m. Nov. 14. 459-2555.
Beginning Birding Workshop — Brandi Fenton Memorial Park Visitor Center, 3482 E. River Road. A two-part introduction to bird watching that will focus on the most common birds in the region, as well as techniques for identifying them. Learn to recognize birds by size/shape, behavior, plumage, and habitat, and also how to use binoculars and field guides. Ages 12 and up. Online registration required. 7-9 p.m. Nov. 15 and 8-10 a.m. Nov. 18. $15. 724-5375.
Nuts about Nature Preschool Hour at Agua Caliente Park — Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road. A child-friendly fun, to learn about nature through stories, crafts, and games. Children ages 3-5 with an adult companion. Online registration required. 10:30-11:30 Nov. 16. 724-5375.
