November and December
In-person Nature Programs
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Active Net charges a convenience fee of $2.50 per transaction, plus 3 percent of the cost of the transaction. |
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Group size will be strictly adhered to. Walk-ins will not be permitted to join. |
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For all Environmental Education activities,
un-vaccinated individuals are asked
to wear a mask.
All participants, regardless of vaccination status, are required to wear a mask inside buildings and in crowded outdoor spaces.
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Birding El Rio Preserve
El Rio Preserve is a birding hotspot that offers birders the opportunity to see wetland birds and desert birds in the same place. November is the beginning of the winter birding season and we will be searching for waterfowl, sparrows, and other seasonal birds. Please remember to wear a hat and bring plenty of water. All ages welcome.
Dates: Tuesdays, November 2 and December 7
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Where: El Rio Preserve, 10191 N. Coachline Blvd. Tucson 85743
Cost: $5.00 (Resident) | $6.50 (Non-Resident) | Free with Pima County Outdoor Activity Membership*
*Members: Please visit NRPR Registration site for Members’ COUPON CODE before registering for this program through Marana Parks and Recreation.
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WYSIWYG Walk –
“What You See Is What You Get!”
Join a Pima County Naturalist on an easy-level stroll through one of our beautiful parks. On this adventure there is no destination, so come along to enjoy the journey to learn about whatever nature throws our way! Walks will be between 1 and 2 miles long, depending on what we see and experience. So, bring plenty of water, your hat, sunscreen, and your sense of adventure. All ages welcome.
Dates: Wednesdays, November 3 and December 1
Time: 10:00 a.m. – Noon
Where: Enchanted Hills Trails Park, 3280 W. 36th Street Tucson, AZ 85713
Cost: $5 fee. Online registration required.
Information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-724-5375
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Wild Skills: Reading a Topographic Map
Being able to read topographic maps makes outdoor adventures easier to plan, safer, and more fun. This beginner workshop will take the mystery out of topo maps and decode terminology like contour line and scale. You will learn how to recognize landforms, determine distance, identify hazards and predict what the terrain will be like. On the trail, these skills can help you decide which route to take, stay on the trail, and figure out where you are if you happen to get lost.
Date: Wednesday, November 3
Time: 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Where: Brandi Fenton Memorial Park Visitor Center, 3482 E. River Road 85718
Cost: $10 fee. Online registration required
Information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-724-5375
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Tour of Historic Canoa Ranch
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. All ages welcome.
Dates: Fridays, November 5, 12, and 19 and December 3, 10, 17, and 31
Saturdays, November 6, 20, and 27 and December 4, 11, and 18
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Where: Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley 85622
Cost: $5 fee. Online registration required.
Information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-724-5375
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Stargazing
Tucson Mountain Park
Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association volunteers provide an introduction to the night sky and set up telescopes for celestial viewing. Feel free to bring your lawn chair. All ages welcome.
Free. Registration not required. Weather permitting.
Date: Saturday, November 6
Time: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Tucson Mountain Park, Ironwood Picnic Area, 1500 S. Kinney Road at Hal Gras Road 85735
Cost: Free. Online registration required; https://november_stargazing_tmp.eventbrite.com
Information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-724-5375
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Wild Skills: Compass Basics
A compass is an inexpensive but incredibly valuable tool for anyone who hikes, camps, mountain bikes, or spends time outdoors. It’s small and light – and the battery never dies! This beginner workshop will familiarize you with the anatomy of a compass, explain how it works, and teach the basics of navigating by compass, a skill that can be useful on a day hike, a backpacking expedition, or in case of an emergency. Compasses will be provided for use in class. To get the most out of this class, it is recommended that you have basic familiarity with map-reading (or take our Wild Skills: Reading a Topographic Map workshop) beforehand.
Date: Sunday, November 7
Time: 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Where: Brandi Fenton Memorial Park Visitor Center, 3482 E. River Road 85718
Cost: $10 fee. Online registration required
Information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-724-5375
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Wild Skills: Compass Basics, Part 2
The second installment of this beginner workshop focuses on practicing the techniques learned in Compass Basics and increasing comfort using a compass to take bearings from a map and in the field. Students will also be exposed to basic concepts of orienteering, learn to determine their individual pace length, and practice navigating a simple course with multiple waypoints. Compasses will be provided for use in class. To get the most out of this class, it is recommended that you have basic familiarity with how a compass works (or take our Wild Skills: Compass Basics workshop) immediately beforehand.
Date: Sunday, November 7
Time: 10:30 am to Noon
Where: Brandi Fenton Memorial Park Visitor Center, 3482 E. River Road 85718
Cost: $10 fee. Online registration required
Information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-724-5375
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Birding Agua Caliente Park
Bird Agua Caliente Park, a jewel of a park, and explore the ponds, mesquite bosque, and Sonoran desert in search of its rich bird life. November is the month that wintering waterfowl show up in numbers, so there are a lot of possibilities. All ages welcome.
As with all nature-related activities, our voices can have a large impact on what we see, so side conversations are discouraged.
Dates: Tuesdays, November 9 and 23 and 23, December 14 and 28
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Where: Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road 85749
Cost: Cost: $5 fee. Online registration required.
Information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-724-5375
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Birding Cienega Creek
Lined with willows and cottonwoods, Cienega Creek is a beautiful birding site. On this walk, we will be on the search for fall migrants, winter residents, and birds that are in southern Arizona year-round. All ages welcome.
Date: Wednesday, November 10
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Where: Gabe Zimmerman Davidson Canyon Trailhead at Cienega Creek Natural Preserve, 16000 E. Marsh Station Road 85641
Cost: $5 fee. Online registration required.
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WYSIWYG Walk –
“What You See Is What You Get!”
Join a Pima County Naturalist on an easy-level stroll through one of our beautiful parks. On this adventure there is no destination, so come along to enjoy the journey to learn about whatever nature throws our way! Walks will be between 1 and 2 miles long, depending on what we see and experience. So, bring plenty of water, your hat, sunscreen, and your sense of adventure. All ages welcome.
Dates: Wednesdays, November 10 and 24 and December 8 and 22
Time: 10:00 a.m. – Noon
Where: Pima County Feliz Paseos Park, 1600 N. Camino de Oeste 85745
Cost: $5 fee. Online registration required.
Information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-724-5375
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Gardens of Canoa Ranch
Enjoy a guided tour of the gardens of Historic Canoa Ranch with Raydine Taber from the Green Valley Gardeners.
All ages welcome.
Date: Thursdays, November 4 and December 9
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Where: Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley 85622
Cost: $5 fee. Online registration required.
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Archaeological Tour of
Los Morteros
During an easy walking tour with Pima County archaeologist Ian Miliken, explore Los Morteros, an ancient Hohokam-culture village. Los Morteros is named for the numerous mortars on boulders and outcrops in the area that were used to grind and mill mesquite pods, corn, and seeds. Ages 12 and up.
Date: Friday, November 12
Time: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Where: Park on the south side of W. Linda Vista Boulevard, just east of Silverbell Road
Cost: $5.00 (Resident) | $6.50 (Non-Resident) | Free with Pima County Outdoor Activity Membership*
*Members: Please visit NRPR Registration site for Members’ COUPON CODE before registering for this program through Marana Parks and Recreation.
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WYSIWYG Hike –
“What You See Is What You Get!”
Join a Pima County Naturalist on a moderate hike on one of our beautiful trails. On this adventure we aren’t focused on the destination, so come along to enjoy the journey and learn about whatever nature throws our way! Hikes will be between 2 and 5 miles long, depending on what we see and experience. So, bring plenty of water, your hat, sunscreen, hiking pole/stick, and your sense of adventure.
Date: Friday, November 12
Time: 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Where: Meadow Trail – Mt. Lemmon
Meet by the McDonald’s at 9075 E. Tanque Verde Road on the NE corner of Tanque Verde Road and Catalina Highway
Cost: $5 fee. Online registration required.
Information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-724-5375
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Birding Canoa Ranch
Join a Pima County naturalist to see summer breeding birds at Historic Canoa Ranch, where we hope to see waterfowl, raptors, sparrows, and a lot more. All ages welcome.
As with all nature-related activities, our voices can have a large impact on what we see, so side conversations are discouraged.
Dates: Saturdays, November 27 and December 4
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Where: Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley 85622
Cost: $5 fee. Online registration required.
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Cascabel Trail Nature Walk
During a 1 ½ mile, naturalist guided hike on level trails we may not see cascabels (Spanish for rattlesnakes) but will see stands of majestic saguaros, impressive fishhook barrel cacti, and a diversity of other Sonoran Desert vegetation. Ages 12 and up.
Date: Saturday, November 13
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Where: Tucson Mountain Park, 3858 W. Irvington Road 85714
Cost: Cost: $5 fee. Online registration required.
Information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-724-5375
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'Slow Nature’ Outing
Agua Caliente Park
Join a Pima County naturalist for a leisurely journey along the ponds of Agua Caliente Park to explore the plants, wildlife, and habitats of this oasis in the Sonoran Desert. Slowing the pace has many benefits – for both nature and nature-lovers. When we are still in nature, nature becomes active around us, undisturbed, encouraging more and deeper observation, understanding and appreciation of our natural world. All ages, mobilities, and abilities welcome.
The pace, distance, and terrain of this program make it appropriate for persons with limited mobility.
Date: Saturday, November 13
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Where: Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road 85749
Cost: $5 fee. Online registration required.
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Through the Spotting Scope: Raptors
(first of two opportunities)
This month, the Through the Spotting Scope series tackles the field identification of hawks, eagles, kites, and falcons. Commonly known as raptors, these birds can be tricky to identify based on individual variation, age, and geography, complicates identification. In the Zoom presentation (Tuesday, November 16) highlights the diversity of raptors and discusses the identification tips. We’ll put these tips into practice in the field study session that follows.
Zoom Presentation Date and Time: Tuesday, November 16, 7:00 -9:00 pm
Field Trip Date and Time: Wednesday, November 17, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Field Trip Location: Meet at Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley 85622. After searching for raptors here, we will caravan to other sites.
Cost: $15 fee. Online registration required
Information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-724-5375
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Through the Spotting Scope: Raptors
(second of two opportunities)
This month, the Through the Spotting Scope series tackles the field identification of hawks, eagles, kites, and falcons. Commonly known as raptors, these birds can be tricky to identify based on individual variation, age, and geography, complicates identification. In the Zoom presentation (Tuesday, November 16) highlights the diversity of raptors and discusses the identification tips. We’ll put these tips into practice in the field study session that follows.
Zoom Presentation Date and Time: Tuesday, November 16, 7:00 -9:00 pm
Field Trip Date and Time: Thursday, November 18, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Field Trip Location: Meet at Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley 85622. After searching for raptors here, we will caravan to other sites.
Cost: $15 fee. Online registration required
Information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-724-5375
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WYSIWYG Walk –
“What You See Is What You Get!”
Join a Pima County Naturalist on an easy-level stroll through one of our beautiful parks. On this adventure there is no destination, so come along to enjoy the journey to learn about whatever nature throws our way! Walks will be between 1 and 2 miles long, depending on what we see and experience. So, bring plenty of water, your hat, sunscreen, and your sense of adventure. All ages welcome.
Dates: Wednesdays, November 17 and December 15
Time: 10:00 a.m. – Noon
Where: Maeveen Behan Desert Sanctuary Trailhead, Arthur Pack Regional Park 85742
Cost: $5 fee. Online registration required.
Information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-724-5375
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Anza Tour at Historic Canoa Ranch
Learn about Colonel Juan Bautista de Anza and the group of Spanish colonial settlers who, in 1775, made their first stop at Canoa Ranch as they began an epic 1200-mile journey from Sonora, New Spain to colonize the port of what is now San Francisco. A 5-mile segment of the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail extends through Historic Canoa Ranch. All ages welcome.
Dates: Thursdays, November 18 and December 16
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Where: Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley 85622
Cost: $5 fee. Online registration required.
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Full Moon Wander
Join a Pima County naturalist to send off the sun and welcome the full moon. Nature reveals another side in the night hours; there is always something to discover! Dress for the weather, wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring water and a flashlight. Ages 12 and up.
Dates: November 19 and December 19
Time: 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Where: Pima County Feliz Paseos Park, 1600 North Camino de Oeste 85745
Cost: $5 fee. Children free with paid adult. Online registration required.
Information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-724-5375
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Fledgling Birders: 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 connecting with others. Join naturalist Jeff Babson for a casual birding experience to familiarize yourself with birding basics. Loaner binoculars available. All ages encouraged.
Dates: Saturday, November 20 and Monday, December 27
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Where: Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road 85749
Cost: Cost: $5 fee. Children free with paid adult. Online registration required.
Information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-724-5375
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Santa Cruz River Ramble
Take a guided stroll on the Chuck Huckelberry Loop along the flowing Santa Cruz River to discover the effects of water on desert habitats. All ages welcome.
Path is entirely on level, paved surface.
Dates: Sundays, November 21 and December 12
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Where: Group meets in front of Pima County Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr Branch Library, 7800 N. Schisler Drive 85743
Cost: $5 fee. Online registration required.
Information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov, or 520-724-5375
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'Slow Birding' Canoa Ranch
This month we explore Historic Canoa Ranch at a slow pace. We will not only work in bird identification, we will also take note of bird behavior. All ages welcome.
Slowing the pace has many benefits – for both nature and nature-lovers. When we are still in nature, nature becomes active around us, undisturbed, encouraging more and deeper observation, understanding and appreciation of our natural world. The pace, distance, and terrain of this program make it appropriate for persons with limited mobility.
As with all nature-related activities, our voices can have a large impact on what we see, so side conversations are discouraged.
Dates: Monday, November 22
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Where: Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley 85622
Cost: $5 fee. Online registration required.
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Stargazing
Agua Caliente Park
Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association volunteers provide an introduction to the night sky and set up telescopes for celestial viewing. Feel free to bring your lawn chair. All ages welcome. Free. Registration not required. Weather permitting.
Date: Saturday, November 27 from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Where: Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road 85749
Cost: Free. Online registration required; https://november_stargazing_acp.eventbrite.com
Information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-724-5375
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Birding Tucson Mountain Park
The ironwood-saguaro habitat of Tucson Mountain Park is a stunning site to bird. On this walk we be looking for woodpeckers, sparrows, Greater Roadrunner and many other birds. All ages welcome.
As with all nature-related activities, our voices can have a large impact on what we see, so side conversations are discouraged.
Date: Monday, November 29
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Where: Tucson Mountain Park, Ironwood Picnic Area, 1500 S. Kinney Road at Hal Gras Road 85735. We will meet at the first ramada on the right after turning onto Hal Gras Road.
Cost: $5 fee. Online registration required.
Information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-724-5375
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Wild Skills: Preparing for a Desert Day Hike
Going for a hike? You don’t need a bunch of fancy gear, but you do need the “10 Essentials.” This beginner workshop will introduce these 10 simple items that will ensure you have a comfortable, fun, safe hike and are ready to deal with any surprises that arise along the trail. We’ll also cover other tips for planning a successful hike in our desert environment and introduce some Pima County trails that make nice day hikes. No experience needed. If you’re new to Pima County or have always wanted to try hiking but weren’t sure where to start, this class is for you.
Date: Friday, December 3
Time: 8:00 am to 9:30 am
Where: Desert Discovery Center, 7798 W. Gates Pass Road 85735
Cost: $5 fee. Online registration required
Information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-724-5375
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Beginner Hike:
Tucson Mountain Park
New to hiking in the desert? Explore majestic stands of saguaros in Tucson Mountain Park with a 2-mile, beginner-level guided hike. When you register, you’ll receive a quick guide for how to prepare and what to bring. You do not need fancy gear – just sturdy closed-toe shoes, water, and comfortable clothing. Ages 10 and up. Consider joining us for our Wild Skills: Preparing for a Desert Day Hike workshop beforehand.
Date: Friday, December 3
Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Where: Tucson Mountain Park, Trailhead to be announced with registration
Cost: $5 fee. Online registration required
Information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-724-5375
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Enchanted Hills
Nature Hike
Join a naturalist guided hike along Pima County’s Enchanted Hills Trail System. During a 2-3 mile, easy to moderate level hike, we explore the natural history and adaptations of Sonoran Desert plants and wildlife. Ages 12 and up.
Date: Saturday, December 4
Time: 9:00 am to 11:30 am
Where: Tucson Mountain Park, 36th Street Trailhead, 3280 W. 36th Street 85714
Cost: $5 fee. Online registration required
Information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-724-5375
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‘Slow Nature’ Outing
Feliz Paseos Park
Join a Pima County naturalist for a leisurely trip through the foothills of the Tucson Mountains to explore the plants, wildlife, and habitats of the Sonoran Desert. Slowing the pace has many benefits – for both nature and nature-lovers. When we are still in nature, nature becomes active around us, undisturbed, encouraging more and deeper observation, understanding and appreciation of our natural world. All ages welcome.
The pace, distance, and terrain of this program make it appropriate for persons with limited mobility.
Date: Saturday, December 4
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Where: Pima County Feliz Paseos Park,1600 N Camino De Oeste 85745
Cost: Cost: $5 fee. Online registration required.
Information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-724-5375
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Stargazing
Tucson Mountain Park
Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association volunteers provide an introduction to the night sky and set up telescopes for celestial viewing. Feel free to bring your lawn chair.
Free. All ages welcome. Registration not required. Weather permitting.
Date: Saturday, December 4
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Tucson Mountain Park, Ironwood Picnic Area, 1500 S. Kinney Road at Hal Gras Road 85735
Cost: Free. Online registration required; https://december_stargazing_tmp.eventbrite.com
Information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-724-5375
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‘Slow Birding’ Mountain Park
Explore the ironwood-saguaro forest of the Tucson Mountains at a leisurely pace as we search for birds, such as Gilded Flicker and Rufous-winged Sparrow. We will not only work in bird identification, we will also take note of bird behavior. All ages welcome.
Slowing the pace has many benefits – for both nature and nature-lovers. When we are still in nature, nature becomes active around us, undisturbed, encouraging more and deeper observation, understanding and appreciation of our natural world. The pace, distance, and terrain of this program make it appropriate for persons with limited mobility.
Date: Monday, December 6
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Where: Tucson Mountain Park, Ironwood Picnic Area, 1500 S. Kinney Road at Hal Gras Road 85735. We will meet at the first ramada on the right after turning onto Hal Gras Road.
Cost: $5 fee. Online registration required.
Information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-724-5375
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WYSIWYG Hike –
“What You See Is What You Get!”
Join a Pima County Naturalist on a moderate hike on one of our beautiful trails. On this adventure we aren’t focused on the destination, so come along to enjoy the journey and learn about whatever nature throws our way! Hikes will be between 2 and 4 miles long, depending on what we see and experience. So, bring plenty of water, your hat, sunscreen, hiking pole/stick, and your sense of adventure.
Date: Friday, December 10
Time: 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Where: Brown Mountain Trail 8451 W. McCain Loop Rd 85735
Cost: $5 fee. Online registration required.
Information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-724-5375
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Birding Maeveen Behan
Desert Sanctuary
This beautiful cactus forest of this sanctuary offers birders the opportunity to see a wide range of desert inhabitants, like Gambel’s Quail, Greater Roadrunner, and Gilded Flicker. All ages welcome.
Date: Friday, December 10
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Where: Maeveen Behan Desert Sanctuary Trailhead, Arthur Pack Regional Park 85742
Cost: $5 fee. Online registration required.
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Stargazing
Agua Caliente Park
Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association volunteers provide an introduction to the night sky and set up telescopes for celestial viewing. Feel free to bring your lawn chair.
All ages welcome. Free. Registration not required. Weather permitting.
Date: Saturday, December 11
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Where: Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road 85749
Cost: Free. Online registration required; https://december_stargazing_acp.eventbrite.com
Information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-724-5375
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Through the Spotting Scope: Sparrows
(first of two opportunities)
Sparrows are sometimes known as ‘little brown jobs’ by frustrated birders who cannot seem to make sense of the field identification of these delightful birds. In the Zoom presentation (Tuesday, December 14), sparrow identification tips will be presented that will help birders gain confidence in recognizing the many species. We’ll put these tips into practice in the field study session that follows.
Zoom Presentation Date and Time: Tuesday, December 14, 7:00 -9:00 pm
Field Trip Date and Time: Wednesday, December 15, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Field Trip Location: Meet at Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley 85622. After searching for sparrows here, we will caravan to other sites.
Cost: $15 fee. Online registration required
Information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-724-5375
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Through the Spotting Scope: Sparrows
(second of two opportunities)
Sparrows are sometimes known as ‘little brown jobs’ by frustrated birders who cannot seem to make sense of the field identification of these delightful birds. In the Zoom presentation (Tuesday, December 14), sparrow identification tips will be presented that will help birders gain confidence in recognizing the many species. We’ll put these tips into practice in the field study session that follows.
Zoom Presentation Date and Time: Tuesday, December 14, 7:00 -9:00 pm
Field Trip Date and Time: Friday, December 17, 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Field Trip Location: Meet at Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Road, Green Valley 85622. After searching for sparrows here, we will caravan to other sites.
Cost: $15 fee. Online registration required
Information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-724-5375
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WYSIWYG Hike –
“What You See Is What You Get!”
Join a Pima County Naturalist on a moderate hike on one of our beautiful trails. On this adventure we aren’t focused on the destination, so come along to enjoy the journey and learn about whatever nature throws our way! Hikes will be between 2 and 5 miles long, depending on what we see and experience. So, bring plenty of water, your hat, sunscreen, hiking pole/stick, and your sense of adventure.
Date: Friday, December 17
Time: 9:00 a.m. – Noon
Where: Golden Gate/Ironwood Loop Trail - Tucson Mountain Park Gates Pass Road pull out G-6.
Cost: $5 fee. Online registration required.
Information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-724-5375
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Birding Sweetwater Preserve
Explore the scenic Arizona Uplands of Sweetwater Preserve, where we can expect to see three species of woodpecker, resident and wintering sparrows, and many other birds. All ages welcome. Trail is rocky and uneven in some places.
Date: Wednesday, December 22
Time: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Where: Pima County Sweetwater Preserve, 4000 N. Tortolita Road, Tucson 85745
Cost: $5 fee. Online registration required.
Information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-724-5375
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WYSIWYG Walk –
“What You See Is What You Get!”
Join a Pima County Naturalist on an easy-level stroll through one of our beautiful parks. On this adventure there is no destination, so come along to enjoy the journey to learn about whatever nature throws our way! Walks will be between 1 and 2 miles long, depending on what we see and experience. So, bring plenty of water, your hat, sunscreen, and your sense of adventure. All ages welcome.
Date: Wednesday, December 29
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Where: Pima County Sweetwater Preserve, 4000 N. Tortolita Road, Tucson 85745
Cost: $5 fee. Online registration required.
Information: www.pima.gov/nrpr, eeducation@pima.gov or 520-724-5375
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Thank you.
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Look for more Birding and Nature Walks coming in January!
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