Join us for a fun, family-friendly event that blends science and creativity! Kick things off with a quick, kid-friendly science presentation led by Alex La Pierre of Borderlands, where children will learn about the fascinating plants that thrive in our desert landscape. Discover how native plants grow, adapt, and support life in the Sonoran Desert. [...]
Join us for the Tumamoc Hill Youth Program! This free monthly program invites youth and families to explore the natural and cultural history of the Sonoran Desert through hands-on learning, creativity, and fun. Each month features a new theme, guest speaker, and art activity, making every session a fresh experience. 🌵 Theme: Ethnobotany of the [...]
Nature lovers, rejoice! This festival showcases the plants, animals, sustainability, and ecological relationships of our local nature area. Between guided bird tours, beautiful eco-crafts, and endless discoveries to be made about Southwest wildlife, there is something for everyone to enjoy in Arizona's beautiful spring season. The festival highlights the ways humans make connections with our [...]
Did you know Arizona was once covered by oceans, rocked by volcanoes, and reshaped again and again over nearly 2 billion years? Join Dr. Steve Semken of Arizona State University for a fascinating, story-driven journey through the forces that built the landscapes we love today. With stunning visuals and easy-to-follow storytelling, you’ll travel through deep [...]
The Desert Laboratory on Tumamoc Hill invites you to a public lecture in its ongoing series exploring the science, ecology, history, and culture of the Sonoran Desert. These talks are free and open to the public and highlight current research and timely environmental issues affecting our region. 🗓 Wednesday, March 4th🕠 5:30 PM 🎤 Stinknet [...]
Get ready to dig in and celebrate all things plants at Plant Stravaganza, a free, family-friendly community event held at the base of beautiful Tumamoc Hill! Meet local plant organizations, connect with plant experts, and learn more about the incredible plants of the Sonoran Desert—and beyond. What’s Happening Stop by the Tumamoc Historic Boathouse to [...]
Come experience a full day of outdoor skills, conservation education, and hands-on learning! Participants will have the opportunity to explore trap shooting, archery, BB gun range, wildlife biology, drone operations, falconry, fly fishing, live bird dog hunt demonstrations, gear selection, and expert instruction—and more. Whether you’re brand new or looking to sharpen your skills, there’s [...]
The road to the event is rough and not recommended for low-clearance vehicles. Sedans can make it with slow, careful driving, but high-clearance vehicles are strongly recommended for comfort and safety. To ensure everyone can attend—regardless of vehicle type or comfort on unpaved roads—we will carpool from Udall Park: 📍 Meet at the northeasternmost parking [...]
Come on out to Cactus Park for a family outdoor skills festival! It's FREE! The Outdoor Fest is for kids of all ages. We will be teaching some basic outdoor skills such as pitching a tent, animal track identification, using a compass, archery and a host of other activities. Play some fun games and learn [...]
Modern medical science has achieved remarkable breakthroughs—from organ transplants to gene therapy—but some of the most promising innovations are coming from an unexpected source: venom. In this fascinating talk led by Dr. Ken Sweat of Arizona State University, we’ll explore how compounds that evolved to harm can be harnessed to heal. Discover how venom from [...]
Book Presentation – Free Event🗓 Wednesday, March 11, 2026🕕 6:00 PM📍 Tumamoc Hill Boathouse1675 W. Anklam Rd., Tucson, AZ👉RSVP HERE What can the seasonal rhythms of plants and animals reveal about the health of our planet—and our own well-being? Join Theresa Crimmins, Director of the USA National Phenology Network and Associate Professor at the University [...]
Do you love books? 📖📚A generous Tumamoc Hill community member has donated a wonderful collection of books, and we’re excited to share them with you! Join us Friday, March 13th from 9:00 AM–1:00 PM at the Tumamoc Hill Historic Boathouse for a free book swap. Browse through a variety of titles and take home something [...]
Now everyone can experience Night Camp! Twice a year, the Zoo offers camps just for families! Groups will bring and set up their own tents on the lawn outside of the Red Barn. These camps have prepared activities, plus pre-set dates and sleeping locations. All Night Camps include: Pizza dinner | Evening snack | Souvenir water bottle | Guided trail [...]
🎯 Beginner-Friendly Shooting Event This event is designed for beginners—those who are new to shooting sports or just learning the fundamentals. Beginner Definition:A person who is inexperienced or new to the activity and learning basic skills. Event Focus:• Basic take of wildlife (1-day format)• Pass shooting• Species focus: dove, ducks, squirrel Skill Meter: 1–5Mentoring Meter: [...]
Join us for the Tumamoc Hill Youth Program! Every month brings a brand-new adventure with a fresh theme, a special guest speaker, and a hands-on art activity—all completely free! 🌞 Sonoran Desert Animal Painting Kids will enjoy a fun, bite-sized science talk with Robert Villa (Desert Laboratory & Tucson Herpetological Society), then dive into a [...]
Join us in Tucson at Tumamoc Hill for a quick, kid-friendly science presentation followed by an art activity. All materials provided! Seedball making to grow plants at home!
Help out with community nature restoration and gardening at the ARC at Paradise Valley Community College! We will be removing invasive plants, planting native plants and seeds, improving paths, creating habitat, and more! Our tasks and their difficulty are highly flexible, and we will teach you how to do everything! We will provide water refills, [...]
Help out with community nature restoration and gardening at the ARC at Paradise Valley Community College! We will be removing invasive plants, planting native plants and seeds, improving paths, creating habitat, and more! Our tasks and their difficulty are highly flexible, and we will teach you how to do everything! We will provide water refills, [...]
The San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA) provides habitat for over 100 species of breeding birds. The San Pedro River is also a critical avian migration corridor that provides water, food, and shelter for another 250migratory and wintering birds. Novice and experienced bird watchers attend our bird walks to view the diverse avian community [...]
We are thrilled to host the 28th Annual Hike for Hope! Your support helps us continue to provide pathways to self-sufficiency through quality employment and housing. The Worker helps guide and empower individuals to save for stable, market-rate housing while attending our critical life skills classes. Your support ensures participants receive the tools they need [...]
Take a walk to the ruins of the historic Grand Central Mill. During the Tombstone silver boom, this stamp mill operated 24 hours a day, processing ore brought from Tombstone by wagons. Learn about the mining history of the area during a three-mile round trip walk to the mill site. This walk follows an uneven [...]
Please join the ATA on April 1 on Passage 5 near Sonoita for a #SRST trail work event. This project is rated easy. Our project will focus on handfinishing the new machine-built single track.For more information or to register for the event, visit our volunteer portal here.
The Desert Laboratory on Tumamoc Hill invites you to its ongoing public lecture series exploring the science, ecology, history, and culture of the Sonoran Desert. These talks highlight fascinating research and discoveries about the landscapes and species that make our region unique. All talks are free and open to the public. 🗓 Wednesday, April 1st🕠 [...]
SIGN UP TODAY for Operation Singletrack Sortie II (AZT VETS Program – Veteran Volunteer Work Weekend) Santa Rita Singletrack Reroute | Operation Freedom March (OFM) Event Following the opening push of the season, the AZT VETS Program returns to the Santa Rita Mountains to build on momentum and drive the Santa Rita Singletrack Reroute closer to completion. From April [...]
Celebrate Arizona Public Lands Day: An All Afield Hike with AWF + AZT in Sandy's Canyon Saturday, April 4, 2026 @ 8:30 AM Join us for a guided hike in Sandy's Canyon near Flagstaff, Arizona, as we celebrate Arizona Public Lands Day in partnership with the Arizona Trail Association. This hidden canyon offers a beautiful [...]
Step away from the everyday noise and into a landscape where the air feels fresher, the colors brighter, and every sound has a story to tell. This guided nature walk meanders through shaded cottonwood-willow groves, with stops along the San Pedro River and Green Kingfisher Pond. Along the way, you may catch glimpses of fluttering [...]
Join docents from the Friends of the San Pedro River for a tour of the Murray Springs mammoth kill site. Discovered by Dr. C. Vance Haynes from the University of Arizona in 1966, Murray Springs contained not only fossils from mammoth killed by the prehistoric Clovis people, but also projectile points and a bone tool [...]
The SPRNCA provides habitat for over 100 species of breeding birds. The San Pedro River is also a critical migrationcorridor that provides water, food, and shelter for another 250 migratory andwintering birds. Novice and experienced bird watchers attend our bird walks toview the diverse avian community of the area. We usually observe 30-60 specieson these [...]
Please join the ATA on April 8 on Passage 5 near Sonoita for a #SRST trail work event. This project is rated easy. Our project will focus on hand finishing the new machine-built single track.
You are cordially invited to the final event of our 2025-26 series. Documentary photographer David Burckhalter will share stunning images of Seri (Comcaac) baskets and the women who make them. His book, Baskets from the Seri Coast: Comcaac Weavers and Their Craft, traces the evolution of Seri basketry from a utilitarian craft to a celebrated art form. Burckhalter [...]
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