The below calendar is a list of events at Agua Caliente Park.

The combined Conservation Lands & Resources Dept and Parks and Recreation Dept registration site had become so full that it could be difficult to navigate to find what you are looking for.

Beginning with September programming, registration will be made by visiting www.DiscoverNature.pima.gov. Your account has been migrated to the brand new platform. Other than the new web address and simplified choices, the registration procedure remains the same.

Registration for August programs now listed on www.explore.pima.gov will also be available for registration on www.DiscoverNature.pima.gov

  • Friends of Agua Caliente Park Board Meeting

    Virtual Zoom

    The Friends of Agua Caliente Park (FOAC) Board Meeting will be held either in-person or via Zoom. If you want to attend, please email infofriendsofaguacaliente.org for additional information or the link. The meeting will go from 7 – 8:30 pm.

  • Native Peoples, Native Voices Leture

    Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

    NATIVE PEOPLES, NATIVE VOICES 2024 AGUA CALIENTE PARK WINTER SPEAKER SERIES Presented In the Rose Cottage Education Bullding at Roy P. Drachman Agua Callente Park $5 per person - To register, visit https://bit.ly/NRPRregistration Yoeme Cultural History Saturday, January 6 • 1:00-2:30 p.m. Presenter: Felipe Molina, Yoeme Singer / Author / Native Cultural Preservationist

  • Native Peoples, Native Voices Workshop

    Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

    NATIVE PEOPLES, NATIVE VOICES 2024 AGUA CALIENTE PARK WINTER SPEAKER SERIES Presented In the Rose Cottage Education Bullding at Roy P. Drachman Agua Callente Park $5 per person - To register, visit https://bit.ly/NRPRregistration Yoeme Traditional Arts Demonstrations and Workshop Saturday, January 13 • 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Join acclaimed Yoeme woodcarver Louis Valenzuela along with jewelry

  • Native Peoples, Native Voices; Metalsmith Matriarchs

    Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

    NATIVE PEOPLES, NATIVE VOICES 2024 AGUA CALIENTE PARK WINTER SPEAKER SERIES Presented In the Rose Cottage Education Bullding at Roy P. Drachman Agua Callente Park $5 per person - To register, visit https://bit.ly/NRPRregistration Metalsmith Matriarchs: Makers, Memory, and Reciprocity Saturday, January 20 • 1:00-2:30 p.m. Presenter: Nanibaa Beck, 2* generation Diné jeweler

  • FOAC Annual Member Meeting

    Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

    The Annual FOAC Member meeting will be held January 27, 2024 at 2 PM in the Rose Cottage (Pink Building) at Agua Caliente Park. Members and Supporters are invited to attend. Please email FOAC at info@friendsofaguacaliente.org to RSVP or with any questions.

  • Native Peoples, Native Voices; Indigenous Women Coming into Visibility

    Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

    NATIVE PEOPLES, NATIVE VOICES 2024 AGUA CALIENTE PARK WINTER SPEAKER SERIES Presented In the Rose Cottage Education Bullding at Roy P. Drachman Agua Callente Park $5 per person - To register, visit https://bit.ly/NRPRregistration More than Pocahontas and Squaws: Indigenous Women Coming into Visibility Saturday, February 3 • 1:00-2:30 p.m. Presenter: Laura Tohe, Navajo Nation Poet

  • Native Peoples, Native Voices – Preserving Language Through Poetry

    Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

    NATIVE PEOPLES, NATIVE VOICES 2024 AGUA CALIENTE PARK WINTER SPEAKER SERIES Presented In the Rose Cottage Education Bullding at Roy P. Drachman Agua Callente Park $5 per person - To register, visit https://bit.ly/NRPRregistration Preserving Language Through Poetry with Ofelia Zepeda Saturday, February 17 • 1:00-2:30 p.m. Presenter: Ofelia Zepeda, Tohono Oodham poet, linguist, author, Regents

  • Birding 101: Birding for all Ages and Abilities

    Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

    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.

  • Native Peoples, Native Voices – A Story of Farming and Community in San Xavier

    Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

    NATIVE PEOPLES, NATIVE VOICES 2024 AGUA CALIENTE PARK WINTER SPEAKER SERIES Presented In the Rose Cottage Education Bullding at Roy P. Drachman Agua Callente Park $5 per person - To register, visit https://bit.ly/NRPRregistration Caretakers of the Land: A Story of Farming and Community in San Xavier Saturday, March 2 • 1:00-2:30 p.m. Presenter: Dr. Jacelle

  • Stargazing Agua Caliente Park

    Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association volunteers provide an introduction to the night sky and set up telescopes for celestial viewing. Free, family-friendly fun. Registration required. Weather permitting. Date: Saturdays, March 2 and April 27 Times: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Where: Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road 85749 Cost: Free. Online registration required. Register at: https://bit.ly/ticketsEE

  • Native Peoples, Native Voices – Building Partnerships for Agricultural Sustainability

    Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

    NATIVE PEOPLES, NATIVE VOICES 2024 AGUA CALIENTE PARK WINTER SPEAKER SERIES Presented In the Rose Cottage Education Bullding at Roy P. Drachman Agua Callente Park $5 per person - To register, visit https://bit.ly/NRPRregistration Building Partnerships for Agricultural Sustainability Saturday, March 9 • 1:00-2:00 p.m. Presenter: Dr. Andrea Carter, Agriculture Outreach & Education Manager for Native

  • Friends of Agua Caliente Board Meeting

    Virtual Zoom

    The next Friends of Agua Caliente Board Meeting will be held Monday March 18 @ 7 pm via Zoom. Email infofriendsofaguacalienteorg for information and the zoom link.

  • Birding 101: Birding for all Ages and Abilities

    Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

    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.

  • Stargazing Agua Caliente Park

    Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association volunteers provide an introduction to the night sky and set up telescopes for celestial viewing. Free, family-friendly fun. Registration required. Weather permitting. Date: Saturdays, March 2 and April 27 Times: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Where: Pima County Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road 85749 Cost: Free. Online registration required. Register at: https://bit.ly/ticketsEE

  • Birding Agua Caliente Park

    Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Explore the ponds, mesquite bosque, and surrounding desert of Agua Caliente Park in search of its rich bird life. We expect to see woodpeckers, flycatchers, warblers, vireos, and more. Dates: Wednesdays, August 7 and August 21 Times: 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Where: Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road 85749 Cost: $5 activity fee.

  • Cell Phone Photography Basics

    Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Learn how to use your iPhone or Android to capture the beautiful outdoors or just your everyday family photos. We'll cover how to hold, focus, adjust lighting, use filters, and explore all the other cool features that cell phone cameras have nowadays. The best camera you can have is the one you have with you, so learn

  • Birding 101: Birding for all Ages and Abilities

    Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

    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.

  • Birding Agua Caliente Park

    Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Explore the ponds, mesquite bosque, and surrounding desert of Agua Caliente Park in search of its rich bird life. We expect to see woodpeckers, flycatchers, warblers, vireos, and more. Dates: Wednesdays, August 7 and August 21 Times: 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Where: Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger Road 85749 Cost: $5 activity fee.

  • Cell Phone Photography – Beyond Basics

    Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Whether you've taken 'cell phone photography basics' or just want to learn more advanced features, this class is for you. We'll cover adding filters and lighting effects to your photos, then add other apps to advance the capabilities of your cell phone camera. We'll learn basic editing such as cropping, adjusting color and lighting, and removing

  • Bat Walk at Agua Caliente Park

    Agua Caliente Park 12325 E Roger Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States

    Explore the nocturnal world of bats, beginning with an introduction to their diversity, biology, and conservation. The group will then set off on a casual stroll with a bat detector to determine which species are flying over our heads. Date: Wednesday, August 28 Time: 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Where: Agua Caliente Park, 12325 E. Roger

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Phone: 520-724-5375

Email: EEducation@pima.gov

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