JUNE 15: “Monsoon Season Officially Starts”
The world of mammals: Jumping Mice FREE Zoom talk
JUNE 16:
Sunset Stroll at Catalina State Park
Sacred Waters Speaking: Are We Listening? (On-line/Webinar)
https://watershedmg.org/events/sacred-water-speaking-are-we-listening
Pima Master Gardeners FREE Zoom class: Highlighting Native Plants: “Brittlebush”
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QcPtipZ-TwKe-NUs65NG4Q#/registration
JUNE 17:
Tucson Clean & Beautiful Workshop Series: Shade & Fruit Tree Care
Volunteer Event: Paton Center Firefly Survey with Xerces Society
Make the most of Monsoons: Virtual Rainwater Harvesting Class
https://watershedmg.org/events/virtual-rainwater-harvesting-class-sustainable-desert-living-series-0
Virtual “Lunch & Learn” with Trees Matter FREE monthly webinar
https://volunteer.bloomerang.co/volunteer/#/join-party?k=u80rgsesuxqkne
Pima County Master Gardeners FREE Zoom Class: “Squash, Melons, and Cucumbers”
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-a3nhYKRSkKA8q40kOzqAg#/registration
JUNE 18:
Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s “How to Support Birds all Summer Long” (On-line)
Nature Journaling at Tohono Chul
https://tohonochul.org/event/nature-journaling/2026-06-18
Tour of Barrio Viejo
https://www.explore.pima.gov/pima/programs
Tucson Green Drinks
DarkSky International FREE Zoom class: “Artificial Light at Night, State of Science 2026” featuring Dr. John Barentine
Pima Master Gardeners FREE Zoom class: “Growing Gourds”
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/z91WJ148RpKLCG8MWkeLKw#/registration
JUNE 19:
Catalina State Park Night Hike
https://azstateparks.com/reserve/Activities/Search.aspx
Night Comes Alive at Saguaro National Park EAST
https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=95163442-FB9F-A42D-F57450D386D4CAAE
Volunteer with the Sky Island Alliance (Erosion control in the Catalinas June 19-21)
Mt. Lemmon Hike with Sabino Canyon docents, 8 AM
https://sabinonaturalists.org/wp-content/uploads/Summer-Hikes-June-August-2026.pdf
JUNE 20:
Wet-Dry San Pedro River Monitoring Day
Ben’s Bells Stepping Stone Workshop
https://downtowntucson.org/do/bens-bells-stepping-stone-workshop
Spots & Stripes Night at Reid Park Zoo
Watercolor workshop: Sonoran Sunsets with Brushes & Boots
Borderlands Restoration Network’s OUTdoors Together Event
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSewwYECbVEBJZR5r4lB61bPx7yk_yvSNpPHi02EuyG1b7nOvA/viewform
Lavender Harvest Celebration at Wild Oak Farm in Sonoita
https://www.wildoakfarmaz.com/upcoming-events/lavender-fest-2026
Community Gardens of Tucson Workparty at Keeling Garden, 2919 N. Los Altos Ave
https://my.unitedwaytucson.org/v/community-garden-volunteering
Mastering the Art of Orchids!
Fairy Festival at Life Under the Oaks Lavender Farm
https://www.lifeundertheoakslavenderfarm.com
Thank the Stars Above at Picacho Peak
https://azstateparks.com/picacho/events/thank-stars-above
Arizona Climbing Guides Presents: Discover Southern AZ Canyoneering at REI
Summer Solstice Star Party at Catalina State Park
https://azstateparks.com/catalina/events/summer-solstice-star-party
Saguaro Fruit Harvest Class at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
https://desertmuseum.doubleknot.com/event/saguaro-fruit-harvest-2026/3142340
Desert Dwellers theme night at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
https://www.desertmuseum.org/visit/events_saturday_csn.php
JUNE 21 “Happy Summer Solstice!”
Giant Tortoise Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Reid Park Zoo
Backpacking Basics Presentation at REI
https://www.rei.com/events/43586/backpacking-basics-presentation/a02cw00000SL0cnAAD
Living River Ramble, Pima County Wheeler Taft Abbot Sr Branch Library (all ages)
https://www.explore.pima.gov/pima/programs
Signs of the Season Phenology Walk
https://www.explore.pima.gov/pima/programs
Summer Bird Walk with Sabino Canyon Docents
JUNE 22: “National Pollinator Week begins, June 22-28”
National Pollinators Week Event Info:
https://pollinator.org/pollinator-week?blm_aid=294919
Lifestyles of the smooth and scaly: Herps on the MSCP
JUNE 23:
Tucson Clean & Beautiful Workshop Series: Edible Plants
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, “Focus on drawing insects: Butterflies, Beetle, and More” Class
Bat Walk at Agua Caliente Park
https://www.explore.pima.gov/pima/programs
JUNE 24:
Birds and Bikes (and Breakfast!) along the Santa Cruz River Heritage Site with Gary Bachman
JUNE 25:
Nature Journaling at Tohono Chul
https://tohonochul.org/event/nature-journaling/2026-06-25
Get Ready for the SE AZ Birding Festival with Tucson Bird Alliance (virtual event)
Nature Journaling at Colossal Cave
https://www.explore.pima.gov/pima/programs
JUNE 26:
Gymnosperms Class at the Tucson Botanical Garden
https://tucsonbotanical.org/event/gymnosperms
Night Comes Alive at Saguaro National Park EAST
https://www.nps.gov/planyourvisit/event-details.htm?id=95163442-FB9F-A42D-F57450D386D4CAAE
Mt. Lemmon Hike with Sabino Canyon docents, 8 AM
https://sabinonaturalists.org/wp-content/uploads/Summer-Hikes-June-August-2026.pdf
JUNE 27:
Insect Night at Reid Park Zoo
Lizards and other Critters at the El Rio Preserve
https://www.maranaaz.gov/Calendar-Entries/Lizards-and-Other-Critters-of-El-Rio-Preserve
“Western Night” at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
https://www.desertmuseum.org/visit/events_saturday_csn.php
JUNE 28:
Plant & Seed Swap at Rillito Farmers Market
https://www.heirloomfm.org/event/summer-safety-month
Monsoon-themed Open Mic
https://poetry.arizona.edu/calendar/offsite-summer-social-monsoon-themed-open-mic
Closing reception: Walking with Kings photography exhibit at the Tucson Botanical Garden
https://tucsonbotanical.org/event/closing-reception-walking-with-kings
JUNE 29:
Tucson Herpetological Society Monthly Meeting
Virtual Social: Birds n Beer with the Tucson Bird Alliance
https://tucsonbirds.org/?mec-events=showusyourbird6-29-26
Pima County Master Gardeners FREE Zoom Class: ” What to do in the garden in July”
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2HFG6o83RcmBTKRNRnS2DQ#/registration
JUNE 30:
Sunset Stroll at Catalina State Park
Pima County Master Gardeners FREE Zoom Class: Highlighting Native plants, “Rabbitbrush”
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/HvnvMq5bRhqzg8h4AQBIGA#/registration
Get Outside Tucson! 