Join Tucson Audubon and the Town of Marana as we jointly install a large pollinator garden among the landscape plantings near the ramada at the new parking lot for the El Rio Preserve. The heavy lifting has already been done; this work day will be focused entirely on planting. We’ll start off with a quick refresher course on best planting practices for native plants the desert, and then we’ll get to planting.

The pollinator garden will include plants that help sustain hummingbirds, butterflies, native solitary bees, bats, and other pollinators. Of course, there will also be lots of milkweeds included to specifically support Monarch Butterflies.

This event will emphasize the intersectionality of all communities in regards to civil rights as we share a day of learning and educating towards the incarceration of Japanese-Americans during World War II. The day will begin with a showing of Stand Up For Justice: A Ralph Lazo Story. Lazo was a Mexican-American who chose to go to and remain in Manzanar War Relocation Center with his Japanese-American friends during WWII. The screening will be followed by a tour of Block 14 which consists of two barracks, one latrine and a mess hall exhibit. Make sure to bring a water bottle, comfortable walking shoes, a hat and sunglasses!

Join us for a walk to learn about birds and nature found in the beautiful Kenneth Hahn State Recreation Area. Enter the park from La Cienega Blvd, pass the guard station and drive all the way up the main park road (continue up the hill) to the very end. The meeting point will be at the picnic area/restroom where the main park road ends. We will provide binoculars to participants. All ages are welcome (families are encouraged) and the walk will be an easy pace on paved and unpaved surfaces.

To celebrate Latino Conservation Week, a group of Hispanic familias will be Rafting the Rio Bravo in southern New Mexico starting at Leaseburg Dam State Park. We'll also learn about the history of the Paraje de Robledo, traditional uses of the Rio Bravo, and native species. Limit 25 participants.

Join Outdoors Rx in your community for nature explorations and games in local green space. Together, we can be healthier and have fun! Enjoy a summer evening with our family marine creatures program. Learn about the marine life in Revere and do some marine nature crafts. All welcome with children ages 0-13.

Join us for a family-friendly nature walk! The walk departs from the Blackstone Valley Visitor Center on 295 in Lincoln, RI and explores the trail leading down to the Captain Wilbur Kelly House in the Blackstone River State Park. Learn more about the plants and animals that live in the park as well as the glaciers that created the river valley.

Every Saturday in July and August the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park will be conducting outdoor recreation and science exploration activities at the Captain Wilbur Kelly House Museum in Lincoln RI. There is no cost and families are encouraged to stay after Science Saturday to explore the Kelly House Museum, the Blackstone River and Canal, as well as the Blackstone Bikeway. Programming is 60-90 minutes long and starts at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

In case of inclement weather, we will have alternate activities in the barn at Kelly House.

On July 21 we will be hosting several scavenger hunts on the property. Come explore the park around Kelly House as you try to complete our nature, river and/or mill scavenger hunts.

Every Saturday in July and August the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park will be conducting outdoor recreation and science exploration activities at the Captain Wilbur Kelly House Museum in Lincoln RI. There is no cost and families are encouraged to stay after Science Saturday to explore the Kelly House Museum, the Blackstone River and Canal, as well as the Blackstone Bikeway. Programming is 60-90 minutes long and starts at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

In case of inclement weather, we will have alternate activities in the barn at Kelly House.

On July 14 we will be testing the water of both the Blackstone River and the Blackstone Canal. There will be a simplified water testing kit for younger children as well as a more comprehensive water testing kit for teenagers.

Come with us to explore this hidden gem tucked away right off Tomball Parkway. We'll explore walking trails and see what our nets can find in the water, as well as make a nature art take home for each participant.

Ready to make a big splash? Come with us as we venture through our Kipp Aquarium to check out the underwater playground that our fish call home. Get ready to explore the deep with the coolest school in town!