**A list of upcoming events related to native plants in Arizona.**

**Feel free to list other June/July events that showcase our desert ecology, conservation, and wildlife in the comments.**

***Phoenix Metro***

* [Bird Walk @ Boyce Thompson Arboretum](https://btarboretum.org/event/bird-walk-2026-07/)
   * DATE/TIME: July 1, 6:15-7:45AM
   * PRICE: Free with Garden admission
   * EVENT: Boyce Thompson Arboretum has been named an Important Bird Area by the National Audubon Society, serving as a habitat for numerous species of birds. Join our beginner-friendly guided walk to explore this unique landscape with a variety of bird species. Tours are subject to availability. Registration is first come, first serve. Reservations are NOT accepted. No binoculars? No problem! Loaner binoculars are available at our admissions window.
* [Summer Golf Cart Tour @ Boyce Thompson Arboretum](https://btarboretum.org/event/summer-golf-cart-tour-10/)
   * DATE/TIME: July 3, 7:30-8:30AM
   * PRICE: $20 plus admission
   * EVENT: Explore the arboretum this summer with our Docents on a golf cart tour! We invite you to join us for an hour long cart ride to some of our most scenic spots of the arboretum. Our knowledgeable Docents will give you insights into our collections and take you to the best photo ops the gardens have to offer. Cart tours are limited to 5 guests per tour. Due to limited space pre-registration is highly recommended.
* [Cactus Hike](https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/events/cactus-hike/0701/)
   * DATE/TIME: July 1, 7-8:30AM
   * LOCATION: Lake Pleasant Regional Park
   * EVENT: Ranger Nikki will teach you all about the cacti found in our parks - cholla, barrel, hedgehog, prickly pear and the iconic saguaro. Learn how to identify them, how they survive and how they serve an important role in our desert ecosystem. Outdoor summer programs may be canceled on short notice due to severe weather, including extreme heat events.
* [Plant Hike](https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/events/plant-hike/67675/)
   * DATE/TIME: July 1, 7-9AM
   * LOCATION: Usery Mountain Regional Park
   * EVENT: Enjoy a guided plant hike along some of our trails to see all the beauty the desert plants have to offer. We will be along the Lost sheep and Chain fruit trails which are rated easy and are mostly flat with some uneven/rocky surfaces so please wear closed-toed shoes. We will do a 3-mile out and back along this trail to see the variety of plants that can grow here! Outdoor summer programs may be canceled on short notice due to severe weather, including extreme heat events.
* [Cave Creek - Native Seed Garden](https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/events/cave-creek---native-seed-garden07022026/)
   * DATE/TIME: July 2, 7:30-10:30AM
   * LOCATION: Cave Creek Regional Park
   * EVENT: It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity within the parks. Participants will learn to identify native plants in their seed stage and how to harvest and clean native seeds in a sustainable way within the desert ecosystems of Maricopa County’s regional parks.
* [Saguaros in Sunset ](https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/events/saguaros-in-sunset-registration-required-limit-25-participants-/67/)
   * DATE/TIME: July 2, 6:30-8PM
   * LOCATION: Usery Mountain Regional Park
   * EVENT: Ranger Olivia leads this picturesque hike to watch the sunset while also learning about saguaros along the way. We will see the sunset, saguaros, saguaro blossoms, and maybe some evening critters as well. Outdoor summer programs may be canceled on short notice due to severe weather, including extreme heat events.
* [Guided Dragonfly Walk](https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/events/guided-dragonfly-walk-registration-required-limit-20-participants/0705261/)
   * DATE/TIME: July 5, 7:15-9:15AM
   * LOCATION: Hassayampa River Preserve
   * EVENT: Did you know over 140 species of dragonflies and damselflies have been found in Arizona? Of those, over 50 species have been found at the Preserve! Join Ranger Eric on a guided walk along River Ramble and Palm Lake, as time and heat allows, to look for dragonflies and hopefully see some up close. Outdoor summer programs may be canceled on short notice due to severe weather, including extreme heat events.

***Tucson***

* [The Magic of Monsoons (Cool Summer Nights) @ Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum](https://desertmuseum.org/visit/events_saturday_csn.php)
   * DATE/TIME: July 4, 6-10PM
   * PRICE: Admission
   * EVENT: Incredible lightning storms and the intoxicating aroma of creosote after the first rain are two of our favorite things about Monsoon! Meet experienced storm chasers and photographers and learn about this summertime season.
* [Chillin’ at the Chul](https://tohonochul.org/chillin-at-the-chul/)
   * DATE/TIME: Fridays & Saturdays (May 23 – August 28, 2026), 6-9PM
   * PRICE: $5 (Free for members)
   * EVENT: Join us on Friday and Saturday evenings for live music, refreshing drinks, art, family-friendly activities, and tasty eats from the Garden Bistro! Relax in the cool shade of our beautiful gardens, where mature trees and shaded paths provide a much-welcomed drop in temperature. Saturdays are extra family-friendly, featuring nature-based play with Children’s Museum Oro Valley. Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

***Flagstaff***

* [Mountain Melodies Concert- Dave Logan Trio @ The Arboretum at Flagstaff](https://thearb.org/event/mountain-melodies-concert-2/)
   * DATE/TIME: July 5, 5-7PM
   * PRICE: $10-$28
   * EVENT:  Join us for an evening under the pines! Gates open at 4:30. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets, byob and a picnic!
* [Guided Nature Walks at Hart Prairie](https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/events/hart-prairie-nature-walks/)
   * DATE/TIME: Every Sunday (Jun 07, 2026 – Oct 04, 2026) from 10AM to 12PM
   * PRICE: Free (space is limited; registration is required)
   * EVENT: Learn about the natural and human history of the Flagstaff area, including its geology and the formation of the San Francisco Peaks, Aspen ecology, Bebb willows and TNC’s ongoing conservation work at the preserve. Hikers of all levels are welcome, but be prepared for the 2-mile walk on uneven terrain.

Upcoming Events: June 29 - July 5, 2026