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Pima County Parks and Recreation: Signs of the Season Phenology Walk

Pima County Public Library - Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library 7800 N. Schisler Dr., Tucson

Phenology is nature’s calendar – the timing of annual life-cycle events that are influenced by climate and weather, like blooming, migration, and nesting. Join us for a stroll along the...

Free

Butterfly Wonderland: Glistening Gardens

Butterfly Wonderland 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale

This holiday, step into the enchanting ‘Glistening Gardens’ at Butterfly Wonderland. This seasonal escape transports guests to the rainforest as they leisurely stroll with family and friends through an amazing...

Free with Admission

Tucson Audubon Society: Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve Field Trip

Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve 150 Blue Haven Rd., Patagonia

Trip difficulty: Moderate. 2-2.5 miles over mostly level, but occasionally uneven, terrain. Chance of moist, muddy brief portions near wetland areas. A portion of the trail is a former railroad...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Plant Hike – Session 1

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N. Spur Cross Rd., Cave Creek

Join Ranger Nikki on a hike to learn about a variety of plants, with a holiday focus on Desert Mistletoe and Desert Christmas Cactus. Click program title for more details....

Free with Park Fee

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Thing-a-ma-jigs

Children's Museum of Phoenix 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix

Construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece in the Art Studio all month using recyclables plus a dash of imagination. Free with Admission

Free with Admission

National Park Service: Garden Walk (West District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Join us for a guided walk through the Cactus Garden where you’ll explore the fascinating natural history of the Sonoran Desert! 

Free with Park Fee

Pima County Parks and Recreation: Living River Ramble

Pima County Public Library - Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library 7800 N. Schisler Dr., Tucson

Take a guided stroll along the Chuck Huckelberry Loop to see a desert river brought back to life, then wander to the water’s edge for an intimate peek at this...

$5

Desert Botanical Garden: Docent Tour

Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

Free with general admission. 10am and 11am tours Discover how plants have adapted to the desert environment with a volunteer docent-led tour. See the Garden’s living collection with plants from...

Free with Admission

Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! October through April we are open to the public from 10am until...

Free – $10

Liberty Wildlife: GUIDED TOUR of Liberty Wildlife

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

Sign up for a Guided Tour before our flight and eagle show: https://libertywildlife.org/education/private-tour/ Space for 15 people Cost $15 per person paid onsite via cash, check or card

$15

National Park Service: Ranger Patio Talk

Coronado National Memorial 4101 W Montezuma Canyon Rd, Hereford

Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more!...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Geology Talk Ranger Program

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geo Glimpse" ranger program - presented daily at 11 am. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology...

Free with Park Fee

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Extreme Weather

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

Weather has always been one of the most dynamic and complex forces shaping our planet, but now it’s intensifying in varied and complex ways. Extreme Weather takes us to the...

Free – $14

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Plant Hike – Session 2

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N. Spur Cross Rd., Cave Creek

Join Ranger Nikki on a hike to learn about a variety of plants, with a holiday focus on Desert Mistletoe and Desert Christmas Cactus. Click program title for more details....

Free with Park Fee

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Perfect Little Planet

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

Discover our solar system through a new set of eyes – a family from another star system seeking the perfect vacation spot. Which destination would you choose? This is the...

Free – $14

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Ethnobotany Guided Hike at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona

Learning more about the native plants and trees here in the Sedona area is a great way to enhance any hike. Our volunteer guides explain how plant life is interconnected...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Canyon Connections Ranger Talk

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

Discover a deeper connection to the Grand Canyon. Join a ranger to dive into the canyon's diverse ecosystems, rich cultural heritage, or ever-changing landscape. Topics change daily. Come curious, leave...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Garden Walk (East District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Join a ranger for a 20-30 minute stroll through the cactus garden to learn about the Saguaro cactus and other plants of the Sonoran Desert. Accessible program. 

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Ranger Talk! (West District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Join a park ranger at the Red Hills Visitor Center for a theater presentation about Saguaro National Park’s unique cultural, historical and natural resources. Presentations vary daily depending on the Ranger...

Free with Park Fee

Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter: SkyNights StarGazing Program

Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter 9800 Ski Run Rd. Mt., Lemmon

Explore the night skies from the summit of Mt. Lemmon using Arizona's LARGEST publicly available telescopes!  Under the guidance of a professional, visitors will enjoy a brief astronomy lecture, a...

$62.50 – $88.50

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Tucson Sky & Beyond

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

Take a relaxing look at the night sky as one of our skilled "Console Captains" gives you a guided tour of the stars, planets, constellations and current events happening in...

Free – $14

National Park Service: Sunset Hike (East District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Climb a half-mile up the Tanque Verde Ridge to enjoy a desert sunset with a ranger guide. Expect rocky terrain and beautiful views. Free with Park Fee

Free with Park Fee

Phoenix Zoo: ZooLights

Phoenix Zoo 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

Immerse yourself in a winter wonderland at The Valley’s favorite holiday tradition,  ZooLights! Get in the holiday spirit as millions of twinkling lights transform the Zoo into a dazzling spectacle,...

$25 – $35

Tucson Botanical Gardens: Lights Up! A Festival of Illumination

Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson

Thousands of LED lights illuminate the trees and custom-built, oversized structures delight the senses. The light tunnel, dancing cypress trees, traditional punched-tin trees, a brand-new crescent moon, and a dazzling...