Mission Garden: Healing Herb Walk
First Saturday of the month, 8-9am At Mission Garden’s Michael Moore Medicinal Garden $10, Spots limited: Sign up & purchase link coming soon Herbalist Donna Chesner leads this walk in...
$10
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Events for August 11, 2023
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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Life Along the Gila River
Join Ranger Kevin for a morning hike along the banks of the Gila River. Join Ranger Kevin for a roughly 2-mile hike along the Plant Research Trail and the south...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Cactus Hike
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy/moderate 1.3-mile hike along Black Rock Loop Trail to search for saguaros, cholla and other cacti. Learn about a variety of cacti in the park:...
Free with Park Fee
Pima County Parks and Recreation: Lizards and Other Critters at Brandi Fenton Park (#12668)
Join a naturalist-guided walk in search of lizards, snakes, birds, small mammals and other desert wildlife. All ages welcome. Children free with paid adult
Free – $5
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Walk
Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen...
Free with Park Fee
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Guided Nature Hike
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include...
Free with Park Fee
Arizona Mushroom Society: 2023 Annual Foray
Mark your calendars for the August 11-13 Annual Foray in Alpine, Arizona in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona. The annual foray is our special opportunity to spend a weekend learning about,...
Free – $20
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Desert Mammals
Stop by this drop-in session with Ranger Nikki to learn about common desert mammals such as coyotes, foxes and bobcats. Learn about desert mammals with Ranger Nikki during this informal...
Free with Park Fee
OdySea Aquarium: Penguin Encounter
For those who can’t get enough of our African penguins, we invite you to join us for an exclusive up close and personal Penguin Encounter. Go behind the scenes with...
$104.90 – $114.90
Chandler Public Library: Hamilton Memory Cafe
This monthly program offers a comfortable, safe and engaging place for people living with memory loss along with their caregivers to meet with others in a like situation. Meet with...
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Cactus Curiosity
Interested in learning more about cacti? Ask your cactus questions to Ranger Eric and learn about them! Come learn about cacti of the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix area! Ranger Eric...
Free with Park Fee
Phoenix Herpetological Society: Facility Tour
Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals,...
Free – $25
OdySea Aquarium: Sloth Encounter
Go behind the scenes with our Animal Care & Education team an OdySea Aquarium Team Member to learn specifics about sloth behavior, diet, and reproduction, as well as how we...
$104.89 – $114.90
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Venomous Creatures
Did you know rattlesnakes can live over 20 years but you can’t tell how old they are based on the length of their rattle? Stop by to chat with Ranger...
Free with Park Fee
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Our Sun, Our Living Star
The Sun has shone on our world for four and a half billion years. The light that warms our skin today has been felt by every person who has ever...
Free – $12
Yavapai County Free Library District: Flora for Hikers – Edible Native Plants for Hikers and Survivalists
Whether you are hiking for fun or surviving to, well survive, edible plants may contribute significantly to your success or failure. We will also include a few plants that are...
Free
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Expedition Reef
Expedition Reef show reveals in exquisite detail the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral reefs—and the scientists taking action to restore them. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: Sea, Climate, Biology...
Free – $12
Mesa Public Library: Digital Skills Training
Measure your digital skills and use interactive training to build your tech knowledge in areas such as email, Microsoft Office software, social media, and using the Internet. You will be...
Free
White Mountain Nature Center: Raptor Training
Come watch our certified professional raptor trainers John & Balinda train the owls Funky and Simon, Speedy the hawk, Astro the Aplomado Falcon, and Azul the American Crow. Located in...
Free
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Touring the Solar System
Zoom away from planet Earth and take a live guided tour through the Solar System! We'll stop by each of the planets (including some Saturnian and Galilean moons) pointing out...
Free – $12
Sierra Vista Public Library: Friday Family Fun Night – Brachiosaurus Bingo
Join us at the OYCC auditorium for Friday Family Fun Night! Try your luck at Brachiosaurus Bingo for a chance to win a dinosaur themed prize. $2 per bingo card...
Desert Botanical Garden: Sonoran Sippin’
Heat up a summer full of fun at the Garden. Gather your family and friends on the second Friday of each month for refreshing welcome drinks, live music, pop-up activities,...
Free with Admission
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Wind Cave Nighttime Fitness Hike
Join Ranger Derik on a strenuous uphill hike to Wind Cave and take in the views of the mountains and the city lights. We will hike Wind Cave Trail with...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Walk
Join Ranger Steve for an evening hike to look for nocturnal Sonoran Desert wildlife! Join Ranger Steve for an exciting ~2.5-mile easy night hike on the Slate Trail to look...
Free with Park Fee
Lowell Observatory: Dyer Telescope Premium Access
Experience the universe up-close with our state-of-the-art 24-inch Dyer Telescope. This private, personalized expedition across the stars lasts 75 minutes and offers an exclusive opportunity to view the cosmos through...
$575