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 Mission Garden's Michael Moore Medicinal Garden. Learn about herbs native to the greater Southwest Deserts, many of them local to our area, and the way herbalists...
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
Join Ranger Shaun for some Friday morning Snakes and Lattes! Grab some morning coffee on your way to the park and come learn about rattlesnakes this Friday morning. How do...
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 geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
Have you ever wondered how mining operations determined just where to mine for precious metals? Bring the kids and dig in to a fun, hands on lesson in core sampling....
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...
Join us at the Memory Café, a safe and supportive environment for people with Alzheimer's, dementia, or other memory loss and their caregivers. Take a break and enjoy some social...
In Arabic. This event is virtual so you will receive link upon registration. Pack and Play demonstration and pick-up at a separate time and place TBD. o register, call or...
Join Arizona Master Naturalist, Kathleen McCoy, on an journey to explore the birds of the Riparian Preserve, one bird at a time. Each class will focus on a different type of bird you can find in the Preserve. Learn interesting facts about theses incredible creatures, participate in family friendly activities, and then go on a...
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,...
Gift the gift of blood at the American Red Cross Blood Drive! Appointment times can be found by going to www.redcrossblood.org and selecting the "Donating Blood" option.
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...
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...
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...
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 the Discovery Center to chat with Ranger Steve about Arizona’s venomous animals! Stop by the lobby of the Lake Pleasant Discovery Center from 2pm-4pm to chat with Ranger Steve...
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 the Rehab structure behind the Nature Center – Use the driveway on the south side of the parking lot. The birds appear one at a...
Explore Sustainability Opportunities at the University of Arizona Join the Arizona Institute for Resilience and the Office of Sustainability for a Sustainability Open House, as part of Destination Arizona! Enjoy refreshments while getting to know educational and engagement opportunities available to students at the University of Arizona. We are thrilled to welcome organizations from across...
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...
Join us for a Summer Croc Walk at the Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary & see our alligators and crocodiles up close and personal! Observe amazing Crocodilian feedings, learn about nocturnal reptiles,...
Join the Tucson Herpetological Society at Mission Garden’s “Critter Night” on Friday, August 18, 2023, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM. This exciting event offers a wonderful opportunity to learn...
Get creative! Spend an evening at Butterfly Wonderland with friends or a significant other at Butterfly Wonderland and learn to paint a beautiful butterfly masterpiece in this fun and interactive class led by artist Judith Nunez. Class held in the Café. Limited to 20 people. Pre-registration required. Register via EventBrite here or call (480) 800-3000, ext. 206....
Friday, August 18 | 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. $20 Members | $25 General Admission Add-On Ticket: Experience The Science of Guinness World Records, Dorrance Planetarium and Irene P. Flinn Giant Screen...
Discover the fascinating lives of Mexican free-tailed bats and watch as hundreds of them emerge around sunset from their daytime roosts under the East Broadway Bridge over Pantano Wash. Pima...
Join Ranger Derik for an evening hike on the park trails to find nocturnal wildlife! Learn about the nocturnal critters of the Sonoran Desert while on an evening walk with...
Witness Catalina State Park’s nocturnal wildlife and stargaze on a one-mile, guided night hike on the Nature Trail. You’ll learn fun facts about the Sonoran Desert’s nocturnal animals like scorpions,...
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 Lowell Observatory’s newest telescope. Because of the sophistication and speed of the 24-inch Dyer Telescope, our specially trained educators can offer you an impressive number...