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Tucson Audubon Society: Bird Enjoyment Walk at El Rio Preserve Field Trip

El Rio Preserve 10190 N. Coachline Blvd., Marana

Trip difficulty: Easy. 1 -1.5 miles on mostly flat surfaces with some uneven terrain. Trip duration approximately 2.5 hours. This bird walk is all about enjoying nature and birds. It’s about walking slow, being mindful and looking for birds and then spending time truly watching their behaviors. It’s not about the number of birds we...

Free

🎄OdySea Aquarium: Winter Wonderland

OdySea Aquarium 9500 E. Vía de Ventura Suite A-100, Scottsdale

ODYSEA AQUARIUM IS THE PLACE TO VISIT FOR FESTIVE FUN ALL MONTH LONG! Voyager Transforms into a Festive Holiday “Ride-Thru” Experience Festive lighting, music, and décor change with each rotation...

Free with Admission

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Lake Pleasant Christmas Bird Count

Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd., Morristown

Help count birds for the Lake Pleasant Christmas Bird Count on Jan. 4!   Would you like to go birding with others and help count birds for citizen science for a day at Lake Pleasant or the surrounding area? Then sign up for the Jan. 4 Christmas Bird Count! Each winter the National Audubon Society sponsors the...

Free with Park Fee

Tucson Audubon Society: Pena Blanca Lake Field Trip

Registration fee: $35/member, $50/non-member* Trip difficulty: Moderate, some stairs and inclines; Walking Distance: About 1 to 1.5 miles; Trip Duration: 2 – 3 hours; Three pit toilets around the lake...

$35 – $50

National Park Service: Museum Demonstration Lab

Petrified Forest National Park 1 Park Rd, Petrified Forest National Park

Chat with paleontologists at work in the Museum Demonstration Lab and peek in the windows to view the fossils they are cleaning and conserving from Petrified Forest National Park. Free with Park Fee

Free with Park Fee

🎄 Butterfly Wonderland: Glistening Gardens

Butterfly Wonderland 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale

November 24 - January 7 This holiday season, step into the enchanting ‘Glistening Gardens’ at Butterfly Wonderland. This seasonal escape transports guests to the rainforest as they leisurely stroll with...

Free with Admission

National Park Service: Critter Chat

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument 10 Organ Pipe Dr., Ajo

Join a ranger at the Kris Eggle Visitor Center at our back patio to learn about the wildlife found at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. Topics may include javalina, gila...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Guided Rim Walk

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

Learn about Grand Canyon's natural world on a 1 hour guided walk on a paved pathway along the canyon rim. Topics vary and may include: animals and plants adapting to...

Free with Park Fee

Tohono Chul: Walk in the Gardens

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert. Join us for a Walk in the Gardens and get an intimate look at...

Free with Admission

Yavapai County Free Library District: 1-2-1 Tech Time

Yavapai County Free Library District - Camp Verde Community Library 130 Black Bridge Rd., Camp Verde

Need technology help? We’ve got you covered! Register for a one-on-one session with library staff to receive hands on help with computer basics, smartphone assistance, software applications, and internet safety....

Free

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

Tohono Chul: Eco Station – Desert Chow

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

Follow the predator/prey trail and explore a tangled food web   Eco-Stations at the Overlook These touch carts, staffed by Docents, feature hands-on Sonoran Desert learning opportunities for visitors of...

Free with Admission

National Park Service: Ranger’s Choice Program

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

Join us for a surprise program. Topics change daily. Come curious, leave inspired! Program may include a walk to Mather Point or along the Canyon Rim Trail. Program duration: 30...

Free with Park Fee

Avondale Public Library: Consejo sobre Technologia

Avondale Public Library - Sam Garcia Western Avenue Library 495 E. Western Ave., Avondale

Ayuda con Aparatos Electronicos Aproveche nuestra ayuda personalizada de 45-minutos para cualquier persona que necesite asistencia básica con el uso del teléfono móvil, la tableta, la computadora, la descarga de...

Free

Maricopa County Library District: Android Help Desk

MCLDAZ - Sun City Library 16828 N. 99th Ave., Sun City

Customers will be able to get help with basic apps, managing digital media, moving files, photos, email, etc. Registration not required.

Free

National Park Service: Garden Walk (East District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Come join us for a stroll through our ethnobotanical garden where we will discuss some of the fascinating plants found in the Sonoran Desert! From the mighty saguaro cactus to...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Patio Talk

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument 10 Organ Pipe Dr., Ajo

Join a ranger on the back patio of the Kris Eggle Visitor Center to discover more about Organ Pipe Cactus' fascinating cultural or geological history, ecology, wildlife or other fun...

Free with Park Fee

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: BUGS! A Rainforest Adventure

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

Follow an insect's life journey as you become immersed in a miniature world where a leaf weighs as much as a car and one raindrop quenches the largest thirst. This...

Free – $12

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 2 pm. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn how...

Free with Park Fee

Yuma County Library District: Origami

Yuma County Library District - Foothills Library 13226 E. South Frontage Rd., Yuma

Create various designs from an origami instructor. People of all skill levels are invited. First come first serve, while supplies last.

Free

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 we give you a guided tour of the stars, planets, constellations and current events happening in Tucson's night sky. This live...

Free – $12

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

National Park Service: Amphitheater Sunset Talk

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument 10 Organ Pipe Dr., Ajo

Join a ranger at the Twin Peaks Campground Amphitheater to discover more about the amazing Sonoran Desert! Topics may including cultural history, wildlife, cacti, restoration projects, and more! Free with...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Night Owl Hike

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

Ever wanted to learn more about those mysterious owls that call the Sonoran Desert home? Then join Ranger Steve for this informative owl hike!   This roughly 2.5 mile out and...

Free with Park Fee

🎄 Reid Park Zoo: Zoolights Holiday Magic

Reid Park Zoo 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson

There’s ‘snow place like Reid Park Zoo for the holidays! December 2– 23, Encore Nights: December 26 – 30 and January 2 – 7 Ready, Set, Glow! ZooLights: Holiday Magic,...

Free – $13

City of Chandler: Birding – Introduction

Chandler Nature Center 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler

Discover the wonders of birding! This beginner class introduces students to bird identification, migratory patterns, and a variety of habitats. Birders will also learn how to use field guides and...

$14 – $19