Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along...
Learn all about the Sonoran Desert on this guided hike with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike to learn all about the plants, animals, and ecology of the Sonoran Desert! We will hike about 3 miles roundtrip on the Wind Cave Trail, up and back from the geologic feature of the same...
Join our community effort to restore Tanque Verde Creek! We invite people of all ages, diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, beliefs, and many other diverse communities to participate in restoring our heritage of seasonal and year-round water flows. Come work with WMG staff and other River Run Network volunteers in a beautiful riparian area to...
Enjoy an early morning walk to watch for birds, lizards, snakes, and small animals with Ranger Jacque. Let’s see what sorts of wildlife we can spot. Birds should be active at this time and there’s not a bad chance for lizards and small animals too. The route will be on Waterfall Trail; this will be...
No matter which email service you choose, you’ll need to learn how to interact with an email interface, including the inbox, the Message pane, and the Compose pane. Depending on the email provider, the interfaces may look and feel different, but they all function in essentially the same way. In this class, we'll talk about...
Start your day enjoying the beauty around you with Ranger Olivia on this morning nature hike! Enjoy a moderate to easy hike along parts of three popular trails, San Tan, Stargazer, and Moonlight, for a 2.5 mile hike with mostly smooth terrain and some slightly uneven parts. This is a chance to connect with nature...
Looking for a paw-some outdoor adventure? Join a Park Ranger on a guided 2 mile hike with your four-legged friend and discover the beauty of local plants and animals! Don't fur-get to wear closed-toed shoes and bring water for both you and your pet. Let's paws and take in nature's wonders together! Ages 6+ Location:...
WMG’s Living Lab and Learning Center is our premier demonstration site for various water harvesting strategies and sustainable living practices for arid landscape living. We have rainwater on tap and meet almost 100%...
Learn about geology! Take a walk on wooded trails with local geologist Hal Hatfield to learn about the foundation of the Central Highlands ecoregion.
Learn about geology! Take a walk on wooded trails with local geologist Hal Hatfield to learn about the foundation of the Central Highlands ecoregion.
$7 per adult, $5 per child (13 years and under) Reservations are required! Seating is limited. Please call the park to make your reservation: 520-287-2791 9 a.m. Avian Adventure Tour 10:15 a.m. Avian Adventure Tour 11:30 a.m. Discovery Tour Saturdays and Sundays through March 23, 2025
A special one-day Preparation for Childbirth class designed for busy parents. This fast-paced class will prepare soon-to-be parents for the labor and birth process as well as offer helpful coping skills and comfort measures. Price is per couple. Location: TMC Marshall Conference Center: Sagebrush
Interested in learning about honey bees? Meet Connie Moore, Master Beekeeper with Honey Hive Farms. She will share her knowledge of the different types of honey bees within a colony and their various roles, why they are important to our world, and how we can help them. She will also have live honey bees in an...
Museum opens at 9:00 am for event check-in; the ARIZONA GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ begins at 10:00 am. The Cave Creek Museum’s AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ is unique with its display of the complete hard rock ore extraction process, with the mine shaft, tramway, ore carts, crushing and extraction, that are always on display, but operated on 2nd...
Join FSPR docent Dwight Long for a tour of the Murray Springs mammoth kill site. Vance Haynes led an expedition here in the 1970s that found the remains of megafauna that had been hunted, killed, butchered, and consumed by the Clovis Paleo-Indians 13,000 years ago. This is an easy walk of less than a half...
Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits of the people of Canoa.
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...
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 1pm. Our admission is $10 per adult (18+) and $5 per student (under 18). Children 4 and under are free. We will have daily programs...
The Nature Program is a live reptile exhibit and the perfect opportunity for people of all ages to learn all about Arizona’s wildlife! Our team of passionate, experienced volunteers are here to answer your questions and show you how these animals have adapted to survive in the Sonoran Desert. Meet at the Trailhead picnic area. This...
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. Appointments required but walk-ins...
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
Where do they come from? Where do they go? Black Holes takes you on a fully immersive journey through one of the most mystifying, awe-inspiring phenomena in the universe: a black hole. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film and live star talk about black holes and astrophysics Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children...
Join Ranger Olivia to meet some of the animal ambassadors that reside at San Tan’s Nature Center! This is a casual drop-in program, that gives you an opportunity to come...
Learn how to identify common desert and backyard birds with Ranger Eric at the Nature Center. Join Ranger Eric at the Usery Nature Center to watch birds around the feeders...
A monthly program meeting of the Northern Arizona Audubon Society. All invited! For more information email [email protected]
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,...
Add 3D printing to your toolbox of creative skills with CREATE! Explore the software, learn tips and meet the machinery used for 3D printing throughout this 1-hour, beginner-level workshop. By...
Join us for an eye-opening discussion about how search engines work and explore the potential biases that may influence the information you find online. Learn how algorithms shape your search results and discover strategies to ensure you're getting well-rounded, unbiased information. Perfect for anyone curious about the digital world and how it affects what we...
Costa Rica's motto is Pura Vida, meaning ‘Pure Life,’ and this deceptively small country is bursting with some of the most spectacular wildlife and pristine ecosystems in the world. All this diversity thrives, in part, thanks to one surprising little creature: hummingbirds. Venture across Costa Rica's wild and rugged landscapes, from volcanic peaks to coastal...
Add laser cutting to your toolbox of creative skills with CREATE! During this 1-hour, beginner-level workshop, Makers will explore the process of etching designs using lasers. Our expert CREATE techs will walk you through tool safety, material exploration, the preparation of etching areas, how to cut lines in CorelDRAW and make a laser-cut creation to...
The Expedition Reef show reveals, in exquisite detail, the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral reefs around the world—and the scientists taking action to restore them. Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea.” Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film followed by live talk about reefs Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10...
The desert seems full of scary, venomous creatures with sharp stingers or biters! Ranger Jacque’s here to talk about the real lives of rattlesnakes, Gila monsters, scorpions, and other desert dwellers you may encounter. It can seem like everything in the desert is out to sting, bite, or poke you. Ranger Jacque will shed some...
Learn how to identify different species of prickly pear, when and how to ethically and carefully harvest, methods of juicing, how to harvest prickly pear pads and take home recipes to make your own prickly pear treats. Enjoy a guided tour of prickly pear in the Garden with instructor Kelly Athena 'Cactus Kelly' and enjoy...
When we think of the origins of the produce at a farmer’s market, or the zucchini our neighbor brought by to share we likely think only of the farmer or...
Interested in learning about honey bees? Meet Connie Moore, Master Beekeeper with Honey Hive Farms. She will share her knowledge of the different types of honey bees within a colony and their various roles, why they are important to our world, and how we can help them. She will also have live honey bees in an...
Know the basics, but want to expand what your Cricut machine can do for you? Come learn some advanced tips and tricks to make your craft projects really pop! Adults 18+ only. First come first serve, as seating is limited.
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 light dinner, and an exclusive opportunity to observe astronomical objects and phenomena. This five-hour program starts 2 hours before sunset and accommodates up to 28...
Costa Rica's motto is Pura Vida, meaning ‘Pure Life,’ and this deceptively small country is bursting with some of the most spectacular wildlife and pristine ecosystems in the world. All this diversity thrives, in part, thanks to one surprising little creature: hummingbirds. Venture across Costa Rica's wild and rugged landscapes, from volcanic peaks to coastal...
Zoom away from planet Earth and take a guided tour through the Solar System! Let's stop by each of the planets and learn why they are unique. On our journey,...
Come out to Homolovi's Visitor Center Museum and Observatory for a night under the stars! These astronomy events are free with cost of park entry. Each event will feature a guest speaker with telescope viewing through the Winslow Homolovi Observatory to follow the presentation. This program is brought to you in partnership with the Little Colorado River Valley...
Come explore the world beyond your everyday realm. Star Parties are out of this world! Registration is required; see sign-up information below. The Superstition Mountain Astronomical League provides telescopic views...
Join us to explore the wonder and unfold the mysteries of the cosmos. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association volunteers provide an introduction to the night sky and set up telescopes for celestial viewing. Free, family-friendly fun. Registration required. Weather permitting.
Come explore the world beyond your everyday realm. Star Parties are out of this world! Registration is required; see sign-up information below. The Superstition Mountain Astronomical League provides telescopic views...
Limited space, by reservation only! Did you know that Oracle State Park was once covered by warm, shallow seas? Are you familiar with the numerous faults that uncovered rocks once buried more than 5 miles beneath the surface? The Park offers visitors the opportunity to experience the unique geology of the Santa Catalina Mountains area. First,...