$50/member, $75/non-member Trip Difficulty: Easy, Some walking along dirt, gravel, and paved roads with some driving. Wintering Sandhill Cranes are always a big draw at Cochise Lake, but we’ll also...
We've compiled everything we think every beginner gardener should know, and jam-packed it into an hour class. From setting up your growing space to harvesting the fruits of your labor,...
Trip difficulty: Easy. ~ 2 miles. This walk is easy on unpacked, but firm trails in the park. There are gentle slopes across drainage areas. Rio Vista Natural Resources Park is...
Looking to meet new people, explore Arizona's trails, and learn about the incredible biodiversity around us? Join a Meet-Up Hike! It's simple- sign up, pay the park entrance fee (if...
Every Fourth Saturday of the month, 8am-11am At Mission Garden, in the Youth Garden This event is FREE. No RSVP necessary. All gifts are appreciated. At our monthly (fourth Saturday)...
Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking Distance: 2.5 miles; Trip Duration: 2 hr 45 min; Elevation Gain: none; Ground Condition: groomed trail. Drinking water not available on trail. Restrooms at the Mason...
The SPRNCA provides habitat for over 100 species of breeding birds. The San Pedro River is also a critical migration corridor that provides water, food, and shelter for another 250...
Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and...
Meet at Area 4 parking lot. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to...
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...
Savor a serene hour, capturing the beauty of butterflies, birds, or reptiles through the camera lens. Join Butterfly Wonderland for an exclusive opportunity as Director of Animal Care & Entomologist...
If you are new to using a computer or want to build more confidence using the Windows 10 operating system, this workshop is for you. You will learn how to...
It’s time to get your birding on! On this tour, you’ll learn how to identify resident birds and those just passing through. You’ll also learn where they like to hang...
Learn about the Pack Rats and their desert time machines. Ever wondered who lives in those piles of debris with cholla balls on top? The white-throated wood rat, aka the...
Get the scoop on how to use native and arid-adapted plants and tips for implementing water-saving landscapes. Unearth the best practices for creating a drought-resistant yard that’s both beautiful and...
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...
Join Ranger Nikki on a hike to see what’s growing and blooming in our beautiful Sonoran Desert. Take a hike with Ranger Nikki to check on plants such as brittlebush...
$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...
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...
Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us for Nature Play at the Children’s Garden, where families can escape the screens and dive into the wonders of the great outdoors. Every...
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%...
30-minute, one-on-one instruction sessions are available for assistance with introductory software, creating email accounts, downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks, résumé development, online job applications, and more. Tutoring check-in is at the...
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...
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...
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...
Calling all bird lovers - celebrate birdwatching, nature, and art with activities offered by multiple local non-profits! Location: Sedona Wetlands Preserve 7500 AZ-89A, Sedona, AZ 86336 Part...
Take a walk to the ruins of the historic Grand Central Mill with FSPR docent, Merle Kilpatrick. During the Tombstone silver boom, this stamp mill operated 24 hours a day,...
Every February, Chandler celebrates the exploration of invention. The Chandler Innovation Fair (CIF) showcases the businesses, artists, students and innovators in the community as Chandler participates in the statewide Arizona SciTech...
Stop by the open house to see snakes, spiders and other animals that call the Sonoran Desert home! Ranger Derik will be available to answer questions and introduce the animals. ...
Join Park Staff and Volunteers at the Usery Mountain Regional Park Nature Center for an open house! Usery Mountain Regional Park is hosting an open house and community resource fair...
Nature lovers, rejoice! This festival showcases the plants, animals, sustainability, and ecological relationships of our local nature area. Between guided bird tours, beautiful eco-crafts, and endless discoveries to be made about Southwest wildlife, there is something...
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...
Jungle Jill Animal Encounters brings live, exotic and domestic animals for an up close, educational, and unforgettable experience! Families will get an opportunity to see and touch live animals as...
Put on your swimsuit, OdySea Aquarium wetsuit and SeaTREK helmet and get ready to dive in! Our certified guides will take you deep into one of our largest underwater environments...
The Arizona Worm Farm growing staff will teach the basics of organic tomato growing and give you a gift package to get you started! Topics will include: The Best Time...
Taught by Angela Judd with Arizona Worm Farm 2 sessions available: 9am and 11am, 1 hour each
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...
Explore the seasonal world of butterflies and discover the plants favored by caterpillars and adults! This tour through the gardens provides a unique opportunity to observe these colorful creatures up...
Learn about the best time to take your baby to the dentist, what to do when your child has a loose tooth, and protecting your child’s teeth. Plus, get answers...
Stop by an information table hosted by Ranger Nikki to learn about some of the wildflowers that can be found at Lake Pleasant and the other County Parks. Ranger Nikki...
A fun, gorgeously animated fulldome show about cosmic chemistry and our explosive origins, this dazzling film reveals how hydrogen and carbon formed in the universe and then brings it all...
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,...
Join us for a green-thumb gathering like no other! Bring your surplus plants or seeds and swap them with fellow garden enthusiasts. First come first served, as space is limited.
More than 55,000 students study at the historic Tempe campus. The historic Tempe campus offers hundreds of majors that engage undergraduates and graduates in multidisciplinary research and exploration in innovative...
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 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...
Arizona Game and Fish Wildlife Educator, Nancy Kreuder will present a natural history of the ambassador animals that join her at Desert Broom Library. Come learn about lizards, snakes, hawks,...
Meeting with guest speaker Gail Morris on Project Monarch: for years tracking monarch movement was limited to tagging. A new lightweight radio tracking device is now available that is light...
Show Times: Saturday, Feb. 22: 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Are you interested in getting to know your night sky? This planetarium program will show you what constellations,...
Join us for a colorful look at the wildflowers of Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve! Not only do our local wildflowers look beautiful, but they are also part of the plant...
Get out for a special creekwalk with Lisa Shipek, WMG's Executive Director and start your weekend exploring one of our lush riparian areas. We hope to see flow during this...
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...
LaterLab is a space for Makers to freely design, create and connect! Using the tools, machines and materials already available at CREATE, Makers will have the freedom to build on...
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...
The next scheduled Star Party is Saturday February 22nd, 2025. (Sunset at 7:05 pm) Our February 22nd Star Party will be at the North Castle Hot Springs Road Click here...
In collaboration with Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy and Lowell Observatory After the successful run of Simply Silly Shakespeare, an original play designed for young audiences, the characters of Shakespeare and...
Great dark skies just north of Tucson at Oracle State Park. 3820 E Wildlife Dr., Oracle, AZ 85623 Star Party open to the Public. Admission fees for entrance into Oracle...
This Saturday, come up to Mars Hill and meet an Astronomer!* Take a peek at real-time images of planets, stars, galaxies and other celestial objects to be displayed on a...