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 remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to reduce wildfire risk. To learn more about the Parks Desert Defender Program, click...
Trip difficulty: Easy-Moderate. Walking distance: 1.5 miles, Trip Duration: 90 minutes. Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines; Ground condition: groomed dirt trails. Join us for a walk along the Santa Cruz River before taking in the amazing raptor migration at Ron Morriss Park. We’ll meet at the park and head out on...
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...
Trip duration: 2 hours, Ground condition: Paved/concrete, Benches available; some shaded seating available Join Marcia OBara for an outing designed for nature lovers with or without accessibility challenges; wheelchairs, walkers, or other assistive devices are welcome. On this trip, we will gather at one of Southern Arizona’s birding gems: Santa Rita Lodge in Madera Canyon!...
Have we had enough rain lately to make the Waterfall run? Ranger Shaun isn’t sure, so he’s going to check. Wanna go? Legends tell of time when there was a...
Welcome! Join us for a guided adventure in the beautiful McDowell Sonoran Preserve. We have something for everyone. The Conservancy relies on the generosity of donors to support our conservation efforts in the Preserve. Your contributions help us mitigate invasive species, restore burned areas, and monitor wildlife to identify current and future threats. To participate, we...
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...
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...
Join Ranger Kevin for a 2.6-mile hike on the Cottonwood trail. Trail is rated easy, with some loose rock, uneven terrain and little elevation change. We will be on the...
The course is divided into two sections. The first half of the course is a classroom lecture portion where participants learn about misconceptions and discuss real rattlesnake behavior. The second half participants with learn...
Before you head home for the season, be sure to join us on Saturday, March 15th for our annual Open House as we showcase our newly renovated visitor center and celebrate this historic riparian preserve. This is a free event that runs from 8am - 12pm. Highlights will include a guided bird walk with Ranger...
$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
Welcome! Join us for a guided adventure in the beautiful McDowell Sonoran Preserve. We have something for everyone. The Conservancy relies on the generosity of donors to support our conservation...
The Yuma Airshow takes flight at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma on Saturday, March 15, 2025. The show will showcase military performances by USMC and USAF. Also, patrons can get up close and personal with some of our air crafts in the static display area. Schedule NOTE: Gates to access the show will close at...
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.
Tucson Festival of Books is a free celebration of authors, reading & literacy on March 15 & 16! Science City is just one of the incredible venues of the Tucson...
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...
Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan presents- Growing in the Desert: The History & Culture of the Tohono O’odham Many Arizonans call the Sonoran Desert and its striking landscapes home. Long before our urban centers and city lights lit up the dark desert skies, the Tohono O’odham were cultivating and shaping the land with abundant agriculture—from squash and beans...
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...
Join Friends of Hassayampa Board President Bernadine McCollum for a fascinating class on desert edibles! Attendees will get to participate hands on in grinding mesquite bean flour and making salsa using fresh prickly pear nopales! Max class size is 16 and will cost $10 per person. This will not include entrance into the preserve. To...
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners are certified volunteers who answer questions about gardening, landscaping, plant identification, and plant problems. If you have been wondering how to start and maintain your desert garden, wonder no more! Visit the Chandler Sunset Library on 3rd Saturdays between 10 a.m. to Noon to chat with a Master Gardener and...
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...
This 3-hour Creator Course allows Makers to learn the basics of using a 5' by 10' ShopBot CNC Router! This Course covers basic safety, machine terminology, approved materials, basic start-up and shut-down procedures, loading a design into VCarve Pro software, and customizing and fabricating a small sign. Makers ages 13–17 must be accompanied by a ticketed...
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...
Join us for an engaging visit from Liberty Wildlife! Liberty Wildlife is a non-profit organization that works to rehabilitate injuried birds in Arizona. They work with anything from pigeons and quails to hawks and owls. Come visit to learn more about and meet native birds here in Arizona!
Orbis the Flying Eye Hospital will be open for tours on select days this spring from 10am-3pm. Access is included with admission on these days. Purchase upon arrival. Tours will run continuously, lasting about 10 mins. The SOFIA tour takes you through the main cabin and does not include access to the flight deck. They...
Sign up for a Guided Tour before our flight and eagle show: https://libertywildlife.org/about-us/plan-your-visit/ Space for 15 people Cost $15 per person paid onsite via cash, check or card
Join us for a tour around the Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve to learn all about the plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert and how indigenous people have historically lived off the land for generations! 10:30 a.m. & 12:00 p.m.
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 in this truly immersive experience where you’ll be surrounded by thousands of colorful and curious marine life from the Indo-Pacific region of the world. WHAT YOU...
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...
Trip difficulty: Easy-Moderate. Walking distance: 1.5 miles, Trip Duration: 90 minutes. Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines; Ground condition: groomed dirt trails. Join us for a walk...
Have you ever wondered about the Preserve's historic stand of palm trees? Then join Ranger Eric to learn about them out in the palm grove! Join Ranger Eric to learn...
Sewers of all experience level are welcome! Discuss your current project, receive guidance, or try out our beginner projects on our sewing machines.
Learn practical tips and creative strategies for sorting, storing, and tracking your seeds to ensure a successful and efficient planting experience. Adults 18+.
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 back to us – we are made of stars! Audience: Younger audience, general, all ages Style: Fulldome film about physics Please note: Parking will be limited...
The School of Earth and Space Exploration invites those intrigued by Earth, our Solar System, and the Universe beyond to attend “The Edge of Exploration” series. Located in the Marston Theater in ISTB4, the 3D astronomy shows are led by SESE students and staff and explore topics such as: Time and Distance, The Solar System,...
Learn to sew. Participants will begin with prepared projects to develop skills using sewing machines, then progress to individual projects. All materials provided. Age 10 and up. Adults welcome.
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 the “rainforests of the sea.” Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film followed by live talk about reefs Please note: Parking will be limited and...
The spectacular diversity and richness of the coloration of butterflies has for centuries captivated both scientists and non-scientists alike. In this talk Dr. Rutowski will first overview scientific efforts to...
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 the night sky. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live presentation about constellations and astronomy Please note: Parking will be limited and traffic will be heavy in...
Time to trade in your laptops for picnic blankets and your office chairs for outdoor seating! Join us for a laid-back, tech-tastic BBQ and Picnic hosted by your favorite cloud...
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 our 3D printers, etch designs with our laser cutters, woodwork using our tools and machinery, and sew up unique creations with our sewing machines. Wednesday...
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...
Join Ranger Olivia on an evening stroll to watch the full moon rise over the mountains. Ranger Olivia will lead you on an evening walk to enjoy a peaceful evening...
This beautiful program is designed to start with a famous Arizona sunset draping gracefully over the Superstition Mountains, and end under the light of the full moon (full moon hikes...
In this 25th anniversary year of FDSC, Danielle will explore the legacy and impact of dark skies in Flagstaff, going back to 1892, when it was called "Skylight City", and...