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 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...
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 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...
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 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...
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 the field behind the Visitor Center. The Audubon Society has designated Red Rock State Park as part of the Lower Oak Creek Important Birding Area...
The San Pedro River is one of the last free flowing rivers in the Southwest and home to one of the largest cottonwood-willow riparian forests remaining in Arizona. On this walk we will discuss the interactions between the living and nonliving components that make up this unique riparian ecosystem and its importance to the surrounding...
Come climb the mountain with Ranger Shaun! We’ll head to the top of Yavapai Point. Along the way we’ll discuss the plants and animals we see and the unique habitat...
Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Anne Leight. Did you know that over 300 species of birds have been found at the Hassayampa River Preserve? Enjoy an easy-paced walk with seasoned birder and bird bander Anne Leight to spot and identify the many resident and migratory birds of...
Learn about birds of the Sonoran Desert on this easy guided hike with Ranger Eric! Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about resident and migratory birds of the Sonoran Desert on this easy 1-1.5 mile walk (roundtrip). We will meet in front of the Nature Center and check out the nearby feeders, weed,...
First Saturday of the month, 9-10am At Mission Garden, meet inside the front gate of the garden $10, Spots limited: Register Here Learn about some of the 50 medicinal plants in Mission Garden's Moore Medicinal Garden. The plants are native to the American Southwest deserts and in many cases have been used for millennia. Modern...
This is an adult-only event, 18 and over. Do you think you have an eye for photography? Do you wish you could get special access to the grounds and animals for photos? If so, this Photography Tour is just the thing for you! In the morning, an hour before the park opens, bring your best...
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 how to safely relocate a rattlesnake using proper safety equipment. Each participant receives a certificate once they learn how to safely relocate a rattlesnake. If the participant...
Wanna get crafty?! Celebrate spring with us at the Highlands Center for Natural History for a fun Springtime wreath-making workshop! We will provide you with one 14” or 18” grapevine wreath, as well as some crafting and decorative supplies and foraged natural materials from the local forest. We encourage you to bring items from home...
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,...
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.
Dive into a fun-filled water conservation celebration with Willow Bend and community partners at this free, family-friendly event! Through engaging demonstrations, interactive games, hands-on activities and giveaways, you can learn about the science of water and how to protect it! Science Saturday is an event held on the first Saturday of every month from 9:30am-11:30am....
The Phoenix Zoo is home to a wide variety of birdlife and is a comfortable location to observe them. Enjoy a nice, leisurely walk around Zoo grounds searching for native and migratory birds with Zoo staff. This walk is perfect for bird watchers and bird noticers of all ages and levels! All are welcome and...
Container gardening is an easy way add color and interest to your outdoor space. From the newest varieties of annual flowers, to shrubs, succulents, and even vegetables, attendees will re-think what can be grown in a pot. Noelle Johnson, the AZ Plant Lady, Phoenix-based landscape consultant and author of Dry Climate Gardening, will share her best...
Come join us the first Saturday of each month to find answers and support for Parkinson's Disease. Different speakers each month help shed light on this disease as we meet together.
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...
Enjoy gardening? Do you have garden challenges you’d like to overcome? Need help with your landscape plants? Don't know what to plant or when? Want to start a vegetable garden, but don't know where to start? Join the Georgia Lord Library Master Gardener 2nd Saturdays from 10am-12pm for free home garden and landscape Q 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 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...
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. Walk-ins accepted. Location: 1st Floor, Pulliam Auditorium
Master Gardener volunteers from the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension will be available to answer your desert gardening questions, including but not limited to plant selection, irrigation, fertilization, pruning techniques,...
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...
Wanna get crafty?! Celebrate spring with us at the Highlands Center for Natural History for a fun Springtime wreath-making workshop! We will provide you with one 14” or 18” grapevine wreath, as well as some crafting and decorative supplies and foraged natural materials from the local forest. We encourage you to bring items from home...
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 Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages...
What does it mean to be human in the age of AI? The revolution in Artificial Intelligence (AI) has only just begun. What is the current state of AI and what does it mean for humanity? Matthew Goodwin, who has taught environmental ethics, media ethics, and technology and human values will provide a general introduction 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...
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 Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children ages 2 and under:...
Up to 10 species of hummingbirds use the green corridor of the San Pedro River as a freeway between their tropical winter retreats and their northern nesting grounds. The public is invited to get a close-up look at these tiny travelers as staff and volunteers from the Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory capture, band, weigh, measure,...
Wine Gone Wild is back and wilder than ever! Join us for an evening of incredible local wines, spirits, live music, animal encounters and more! This party with a purpose supports education programs, conservation efforts, and care for the animals at the Zoo. This year’s event also features evening access to Wild Wonders, an art exhibit featuring nine monumental Huichol...
Show Times: Saturday: April 5: 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. Are you interested in getting to know your night sky? This planetarium program will show you what constellations, planets, meteor showers and more will be coming to the Prescott skies for your viewing pleasure. The content for this program changes every month it is shown....