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Desert Botanical Garden: Foraging – Foraging Bean Trees in the Summer

Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

Learn about the abundance of food that grows on trees throughout the desert. Learn about the bean trees that can be harvested like mesquite, ironwood, palo verde and carob. Enjoy...

$41.95

Tucson Bird Alliance: Madera Canyon Field Trip

Trip difficulty: Moderate, ~3.5 miles on uneven, variable terrain, with 500ft elevation gain. Bird beautiful Madera Canyon. Walking about 3.5 miles roundtrip with 500 ft. elevation gain on variable terrain. Exact details of route will be sent to participants the week of trip. Bring water and snacks/lunch, although Santa Rita Lodge does sell beverages and snacks....

Free – $5

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Estrella – Native Seed Harvest

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear

Meet at the park’s Nature Center. It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity within the parks. Registering is required via sign-up.com.  Events start at 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Participants will learn to identify native plants in their seed stage, and...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Morning Meander

Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa

Enjoy an early morning walk to watch for birds, lizards, snakes, and small animals with Ranger Olivia.    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. This hike will be an easy 1-mile hike on our barrier...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Edible Plants Hike

McDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. MMRP, Fountain Hills

Spend the morning hiking through the desert with Ranger Jacque and learn about the many medicinal and edible plants that can be found in your own backyard.   Participants will hike for 3 miles through rolling hills and sandy washes on the North Loop trail. The trail is rated as easy and only has a few...

Free with Park Fee

Surprise Public Library: Vitalant Blood Drive

Surprise Public Library - Surprise Regional Library 16089 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise

Your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply. Feel good knowing you've helped save a life! To schedule an appointment, visit donors.vitalant.org (Blood Drive Code: P1T62). For questions contact Vitalant at 877-258-4825.

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Saguaros in Bloom

Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa

Join Ranger Olivia to learn about the beautiful saguaro blooms that are happening right now all around us!   Have you ever wondered about our state flower: the saguaro blossom? This is a casual drop-in program, will have information and live displays of saguaro blossoms, fruit, and seeds. MEETING LOCATION: Nature Center Map of Meeting Location:...

Free with Park Fee

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

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, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...

Free – $25

Tohono Chul: Reptile Ramble

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

Discover the fascinating world of our scaly neighbors! Learn to identify local reptiles and finally uncover the answer to the age-old question: Why do lizards do push-ups? Get up close with non-venomous snakes, lizards, tortoises, and more in this engaging, hands-on experience! This wildlife experience is perfect for nature enthusiasts of all ages.

Free with Admission

Desert Foothills Library: Biohacking for Longevity!

Desert Foothills Library 38443 N. Schoolhouse Rd., Cave Creek

It's not just about adding years to your life. It's about adding life to your years! At its core, biohacking involves making changes to your lifestyle or body to optimize performance. These changes can be simple, like adopting a new diet, or complex, like using advanced technology to monitor your health. Many people see biohacking...

Free

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona

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...

Free with Park Fee

Pima County Public Library: Garden Talk – Heatproofing the Garden

Pima County Public Library - W. Anne Gibson-Esmond Station Library 10931 E. Mary Ann Cleveland Way, Tucson

Proven techniques to help all your plants survive 100+ degree temperatures. Learn which plants are known to thrive in the heat. Presented by Pima County Master Gardeners from the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Skins and Skulls

McDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. MMRP, Fountain Hills

Skulls, bones, furs, scales – what do clues left behind by desert creatures tell us about their ways of life? Ranger Jacque will have displays and open Q and A to discuss curious adaptations of common desert dwellers.    Step into the fascinating world of the Sonoran Desert with our educational table, Skins and Skulls. Discover...

Free with Park Fee

Surprise Public Library: Vitalant Blood Drive

Surprise Public Library - Hollyhock Library 15844 N. Hollyhock St., Surprise

Your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply. Feel good knowing you've helped save a life! To schedule an appointment, visit https://donors.vitalant.org/dwp/portal/dwa (Blood Drive Code: P1T62). For questions contact Vitalant at 877-258-4825.

Free

The University of Arizona: Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour

The University of Arizona Steward Observatory 933 N. Cherry Ave., Tucson

This 90-minute tour provides a unique opportunity to learn how innovative engineering and optical technology melds with manufacturing techniques to produce the largest and most advanced giant (8.4 meters / 27 ft)  telescope mirrors in the world on the University of Arizona campus. Visitors will see the unparalleled technology and revolutionary processes in making the...

$20 – $25

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Mysteries of the Unseen World

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

This planetarium show takes you on an extraordinary journey into unseen worlds and hidden dimensions beyond our normal vision to uncover the mysteries of things too fast, too slow, too small or simply invisible. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film and live star talk  Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children ages 2 and...

Free – $14

Yuma County Library District: Computación Básica

Yuma County Library District - Somerton Library 240 Canal St., Somerton

Aprenda a usar la computadora, navegar la red, y usar programas de oficina! Por orden de llegada, el aforo es limitado.

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Touring the Solar System

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

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, we will be pointing out interesting facts along the way. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live presentation about planets and space exploration   Planetarium Tickets...

Free – $14

Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory: Hummingbird Banding at Casa de San Pedro B&B

Casa de San Pedro Bed & Breakfast 8933 S. Yell Ln., Hereford

Hummingbird banding sessions at Casa de San Pedro Bed & Breakfast are open to members of SABO and guests of the B&B at no charge, though donations are appreciated.  Only two (2) parking spaces are available for visitors who are not guests of Casa de San Pedro B&B, and registration is required. Casa de San...

Free

Arizona Science Center: CREATE – LaterLab

CREATE at Arizona Science Center 105 N. 5th St., Phoenix

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...

$40.00

Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter: SkyNights StarGazing Program

Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter 9800 Ski Run Rd. Mt., Lemmon

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...

$62.50 – $88.50

White Mountain Audubon Society: For the Birds

White Mountain Nature Center 425 Woodland Rd., Lakeside

This will be a talk with slide show describing how everyone can get more involved in birding here in the White Mountains. All are welcome!

Free

Reid Park Zoo: Summer Safari Nights 2025 – School’s Out! Teacher Appreciation Night

Reid Park Zoo 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson

Beat the heat and explore the outdoors with Reid Park Zoo’s Summer Safari Nights on Friday and Saturday evenings! Come to Summer Safari Nights, presented by TMC Health and enjoy the Zoo in the cooler evening hours! Each week will feature keeper chats, animal encounters, artifact stations, giraffe feedings, carousel rides, crafts and games. Face painting and...

Free – $11.25

Arizona Science Center: Science Goes Hollywood – It’s Prom But For Adults!

Arizona Science Center 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix

Ever wanted to go back to prom night? So did we—and we’re adding a TWIST! Science Goes Hollywood: It's Prom—but for Adults will let 21+ graduates relive (or rewrite) their prom experience. Unlike your high school prom, this Science With a TWIST will include cocktails and Hollywood glamour! Plus, what’s a prom without a live DJ, professional prom...

$35 – $60

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Night Hike

Cave Creek Regional Park 37900 E. Cave Creek Pkwy., Cave Creek

Join Ranger Derik on an evening hike through the park in search of scorpions and other native Sonoran Desert species.   The hike will cover roughly 2 miles and gain about 150ft of elevation over the length of the hike. Expect loose and rocky sections on the trail. Hiking boots are encouraged and hiking poles can...

Free with Park Fee

Town of Gilbert: Naturalist Guided Night Hike

Riparian Preserve at Gilbert Water Ranch 2757 E. Guadalupe Rd., Gilbert

Looking for a new fun and affordable date night activity? Look no further! Join the Riparian Preserve staff for a unique hiking experience, exploring the riparian preserve after dark. During this roughly one-mile guided hike you will learn about desert nocturnal animals like scorpions, owls, bats and other creatures of the night. Please wear closed toed...

$4.00

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Safari

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek

Join Ranger Nikki on an easy 2-mile stroll to search for scorpions and other nocturnal critters.   Ranger Nikki will lead you on an out-and-back walk to search for bark, striped-tail and giant hairy scorpions. We will also be on the lookout for other nocturnal critters such as bats, owls, tarantulas and more. Bring your blacklight...

Free with Park Fee