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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

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Wind Cave Fitness Hike

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

Join Ranger Olivia on this difficult but rewarding fitness hike up to the Wind Cave!    This hike is rated difficult with an elevation incline of about 812 feet along a...

Free with Park Fee

The Arboretum at Flagstaff: Bird Walk

The Arboretum at Flagstaff 4001 S. Woody Mountain Rd., Flagstaff

Join Dr. Celia Holm for a morning walk around the Arboretum grounds. Walk begins promptly at 7:30 am. Limited to 15 participants. Pre-registration is required.

$10 – $18

Arizona Worm Farm: Tree Preparation for Summer

Arizona Worm Farm 8430 S. 19th Ave., Phoenix

Learn how to prepare your trees for summer. We will teach the basics of mulch, compost, watering, and summer pruning. In this class you will get hands-on experience pruning and...

$25.00

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Guided Bird Walks at Red Rock

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

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...

Free with Park Fee

Arizona Worm Farm: U Pick Summer Flowers

Arizona Worm Farm 8430 S. 19th Ave., Phoenix

Want the best part of the flower experience without the garden? Come harvest from ours! We have lots of ornamental sunflowers, plus a variety of others available. Come wander in...

$20.00

Pima County Public Library: Smartphone Photography

Pima County Public Library - Murphy-Wilmot Library 530 N. Wilmot Rd., Tucson

In this course, you will learn: • Different types of photo files • To understand photo quality and resolution • How to take better-quality photos and videos • To import,...

Free

Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open...

Free

Highlands Center for Natural History: Discovery Saturday

Highlands Center for Natural History 1375 S. Walker Rd., Prescott

Come on out to the Highlands Center for Natural History for Discovery Saturday!. Learning Stations highlighting the many wonders of the Central Highlands will be set up throughout our Discovery...

Free

Phoenix Public Library: Red Cross Blood Drive

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.

Free

Boyce Thompson Arboretum: Nature Play

Boyce Thompson Arboretum 37615 E. Arboretum Way, Superior

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...

Free with Admission

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...

Free with Park Fee

Pima County Public Library: Fairy Garden Tales

Pima County Public Library - Quincie Douglas Library 1585 E. 36th St., Tucson

Do you want to learn to grow your own plants? Watch the seed turn into a veggie, herb or flower? Join us at the garden at Quincie Douglas Library.

Free

The Arboretum at Flagstaff: Raptor Education

The Arboretum at Flagstaff 4001 S. Woody Mountain Rd., Flagstaff

Join Michelle from the International Raptor & Falconry Center to learn about the conservation of raptor species worldwide and their place in the ecosystem. Free with admission.

Free with Admission

City of Sierra Vista: Plant Exchange

Sierra Vista Public Library 2600 E. Tacoma St., Sierra Vista

Have extra cuttings, propagations, or plants­ indoor or outdoor, common or unique? Drop them off at the exchange and discover new varieties to take home! Not a one-to­ one swap-just...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Snake Feeding and Animal Encounters

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

Meet Ranger Jacque and our animal ambassadors at feeding time!  Join us for an up- close look at some of the desert’s most fascinating creatures! Watch as our animal ambassadors,...

Free with Park Fee

Pinal County Library District: Sewing

Pinal County Library District - Apache Junction Public Library 1177 N. Idaho Rd., Apache Junction

Want to sew? Want to learn to sew? Join us! Learn to sew and come and enjoy sewing with others.  Projects are prepared for those who wish to learn to...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – San Tan Critters

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

Stop by the Nature Center to learn about San Tan’s animal ambassadors with Ranger Nikki during this drop-in session. Ranger Nikki will introduce you to San Tan’s animal ambassadors, including...

Free with Park Fee

Embry – Riddle Aeronautical University: Across the Visible Universe

Embry - Riddle Aeronautical University Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium 3700 Willow Creek Rd., Prescott

This show is all about the concept of size and scale when it comes to the universe. Starting at Earth, we will fly farther and farther away from home, encountering...

$8.00

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...

$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...

$62.50 – $88.50

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert Night Fitness Hike

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

Want to keep hiking this summer but unsure about the heat? Join Ranger Jacque for a guided night hike that helps you stay cool, safe, and confident on the trail....

Free with Park Fee

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary: After Dark at the Park

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary 1403 Heritage Park Rd., Prescott

After Dark at the Park is the coolest Adult Only after hours event in Prescott. Enjoy a Fall evening as you sip and stroll through the park. Enjoy Live Music,...

$40 – $60

Reid Park Zoo: Summer Safari Nights 2025 – Kick Off to Summer

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...

Free – $11.25

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Nighttime Fitness Hike

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

Join Ranger Derik on a heart pumping hike through the park at night.   You will travel 3.5 miles and gain 360ft of elevation gain over the course of the hike....

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Stargazing

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

Join Ranger Kevin for an evening of early summer stargazing!   Clear skies permitting, we’ll be viewing a selection of objects through a portable telescope. Possibilities include planets, galaxies, nebulae, and...

Free with Park Fee

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...

Free with Park Fee