Believed to be the largest travertine bridge in the world, Tonto Natural Bridge is nature’s finest architectural work. Nestled in a tiny valley surrounded by pine trees, the bridge stands 183-feet high over a 400-foot tunnel. Spend the morning exploring and hiking to the bottom of the bridge to gain a fuller appreciation of its...
Plateau Perspectives: Nature Through Art celebrates the profound and evolving relationship between art, ecology, and the unique landscape of the Colorado Plateau. Set amid the natural beauty of the Arboretum at Flagstaff, this exhibition invites artists to explore and amplify the stories of native plants and ecological processes that define this extraordinary region. The exhibition centers...
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...
Don't forget to join us for the extremely enlightening Table Talk at Sunday morning at 9am at the Alpine Community Center. This is a talk based on all of the fungi finds...
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 snakes, tortoises, a chuckwalla and a Gila monster. Learn about their life cycles, adaptations and what you should do if you encounter their relatives on...
This is an opportunity to participate in a foray that includes a 1-2 mile hike over mountainous terrain. You will be meeting a 30 minutes' drive from Pinetop. Your foray leaders will be Chris May. More detailed information on the exact meet-up location will be mailed to you on or by Wednesday, August 6th. ...
We are all Scientists! CMT’s educators lead hands-on experiments designed to inspire a love of science every weekend at Brain Boost. A STEM program designed for whole-family engagement, kids explore science concepts in an interactive setting based on the concept that science is fun, interesting and everywhere! Every Saturday and Sunday at Noon; Saturday Brain...
This is an opportunity to participate in a foray that includes a 1-2 mile hike over mountainous terrain. This group will be led by Mike Dechter. You will be meeting at the Alpine Community Center. More detailed information on the exact meet-up location will be mailed to you on or by Wednesday, August 6. ...
Explore science through this lecture series covering a wide range of topics from local experts in their field. Dinosaurs of Arizona: A Legacy of 230 Million Years A survey of...