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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
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Join one of our park volunteers to explore the history of Catalina State Park and its surroundings from the 1850s to today. Take a “behind the scenes” look at today’s operations and get a “sneak peek” of exciting new upgrades coming to the park. Meet at the Bobcat Amphitheater. There is no cost to attend this...
Free with Park Fee
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Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more! Ask a ranger at the visitor center desk for the topic of the day. Free with Park Fee
Free with Park Fee
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22 events,
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You can help us save saguaros and the animals that call them home. From what? Buffelgrass and fountaingrass! These invasive grasses smother young saguaros and fuel fires that can kill both young and old saguaros alike. Most of our native plants are not adapted to fire. In contrast, buffelgrass thrives on fire. This is one...
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Taliesin, Old Jeep and Ringtail Hike at Lost Dog Wash Trailhead Come hike some of the original trails in the Preserve with great views of Scottsdale and the desert. Experienced hikers suggested. Location: Lost Dog Wash Trailhead – 12601 N 124th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85259 Skill level: Difficult Distance: ~5.5 miles Time: ~3 hours Pets...
Free
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Come hike some of the original trails in the Preserve with great views of Scottsdale and the desert. Experienced hikers suggested. Location: Lost Dog Wash Trailhead – 12601 N 124th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85259 Skill level: Difficult Distance: ~5.5 miles Time: ~3 hours Pets are not permitted at our activities due to safety concerns. If you...
Free
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Pima County Natural Resources Parks and Recreation: Introduction to Desert Trail Running – Enchanted Hills [#13094]
Trail running offers a wonderful opportunity to explore and connect with the natural world while providing a fun and engaging way to get a great work out. Enjoy a guided trail run on one of Pima County’s beautiful desert trails. Learn techniques to increase safety and efficiency while maximizing fun on the trail. Along the...
Free
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Both novice and seasoned birders enjoy the variety of birds that visit and live in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Our experienced bird guide, Mary Ellen, will help you spot and identify various birds as you walk through the park. Please bring binoculars (and a bird guide if you have one!) This walk lasts several hours....
Free with Park Fee
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Walk with Natural Resources Coordinator at Granite Mountain Trailhead Spend about 2 hours on an easy walk with a City of Scottsdale Natural Resources Coordinator as various desert topics are discussed. The material will depend on what we see in this wonderful environment. Location: Granite Mountain Trailhead – 31402 N 136th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85262...
Free
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Please note that for all Wednesday Sweetwater walks in February, we will be leading two walks of 15 participants each, both starting at 8:00 AM. Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking distance: 1.5 miles, Trip Duration: 2.5 hrs, Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines; Ground condition: groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available...
Free
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22 events,
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"Ever Once Again" is a solo MFA Thesis Exhibition by Belarusian painter Volha (Lola) Panco. The exhibition features large-scale immersive paintings that explore the impact of social and political upheavals on our relationship with the environment, turning it from a leisure and resource to one of shelter and survival. Through elements of cityscapes, vegetation and...
Free
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We will hike 4 miles on sections of the San Tan, Moonlight, and Gold Mine trails together the route is rated as moderate. The trails are rocky, sandy, and uneven make sure to wear proper footwear and bling plenty of water. Bathrooms and a water fountain are available at the nature center. MEETING LOCATION: Moonlight...
Free with Park Fee
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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
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8 events,
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"Ever Once Again" is a solo MFA Thesis Exhibition by Belarusian painter Volha (Lola) Panco. The exhibition features large-scale immersive paintings that explore the impact of social and political upheavals on our relationship with the environment, turning it from a leisure and resource to one of shelter and survival. Through elements of cityscapes, vegetation and...
Free
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Expedition Days Homeschool Day at Lost Dog Wash Trailhead Join us for a day of fun interactive experiences in the Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Learn about your place in the Sonoran Desert and how the choices you make in your daily life affect the future of our environment. Location: Lost Dog Trailhead – 12601 N....
Free
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Enjoy a guided tour of the gardens of Historic Canoa Ranch with Raydine Taber from the Green Valley Gardeners. Designed for ages 12 and up
Free – $5
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17 events,
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"Ever Once Again" is a solo MFA Thesis Exhibition by Belarusian painter Volha (Lola) Panco. The exhibition features large-scale immersive paintings that explore the impact of social and political upheavals on our relationship with the environment, turning it from a leisure and resource to one of shelter and survival. Through elements of cityscapes, vegetation and...
Free
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Registration fee: $12 Mesa resident/$14 non-resident. Contractor fee due first day: $185. Payment options: Venmo, Cash, or Check made out to Tandem Dog Training. Goal of this class is to build the necessary skills to teach a dog to be a well-behaved member of the family. These are often the main concepts an owner...
$197 – $199
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Are you new to birding? Need help getting started? Birding is a great way to get outside to explore nature, learn more about wildlife and wildlife behavior, hone your observation skills, reduce stress, and connect with others. Join naturalist Jeff Babson for a casual birding experience to familiarize yourself with birding basics. Loaner binoculars available....
Free
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5 events,
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Sonoran Sunday: Back From the Brink – A Story of Recovery” the Mexican Gray Wolf at Brown’s Ranch Do you know about Southwest Wildlife? Listen and learn as Robyn Moul, Lead Education Specialist, Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center talks about the only sanctuary in Arizona capable of rescuing, rehabilitating and releasing large predators, and their efforts...
Free
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At Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument March 3-6, 2024 Spring is beginning in the desert. Hummingbirds sparkle in their search for nectar and mates. Thrashers sing and gather sticks for nests. Brittlebrush blooms along the roadsides. Secret ephemeral flowers emerge from the ground. The sunsets linger later into the night. The cactus are calling… Pack...
$625.00
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Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more! Ask a ranger at the visitor center desk for the topic of the day. Free with Park Fee
Free with Park Fee
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11 events,
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Ages 12 - 14 Price: $50 per day Dissections: NO Interactions: YES with nonvenomous animals, this is an essential part of our camp We recommend this for any child who has never attended our summer camps before. Description: The Keeper Program is designed to give children too young to participate in our Adult Volunteer Program a chance to learn...
$50.00
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Marcus Landslide Educational Hike at Tom’s Thumb Trailhead Location: Tom’s Thumb Trailhead – 23015 N 128th St, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255 Skill level: Moderate Distance: ~4 miles Time: ~3 hours Open your eyes to the Marcus Landslide geological site, the second largest landslide in Arizona. Elevation gain of 400 ft. Pets are not permitted at our...
Free
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$1,999 | Ages 8+ 3-Day Sessions | 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 2024 Sessions March 4-6 Registration Closes 8 Weeks in Advance of Each Session This 3-day Creator Course will allow Makers to build their own Prusa Mini 3D Printer, create a 3D-printed object, learn preventative maintenance, and explore tips and tricks from our experts...
$1999.00
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9 events,
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Celebrate the new Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire with us at The Makery! Create your very own ghost trap with materials cut by our Glowforge. You'll be ready to capture any spook, specter, or ghost! Materials available while supplies last. This program is supported by Friends of Chandler Public Library. LibCon: Heroes and Villains brings together fans and...
Free
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Ages 12 - 14 Price: $50 per day Dissections: NO Interactions: YES with nonvenomous animals, this is an essential part of our camp We recommend this for any child who has never attended our summer camps before. Description: The Keeper Program is designed to give children too young to participate in our Adult Volunteer Program a chance to learn...
$50.00
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Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more! Ask a ranger at the visitor center desk for the topic of the day. Free with Park Fee
Free with Park Fee
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12 events,
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Explore the ponds, mesquite bosque, and surrounding desert of Agua Caliente Park in search of its rich bird life. We expect to see woodpeckers, flycatchers, warblers, vireos, as well as wintering waterfowl.
Free – $5
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Walk with Natural Resources Coordinator at Lost Dog Wash Trailhead Location: Lost Dog Wash Trailhead – 12601 N 124th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85259 Skill level: Easy Time: ~2 hours Join us on an easy walk with a City of Scottsdale Natural Resources Coordinator as various desert topics are discussed. The material will depend on what...
Free
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Ages 12 - 14 Price: $50 per day Dissections: NO Interactions: YES with nonvenomous animals, this is an essential part of our camp We recommend this for any child who has never attended our summer camps before. Description: The Keeper Program is designed to give children too young to participate in our Adult Volunteer Program a chance to learn...
$50.00
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9 events,
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Join a Pima County Naturalist for a guided nature trek at Maeveen Behan Desert Sanctuary to explore a patch of Sonoran Desert habitat within urban NW Tucson. Trails are smooth, largely level with some areas with gentle grades. Designed for ages 12 and up. Please remember to wear comfortable shoes and bring plenty of water;...
Free – $5
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Ages 12 - 14 Price: $50 per day Dissections: NO Interactions: YES with nonvenomous animals, this is an essential part of our camp We recommend this for any child who has never attended our summer camps before. Description: The Keeper Program is designed to give children too young to participate in our Adult Volunteer Program a chance to learn...
$50.00
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Desert 101 South Educational Walk at Gateway Trailhead Location: Gateway Trailhead – 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy. Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Skill level: Easy Time: ~2 hours The Conservancy has a mission to help sustain the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. This walk provides a geological and ecological overview of what lives in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, and...
Free
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5 events,
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Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more! Ask a ranger at the visitor center desk for the topic of the day. Free with Park Fee
Free with Park Fee
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Monthly gathering for tweens, teens, and adults interested in solving the Rubik's Cube, learning new tips and tricks, practicing with a speedcubing timer, trying different twisty-puzzles, and making mosaic art out of multiple cubes. Bring your own Rubik’s Cube(s) or we’ll have some to borrow. Open to beginning and advanced Cubers.
Free
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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
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22 events,
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As part of the annual I Love Mesa Day celebration we have free admission during normal business hours today!
Free
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Axle Grease, Hackamore, and Hawknest Hike at Pima Dynamite Trailhead Location: Pima Dynamite Trailhead – 28777 N Pima Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Difficult Distance: ~6.7 miles Time: ~3.5 hours Explore the impressive newer trails with nice views and granite formations. Experienced hikers suggested. Pets are not permitted at our activities due to safety...
Free
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As an Important Birding Area, Boyce Thompson Arboretum serves as a revered stage where avian life takes the spotlight. Whether you’re a curious novice or a seasoned birdwatcher, our guided walk offers a window into a world of winged wonders. Walks are subject to availability. Registration is first come, first serve. To register for a...
Free with Admission
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10 events,
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Phenology is nature’s calendar – the timing of annual life-cycle events that are influenced by climate and weather, like blooming, migration, and nesting. Join us for a stroll along the Santa Cruz River as we gather data on seasonal changes in native plants to learn more about phenology, its importance, and how you can help...
Free
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As an Important Birding Area, Boyce Thompson Arboretum serves as a revered stage where avian life takes the spotlight. Whether you’re a curious novice or a seasoned birdwatcher, our guided walk offers a window into a world of winged wonders. Walks are subject to availability. Registration is first come, first serve. To register for a...
Free with Admission
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Tucson Festival of Books is a free celebration of authors, reading & literacy on Mar. 9 & 10, 2024. Science City is just one of the incredible venues of the Tucson Festival of Books. There will be so many fun and exciting interactive activities for kids, adults and families Arizona SciTech...
Free
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9 events,
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Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more! Ask a ranger at the visitor center desk for the topic of the day. Free with Park Fee
Free with Park Fee
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1:00 – 2:30 in the Museum of Northern Arizona’s Branigar Chase Discovery Center Auditorium. The Arizona Science Center will share their Science on Wheels program with Flagstaff for Monday’s kickoff of the Museum’s Spring Break Week. Build a tower, make a binary code bracelet, explore the planets, decorate a cactus, and more! These family STEM activities have something for kids...
Free with Admission
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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
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11 events,
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Bird Walk at Fraesfield Trailhead Location: Fraesfield Trailhead – 13400 E Rio Verde Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Easy Time: ~2 hours Join us to see some of our area’s full-time resident birds. It also gives us a chance to see spring migrants, for example: Wilson’s, Lucy’s, Townsend’s, or yellow warbler, or early-arriving summer...
Free
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Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...
Free
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18 events,
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Winter birding at Cienega Creek means things like sparrows, wrens, and sapsuckers. We will be searching for these and many other birds on this wqlk. Sections of the trail are steep and rocky. Please carry water and wear sturdy hiking shoes.
Free – $5
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Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...
Free
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Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more! Ask a ranger at the visitor center desk for the topic of the day. Free with Park Fee
Free with Park Fee
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14 events,
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Venom and Poison are completely different! Do you know the difference? Learn why certain animals are poisonous and why some are venomous. How do they use their venom, is it for food or for protection? Learn many different facts about venom and poison through interacting with nonvenomous reptiles in this unique presentation on the various ways reptiles...
$12 – $32
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The Boeing 747SP 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 tour takes you through the main cabin and does not include access to the flight deck. SOFIA is located behind (south) of...
Free with Admission
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Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more! Ask a ranger at the visitor center desk for the topic of the day. Free with Park Fee
Free with Park Fee
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7 events,
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Wildflower Educational Hike at Granite Mountain Trailhead Location: Granite Mountain Trailhead – 31402 N 136th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Moderate Distance: ~3 miles Time: ~3 hours Come celebrate spring in the desert and experience the Preserve dressed in its most beautiful colors. Join our knowledgeable stewards on this hike to discover the incredible...
Free
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Send your child to spend a day among the planes! Your child will learn about different types of aircraft, complete hands-on activities, and get a tour of the main hangar of the museum. Lunch and snacks will be provided. REGISTER NOW When: March 15, 9am-3pm Who: Ages 5-14 Where: Drop off starting at 8:30am in...
$65 – $75
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Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more! Ask a ranger at the visitor center desk for the topic of the day. Free with Park Fee
Free with Park Fee
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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Wildflower Hike
Learn about the Sonoran Desert ecosystem and its unique plants and animals during this guided hike with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike to learn about the flora, fauna, and ecology of the Sonoran Desert on this 3.4-mile loop hike of Blevins, Meridian, and Amigos Wash Trails. The trails are rated easy...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Wildflower Walk – Session 1
Join Ranger Nikki to search for and learn about wildflowers and flowering shrubs. Ranger Nikki will lead you on an easy to moderate terrain 2-mile walk to learn about common spring wildflowers and flowering shrubs. Possible sightings include fiddleneck, poppies, lupine, scorpionweed, brittlebush, globemallow and more! You can also learn how to document your findings...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Wildflower Walk – Session 2
Join Ranger Nikki to search for and learn about wildflowers and flowering shrubs. Ranger Nikki will lead you on an easy to moderate terrain 2-mile walk to learn about common spring wildflowers and flowering shrubs. Possible sightings include fiddleneck, poppies, lupine, scorpionweed, brittlebush, globemallow and more! You can also learn how to document your findings...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Birding ‘Big Sit’
Learn how to identify common desert and backyard birds with Ranger Eric at this stationary program at the Nature Center. Join Ranger Eric at the Usery Nature Center to watch birds around the feeders and learn bird identification basics, field guides and apps, and citizen science. Chairs will be available to use and the area...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Ask a Ranger!
Got questions about the Sonoran Desert or the things that live there? Ask Ranger Kevin! Come to the Nature Center and meet Ranger Kevin from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. Bring your burning desert questions! Try to stump the Ranger! Impress your friends and enemies alike with your new-found knowledge! We’ll also have a table full of interesting...
Free with Park Fee
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Invasive species are among the biggest threats to our park’s ecosystem health. They outcompete native plants, decrease biodiversity, and increase wildfire occurrences and magnitude. Desert Defenders is a citizen science program focused on removing invasive species in parks. The Invasive plant species have severely impacted our park’s natural ecosystems and contributed to our most recent...
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Balanced Rock, Chuckwagon, Whiskey Bottle, Turpentine Trails at Granite Mountain Trailhead Location: Granite Mountain Trailhead – 31402 N 136th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Difficult Distance: ~7.3 miles Time: ~3 hours We will hike to Balanced Rock along the very scenic south side of Granite Mountain, to Whiskey Bottle Trail, and return via the...
Free
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Enjoy a naturalist-guided nature walk at Honey Bee Village Archaeological Preserve to learn about this historic cultural site. Honey Bee Village, a large Hohokam settlement, includes a ballcourt, a large walled compound with plaza, and cluster of 19 large trash mounds representing an almost 500 year occupation. Location:Honey Bee Village The parking lot for Honey...
Free – $5
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Butterfly Wonderland Foundation presents this FREE family-friendly festival in appreciation of our amazing butterflies. Enjoy Painted Lady butterfly releases each hour, children’s crafts, games, face painting, fun tattoos, ASU’s Insect Lab, and free Butterfly Wing giveaways! Have your photo taken with Leslie The Butterfly Fairy. Butterfly Plants and butterfly jewelry will be for sale. Children...
Free
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Desert Surfaces Educational Walk at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead What really covers the desert – little organisms can make a big difference! Some of the most common sights in the desert – and indeed the living things that probably cover more of the desert than any single kind of plant – are lichen, desert varnish, and...
Free
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Sonoran Sunday: Rattlesnakes, King Snakes & Gopher Snakes at Gateway Trailhead Location: Gateway Trailhead – 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy. Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Do you want to know what these 3 snakes have in common? Come hear Darrell Woolf, Exhibits Curator, Center for Native and Urban Wildlife at Scottsdale Community College and one of their...
Free
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2 events,
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Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...
Free
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Looking for ways to give back while also conserving and living more sustainably? Visit us for Plarn Drop-In and work with others to create sleeping mats out of your everyday grocery bags! Plarn = plastic + yarn. Sleeping mats will be distributed to those in need and you'll help reduce plastic in our landfills. This program...
Free
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2 events,
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Phenology: Introduction to Plant Phenology Educational Walk at Gateway Trailhead Location: Gateway Trailhead – 18333 N. Thompson Peak Pkwy. Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Skill level: Easy Time: ~2 hours This leisurely walk along the Gateway Bajada Trail will introduce the study of the phases of plant reproduction, how and why the data are collected, and how...
Free
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Choose your tech! Have you ever wanted to create art with a professional drawing tablet? Or explore Virtual Reality? Here's your chance to immerse yourselves in VR games or try your hand at digital painting. For VR, choose from several apps to explore interests including art, physics, to a NASA astronaut. You can even play a...
Free
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5 events,
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Explore the ponds, mesquite bosque, and surrounding desert of Agua Caliente Park in search of its rich bird life. We expect to see woodpeckers, flycatchers, warblers, vireos, as well as wintering waterfowl.
Free – $5
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Whiskey Bottle, Turpentine & Black Hill Hike at Fraesfield Trailhead Location: Fraesfield Trailhead – 13400 E Rio Verde Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Moderate Distance: ~4.5 miles Time: ~2 hours This hike has a moderate uphill portion on the north side of Fraesfield Mountain with nice views of Granite Mountain and beyond, but the...
Free
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Drop by Dewey-Humboldt Town Library (Main Floor) every Wednesday for your favorite STEM activities! We provide 3-D pens, snap circuits, LEGOs, and more!
Free
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1 event,
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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 prior to sunset and accommodates up to...
$60 – $85
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5 events,
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Walk with Natural Resources Coordinator at Tom’s Thumb Trailhead Spend about 2 hours on an easy walk with a City of Scottsdale Natural Resources Coordinator as various desert topics are discussed. The material will depend on what we see in this wonderful environment. Location: Tom’s Thumb Trailhead – 23015 N 128th St, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255...
Free
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Pima County Natural Resources Parks and Recreation: Anza Trail Hike at Historic Canoa Ranch [#13324]
Pima County Natural Resources Parks and Recreation: Anza Trail Hike at Historic Canoa Ranch [#13324]
Explore a 2-to-3-mile section of the Anza Trail during an easy, level interpretive hike. Learn about the cultural and natural history of the Santa Cruz Valley. Travel on the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail to the area of La Canoa where the expedition to found San Francisco camped after leaving Tubac Presidio in...
Free – $5
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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 prior to sunset and accommodates up to...
$60 – $85
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7 events,
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Wildflower Educational Walk at Tom’s Thumb Trailhead Location: Tom’s Thumb Trailhead – 23015 N 128th St, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255 Skill level: Easy Distance: ~1 mile Time: ~2 hours Come celebrate spring in the desert and experience the Preserve dressed in its most beautiful colors. Join us on this easy walk to discover the incredible variety...
Free
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Teen Musician Mechanics takes place on Saturdays at 10:00 am in Camp Verde Community Library's Teen Library. TMM will be focused on the nuts-and-bolts side of musical instruments, in a literal sense: repairing, modifying, maintaining, and experimenting. From learning to restring a guitar, to repairing internal wiring, TMM will give newer players agency over their instrument and allow...
Free
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Get ready for a one-of-a-kind adventure at the intersection of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) with our event: Finding F.R.E.D.: A Chain-Reaction Mystery! This team-based STEAM competition challenges teams to help unravel the disappearance of the Friendly Robotic Engineering Droid (F.R.E.D.) by crafting stories and building chain-reaction machines. Teams of up to 6...
$5.00
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2 events,
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Take a guided stroll along the Chuck Huckelberry Loop to see a desert river brought back to life. Learn about the ecology and history of the Santa Cruz – its ups and downs – and how this once-dry portion flows again thanks to recycled water. Along the way, we’ll keep our eyes out for water-loving...
Free – $5
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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 prior to sunset and accommodates up to...
$60 – $85
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1 event,
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Join a Pima County naturalist to send off the sun and welcome the full moon. Nature reveals another side in the night hours; there is always something to discover! Dress for the weather, wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring water and a flashlight.
Free – $5
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1 event,
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Join us for our free docent-led tour at 2PM in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215...
Free
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6 events,
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Visit Historic Canoa Ranch, a birding hotspot in Pima County. Explore the pond, cienega, and desert at Historic Canoa Ranch, as we search for waterfowl, sparrows, finches, and many other birds.
Free – $5
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Wildflower Educational Hike at Tom’s Thumb Trailhead Location: Tom’s Thumb Trailhead – 23015 N 128th St, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255 Skill level: Moderate Distance: ~4 miles Time: ~3.5 hours Come celebrate spring in the desert and experience the Preserve dressed in its most beautiful colors. Join our knowledgeable stewards on this hike to discover the incredible...
Free
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Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...
Free
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2 events,
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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 prior to sunset and accommodates up to...
$60 – $85
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Flight for the Future Conservation Speaker Series Butterfly Wonderland is excited to bring passionate people doing interesting work in the field of conservation to share their insights and projects with the community. Each event in the series includes admission to the featured speaker’s lecture and Q&A session. Price: $15 Adults, $10 for Students with ID (must...
$10 – $15
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2 events,
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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 prior to sunset and accommodates up to...
$60 – $85
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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. This will be a live production narrated by Planetarium Director Eric Edelman....
$5.00
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Did you know that Oracle State Park was once covered by warm, shallow seas? Are you familiar with the numerous faults that uncovered rocks once buried more than 5 miles beneath the surface? The Park offers visitors the opportunity to experience the unique geology of the Santa Catalina Mountains area. First, you'll participate in an interactive discussion...
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CPR Training and skills will stay with you for life. Now's your chance to be trained by the Central Arizona Fire and Medical Firefighting staff for free! You never know when you might come across an emergency that will put your CPR skills to the test. CPR skills are also useful for teens building their...
Free
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Desert 101 North Educational Walk at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead Location: Brown’s Ranch Trailhead – 30301 N. Alma School Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Easy Time: ~2 hours The Conservancy has a mission to help sustain the McDowell Sonoran Preserve. This walk provides a geological and ecological overview of what lives in the McDowell Sonoran...
Free
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2 events,
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Granite Mountain Loop Hike at Granite Mountain Trailhead Location: Granite Mountain Trailhead – 31402 N 136th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Difficult Distance: ~6 miles Time: ~3 hours This is one of the classic paths in the Preserve and a side trip to Balanced Rock. Experienced hikers suggested. Pets are not permitted at our...
Free
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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 prior to sunset and accommodates up to...
$60 – $85
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