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Tucson Audubon Society: Mason Center & Arthur Pack Park Field Trip

Tucson Audubon Mason Center 3835 W. Hardy Rd., Tucson

Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking Distance: 2.5 miles; Trip Duration: 2 hr 45 min; Elevation Gain: none; Ground Condition: groomed trail. Drinking water not available on trail. Restrooms at the Mason...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Invasive Species Removal

White Tank Mountain Regional Park 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd., Waddell

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...

🎄OdySea Aquarium: Winter Wonderland

OdySea Aquarium 9500 E. Vía de Ventura Suite A-100, Scottsdale

ODYSEA AQUARIUM IS THE PLACE TO VISIT FOR FESTIVE FUN ALL MONTH LONG! Voyager Transforms into a Festive Holiday “Ride-Thru” Experience Festive lighting, music, and décor change with each rotation...

Free with Admission

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Walk

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89, Wickenburg

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...

Free with Park Fee

Tohono Chul: Birds of Tohono Chul

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

It’s time to get your birding on! On this tour, you’ll learn how to identify resident birds and those just passing through. You’ll also learn where they like to hang...

Free with Admission

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: 100 Miles in 100 Days Nature Hike

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89, Wickenburg

Learn about the desert riparian oasis of the Preserve while hiking with Ranger Eric.  We will hike all of the Preserve’s trails while learning about the flora, fauna, and diverse...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Museum Demonstration Lab

Petrified Forest National Park 1 Park Rd, Petrified Forest National Park

Chat with paleontologists at work in the Museum Demonstration Lab and peek in the windows to view the fossils they are cleaning and conserving from Petrified Forest National Park. Free with Park Fee

Free with Park Fee

🎄 Butterfly Wonderland: Glistening Gardens

Butterfly Wonderland 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale

November 24 - January 7 This holiday season, step into the enchanting ‘Glistening Gardens’ at Butterfly Wonderland. This seasonal escape transports guests to the rainforest as they leisurely stroll with...

Free with Admission

National Park Service: Critter Chat

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument 10 Organ Pipe Dr., Ajo

Join a ranger at the Kris Eggle Visitor Center at our back patio to learn about the wildlife found at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. Topics may include javalina, gila...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Guided Rim Walk

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

Learn about Grand Canyon's natural world on a 1 hour guided walk on a paved pathway along the canyon rim. Topics vary and may include: animals and plants adapting to...

Free with Park Fee

Yavapai County Free Library District: Teen Musician Mechanics

Yavapai County Free Library District - Camp Verde Community Library 130 Black Bridge Rd., Camp Verde

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,...

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! October through April we are open to the public from 10am until...

Free – $10

Tohono Chul: Walk in the Gardens

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert. Join us for a Walk in the Gardens and get an intimate look at...

Free with Admission

National Park Service: Ranger Patio Talk

Coronado National Memorial 4101 W Montezuma Canyon Rd, Hereford

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!...

Free with Park Fee

Tohono Chul: Butterflies and their Plants

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

Explore the seasonal world of butterflies and discover the plants favored by caterpillars and adults! This tour through the gardens provides a unique opportunity to observe these colorful creatures up...

Free with Admission

Tohono Chul: Eco Station – Plants and People

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

Living side by side for millennia, plant use has shaped people along the way   Eco-Stations at the Overlook These touch carts, staffed by Docents, feature hands-on Sonoran Desert learning...

Free with Admission

Phoenix Public Library: STEAM Time!

Phoenix Public Library - South Mountain Community Library 7050 S. 24th St., Phoenix

STEAM Time is a pop-up makerspace for kids and teens that provides hands-on opportunities to design, experiment, and invent as they engage in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) through...

Free

National Park Service: Ranger’s Choice Program

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

Join us for a surprise program. Topics change daily. Come curious, leave inspired! Program may include a walk to Mather Point or along the Canyon Rim Trail. Program duration: 30...

Free with Park Fee

Pinal County Library District: Sewing Saturdays

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

Learn to sew. Participants will begin with prepared projects to develop skills using sewing machines, then progress to individual projects. All materials provided. Age 10 and up.  Adults welcome.

Free

National Park Service: Garden Walk (East District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Come join us for a stroll through our ethnobotanical garden where we will discuss some of the fascinating plants found in the Sonoran Desert! From the mighty saguaro cactus to...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Patio Talk

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument 10 Organ Pipe Dr., Ajo

Join a ranger on the back patio of the Kris Eggle Visitor Center to discover more about Organ Pipe Cactus' fascinating cultural or geological history, ecology, wildlife or other fun...

Free with Park Fee

Yuma County Library District: How Do Engines Work?

Yuma County Library District - Main Library 2951 S. 21st Dr., Yuma

How does an 8 cylinder engine make a vehicle go? Learn the basics by taking apart and putting together a model of one! This program is for teens ages 13-17...

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Expedition Reef

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

Expedition Reef show reveals in exquisite detail the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral reefs—and the scientists taking action to restore them. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: Sea, Climate, Biology...

Free – $12

Mesa Public Library: Adventures in VR

Mesa Public Library - Main Branch 64 E. First St., Mesa

Immerse yourself in a virtual reality adventure, where vivid landscapes and dynamic challenges await. With a blend of education and entertainment, you'll have an interactive experience that will spark your...

Free

National Park Service: Geology Talk Ranger Program

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geo Glimpse" ranger program - presented daily at 2 pm. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn how...

Free with Park Fee

McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Animal Mind Games at Mustang Library

Scottsdale Public Library - Mustang Library 10101 N. 90th St., Scottsdale

Have you ever been startled by an animal on the trail or around your house and wondered why you didn’t see it at all until perhaps it moved? (I’ve actually...

Free

Phoenix Public Library: Family Fun

Phoenix Public Library - Desert Sage Library 7602 W. Encanto Blvd., Phoenix

Ready for fun?  Join us every week for a different family activity, such as STEM, art, games, or brick-building. ¿Listo para la diversión? Familias, únanse a nosotros cada semana para...

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Tucson Sky & Beyond

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

Take a relaxing look at the night sky as we give you a guided tour of the stars, planets, constellations and current events happening in Tucson's night sky. This live...

Free – $12

National Park Service: Amphitheater Sunset Talk

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument 10 Organ Pipe Dr., Ajo

Join a ranger at the Twin Peaks Campground Amphitheater to discover more about the amazing Sonoran Desert! Topics may including cultural history, wildlife, cacti, restoration projects, and more! Free with...

Free with Park Fee

🎄 Reid Park Zoo: Zoolights Holiday Magic

Reid Park Zoo 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson

There’s ‘snow place like Reid Park Zoo for the holidays! December 2– 23, Encore Nights: December 26 – 30 and January 2 – 7 Ready, Set, Glow! ZooLights: Holiday Magic,...

Free – $13

National Park Service: Explore the Night (East District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Take a stroll in the twilight as night-prowling creatures emerge to enjoy the cooler hours after dark. Bats expected! Meet at the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center entrance. Bring water, flashlight...

Free with Park Fee