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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Walk

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

Learn about the resident and migrant birds of the Sonoran Desert on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen...

Free with Park Fee

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...

⭐Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction: STEMFest

STEM Fest is the culmination of Gearing Towards The Future. Held as a one-day event, on Saturday January 20, 2024, during the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction, January 20-28, 2024. STEM Fest...

Free with Admission

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Havasu Balloon Festival and Fair

Lake Havasu State Park 699 London Bridge Rd., Lake Havasu City

You are cordially invited to the 14th Annual Havasu Balloon Festival & Fair designated as one of THE TOP 100 EVENTS IN NORTH AMERICA by the American Bus Association — an event you...

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

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Guided Bird Walks

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 State Parks & Trails: Boat Tour – Avian Adventure Tour

Patagonia Lake State Park 400 Patagonia Lake Rd, Nogales

Avian Adventure Tour, 9 am Every Saturday and Sunday $7 per adult, $5 per child (13 years and under) Please call the park to make your reservation: 520-287-2791. Reservations are...

$5 – $7

City of Mesa: CPR/AED All Ages Certification (#75333)

The CPR/AED combination training course is for anyone who needs a community level CPR certification (issued by ASHI). Participants will be certified in the use of an AED and learn...

$25

City of Mesa: Babysitting & Child Safety (#72601)

Red Mountain Multigenerational Center 7550 E. Adobe St., Mesa

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to confidently care for infants and school age children. Participants will learn how to respond to emergencies and illness with first...

$52 – $54

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

City of Tempe: DSLR Photography (#79006)

Pyle Adult Recreation Center 655 E. Southern Ave., Tempe

You'll never shoot in auto again after learning how to best use concepts like Aperture, Speed and ISO and exploring your camera's buttons and settings. Mix-in discussions about composition and...

$56

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

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Guided Nature Hike

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

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

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Nature Program

Catalina State Park 11570 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson

Our Nature Program is the perfect opportunity for people of all ages to learn all about Arizona's diverse wildlife. This is a live reptile exhibit and so much more! On-site...

Free with Park Fee

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

Arizona State Parks & Trails: Boat Tour – Lake Discovery Tour

Patagonia Lake State Park 400 Patagonia Lake Rd, Nogales

Lake Discovery Tour, 11:30 a.m.  Every Saturday and Sunday $7 per adult, $5 per child (13 years and under) Reservations are required! Seating is limited. Please call the park to...

$5 – $7

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

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,...

Free – $25

Arizona State University: THE EDGE OF EXPLORATION – OUR GALACTIC NEIGHBORHOOD

Arizona State University Marston Exploration Theater 781 S. Terrace Rd., Tempe

Astrophotography has produced many iconic images of fantastic skyscapes.   Roiling colorful clouds gas and dust suggest cataclysmic events on a massive scale. This program will ask the questions:" Where are...

$6 – $11

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

Phoenix Public Library: Builder’s Club

Phoenix Public Library - Desert Broom Library 29710 N. Cave Creek Rd, Phoenix

We have thousands of LEGOs.  What will you create?

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

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

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

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Stargazing

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

Join Ranger Steve for an evening under the Sonoran Desert stars! Enjoy an evening of stargazing with astronomy enthusiast Ranger Steve! We’ll be viewing a selection of objects through a...

Free with Park Fee

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

Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association: Stargazing @ Canoa Ranch

The Raul M. Grijalva Canoa Ranch Conservation Park 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley

Join the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) and Pima County Natural Resources Parks and Recreation for some stargazing at Historic Canoa Ranch. We will observe planets, star clusters, multiple star...

Free