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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Cave Creek Seed Garden

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

“Seed Collection Time!!  The Desert Defender Team spent months removing Invasive species. It is time to collect native seeds, which will be used to make seed bombs this summer and...

National Park Service: Garden Walk (East District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

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 the...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Fossil Discovery Walk Ranger Program

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

This Summer, join a ranger at 9 am for a 45 to 60 minute fossil discovery walk. This is a fun, family-friendly activity. The program is a favorite of Junior...

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

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: Naturalist Discussions with Poetry

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

Thursday, June 20th | 12:00 pm | Exhibit House Main Gallery | Free with Admission This summer cool off in our airconditioned art gallery as you discover more about desert...

Free with Admission

Glendale Public Library: Virtual Reality Afternoon

Glendale Public Library - Foothills Library 19055 N. 57th Ave., Glendale

Have you seen the new virtual reality technology and wanted to give it a try? Come to our Virtual Reality Afternoon and see what the excitement is all about. Register...

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Touring the Solar System

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

Zoom away from planet Earth and take a guided tour through the Solar System! Let's stop by each of the planets and learn why they are unique. On our journey,...

Free – $14

Phoenix Public Library: 3D Printer Lab

Phoenix Public Library - Burton Barr Central Library ​1221 N. Central Ave., Phoenix

Join us this week to learn the basics of 3D modeling using Tinkercad, an online 3D modeling site. Once you are done with your design, learn the ins and outs of our...

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 3 pm. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn...

Free with Park Fee

Pima County Public Library: All About Rabbits

Pima County Public Library - Miller-Golf Links Library 9640 E. Golf Links Rd., Tucson

Learn about rabbits and how to care for them as pets in our interactive rabbit class! Meet diverse rabbit breeds, including the charming long-haired angora, and enjoy optional rabbit themed...

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Big Astronomy

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

In Big Astronomy, discover Chile's grand observatories and meet the people who push the limits of technology, a diverse collaboration of scientists, to expand what we know about the Universe...

Free – $14

National Park Service: Exploring the Endangered Ranger Program

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

Discover pivotal stories of survival, perseverance, and developing threats centered on Grand Canyon’s diverse cultural and natural resources. Meet the ranger at 4:30 pm at the Village Amphitheater, in the...

Free with Park Fee

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...

$60 – $85

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Venomous Creatures

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N. Spur Cross Rd., Cave Creek

The desert seems full of scary, venomous creatures, especially this time of year! Ranger Jacque’s here to talk about the real lives of rattlesnakes, gila monsters, scorpions, and other desert...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Full Moon Hike

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N. Spur Cross Rd., Cave Creek

Ranger Jacque leads the way on this program, which is sure to please the senses as you embark on a nighttime hike with the majestic moon, mysterious sounds, and creatures...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Full Moon Walk

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

oin Ranger Nikki on a slow-paced walk to enjoy the full moon and search for scorpions and other nocturnal animals.  Ranger Nikki will lead you on an easy walk to...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Full Moon Hike

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

As the sun sets and the moon rises hike with Ranger Derik through pristine Riparian habitat and learn about the many plants and animals that call the Sonoran Desert home.  ...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Safari

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

Join Ranger Kevin for a family-friendly evening of fun and adventure as we set off in search of scorpions.   Join Ranger Kevin for an exciting evening hike along the Black...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Walk

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

Join Ranger Eric on a hike to look for nocturnal wildlife, including scorpions!   Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Sonoran Desert! Hiking will be...

Free with Park Fee