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The University of Arizona: Medicinal Plants Tour

Plants have been used as medicine for hundreds, if not thousands of years. They are part of the history and lore of almost every society on earth. Join us to...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Nature Hike

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

Start your day right with Ranger Jacque on this morning nature hike!  Come with Ranger Jacque out to the park for a two-mile hike on Moonlight and Stargazer trails, rated easy to moderate, picking up tidbits of Sonoran Desert wisdom along the way. Restrooms are available at the Nature Center where we will meet. Please...

Free with Park Fee

McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Brown’s Ranch Interpretive Trail Hike

McDowell Sonoran Preserve - Brown’s Ranch Trailhead 30301 N. Alma School Rd., Scottsdale

Join us for a guided hike of the new Brown's Ranch Interpretive Trail, where history and nature come together in a unique experience. Be among the first to explore this newly unveiled trail, designed to showcase the rich heritage and stunning beauty of the Sonoran Desert. Enjoy a guided hike through the interpretive trail, offering insights...

Free

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock

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 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

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert 101 Hike

Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd., Morristown

Learn about the plants, animals, and ecosystem of the Sonoran Desert on this guided hike with Ranger Eric.   Join Ranger Eric on a 2-mile roundtrip hike on the Cottonwood Trail, as we learn about the Sonoran Desert ecosystem and its unique flora and fauna. The hike is rated as easy, but with frequently rocky and...

Free with Park Fee

Reid Park Zoo: Zoo-Wide BioBlitz

Reid Park Zoo 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson

A Bioblitz is an event at which a group of volunteers get together to find and identify as many different native plants and animals as possible in a given area. Visit the Zoo’s pollinator garden on Sunday, October 20th anytime between 10 am and 12 pm to learn how YOU can participate in a Zoo-wide Bioblitz and...

Free with Admission

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

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 1pm. Our admission is $10 per adult (18+) and $5 per student (under 18). Children 4 and under are free. We will have daily programs...

Free – $10

Liberty Wildlife: GUIDED TOUR of Liberty Wildlife

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

Sign up for a Guided Tour before our flight and eagle show: https://libertywildlife.org/education/private-tour/ Space for 15 people Cost $15 per person paid onsite via cash, check or card

$15

National Park Service: Raptor Migration Talk

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

During September and October, a variety of raptors and other birds soar southward over Grand Canyon. Learn about their remarkable journey, and why we count them every fall. Presented by Hawkwatch International. NOTE: There is no vehicle parking at Yaki Point, please park at the visitor center and take the Eastbound Kaibab (ORANGE) Route shuttle to Yaki Point. Buses...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Quiet Hour

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

Feel inner peace outside in this guided 4-step process led by Ranger Jacque.   Would you like a break from noise and stress and a new way to enjoy nature? The Quiet Hour process can help. It blends nine techniques or influences that research indicates have a calming or uplifting effect. This seated program is for...

Free with Park Fee

Pima Air and Space Museum: Girls STEAM Club – Coding

Pima Air & Space Museum 6000 E. Valencia Rd., Tucson

Pima Air and Space Museum is excited to offer a Girls STEAM Club for girls in grades 6th through 12th interested in all things STEAM! Club members will attend a monthly meet-up, each based on a different theme, to conduct a variety of hands-on experiments on anything from renewable energies to coding. Space is limited,...

$20 – $25

Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association: Solar Telescope Observing @ Saguaro NP – East

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Join the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association (TAAA) and Saguaro National Park – East for some Sun gazing at the park. We will observe the Sun through telescopes with appropriate filters so you will get to see sunspots, prominences, flares, and more. The Sun is nearing its peak in the sunspot cycle so there is lots...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Raptor Migration Talk

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

During September and October, a variety of raptors and other birds soar southward over Grand Canyon. Learn about their remarkable journey, and why we count them every fall. Presented by Hawkwatch International. NOTE: There is no vehicle parking at Yaki Point, please park at the visitor center and take the Eastbound Kaibab (ORANGE) Route shuttle to Yaki Point. Buses...

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 light dinner, and an exclusive opportunity to observe astronomical objects and phenomena.  This five-hour program starts 2 hours before sunset and accommodates up to 28...

$62.50 – $88.50

Reid Park Zoo: Boo at the Zoo 2024

Reid Park Zoo 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson

Enjoy A Bewitching Evening! Dig up your zombies and grab your ghouls! Show off your boo-tiful costumes at Reid Park Zoo for a delightful, not too frightful, family friendly evening at Boo at the Zoo, presented by OneAZ Credit Union. You’ll have an enchanting time with the whole family at this Tucson Halloween tradition. Proceeds benefit...

Free – $15