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Pima County Parks and Recreation: Gardens of Canoa Ranch

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

Enjoy a guided tour of the gardens of Historic Canoa Ranch. Join Raydine Taber from the Green Valley Gardeners to explore the variety of themed gardens within the ranch headquarters....

Free

Friends of the San Pedro River: San Pedro House Bird Walk

San Pedro House 9800 Highway 90, Sierra Vista

The SPRNCA provides habitat for over 100 species of breeding birds. The San Pedro River is also a critical migration corridor that provides water, food, and shelter for another 250...

Free

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Guided Bird Walks at Red Rock

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

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Riparian Hike

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

Join Ranger Derik walking through forest under green tress and by flowing water in a desert oasis. The hike is 2.3 miles in length on mostly shaded flat trail except...

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

The Arboretum at Flagstaff: Plateau Perspectives – Nature Through Art

The Arboretum at Flagstaff 4001 S. Woody Mountain Rd., Flagstaff

Plateau Perspectives: Nature Through Art celebrates the profound and evolving relationship between art, ecology, and the unique landscape of the Colorado Plateau. Set amid the natural beauty of the Arboretum at...

Free with Admission

National Park Service: Good Morning Saguaro! (East District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Get out early and beat the summer heat! Join a ranger for a short stroll and chat in our cactus garden. Come learn about a variety of topics including the iconic...

Free with Park Fee

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...

Free with Park Fee

Reid Park Zoo: Watermelon Wednesdays

Reid Park Zoo 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson

Every Wednesday in July, Reid Park Zoo will be providing special enrichment that are all centered around the classic pink and green summer treat, watermelon! Enjoy seeing the giraffe’s lick...

Free with Admission

National Park Service: Fossil Discovery Walk

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

The University of Arizona: Richard F. Caris Mirror Lab Tour

The University of Arizona Steward Observatory 933 N. Cherry Ave., Tucson

This 90-minute tour provides a unique opportunity to learn how innovative engineering and optical technology melds with manufacturing techniques to produce the largest and most advanced giant (8.4 meters /...

$20 – $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! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open...

Free

National Park Service: Museum Demonstration Laboratory

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

The Museum Demonstration Lab at the Painted Desert Visitor Center is where you can see one-of-a-kind fossils from Petrified Forest National Park being prepared by trained paleontologists! Peek through the...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Patio Chat (West District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Join a Park Ranger on the outside shaded patio overlooking the magnificent saguaro forest to learn a little about the unique diversity of the Sonoran Desert ecosystem. 30 minutes. Wheelchair accessible. 

Free with Park Fee

Butterfly Wonderland: Koi Feedings

Butterfly Wonderland 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale

Enjoy koi fish feeding in the Conservatory every morning as aquatic experts share their knowledge about this unique and beautiful species. Meet “Hoover”, and the important role he plays in...

Free with Admission

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Miraculous Monsoons

Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa

Have you ever been interested in how Monsoons form and how to be safe during Monsoon season? If so, join Ranger Olivia to learn more about this unique weather pattern,...

Free with Park Fee

Yavapai County Free Library District: Sedona Railroaders Show

Yavapai County Free Library District - Community Library Sedona 3250 White Bear Rd., Sedona

The annual model railroad exhibit, presented by the Sedona Railroaders, will be on display in the community room from July 21st through July 26th. Popular with railroading enthusiasts of all ages,...

Free

National Park Service: Guided Rim Walk

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

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

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Dam Talk

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Page

Join a Park Ranger at the Carl Hayden Visitor Center for a quick presentation about Glen Canyon. Topics vary.

Free with Park Fee

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: One Sky

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

An award-winning series of seven immersive shorts sharing diverse cultural sky stories—from Greek Orion and Navajo Thunderbird to Hawaiian wayfinding and Indian observatories—celebrating how humanity across time finds patterns and...

Free – $27

City of Mesa: Oils & Vapes Presentation

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

This presentation addresses the harms and consequences of vaping. It educates the youth on how the choices they make today have a lasting impact on their health. Teens must register...

Free

Yavapai County Free Library District: Take a Hike on the Wildflower Side

Yavapai County Free Library District - Spring Valley Library 17320 E. Mule Deer Dr., Mayer

Don't let summer slip by without enjoying the high country wildflowers you'll find along the trail.  They come in all sorts of colors, shapes and fragrances, but what is their...

Free

Yavapai County Free Library District: Full STEAM Ahead!

Yavapai County Free Library District - Dewey - Humboldt Town Library 2735 S. Corral St., Humboldt

Drop by Dewey-Humboldt Town Library (Main Floor) every Wednesday for your favorite STEAM activities! We provide 3-D pens, snap circuits, LEGOs, and more!

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Black Holes

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

Journey into the mysterious world of black holes in this visually stunning, immersive show. Featuring cosmic simulations and narrated by Liam Neeson, explore star birth and death, colliding galaxies, and...

Free – $27

National Park Service: Ranger Talk (West District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Join a park ranger at the Red Hills Visitor Center for a theater presentation about Saguaro National Park’s unique cultural, historical and natural resources. Presentations vary daily depending on the Ranger...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Geology Talk

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geology Talk" ranger program - presented daily at 2:30 pm. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn...

Free with Park Fee

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Touring the Solar System

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

Take a guided journey through the Solar System and explore what makes each planet unique—from Jupiter’s giant storms to Saturn’s rings. We’ll also visit moons, asteroids, and the Milky Way...

Free – $27

Yavapai County Free Library District: Gardening Group Meetup

Yavapai County Free Library District - Wilhoit Public Library 9325 S. Donegal Dr. Suite B, Wilhoit

Join us at the Wilhoit Public Library for our monthly Gardening club meetup! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting started, this is a great place to sharre tups...

Free

City of Chandler: Natural History’s Greatest Hoaxes

Chandler Nature Center 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler

Fake sea-monsters, plaster-made giants, and Bigfoot- oh my! Learn about some of natural history's greatest "inventors" of unbelievable monsters, beasts, and which hoaxes that ended up being real! You will...

$7 – $10

Pinal County Library District: Sewing

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

Like to sew? Want to learn? Learn to sew and come and enjoy sewing with others.  Projects are prepared for those who wish to learn to sew.

Free

National Park Service: Sunset Talk – Ranger Program

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

Join a ranger for a Sunset Talk to explore the complex layers of Grand Canyon’s history, ecology, geology, and more during this 30 to 45-minute program. During the summer of 2025, Sunset Talks by park...

Free with Park Fee