Come along with Ranger Shaun for a relaxing morning walk and talk. Join Ranger Shaun for a stroll among the trees in the relative cool of the morning. We’ll watch for birds, look for reptiles and mammals, and just generally enjoy the sights and sounds of the Preserve as the day warms up. Here in...
The coolest place in Midtown just got cooler! On Fridays through September 26, admission to the Gardens is just $5 (free to Members, as always). Enjoy a summer stroll under...
Tasting History is an interactive, drop-in, family friendly program. Learn more about Tucson through the people and plants that shape our home. This July, we are celebrating grapes! We grow 9 different varieties within Mission Garden. Missionaries of the Spanish colonial empire introduced “Mission Grapes” into Arizona in the late 1690s. In Middle Eastern cuisine...
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 Flagstaff, this exhibition invites artists to explore and amplify the stories of native plants and ecological processes that define this extraordinary region. The exhibition centers...
The 2025 Arizona Mushroom Society Annual Foray is planned for the August 8-10, 2025 in Alpine, Arizona in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona. This year has more activities for everyone including a Saturday evening Keynote Presentation by Dr. Gordon Walker. A workshop on mushroom dyeing by Elissa Callen and medicinal mushrooms with Christopher Hobbs. We will also be offering...
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...
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 / 27 ft) telescope mirrors in the world on the University of Arizona campus. Visitors will see the unparalleled technology and revolutionary processes in making the...
Two groups this morning: Group 1: This is an opportunity to participate in a foray that includes a 1-2 mile hike over mountainous terrain. This group will be meeting on the west side of the White Mountains about a 40 minute drive from Pinetop, AZ. Your foray leader will be Mike Dechter. More detailed information...
Enjoy a captivating experience at the heart of our mountaintop observatory with our guided daytime tours! Discover the rich history of our unique site, from its origins as a Cold War early warning radar station to its current role as a leading astronomical research facility. Our knowledgeable guides will lead you on a 90-minute walking...
Ranger Jacque gives a beginner’s glimpse into the birding world with an indoor presentation on birding, followed by a review of Sonoran desert birds. From hobbyists to extreme birdathon competitors,...
Enjoy a captivating experience at the heart of our mountaintop observatory with our guided daytime tours! Discover the rich history of our unique site, from its origins as a Cold War early warning radar station to its current role as a leading astronomical research facility. Our knowledgeable guides will lead you on a 90-minute walking...
Thee groups this afternoon! Group 1: This is an opportunity to participate in a foray that includes a 1-2 mile hike over mountainous terrain. You will be meeting near Big Lake. Your foray leaders will be TBD. Your foray leaders will include Brent Ewasiuk and Jason Sartor. More detailed information on the exact meet-up location...
Looking for advanced academic support in math or English? The K–12 Afterschool Tutoring Program is held every Friday after school to help students build confidence and improve their skills. Whether it's homework help or test prep, we’re here to support your child’s growth! Led by experienced high school mentors, Olivia and Jaden, this program is...
Hummingbird banding sessions at Casa de San Pedro Bed & Breakfast are open to members of SABO and guests of the B&B at no charge, though donations are appreciated. Only two (2) parking spaces are available for visitors who are not guests of Casa de San Pedro B&B, and registration is required. Casa de San...
Got a burning question about the Sonoran Desert? Looking for your next trail recommendation? Want to know more about our amazing park system? Ask Ranger Kevin! Come meet Ranger Kevin from 6:00pm to 7:00pm. Bring your burning desert questions! Try to stump the Ranger! Impress your friends and enemies alike with your new-found knowledge! We’ll...
Beat the heat and explore the outdoors with Reid Park Zoo’s Summer Safari Nights on Friday and Saturday evenings! Come to Summer Safari Nights, presented by TMC Health and enjoy the Zoo in the cooler evening hours! Each week will feature keeper chats, animal encounters, artifact stations, giraffe feedings, carousel rides, crafts and games. Face painting and...
Join us or a rare opportunity to enjoy sunset and moonrise from a trail overlook and return by the light of the moon while learning about the natural world and Sedona area. The program lasts 2.5 hrs and covers a distance between 2.5 miles. A $20 registration fee per person is required for this after...
Discover what makes southern Arizona, particularly Tucson, so important to the field of Astronomy. Are you looking for a summer science adventure? Come learn more about astronomy and how you can play a role as a citizen scientist. This educational experience is open to all ages and backgrounds, no experience required - just a sense...
Bring your finds, share stories, taste fungi delights prepared by Jess Starwood, shop vendors, and join in informal ID & collection! We plan to kick-off the Annual Foray Friday evening with a Fungi Social at 6:30 pm for you to get to know your fellow fungi enthusiasts, buy some goods from a variety of vendors,...
Come explore the park after dark with Ranger Derik and search for nocturnal creatures that call the park home. The hike will be 3 miles in length on the Quail,...
Join Ranger Kevin for an evening hike under the stars. Come watch the full moon rise over the Mazatzal mountains. We’ll climb the short (.5 mile) Hilltop trail for a perfect view of the rising moon (weather permitting). Once we’ve had our fill of that, we’ll head out onto the Pemberton trail for a roughly...
Beat the summer heat and enjoy a guided group hike under the stars on this fun night hike through scenic desert trails. Tired of skipping hikes because of the summer heat? You don’t have to put your boots away just yet—experience the desert in a whole new light (or lack of it) on this guided...
Join Ranger Olivia on a night hike to search for all things creepy and crawly. We’ll be on the lookout for all kinds of evening-active critters, from skunks to, spiders, snakes, fox, coyote, deer, owls and of course scorpions! Bring flashlights; black UV lights are optional. This will be about a 2-mile loop along Spur...