rip difficulty: Easy; Walking distance: 1.5 miles, Trip Duration: 3 hrs, Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines; Ground condition: groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available at park’s entrance. Benches available at periodic intervals around the Wetlands. This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created...
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...
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...
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...
Come by and visit Ranger Kevin to learn about (and even meet!) some of the venomous animals native to the Sonoran Desert. Drop by to learn about our local venomous animals, including how to stay safe when you’re out enjoying our beautiful desert. If you’re coming for the “Lunch and Learn” lecture, arrive early and...
Join Ranger Kevin for a lunchtime look at some of the Sonoran Desert’s most venomous creatures. Did you know that Arizona is home to 14 species of venomous snake? Or that it is home to the only venomous lizard in the U.S.? Bring a lunch and eat while we discuss a variety of snakes, lizards,...
Join us in MACH2 for WeDo Wednesdays: LEGO Robotics. Ready to build moving robots, learn how motors work, and do basic programming? WeDo Wednesdays is the place for you! For kids ages 7-12 or older kids diving into LEGOS or programming for the first time - use WeDo Kits to build and program animals, critters,...
Used properly, First Aid and CPR can SAVE LIVES! Learn proper techniques to be effective in an emergency. Recognize the signs/symptoms of injuries and sudden illness. Receive crucial information on...