Lake Pleasant Regional Park hosts many visitors throughout the year, which makes keeping up with trash clean-up along Lake Pleasant’s vast shoreline a difficult task. Not only is litter ugly to look at, but it also can be a health risk for our native wildlife. We are seeking willing and able volunteers to provide the...
Join Ranger Kevin for an introduction to birding in one of Arizona's premiere birding locations. Enjoy a roughly 2-mile walk on the Palm Lake, Mesquite Meander, Lions, and Willow Walkway trails. We’ll cover birding basics, from tools and equipment to bird identification tips and strategies. Trails are rated easy, although thick sand is possible in...
Explore the seldom seen north end of Lake Pleasant with Ranger Derik and be rewarded with sweeping views of cacti and towering mountains. The hike will cover 5 miles and gain 415 ft of elevation again along the Bald Eagle trail and Agua Fria River. Along the way hikers will see breathtaking geological features like...
Join our community effort to restore Tanque Verde Creek! We invite people of all ages, diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, beliefs, and many other diverse communities to participate in restoring our heritage of seasonal and year-round water flows. Come work with WMG staff and other River Run Network volunteers at these 2 - 4 hour workshops in...
Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits of the people of Canoa. DIRECTIONS: Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley 85622 From Tucson - Take 1-19 south to exit 56 - Canoa Road. Go around the traffic circle until...
It’s time to stretch your wings at the Chandler Nature Center’s annual Dragonfly & Butterfly Bash. Be a social butterfly and flutter over to Veterans Oasis Park for a fun-filled morning of discovery as you learn about these beautiful insects. You’ll enjoy hands-on crafts and games for all ages, guided nature walks, and giveaways. Nature Walks are...
This is a free event for avid gardeners, people looking to grow their first plant, and everyone in-between! Speakers giving Free Classes Information Booths for Local Resources Plant Sale Education for Adults and Children Children's Activities Planting Booth Animal Ambassadors by Liberty Wildlife and Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary. Meet and learn about reptiles and birds of prey!
Welcome Fall with Willow Bend Environmental Education Center! Bring the whole family to play in the tapestry of the changing seasons at our fun-filled, fall-themed, harvest event. Dive into creativity and exploration with hands-on activities, including crafting seed art, pressing apples, science experiments and more! No registration required—just come ready to learn, create, and have...
Come join us for a fun, hands-on program for all ages! Together, we’ll be making dog and cat toys out of old t-shirts to donate to local animal shelters, helping bring comfort and joy to animals waiting for their forever homes. No experience is needed, and all supplies are provided. Just bring your smile and...
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 and presentations that will be advertised in the lobby upon your arrival for a different experience each visit.
Babysitting is a big responsibility! Learn essential skills to care for younger children, handle emergencies, and build trust with families in this Safe Sitter® Babysitting and Safety Skills class. Training topics include: CPR, choking rescue, and First Aid; Child care skills; Life and business skills; and Online safety. For youth, ages 11-18. Space is limited...
A guided tour includes a Liberty Wildlife guide to walk you around the public areas of our facility. You will learn more about our organization’s history, our non-Eagle Feather Repository, information about our hospital as well as some of the Education Ambassadors in our program. Each Wed, Sat and Sun from October through April we will have...
This one day class provides students with the knowledge and skills to confidently care for infants and young children. Participants learn how to respond to emergencies and illness with first aid, CPR and other appropriate care along with the babysitting basics. Participants receive a babysitter's card and CPR certification card. Bring a non-perishable sack lunch....
Come join Maricopa County Environmental Services Vector Control to learn about the mosquito lifecycle and how you can help protect your community. See mosquito larvae, eggs, and adults up close under a microscope. In the story, The Sinister Secret of the Stinky Storm Drain, join Maria, Noah, and Ethan as they investigate a strange illness spreading through...
Come meet some of our “creepiest” creatures. October is spooky season, and the Sonoran Desert has some of the spookiest critters you can find anywhere! Snakes, scorpions, spiders, centipedes and bats all make their homes right here in our parks, and we will have a selection of these animals on hand for you to meet....
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 a thrilling dive into our galaxy’s core. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film + live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets Show...
Meet up with us at the Heritage Library after story time on Saturday, October 4 at 11am, and we’ll walk you to Yuma Fire Department Station 1 for a tour with a firefighter. Learn all about the different fire and rescue trucks, and see what it’s like to live like a real firefighter on duty....
Join us for a hands-on crafting experience where you’ll learn the basics of needle felting! Needle felting is a fiber art that uses wool and special needles to sculpt wool into shapes and figures. In this session, you’ll create a 3D miniature of the iconic Saguaro cactus. No experience necessary! Your ticket includes a take...
STEAM Time is a pop-up makerspace for kids and teens that provides hands-on opportunities to design, experiment, and invent as they engage in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) through self-guided tinkering. Join us to make, create and play!
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.
Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors!
Mysteries of the Unseen World reveals the hidden wonders all around us—too fast, too slow, or too small for the naked eye. Stunning visuals and cutting-edge science uncover a mind-blowing world you’ve never seen before. Audience: General, all ages Style: IMAX film adapted for planetarium + live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets...
Dive into the fun of coding and creativity with Ozobots in this hands-on program for teens. Supplies are limited—first come, first served!
Ready for fun? Join us every week for a different family activity, such as STEM, art, games, or brick-building.
Sit back and relax for this popular live show as one of our Console Captains guides you through the night sky from a Tucson perspective, pointing out stars, planets, constellations, and current celestial events. Then, take a cosmic leap beyond our solar system to explore the universe’s distant wonders. Audience: General, all ages Style: Live...
Join Ranger Jacque on this guided hike to explore three fascinating rock art sites and one ancient Hohokam ruins site, all nestled along a scenic trail less than 2 miles long. Join us for a unique guided hike under 2 miles, exploring three remarkable rock art sites and one Hohokam ruins site along the way....
Up to 10 species of hummingbirds use the green corridor of the San Pedro River as a freeway between their tropical winter retreats and their northern nesting grounds. The public is invited to get a close-up look at these tiny travelers as staff and volunteers from the Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory capture, band, weigh, measure,...
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...
Ranger Jacque leads the way on this program, sure to please the senses as you embark on a nighttime hike with the majestic moon, mysterious sounds, and creatures of the night. Discover the magic and majesty of the full moon rising over the desert landscape, following the famous Arizona sunset draping over the mountains. This...