This holiday, step into the enchanting ‘Glistening Gardens’ at Butterfly Wonderland. This seasonal escape transports guests to the rainforest as they leisurely stroll with family and friends through an all-new illuminated holiday display inside the Conservatory. Lights line the garden paths in this cozy, lush indoor setting. Fluttering butterflies take center stage, surrounded by sparkling,...
What if the insects we often overlook could stop you in your tracks with beauty? Step into a world where dragonflies hover overhead, butterflies balance on petals, and bees shimmer in sunlight—each one larger-than-life and crafted in glass. “Glass in Flight” is an immersive outdoor sculpture exhibit by renowned Tucson-based artist Alex Heveri. Featuring over...
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 the field behind the Visitor Center. The Audubon Society has designated Red Rock State Park as part of the Lower Oak Creek Important Birding Area...
ark Rangers and community partners (including the Natural History Institute!) lead child-centered play events at different family-friendly parks and trails each month. At each event, there are free take-homes, creative nature activities, games, storytime, a raffle, fun lessons, healthy snacks, and more! Nature Niños events are held the first Saturday of each month from 10:00am –...
Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us for Nature Play at the Children’s Garden, where families can escape the screens and dive into the wonders of the great outdoors. Every Saturday, from October to April, bring your kids to explore, play, and learn in a safe, engaging environment. Outdoor play isn’t just fun; it’s essential!...
This walk provides a geological and ecological overview of what lives in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, and how the flora and fauna survive and thrive. Restrooms and water are available at the trailhead. Please bring water and snacks for the trail. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before start of walk.
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.
Sign up for a Guided Tour before our flight and eagle show: https://libertywildlife.org/about-us/plan-your-visit/ Space for 15 people Cost $15 per person paid onsite via cash, check or card
When the sun goes down, the wings light up. Experience Glass in Flight like never before—under the stars and aglow with color. For a limited number of evenings, the Arboretum will stay open late to unveil Glass in Flight at Night, an illuminated twist on our dazzling outdoor sculpture exhibit. With strategic lighting and nightfall...
Gaze up at the starry Flagstaff sky and listen to a fantastical tale of how the stars came to be, told by our very own storyteller, Todd Gonzales. It’s a legendary piece of oral storytelling that connects the human spirit with the awe-inspiring backdrop of our Universe. You don’t want to miss this limited-edition experience...
Gaze up at the starry Flagstaff sky and listen to a fantastical tale of how the stars came to be, told by our very own storyteller, Todd Gonzales. It’s a legendary piece of oral storytelling that connects the human spirit with the awe-inspiring backdrop of our Universe. You don’t want to miss this limited-edition experience...
Gaze up at the starry Flagstaff sky and listen to a fantastical tale of how the stars came to be, told by our very own storyteller, Todd Gonzales. It’s a legendary piece of oral storytelling that connects the human spirit with the awe-inspiring backdrop of our Universe. You don’t want to miss this limited-edition experience...