This is a great Trip to end the Festival on. After a short drive, we will be in search of desert specialties. In short order, Rich Armstrong will have you on Curve-billed thrasher, Crissal Thrasher, Cactus Wren and anything else that has feathers in this prime location on the edge of Cottonwood. This will be...
We will hike the Wind Cave Trail with 800ft of elevation gain, and at a distance of 3 miles, it is rated as difficult. The trail is steep and rocky, so it is encouraged you bring proper footwear, and if balance is an issue, trekking poles are great to have. Please bring plenty of water...
Phenology is nature’s calendar – the timing of annual life-cycle events that are influenced by climate and weather, like blooming, migration, and nesting. Join us for a stroll along the Santa Cruz River as we gather data on seasonal changes in native plants to learn more about phenology, its importance, and how you can help...
Let the birds come to you! Bring your favorite camp chair, binoculars, a little refreshment, and just enjoy birding as the time slips by. You will only have to walk a short distance on the handicapped accessible Canopy Trail to a spot where feeders bring the birds up close. A knowledgeable guide will help identify...
Stop by all month long at the Downtown Branch and test your detective skills with our scavenger hunt for a chance to earn a prize! This month's Earth Day theme runs through April 30th. Explore every nook of your library to complete the hunt, and along the way, discover something new your library has to offer! The hidden...
Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen...
While all the trees in the Campus Arboretum are beautiful, some of them are also tasty. Join us for a tour of the edible trees, including olive, fig, pomegranate, and many you may have never heard of. Knives and forks not required for this delicious and informative tour. Tours start at the University of Arizona...
Take a guided stroll along the Chuck Huckelberry Loop to see a desert river brought back to life. Learn about the ecology and history of the Santa Cruz – its ups and downs – and how this once-dry portion flows again thanks to recycled water. Along the way, we’ll keep our eyes out for water-loving...
Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! 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...
Skulls, bones, furs, scales – what do clues left behind by desert creatures tell us about their ways of life? Ranger Jacque will have displays and open Q and A to discuss curious adaptations of common desert dwellers. Step into the fascinating world of the Sonoran Desert with our educational table, “Skins and Skulls.” Discover...
Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more! Ask a ranger at the visitor center desk for the topic of the day. Free with Park Fee
Pima Air and Space Museum is excited to offer a Girls STEAM Club for girls in grades 6th through 12th interested in all things STEAM! Club members will attend a monthly meet-up, each based on a different theme, to conduct a variety of hands-on experiments on anything from renewable energies to coding. Space is limited,...
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...