Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to...
Meet at Area 4 parking lot. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to...
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 in a beautiful riparian area to...
Get the scoop on how to use native and arid-adapted plants and tips for implementing water-saving landscapes. Unearth the best practices for creating a drought-resistant yard that’s both beautiful and...
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
WMG’s Living Lab and Learning Center is our premier demonstration site for various water harvesting strategies and sustainable living practices for arid landscape living. We have rainwater on tap and meet almost 100% of our water needs with rainwater, greywater, and stormwater. Bring the kids to enjoy the Raindrop Retreat – a children’s playhouse featuring a rain tank,...
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...
Join Park Staff and Volunteers at the Usery Mountain Regional Park Nature Center for an open house! Usery Mountain Regional Park is hosting an open house and community resource fair on 02/22/2025 from 10am to 2pm! Come to the park's Nature Center for a chance to meet the park staff, supervisor, and community volunteers. Meet...
Nature lovers, rejoice! This festival showcases the plants, animals, sustainability, and ecological relationships of our local nature area. Between guided bird tours, beautiful eco-crafts, and endless discoveries to be made about Southwest wildlife, there is something for everyone to enjoy in Arizona's beautiful spring season. DATE: FEBRUARY 22 - 23, 2025 TIME: 10 AM - 3 PM (Both Days) LOCATION: ESTRELLA...
Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals,...
Join us for a green-thumb gathering like no other! Bring your surplus plants or seeds and swap them with fellow garden enthusiasts. First come first served, as space is limited.
Meeting with guest speaker Gail Morris on Project Monarch: for years tracking monarch movement was limited to tagging. A new lightweight radio tracking device is now available that is light enough for a monarch butterfly to carry. Join us to learn more about the Southwest Monarch Study early research testing radio tags and their potential...
Join us for a colorful look at the wildflowers of Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve! Not only do our local wildflowers look beautiful, but they are also part of the plant life that supports the entire Sonoran Desert ecosystem. In this presentation you will learn about our most popular spring wildflowers, the role they play in nature,...
Get out for a special creekwalk with Lisa Shipek, WMG's Executive Director and start your weekend exploring one of our lush riparian areas. We hope to see flow during this...