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 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 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...
Northern Arizona is home to the world’s largest continuous stand of ponderosa pine forest, and the import and impact of its valuable timber is deeply woven into the region’s history. Visitors can trace the story of the region’s forests, from the ancestral environmental care practices of the region’s Indigenous communities to the founding of the...
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
Paint on recycled cans to create decorative art projects, using acrylic paint, and a variety of materials. Presented by Dolores Haro, Expresiones de Arte
Join us for a free gardening presentation by Pima County Master Gardeners from the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension. Today's topic is Passive Rainwater Harvesting! Passive Rainwater Harvesting allows rainwater runoff to be captured and used to water plants and then slowly seep into our groundwater reserves. It is easy to do and requires little expenditure...
To commemorate National Invasive Species Awareness Week, drop by to talk with Ranger Nikki about local and regional efforts to manage the spread of non-native invader plants as a proactive step towards ecological restoration and to reduce fire risk. Stop by an information table to learn about the Desert Defenders program, a powerful collaboration uniting...
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, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Join us for an exciting evening celebrating the Phoenix Zoo’s conservation efforts! Engage with conservation scientists and discover the impactful work we’re doing to preserve species in Arizona. This is a family-friendly event and there is something for everyone! This year’s interactive stations include: Putting your speed and agility to the test through our black-footed...