Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology...
Learn about birds of the Sonoran Desert on this easy to moderate guided hike with Ranger Eric while participating in the City Nature Challenge! Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about resident and migratory birds of the Sonoran Desert on this easy to moderate walk. We will meet at the Nature Center first and...
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate hike to use your phone to document biodiversity in the park for the City Nature Challenge global Citizen Science competition that runs April 24-27. The City Nature Challenge is a global competition between cities to document biodiversity in regions around the world, taking place this year...
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
Discover the beauty of saving water at the Scottsdale Xeriscape Garden at Chaparral Park. See amazing desert plants and learn how they survive in an arid desert. We will take a short tour of the garden and do a fun, nature discovery activity in one of our outdoor classrooms. This class is designed for Parent...
Help with the April 24-27 City Nature Challenge and learn about the free smartphone app iNaturalist that can help you identify plants, animals, and more, while helping contribute to science!...
Join Ranger Nikki to learn about this weekend’s City Nature Challenge April 24-27th and how your input can help the scientific community. Ranger Nikki will host a drop-in information table...
Arizona’s rivers, streams, and wetlands are home to two fascinating semi-aquatic mammals—the North American Beaver and the North American River Otter. While they share similar habitats, these animals live very...
Following a catered dinner, Melissa and Steve will share their talk. Melissa and Steve will discuss the theme of "Reciprocal Birding", sharing insights (and bloopers) from the writing of their recently published field guide Birds of Arizona and New Mexico, and the under-wielded power of birders to turn the tide on habitat and population declines. In their roles...
Learn about birds of the Sonoran Desert on this easy to moderate guided hike with Ranger Eric while participating in the City Nature Challenge! Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about resident and migratory birds of the Sonoran Desert on this easy to moderate walk. We will meet at the Nature Center first and...