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...
We will start the day at Red Rock State Park, getting in before the park opens with Tori Marshall, Ranger. Tori will lead us in about a 4 hour program including an introductory movie about cleaning up that area of Oak Creek and possibly meeting Moonlight, the Owl. We will then head off to the...
Explore Northern Arizona’s Anderson Mesa with Wildlife Biologist and local birder, Brooks Hart. In addition, you will have Jennie MacFarland, Director of Bird Conservation and a coordinator for Arizona IBA’s with you. Anderson Mesa is an Important Bird Area (IBA) comprising various habitat types, and supports coniferous and deciduous trees, pinyon pine & juniper dotted...
Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks. Update 04-10-2026 - “This event is changing to a native seed harvest event. Although we may pull a few weeds, we will mainly focus on harvesting native seed at the native seed garden. We will...
Help document biodiversity of a scenic, under-visited part of the park while participating in the City Nature Challenge with Ranger Eric! The option to do a short vs. a longer...
Join Ranger Jacque on a brief hike and use your phone to document biodiversity in the park for the City Nature Challenge global Citizen Science competition. Citizen Science Month 2026...
Join Ranger Nikki on a moderate hike and 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 April 24-27. This...
Date - Saturday, April 25, 2026, EARTH DAY LITTER PICK UP EVENT Time – 8:00 am -11:00 am Location – Lake Pleasant Regional Park, Main Entry. Directions: From central Phoenix, take I-17 north to Carefree Highway (SR 74). Exit Carefree Hwy. and travel west 15 miles to Castle Hot Spring Road (Milepost 19). Turn north...
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 at these workshops in a beautiful riparian area to...
We have the power to save our planet! Join us for games and activities and learn about conservation and renewable energy!
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
Are you looking for ways to engage your students in real-world science? Would you like to learn more about citizen science and its role in wildlife conservation ? As Citizen Science Month wraps up, the Arizona Game and Fish Department is pleased to offer this exciting workshop designed specifically for educators. We will dive into...
Please join Harmon Library as we do various fun activities in honor of Earth Day! We will be planting seeds in our test garden, and other fun stuff.
Stop by an information table where Ranger Jacque will teach you how to use your phone to identify and document your nature findings to help the scientific community. Citizen Science Month 2026 is an official partner of America 250, the campaign to celebrate the United States of America’s semiquincentennial anniversary. Love nature but don't know...
Using upcycled items like cardboard, bubble wrap, wrapping paper and more, we will create a colorful, unique cityscape. Working individually and together we will craft buildings and bridges using just our imaginations and simple materials! Families are encouraged to participate in making and creating at Saguaro. Guided activities will include science, technology, engineering, arts, or...
Join Ranger Kevin to learn about and document biodiversity in the park for the City Nature Challenge global Citizen Science competition that runs April 24-27th . The City Nature Challenge is a global competition between cities to document biodiversity in regions around the world, taking place April 24-27th. Ranger Kevin will lead a hike with stops...
Discover how to live life more sustainably at Arizona Science Center’s Sustainability Fest Explore topics like rising seas, how to reduce your carbon footprint, composting and recycling, seed germination, and...
This “mini-festival” features ten award-winning short films from four continents that invite inspiration, conversation, and hope around climate change. Hope and panic, greed and courage, fear and comedy: ten...
Stop by an information table where Ranger Kevin will teach you how to use your phone to identify and document your nature findings to help the scientific community. Ranger Kevin hosts a drop-in information table to get you on your way to becoming a Citizen Scientist using the free iNaturalist app that identifies and documents...
Families who craft together stay together. We’ll provide supplies, tools, and ideas to get you started, but the final creation is up to you. Engaging in creative activities like crafting...
Alice Madar, Executive Director of the International Hummingbird Society, will share her perspective on what makes hummingbirds so special, why targeted conservation for them is critical, what conservation projects are currently underway, and steps you can take to help hummingbirds. With 68% of the world's 370 species of hummingbird in decline, protecting these winged wonders...