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The insect season really gets going in April. Join us as we visit the ponds and flowers of Agua Caliente Park in search of butterflies and dragonflies, the stars of the insect world.
Free
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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...
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From fur to feathers, and scales to exoskeletons, this program helps learners with special needs recognize differences and similarities through visual, tactile, olfactory, and auditory experiences. Programs are tailored to fit the needs of the audience and is available to all school classes with a focus on students with special needs and to groups focused... |
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The San Pedro River, a narrow green oasis rippling through desert grassland, is one of the last wild rivers in the Southwest and one of the most endangered. These 3-hour guided walks through desert grassland and among towering cottonwood trees will introduce you to the birds and other wildlife that make their homes in the...
$15 – $20
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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...
Free
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Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...
Free
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4 events,
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Join the Botany staff for a walk and lesson on identifying dozens of local canyon shrubs, forbes and, if we have good rains, wildflowers. You will learn about plant adaptations to living in a dry environment. We will follow a sandy wash up a canyon near the Museum. There are a few places where we...
$45 – $50
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
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Join the US Geological Survey's Brent Sigafus for his presentation "Safety in the Field." Seminars typically meet 3-4pm on Wednesdays at ENR2 S210 and on Zoom (https://arizona.zoom.us/j/84293337510). This is subject to change. Please email Ruth ([email protected](link sends e-mail)) if you would like to be added to our listserv for announcements.
Free
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Join curator Hank Hassell for a free tour of the “Images of a Lost World” exhibit in Special Collections and Archives. This mile-by-mile journey through fabled Glen Canyon features stunning photographs from the archives that illuminate the spectacular scenery, history and archaeology of a lost but never-to-be-forgotten world. Can’t make it in person? Tour the... |
3 events,
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The San Pedro River, a narrow green oasis rippling through desert grassland, is one of the last wild rivers in the Southwest and one of the most endangered. These 3-hour guided walks through desert grassland and among towering cottonwood trees will introduce you to the birds and other wildlife that make their homes in the...
$15 – $20
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Hummingbird banding sessions at Casa de San Pedro Bed & Breakfast are open to members of SABO and guests of the B&B at no charge, though donations are appreciated. Only two (2) parking spaces are available for visitors who are not guests of Casa de San Pedro B&B, and registration is required. Casa de San...
Free
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Head to Blackrock trail for a late evening walk through the desert! We’ll use our flashlights and blacklights to search for scorpions, spiders, and other critters along the trail, enjoy the dark and quiet of the desert night, and maybe even catch a glimpse of some of our more elusive desert dwellers! This is a...
Free with Park Fee
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8 events,
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
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This three-day series is a wonderful opportunity to introduce your little one to our gentle equine. These hands-on caregiving classes include learning basic needs of a horse, grooming, feeding, an introduction to riding and more! This is a great time for you and your child to come and have fun with horses while learning safe...
$79 – $99
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If you have never been on a horse before, or if you have some experience with horses and would like to learn more about their behavior and caregiving and brush up on your horsemanship skills; then this program is for you. This class is a three-day, 2 hour session, no prerequisites needed. Ages 15+ Price:...
$164 – $199
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This three-day program is for those who have completed Level 1. Participants will demonstrate their skills from Level 1 and caregiving is continued by learning about caring for a horse’s hooves and how to bathe a horse. Participants begin to develop riding skills that focus on basic control of a horse. Ages 7 - 14...
$164 – $199
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
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Plants have been used as medicine for hundreds, if not thousands of years. They are part of the history and lore of almost every society on earth. Join us to learn how these plants—from the Sonoran Desert and elsewhere--have been traditionally used to treat different ailments and other conditions. Tours start at the University of...
Free
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1 event,
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The San Pedro River, a narrow green oasis rippling through desert grassland, is one of the last wild rivers in the Southwest and one of the most endangered. These 3-hour guided walks through desert grassland and among towering cottonwood trees will introduce you to the birds and other wildlife that make their homes in the...
$15 – $20
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2 events,
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
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Join volunteers Jim & Judy for a fascinating discussion of hummingbirds! What makes hummingbirds so special and unique? Which hummingbird species are found in this area? How do they survive and thrive in the wild? Discover the answers to these questions and more in this exciting one hour presentation! Feel free to bring your lunch...
Free with Park Fee
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4 events,
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Join Ranger Derik on an exciting morning hike through the park as you learn about the many cacti that call the Sonoran Desert home. The hike will cover 2.6 miles on the Blevins trail. This hike is rated as easy, plan to walk on rocky and sandy trail. It is encouraged that you water supportive...
Free with Park Fee
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Looking for scientific adventures? Homeschool Days offer hands-on exploration while enhancing early-education curriculum through STEM programming led by Nature Center staff. Lessons are designed to encourage curiosity and spark a lifelong love of science. Days also provide students and their families the opportunity to share ideas and expand on their network of like-minded learners. Age...
$6 – $9
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Looking for scientific adventures? Homeschool Days offer hands-on exploration while enhancing early-education curriculum through STEM programming led by Nature Center staff. Lessons are designed to encourage curiosity and spark a lifelong love of science. Days also provide students and their families the opportunity to share ideas and expand their network of like-minded learners. Age at...
$9 – $13
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3 events,
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The San Pedro River, a narrow green oasis rippling through desert grassland, is one of the last wild rivers in the Southwest and one of the most endangered. These 3-hour guided walks through desert grassland and among towering cottonwood trees will introduce you to the birds and other wildlife that make their homes in the...
$15 – $20
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Hummingbird banding sessions at Casa de San Pedro Bed & Breakfast are open to members of SABO and guests of the B&B at no charge, though donations are appreciated. Only two (2) parking spaces are available for visitors who are not guests of Casa de San Pedro B&B, and registration is required. Casa de San...
Free
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Join our Gilbert Park Rangers for a moonlit 1-mile hike through the Riparian Preserve! We will start the night at the Dragonfly Ramada for a short presentation with a hike to follow. This is a great opportunity to experience sights and sounds of the desert at night! Please bring a blacklight and water. No pets,...
Free
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Join Ranger Derik on an easy to moderate terrain 2.2-mile hike to learn about and look for flowers and fruit of various cacti including saguaros, barrels, prickly pears, cholla and hedgehogs. Bring plenty of water and wear closed toe shoes, a hat and sunscreen. Restrooms and water are available at the Nature Center, near our...
Free with Park Fee
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Meet in the lobby at Liberty Wildlife for a departure of 8:30 Will return about 9:30am Nature Walk is free. If you chose to stay for open hours, we ask that you go to the lobby and pay your admission (Open Hours 10am until 1pm)
Free
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are... |
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Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about the resident and migratory birds of the Sonoran Desert on this easy to moderate hike. Along the way, we will discuss basic bird identification, ecology of the Sonoran Desert, and how birds are adapted to this arid environment. We will meet at the Area 2 Bajada...
Free with Park Fee
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
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What makes the Old Main building so important? It’s the first building on the University of Arizona campus and has been a place of education and learning for over 130 years. But it’s also the site of beautiful and water-wise landscaping, combining the best of desert and adapted trees and plants with water conservation practices...
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3 events,
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The San Pedro River, a narrow green oasis rippling through desert grassland, is one of the last wild rivers in the Southwest and one of the most endangered. These 3-hour guided walks through desert grassland and among towering cottonwood trees will introduce you to the birds and other wildlife that make their homes in the...
$15 – $20
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Celebrate Earth Day by making seed bombs to make the earth more colorful. While supplies last. For teens only.
Free
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6 events,
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
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Join us for a unique craft! We will be transferring botanical images to wooden coasters. Learn a new activity while you engage with the community, relax and have fun. Adults only.
Free
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Join Ranger Shaun for a morning hike along Tortoise trail to learn about some of the relationships in the Sonoran Desert. Ranger Shaun in taking a morning hike to see what's going on in the desert this morning. Come along for this 1.4-mile round trip barrier free hike to talk about the relationships in the...
Free with Park Fee
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2 events,
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Join Ranger Kevin as we celebrate everything saguaro! Drop on in from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm and learn why these iconic cacti deserve our utmost respect and admiration. Late spring is the season when the saguaro starts to blossom. Find out why that is, how saguaros help boost the biodiversity of desert animal species,...
Free with Park Fee
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Join Ranger Shaun on an evening hike on the Wild Burro Trail. Wild Burro is an easy rated trail, though low visibility may increase the difficulty. 2-miles from one end to the other. Please bring water and dress appropriately. Feel free to bring whatever hiking gear makes you comfortable. Flashlights and blacklights strongly encouraged....
Free with Park Fee
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4 events,
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The San Pedro River, a narrow green oasis rippling through desert grassland, is one of the last wild rivers in the Southwest and one of the most endangered. These 3-hour guided walks through desert grassland and among towering cottonwood trees will introduce you to the birds and other wildlife that make their homes in the...
$15 – $20
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Get ready to sweat on this moderately challenging route featuring panoramic vistas and a variety of desert flora. Come join Ranger Jacque for this beautiful 7.5-mile hike! This hike will be a long, but very rewarding hike with elevation gain of 731 feet and rocky terrain. Please bring plenty of water, close-toed shoes, snacks, sunscreen,...
Free with Park Fee
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Hike the Dragonfly Trail with Ranger Derik to learn about the many plants that can be eaten in the desert and about the native peoples that first harvested them. We will hike 2 miles on the Dragonfly Trail starting at Jewel of the Creek Trailhead. The trail is rated as easy and will have sandy,...
Free with Park Fee
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Join us for a 90-minute walk around the Phoenix Zoo where we will learn the basics of photography including composition, lighting and capturing emotion. On our walk, we will cover how to photograph through fences, glass and foliage in addition to learning more about the Phoenix Zoo and the natural world. At the end of...
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
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University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners are certified volunteers who answer questions about gardening, landscaping, plant identification, and plant problems. If you have been wondering how to start and maintain your desert garden, wonder no more! Visit the Chandler Sunset Library on 3rd Saturdays between 10 a.m. to Noon to chat with a Master Gardener and...
Free
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2 events,
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
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Enjoy both the Arizona sunset as it gives way to the moonlit darkness on this beautiful evening hike. This two-mile hike starts on the Noso trail, through Blevins and Crismon Wash trails, looping back to the start location. Terrain features include firm gravel sections of trail, sandy wash sections, and an elevation difference of just...
Free with Park Fee
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1 event,
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The San Pedro River, a narrow green oasis rippling through desert grassland, is one of the last wild rivers in the Southwest and one of the most endangered. These 3-hour guided walks through desert grassland and among towering cottonwood trees will introduce you to the birds and other wildlife that make their homes in the...
$15 – $20
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5 events,
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
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aguaros are beloved for a reason, and they are usually blooming this time of year. See if they live up to the hype at this ranger table with visual displays, saguaro boots, and fun factoids. Enter the wonderful world of the most iconic Southwestern cactus, the sentinel of the desert, the one, the only, the...
Free with Park Fee
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Let's learn more about the world and the way it works! Science can come in many shapes and sizes. Stop by to see how science appears in our world! Join us for this month's experiment: Egg Drop!
Free
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4 events,
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“Seed Collection Time!! The Desert Defender Team spent months removing Invasive species. It is time to collect native seeds, which will be used to make seed bombs this summer and then deployed in the parks, planted in areas where invasive species were treated earlier this year or in wildfire-impacted areas. We will be improving the...
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Join Ranger Kevin as we celebrate everything saguaro! Drop on in from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and learn why these iconic cacti deserve our utmost respect and admiration. Late spring is the season when the saguaro starts to blossom. Find out why that is, how saguaros help boost the biodiversity of desert animal species,...
Free with Park Fee
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Ranger Nikki leads this hike to watch the sun set behind the mountains and the full moon rise to the east. We will listen for coyote and owl calls and watch for bat silhouettes against the dimly lit sky. Bring your blacklight and regular flashlight to look for other evening critters. The route uses Moonlight...
Free with Park Fee
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2 events,
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The San Pedro River, a narrow green oasis rippling through desert grassland, is one of the last wild rivers in the Southwest and one of the most endangered. These 3-hour guided walks through desert grassland and among towering cottonwood trees will introduce you to the birds and other wildlife that make their homes in the...
$15 – $20
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Hummingbird banding sessions at Casa de San Pedro Bed & Breakfast are open to members of SABO and guests of the B&B at no charge, though donations are appreciated. Only two (2) parking spaces are available for visitors who are not guests of Casa de San Pedro B&B, and registration is required. Casa de San...
Free
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8 events,
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Join Mr. Joe Ford for a guided bird walk at beautiful White Tank Mountain Regional Park. Please dress accordingly for a short hike. We highly encourage all guests to pack plenty of water and a snack. We will be meeting at 6:30 on the South Patio behind the Nature Center. A presentation will follow the hike...
Free with Park Fee
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Join Ranger Jacque for a guided hike to learn about plants and living systems on the trail. We will hike 2.9 miles on the North Trail loop, rated as easy, but with some uneven or sandy surfaces. Please dress appropriately, wear sturdy shoes, sunscreen, and bring plenty of water. Restrooms are available just north of...
Free with Park Fee
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“Seed Collection Time!! The Desert Defender Team spent months removing Invasive species. It is time to collect native seeds, which will be used to make seed bombs this summer and then deployed in the parks, planted in areas where invasive species were treated earlier this year or in wildfire-impacted areas. We will be improving the... |
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Ranger Nikki will lead you on a hike to look for birds, mammals, insects and reptiles as they start their day. Possibilities include jackrabbits, coyotes, lizards, snakes, butterflies and more! The route uses Butterfield, Dysart and Coldwater Trails to make a 3.5-mile loop. The trail surface ranges from smooth and level to uneven with small...
Free with Park Fee
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are... |
4 events,
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May 27th - May 31st 9am - 4pm Ages 8 - 11 Your registration for a week-long camp will include: 1 Camp T-shirt with camper name, per week (More available to purchase if needed) Photos of camp. Emailed 1-2 weeks after the camp has ended in a Google Drive Folder available for about a year Camp...
$350
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June 3 - 7 9am - 4pm Ages 12 - 14 Your registration for a week-long camp will include: 1 Camp T-shirt with camper name, per week (More available to purchase if needed) Photos of camp. Emailed 1-2 weeks after the camp has ended in a Google Drive Folder available for about a year Camp...
$350
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May 27th - May 31st 10am - 3pm Ages 5 - 7 Your registration for a week-long camp will include: 1 Camp T-shirt with camper name, per week (More available to purchase if needed) Photos of camp. Emailed 1-2 weeks after the camp has ended in a Google Drive Folder available for about a year Camp...
$300
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Campers will gain an appreciation for nature and our connections with the natural world by conducting ecology experiments, making plant-based products, and playing games. Ages 6 - 9 Tuesday, May 28 through Friday, May 31.
$160
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Is your little one ready for the school experience? This class is designed to help your little learner achieve academic success through hands-on activities that ready children for their kindergarten experience. We will work on name recognition, pre-writing skills, counting, ABC's, weather, the seasons, and so much more. Arts and crafts, music, and stories will...
$70
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Children will learn about some of the wonderful wonders of the world through crafts, activities, books, and songs. Children may bring in items or books that relate to our topic that they can share with the class. Topics will include desert animals, butterfly life cycle, space, and more. Age at least 3 yrs but less...
$40
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Join park volunteers Jim & Judy Taylor on the back patio of the nature center for a meetup to observe and identify Sonoran Desert birds species at our feeders! We will also take a short, easy trail walk to see what else we can identify. Please bring plenty of water, binoculars (some will be available...
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Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...
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Join us at the library for a STEAM Activity. Give your young ones a chance to engage in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Math. By doing so, they will foster creativity, boost their problem-solving skills, and have fun! Today we will be making a miniature sun and earth by marbling paper and learn why...
Free
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Join Ranger Kevin for a 2.4-mile hike on the Cottonwood trail amidst the desert’s late spring beauty. The trail is rated easy-moderate, which means there may be stretches of loose rock, uneven terrain and elevation change. While out on the trail, we will learn about the ongoing project to catalog the Sonoran Desert’s amazing saguaro...
Free with Park Fee
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“Seed Collection Time!! The Desert Defender Team spent months removing Invasive species. It is time to collect native seeds, which will be used to make seed bombs this summer and then deployed in the parks, planted in areas where invasive species were treated earlier this year or in wildfire-impacted areas. We will be improving the...
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Join Ranger Kevin as we celebrate everything saguaro! Drop on in from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and learn why these iconic cacti deserve our utmost respect and admiration. Late spring is the season when the saguaro starts to blossom. Find out why that is, how saguaros help boost the biodiversity of desert animal species,...
Free with Park Fee
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7 events,
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Get ready to sweat on this moderately challenging route featuring panoramic vistas and a variety of desert flora. Come join Ranger Jacque for this beautiful 7.5-mile hike! This hike will be a long, but very rewarding hike with elevation gain of 731 feet and rocky terrain. Please bring plenty of water, close-toed shoes, snacks, sunscreen,...
Free with Park Fee
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Join Ranger Eric for a late afternoon hike along the Slate and Flume Trails to look for reptiles of the Sonoran Desert. Along the way, we will discuss identification tips, their ecological roles, and safety around venomous animals. We will hike 1-3 miles roundtrip (depending on heat and interest) on easy grade, but occasionally rocky...
Free with Park Fee
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Ranger Nikki will introduce you to San Tan’s animal ambassadors, including snakes, chuckwallas, tortoises, a tarantula and a Gila monster. Learn about their life cycles, adaptations and what you should do if you encounter their relatives on the trail. Bring your water with you and a hat to visit the outdoor tortoise enclosure. Restrooms and...
Free with Park Fee
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COME PLAY IN THE DIRT! ZooLittles is an exciting and dynamic program designed for pre-schoolers (ages 3 - 5) to help develop young children's’ physical, emotional, and intellectual growth through exciting hands-on experiences. This includes working in the zoo’s organic garden to understand soil, plant, and insect relationships. Children participate in worm composting & understanding...
$15
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Join Willow Bend Environmental Education Center and embark on a journey to become a naturalist! Engage with nature, hone your observation skills, and document your discoveries at our free, family-friendly event. Through engaging demonstrations, interactive games, hands-on activities, you will learn all about how to become a naturalist. Science Saturday is an event held on the...
Free
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Learn how to identify common birds and tips for better birding! Learn how to identify the common birds found around Phoenix during this introductory program. Participants will learn basic field ID techniques, some fun facts about our local species, as well as what you can do to help birds in your backyard. You will also...
Free
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