Please note that for all Wednesday Sweetwater walks in August, we will be leading two walks of 12 participants each, both starting at 6:00 AM. Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking distance: 1.5 miles, Trip Duration: 2.5 hrs, Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines; Ground condition: groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available...
Join Ranger Derik on a short hike out to the famous Michelin Man cactus as you learn about safely hiking in the desert. We will hike on the Slate Tail for 2 miles to the “Michelin Man” cactus. Along the way you will learn skills, tips and tricks to stay safe while hiking on longer...
Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along the field behind the Visitor Center. The Audubon Society has designated Red Rock State Park as part of the Lower Oak Creek Important Birding Area...
Join Ranger Shaun for a morning stroll around peaceful Palm Lake. Come along with Ranger Shaun for an easy morning walk around the Palm Lake loop, a 0.61-mile barrier free trail that circles scenic Palm Lake. Expect to see and hear birds, insects, reptiles, and amphibians as the temperature begins to rise for the day....
First Saturday of the month, 8-9am At Mission Garden’s Michael Moore Medicinal Garden $10, Spots limited: Sign up & purchase link coming soon Herbalist Donna Chesner leads this walk in Mission Garden's Michael Moore Medicinal Garden. Learn about herbs native to the greater Southwest Deserts, many of them local to our area, and the way herbalists...
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
Luminous floral still life’s and landscapes in Watercolor This workshop will focus on techniques in painting the effects of light in a floral still life and a landscape setting. The “how tos” in achieving dynamic, impressionistic paintings using painterly brushwork will be demonstrated. Color relationships, values, edges and temperatures of light and shadow will also...
For those who can’t get enough of our African penguins, we invite you to join us for an exclusive up close and personal Penguin Encounter. Go behind the scenes with our Animal Care & Education team to learn specifics about penguin behavior, diet, and reproduction, as well as how we can do our part to...
Go behind the scenes with our Animal Care & Education team an OdySea Aquarium Team Member to learn specifics about sloth behavior, diet, and reproduction, as well as how we can do our part to help this incredible species and our rainforests. Tour Fee: $69.95 | General Admission Is Required. | Minimum Age 8 FAQ...
Come watch our certified professional raptor trainers John & Balinda train the owls Funky and Simon, Speedy the hawk, Astro the Aplomado Falcon, and Azul the American Crow. Located in the Rehab structure behind the Nature Center – Use the driveway on the south side of the parking lot. The birds appear one at a...
The Kingman Library is excited to host the Arizona Game & Fish Department's Wildlife Series. All Library Programs are Free and Open to the Public.
Here’s an opportunity to learn more about local bird species as well as to buy an autographed book from the WMAS guest speaker at our August 2 meeting at 6:30 at the Nature Center. Margaret Dyekman, a very active Audubon leader in AZ, will present a PowerPoint about ‘Backyard Birding in Northern Arizona.’ Monthly meetings...