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...
We encourage our guests to visit the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning to enjoy the flowers, insects, veggies, herbs and more! Free with Admission
Is your little Einstein ready for the school experience? This class is designed to help your little learner achieve academic success through hands-on and engaging activities that ready children for...
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...
Following the lecture is the hands-on training portion of the course. Participants will observe and learn from the PHS staff member while he/she shows the proper procedures & tools for relocating a snake. This is first done with a non-venomous snake, then once the instructor approves participants' procedures with the non-venomous snake, the group moves on to...
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,...
Students will become paleontologists. Students will learn about fossils, dinosaurs, rocks and so much more. Students will learn through read aloud's, dino digs, study of fossils/rocks, projects/crafts. Age at least...
Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot and meet their reptile ambassadors! FYI: The depot is underrenovation, so that area near the flagpole where Liberty traditionally set upnow...
During your 90-minute tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to examine specimens, and explore our Exhibit Hall. While there will be opportunities for sitting, please be advised that there is an extensive amount of walking through the Laboratory. The Laboratory is committed to making its collection, buildings,...
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...
Ever held a Hedgehog?! You've seen them online, but now you can meet some in-person! Learn about hedgehogs and proper hedgehog care. While these spiny creatures aren’t very cuddly, they make friendly and playful pets. Meet and handle two live hedgehogs and feed them mealworms! Enjoy hedgehog-themed toys, puzzles, and crafts for all ages. Program...
Enjoy an engaging group of Beaver Creek plant enthusiasts! Come to our monthly meeting to socialize and learn about fabulous gardening techniques! Exchange ideas and seeds! We hope to see you there!
It’s National Tarantula Day! Come talk to Ranger Shaun about these amazing desert giants! Ranger Shaun’s come out to talk about Tarantulas on National Tarantula Day! Join him to learn about these interesting arachnids. Even if spiders aren’t your thing, find out why tarantulas are chill, having them around can be a good thing, and...
We have feverishly been working behind the scenes to bring to life a better Fruit Tree training program than the what we’ve created so far. Come join us to get the breaking news on this program – Come Chat with us! We invite you to mark your calendars to join us for a Zoom class...
Join Ranger Kevin as we celebrate National Tarantula Day by exploring these iconic desert spiders. Meet Ranger Kevin at Waterfall Trailhead from 5:30 pm to 7 pm. The theme is...
Hike along with Ranger Shaun on a Tarantula Safari! Continuing his National Tarantula Day celebration, Ranger Shaun is heading out on a Tarantula Safari. Let’s head up Yavapai Point Trail...
Join Ranger Kevin for a fun, family-oriented hike as we celebrate National Tarantula Day. On this 1.8-mile hike along Waterfall Trail, Ranger Kevin will guide you as we seek the...