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...
West end of Springerville off state Route 60
Explore the Birds of Estrella Mountain Regional Park on a bird walk. Meet at the park Nature Center. Explore the birds/bird life at Estrella Park with special guest Joe Ford. With the park's wide range of habitats, you will encounter some of the best birding in the valley! Beginner birders and long-time enthusiasts will enjoy...
Join a naturalist-guided walk in search of lizards, snakes, birds, small mammals and other desert wildlife. All ages welcome. Children free with paid adult
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...
Are you new to birding? Need help getting started? Birding is a great way to get outside to explore nature, learn more about wildlife and wildlife behavior, hone your observation skills, reduce stress, and connect with others. Join naturalist Jeff Babson for a casual birding experience to familiarize yourself with birding basics. Loaner binoculars available....
Bring your friends, family, and/or fellow sustainability enthusiast down for a private tour of the Arizona Worm Farm! This is ideal for groups that would like a staff guided tour with just your group. This tour can include a walk through of: Our goals and mission as a farm Worm and black soldier fly...
Healthy ecosystems are important to maintain. Enjoy a hike with a Forest Service employee, Christopher Hansen, and learn how the Lakeside District is working to improve forest and aquatic health while protecting our homes from wildfire. Suggested donation for adults of $10 Kids and Members FREE
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...
Mark your calendars for the August 11-13 Annual Foray in Alpine, Arizona in the White Mountains of eastern Arizona. The annual foray is our special opportunity to spend a weekend learning about,...
Come anytime between 10 AM - 12 PM to ask a Superstition Master Gardener any gardening questions. Checkout seeds from our Seed Library too! Do you have a garden problem? Need help with your landscape plants? Don't know what to plant when? Want to start a vegetable garden, but don't know where to start? Dig...
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, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
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...
Come to the Vista Grande library for monthly gardening tips. The presentations are given by University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners .
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...
Put on your swimsuit, OdySea Aquarium wetsuit and SeaTREK helmet and get ready to dive in! Our certified guides will take you deep into one of our largest underwater environments in this truly immersive experience where you’ll be surrounded by thousands of colorful and curious marine life from the Indo-Pacific region of the world. WHAT YOU...
Aaron White was recently awarded “Best Flute Album” by the American Music for Native American Artists for his album Moonlight Lovesongs. On August 12, listen to some beautiful flute music...
Enjoy the air-conditioned Discovery Center while exploring the amazing world of desert cacti with Ranger Derik. A discovery station with real samples of cacti, as well as pictures of fruits...
Expedition Reef show reveals in exquisite detail the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral reefs—and the scientists taking action to restore them. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: Sea, Climate, Biology Style: Fulldome documentary followed by live presentation Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages 2 and under: Free Discounted Rates Seniors (55+) and...
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...
Kids are invited to play laser tag games in the library after closing! Play Capture the Fossil, Tiny T-Rex Arms, and other games in this special edition of our popular laser tag program. Completed waivers and registration are required before the program. Please only register for 1 session at https://WebTrac.SierraVistaAZ.gov.
Join Ranger Nikki for a drop-in session to learn about our desert’s iconic saguaro cactus. Learn about saguaro cacti with Ranger Nikki during this informal drop-in session. Discover cool facts about their lifecycle from tiny seed to first arm to towering heights and its return to the earth potentially 200 years later. Stop by any...
Join Arizona State Parks and the US Forest Service for a fun series of kid programs from May to September! Free with Park Fee
The Owls of Arizona is presented by Sherrie Adams, a former Arizona Fish and Game employee (and current White Mountain Nature Center Board Member) with John Glitsos and Balinda Strosnider...
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy evening walk to enjoy the sunset and spotlight nocturnal animals. Join Ranger Nikki for an easy evening walk to enjoy the sunset and watch nocturnal animals become active along Merkle Trail. We may see coyotes, owls, snakes, tarantulas, scorpions and more! The route uses Merkle Trail, which is rated...
Make summer shine at Flashlight Nights. Bring a flashlight and enjoy the Garden after dark with performances, cool treats, hands-on activities and creature features. DATE: Saturdays | July 29 -...
Nothing quite beats an Arizona sunset draping gracefully over the Superstition Mountains, with views of Four Peaks and Goldfield mountains in plain view. This 1.7-mile guided hike with a ranger focuses on the aesthetic while offering opportunities to interpret what you see on the trail. We'll be on the lookout for critters that are active...
Join us on a short ranger-led talk followed by a hike in search of scorpions in their natural environment. Space is limited and registration is required for this event! Register HERE. Please bring water, mosquito repellent, a flashlight, blacklight, closed-toed shoes, comfortable hiking clothes, a camera or smartphone. Program is free; park day-use fee applies.
Join Ranger Steve for an evening hike on the Spur Cross and Metate Trails to look for nocturnal Sonoran Desert wildlife! Join Ranger Steve for an exciting ~2.5-mile easy night hike on the Spur Cross and Metate Trails to look for nocturnal Sonoran Desert wildlife! Species seen on previous hikes include snakes, lizards, packrats, coyotes,...
Join Ranger Eric on a hike to look for nocturnal wildlife, including scorpions! Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about the nocturnal animals on this guided hike. Wildlife we may see includes scorpions, spiders, insects, owls, nightjars, reptiles, and mammals! We will hike 1-2 miles roundtrip depending on heat and participant interest on...
Come and join us for a brief informative talk about scorpions with a Ranger, and then head out into the desert darkness in search of Scorpions! Bring your camera, a...