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...
Phenology is nature’s calendar – the timing of annual life-cycle events that are influenced by climate and weather, like blooming, migration, and nesting. Join us for a stroll along the...
Take a guided stroll along the Chuck Huckelberry Loop to see a desert river brought back to life, then wander to the water’s edge for an intimate peek at this recently revived riparian habitat. Learn about the ecology and history of the Santa Cruz – its ups and downs – and how this once-dry portion...
Learn about dragonflies and damselflies during this guided walk on the trails with Ranger Eric. Did you know that over 50 species of dragonflies and damselflies can be found at the Preserve? Join Ranger Eric for a guided walk along the river and lake trails to explore the fascinating world of dragonflies and damselflies. We’ll...
Join us for a guided hike every Sunday morning! We will meet at the first lagoon parking lot at (unless otherwise noted at the entrance station). Hikes will vary each week to explore the different areas of the park. Hikes will be easy to moderate and last approximately an hour to two hours long. Please...
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, finding, talking about and even tasting wild Arizona fungi! At this year's event we will have the honor of hosting mycologist Else Vellinga, PhD, who...
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 Two...
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...
Come down to the Usery Nature Center and visit Ranger Derik and learn about the cold blooded creatures that call the Sonoran Desert home. Have you ever wondered what is crawling under your feet when you’re out on the trail or what might be calling your backyard home? Head to the critter area in the...
Built in 1919, Camp Naco is located just a short distance from the border with Mexico in Naco, Arizona. It replaced a tent camp for soldiers stationed there to protect the crossing during the Mexican Revolution beginning in 1910. It was recently named as one of the 11 Most Endangered Historic Sites in the US which...
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...
Learn how to save seeds from your backyard garden, just in time for a late summer harvest. In this course, Bill McDorman will discuss the importance of seed saving as well as how to save and care for seeds. Bill McDorman has been committed to community-based seed stewardship for more than 40 years, most recently...
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...