White Mountain Audubon Society: Bird Walk at Becker Lake
West end of Springerville off state Route 60 Springerville, AZ, United States
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Field Sciences
Events for August 26, 2023
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Guided Bird Walks
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...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Walk
Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Anne Leight. Did you know that over 300 species of birds have been found at...
Free with Park Fee
Arizona Worm Farm: Private Tour
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...
$100 – $150
White Mountain Nature Center: Wildflower Magic Hike
Come walk among some of the White Mountain’s most beautiful wildflowers in a forest setting and around a beautiful spring. Each month’s hike promises new surprises! Led by Gaston and Joanie Porterie Suggested donation of $10 for adults Kids and Members FREE
Free – $10
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Guided Nature Hike
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...
Free with Park Fee
Highlands Center for Natural History: Discovery Saturday
Join the Highlands Center staff and volunteers for a new season of Discovery Saturdays. Everyone knows the Discovery Gardens are a wonderful place to spend your time, but on the last Saturday of August, discover the wonder of Discovery Stations throughout the gardens, featuring educators with fun activities to share. Visit, explore, and learn with...
Free
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Core Sampling
Have you ever wondered how mining operations determined just where to mine for precious metals? Bring the kids and dig in to a fun, hands on lesson in core sampling....
Free with Park Fee
Chandler Public Library: Fall Seed Swap
Fall planting season has arrived! Visit the Sunset Library and share seeds, seed starts, and plant cuttings with your neighbors. Meet local gardeners, Master Gardeners, and other community members with the expertise to help you start or maintain your desert garden, conserve when and where you can, and more! You can participate even if you...
Free
Phoenix Herpetological Society: Facility Tour
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,...
Free – $25
OdySea Aquarium: Penguin Encounter
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...
$104.90 – $114.90
OdySea Aquarium: Sloth Encounter
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...
$104.89 – $114.90
OdySea Aquarium: SeaTREK Helmet Diving
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...
$104.90 – $114.90
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Cactus Curiosity
Interested in learning more about cacti? Learn and ask your cactus questions to Ranger Eric. Come learn about cacti of the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix area! Ranger Eric will host this discovery station table at the Usery Nature Center. Nearby there are live examples of a variety of cacti to see on the trails next...
Free with Park Fee
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Expedition Reef
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...
Free – $12
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Summer Interpretive Programs for Kids – Junior Ranger Pop-up
Join Arizona State Parks and the US Forest Service for a fun series of kid programs from May to September! Free with Park Fee
Free with Park Fee
White Mountain Nature Center: Raptor Training
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...
Free
Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Croc Walk
Join us for a Summer Croc Walk at the Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary & see our alligators and crocodiles up close and personal! Observe amazing Crocodilian feedings, learn about nocturnal reptiles,...
Free – $30
International Wildlife Museum: Flashlight Night
When the lights go out, everything seems to come to life! Bring your flashlight and explore the museum in the dark! Go on a scavenger hunt, make some crafts and enjoy live animal encounters! Regular museum admission applies; museum members are free! Buy tickets online or at the door. No reservations required.
Free with Admission
Desert Botanical Garden: Flashlight Nights
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 -...
Free with Admission
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Walk
Join Ranger Steve for an evening hike on the park trails to find nocturnal wildlife! Learn about the nocturnal critters of the Sonoran Desert on this 2-mile evening trail walk with Ranger Steve! Wildlife seen on past walks have included snakes, bats, ringtails, foxes, skunks, javelinas, deer, owls, scorpions, insects, and other cool creepy crawlies!...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Safari
Join Ranger Kevin for an evening hike under the stars. Join Ranger Kevin for an approximately 2.4-mile out-and-back hike on the Cottonwood Trail. We will be looking for all three species of scorpion native to our neck of the Sonoran Desert: Striped-tail, Bark, and Giant Desert Hairy. Who knows what else we may see?...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Hike
Join Ranger Derik to learn about and see desert animals starting their day in the desert. Join Ranger Derik on a 3-mile easy to moderate hike to hear and see the desert come to life. We will watch for birds, jackrabbits, coyotes, lizards and when the sun sets we will look for scorpions. The route...
Free with Park Fee
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Glowing Scorpions Night Hike
Join us for a ranger-led night hike to find and learn about scorpions! Please bring appropriate hiking shoes, a flashlight and a blacklight if you have one. Free with Park Fee
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Walk
Join Ranger Eric on a hike to look for nocturnal wildlife, including scorpions! Look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Sonoran Desert with Ranger Eric! Wildlife may...
Free with Park Fee