This bird walk is all about enjoying nature and birds. It’s about walking slow, being mindful and looking for birds and then spending time truly watching their behaviors. It’s not about the number of birds we see, but it’s about appreciating the birding experience. Birding is a treasure hunt and we will take delight in...
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
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...
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. They just might be the one to come across an “ore body” with a “vein of copper” running through it! This event is included with...
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...
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...
Teen Tuesday is open to all children in grades 7-12. Join us as we practice the art of paper quilling - rolling, pinching, & gluing strips of paper together to form decorative shapes. No registration required. All materials provided.
The Moonlight Hike is among the most popular interpretive hikes at Red Rock State Park. Hike leaders guide hikers on a rare opportunity to enjoy sunset and moonrise from a trail overlook. Along the way about some natural resources that you pass as you walk along the trail. The hike generally lasts between 2 to...
Those who live in the region of Yavapai County share the area with a variety of wildlife, including mountain lions, coyotes, javelina, and more. Highlands Center for Natural History staff and volunteers will give a high level overview of the wildlife in our ecoregion and explore the dimensions of our interactions, some positive, some negative....