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,...
Tinker and create as you discover a love for nature. Little Learners turns the classroom into a playroom with fun STEM-based activities featuring read-alouds, crafts, and discovery centers. Opportunities for hands-on play with different materials will allow children to learn and extend their knowledge and creative thinking skills. Age at least 3 yrs but less...
Master Gardeners are back! Beginning on the second Tuesday of September, we will be in our monthly groove with Master Gardeners hosting a presentation on how to best garden in Tucson, Arizona. Our first presentation will be on Edible Plants.
Hummingbirds are a beautiful sight to behold. Come learn about them and their feeding habits as we craft a feeder for them! This project is supported by the Arizona State Library, Archives & Public Records, a division of the Secretary of State, with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Join Ranger Eric for a late afternoon hike along the Slate and Flume Trail to look for reptiles of the Sonoran Desert. Along the way, we will discuss identification tips, their ecological roles, and safety around venomous animals. We will hike about 3 miles roundtrip on easy to moderate grade, but occasionally rocky or uneven...
Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Sonoran Desert! Wildlife may include scorpions, spiders, insects, owls, nightjars, reptiles, and mammals. Hiking will be an easy grade on occasionally sandy or uneven terrain and will be about 1.5-2 miles roundtrip on the Slate and Flume Trails, as time and...