Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species within the diverse desert riparian habitat of the Hassayampa River Preserve. Along the way, we will discuss eBird and citizen science, how to identify birds by sight and sound, and about the behavioral and ecological traits that make them...
Held on the Second Thursday of the month 8:00 - 9:30am* FREE with $5 suggested donation at garden entrance gate Walk around Mission Garden with birder and Mission Garden Outreach...
Join Rangers Nikki and Shaun to learn about six- and eight-legged desert critters known as arthropods. Some are creepy and some are crawly but all of them are super cool! Explore a variety of activity stops to get up close and personal with some of our favorite segmented, exoskeleton-wearing friends and answer questions on your...
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...
oin Ranger Steve for an interactive display of venomous animals and a discussion of their vital role in our ecosystem, “busting” myths about their behaviors, and have all your questions answered! Get hands on and hold items like snake skins, rattles, and even skeletons! MEETING LOCATION: Visitor Center No registration required. Stop by anytime between...
Learn to identify the most common bird species in the Southwest, get the basics on choosing binoculars and field guides, and polish your birder’s etiquette. Tohono Chul docents put the wonders of the desert within the reach of many who may not be fully aware of the uniqueness of their surroundings we hope to teach more residents...
Join us at MACH1 for Thursday Maker Hour: This month we're exploring Animals. Join us at MACH1 for Thursday Maker Hour: Animal Animations to create your very own animation project! We'll have materials to make your very own stop motion short film with cute animal characters one frame at a time! Beginners welcome! This is a walk-in program for children of...
Join Ranger Shaun for an evening stroll searching for nocturnal wildlife! Amble for an evening walk and talk with Ranger Shaun along the Merkle Loop Trail, a 1-mile barrier free trail just perfect for an evening stroll! While we watch the sun set and the temperature fall, we’ll be able to see and hear the...
Bats, and frogs, and snakes – oh my! Join two naturalists as we seek flying, slithering, and hopping creatures that come out at night. Explore the nocturnal world using bat detectors to discover which species are flying above our heads, and flashlights to observe snakes and other herpetofaunal creatures active during summer nights. Learn about...
Enjoy an after-hours trail walk to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Preserve with Ranger Steve! Wildlife seen on past walks have included bats, ringtails, foxes,...