On Thursday, September 21, 2023, Old Pueblo Archaeology Center’s “Third Thursday Food for Thought” Zoom online program will feature “The Historical George McJunkin Reimagined through His Archaeological Sites” by applied...
Learn about birds of Sonoran Desert and migrant birds on this walk with Ranger Eric in a desert riparian area near the confluence of Morgan City Wash and the Agua...
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate terrain hike to learn about desert plants, shrubs and legume trees including bursage, palo verde and creosote. The route is 3.5 miles...
Join Ranger Derik on an exciting morning hike through the park as you learn about the many cacti that call the Sonoran Desert home. The hike will cover 2.6 miles...
Join us on an easy walk with a City of Scottsdale Natural Resources Coordinator as various desert topics are discussed. The material will depend on what we see in this...
Hike the treasured landscapes of the Sonoran Desert surrounding the East Valley. Each trip you’ll discover iconic cacti, canyons peppering the landscapes, and rugged trails. Trips are local and start...
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
Story, craft, and live animal encounter. Included with regular admission; museum members are free!
The San Tan Valley Master Gardeners offer tips on how to grow your own vegetables during our desert winter season. No registration required. Join the San Tan Valley Master Gardeners...
Enjoy a 1.8-mile one-way hike up the Yavapai Point Trail with Ranger Eric where we will be able to take in stunning views of the Sonoran Desert and Lake Pleasant,...
Learn about desert butterflies with Ranger Nikki during this informal drop-in session. See preserved specimens and photographs to help you identify common flutterers that can be seen at the end...
Registration for this event is free. Thursday, September 21, 11am-12pm (AZ time) Montezuma (or Mearn’s) Quail is a bird beloved by birders and hunters alike. Tucson Audubon is working to...
Stop by the McDowell Nature Center to learn about the venomous creatures of the Sonoran Desert with Ranger Steve! Join Ranger Steve in the McDowell Nature Center for an interactive...
Join the Maricopa County Master Gardener speakers at the Georgia Lord library on 3rd Thursdays in odd months, 1-2pm. Presentations will be timely for the season covering topics from vegetable...
Learn to make seed balls and hear the history of Masanobu Fukuoka's no-till farming methods. Discover an exciting way to help re-vegetate our city's landscape and create a local plant...
o you love bats, or want to learn more about these amazing animals? Presenters from the National Parks Service will visit to talk about native bat species, the threats they...
Join local instructor Cindy Marple as she examines three different families of birds: Birds of prey, Hummingbirds, and Penguins. We will explore the unique characteristics of each family.
Join us at MACH1 for Thursday Maker Hour: This month we're exploring Animals. Insects may be small but they are mighty! Join us this week to explore the basics of...
Learn about growing backyard cane fruit and other berries at our elevation, with Yavapai County Master Gardener Laurin Pause. We will cover site selection, soil, planting, fertilizing, pests, and harvesting....
Join Ranger Steve on an easy walk to enjoy a beautiful desert sunset and look for nocturnal animals. Enjoy an easy walk along the Escondido Trail with Ranger Steve to...
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...
Nancy Marshall reads her action-packed book A Rattler's Tale: When Wild Animals Encounter Humans. Our youngest science enthusiasts will enjoy this humorous, adventurous and wonderfully informative book as they wind...
Don Lago reads All About the Grand Canyon. With rich storytelling about this natural wonder, our youngest science enthusiasts will also enjoy beautiful illustrations as they wind down to sleep....
Monica Brown reads her coming of age story, Sharuko: el arqueólogo Peruano/Peruvian Archaeologist, which is a fascinating bilingual picture book biography. Our youngest science enthusiasts will enjoy this true tale,...
Rodo Safranac reads his illustrated story, The Red Tail Tale on the Arizona Trail, for our youngest science enthusiasts to enjoy as they wind down to sleep. In his book,...