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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Walk

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89, Wickenburg

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,...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – San Tan Critters

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek

Stop by the San Tan Nature Center to learn about their captive animal ambassadors, including snakes and lizards, during this drop-in education session hosted by Ranger Nikki. Stop by the...

Free with Park Fee

Phoenix Herpetological Society: Facility Tour

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

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

Yavapai County Free Library District: Flora for Hikers – Fall Colors

Yavapai County Free Library District - Spring Valley Library 17320 E. Mule Deer Dr., Mayer

Arizona is not known for spectacular displays of fall colors.  However, hikers can enjoy several sites in Arizona where beautiful displays of fall colors can dazzle and delight without spending...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Venomous Creatures

Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd., Morristown

Join Ranger Steve in the Lake Pleasant Discovery Center for an interactive display of venomous animals and a discussion of their vital role in our ecosystem, “busting” myths about their...

Free with Park Fee

Flagstaff Festival of Science: Plein Air in Open Spaces

Buffalo Park 2400 N.Gemini Rd., Flagstaff

Outdoor drawing and painting--focused on observing the natural world around us. Flagstaff Open Spaces has art supplies and easels available for free. Participants will be encouraged to enter their artwork...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Sunset Walk

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek

Join Ranger Nikki on an easy walk to enjoy a beautiful desert sunset. Ranger Nikki will lead you on an easy walk along the park’s Service Road to enjoy the...

Free with Park Fee

Butterfly Wonderland: Butterfly Brushstrokes at Night

Butterfly Wonderland 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale

Get creative! Spend an evening at Butterfly Wonderland with friends or a significant other at Butterfly Wonderland and learn to paint a beautiful butterfly masterpiece in this fun and interactive...

$15 – $30

Flagstaff Festival of Science: A Mammoth Science Ballet

Northern Arizona University Ardrey Auditorium 1115 Knoles Dr., Flagstaff

Preceding the W. L. Gore & Associates Keynote Presentation, this performance—inspired by de-extinction science and the work of keynote speaker Beth Shapiro, Ph.D.—will feature waltzing mammoths and pirouetting black-footed ferrets....

Free

City of Mesa: Scorpion Night Hike (#71572)

Red Mountain Multigenerational Center 7550 E. Adobe St., Mesa

Our Scorpion walks are an opportunity to learn about native scorpions in their desert home. We will likely encounter several species of scorpion and have an opportunity to watch them...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Bug Theater

White Tank Mountain Regional Park 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd., Waddell

Another exciting episode of Ranger Shaun’s BUG THEATER!   Returning to the Area 3 Ramadas, the allure of the stage! Bug Theater is back, join Ranger Shaun once again for a...

Free with Park Fee