Join Ranger Nikki for a 3-mile easy to moderate hike to observe plant and animal life that flourishes in this area of winding seasonal waterways. Learn about cacti, trees, shrubs, mammals, birds, reptiles and more. The route follows the sandy Crismon Wash for one mile and solid gravel terrain on Blevins, Channel and NoSo Trails....
Trip difficulty: Easy. 1.5 mile loop over mostly level dirt paths. Public restrooms are available. The lower portion of Lincoln Regional Park along Atturbury Wash in SE Tucson provides a mix of urban and natural habitat. This is a good place for beginning birders to get to know some of the most common birds living...
Come join us for a quiet walk along our easy to moderate scenic trails in search of local and migratory birds. "Owls and Vultures" program will follow inside the Nature Center. Meet for the bird walk on the back patio of the Cave Creek Regional Park Nature Center at 7:30am. No dogs allowed. Free with Park Fee
Fundamentals classes are designed to help you raise a well adjusted and well-behaved puppy or new to you dog into a happy health dog. Fundamentals classes include basic obedience training, leash walking, housebreaking, positive reinforcement of good behaviors, trust centered training and puppy socialization. Group Classes open to puppies ages 10 weeks and up. Dog...
Did you know that Oracle State Park was once covered by warm, shallow seas? Are you familiar with the numerous faults that uncovered rocks once buried more than 5 miles beneath the surface? The Park offers visitors the opportunity to experience the unique geology of the Santa Catalina Mountains area. Oracle State Park’s volunteer geologist,...
Registration for this walk is free. Trip Duration: 1.5 hrs. Ground Condition: Large cement viewing deck with two benches overlooking a pond, next to a paved shared-use path. A covered seating area and two port-o-johns available at entrance (one is wheelchair accessible). Join Kimberly Aikins of the Southern Arizona Accessible Wildlife Refuge (SAAWR) for an...
Take a walk on wooded trails to learn about the geology of the Central Highlands ecoregion we call home. These walks are on the unpaved trails on the Highlands Center’s 80-acre campus. These trails are rocky and have short, but occasionally steep, inclines. Make sure to bring water, wear appropriate hiking shoes and bring hiking...
Advanced Dog Obedience classes build off the skills learned in Fundamentals and Intermediate classes. This class includes basic obedience training, leash walking, real life situations, positive reinforcement, working with multiple dogs, and socialization. Advanced Dog Obedience Group Sessions are open to dogs ages 1 year or older and have passed the AKC CGC test or...
Tis the season for pumpkins! Join us for a day of pumpkin enrichment for the animals that call Reid Park Zoo home. Check out each animal digging, chewing, squashing, and overall having a smashing good time. Enjoy Keeper Chats throughout the day to catch the inside scoop straight from that animal’s care team. Bring the...
Do you dream of an edible yard but have no idea where to start? This class is for you! In this class we walk you through the steps to take any outdoor area from gravel or grass to a lush edible landscape! We will highlight the importance of mulching, and the basic principles of permaculture!...
Friends of the Huachuca Mountains unofficial historian and one of the founders of FOHM, Rosemary Snapp, has been researching the early settlers in Carr Canyon since she and her husband,...
Join Ranger Kevin for a roughly 1.8-mile round-trip hike to the Clay Mine, site of a fortune made not of gold, but of snake oil. Program features a tour of the mine itself. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and bring plenty of water. Hats and sunscreen are highly recommended. Restrooms are available at the Nature...
Join us for an engaging Hands-On Archaeology class with ancient technologies expert Allen Denoyer. How Did People Make Stone & Shell Jewelry? In this workshop, you’ll learn to make jewelry...
For Educators Teaching Grades Preschool-2 Growing Up Wild is an early childhood education curriculum that builds on children’s sense of wonder about nature, and invites them to explore wildlife and the world around them! A curriculum book is included with this workshop.
This class builds on the basics skills learned in the fundamentals dog training class. We revisit basic obedience training, leash walking, positive reinforcement, and socialization and take them to the next level with time, distance and distractions. Intermediate Dog Obedience Group Sessions are open to dogs ages 5 month and older and have passed the...
Gear up for Maricopa County Parks and Recreation’s annual 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge that starts on November 1. This drop-in learning session will share everything you need to know about the rules and guidelines of the challenge, how to register and log miles and how to make the most of your 100-day journey....
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...
Learn how to successfully grow and maintain fruit trees using permaculture principles and soil science. This class will teach you the proper (organic!) way to plant, feed, trim, and harvest your fruit trees. Includes: 1/2 gallon of worm castings, 1 bag of Arizona Worm Farm compost, 50% off worm tea Duration: 1 hour Notes: Each...
Join the San Tan Valley Master Gardeners for a family-fun animal adventure as you learn about and search for “desert critters” on the park’s Interpretive Trail and learn how desert...
Come to the Nature Center and meet Ranger Kevin from 11:30am to 1:00pm. The theme is Desert Critters, and we will have a selection of animal ambassadors on hand to examine, take pictures of, and perhaps even touch! No registration required, just drop on in! MEETING LOCATION: Visitor Center, Main Lobby. No registration required. ...
We will explore the seasonal shapes and colors to create masterpieces of seasonal expression. We have all needed materials and tools!
Dig up your zombies and grab your ghouls! Show off your boo-tiful costumes at Reid Park Zoo for a delightful, not too frightful, family friendly evening at Boo at the Zoo, presented by Lloyd Construction! You’ll have an enchanting time with the whole family at this Tucson Halloween tradition. Proceeds benefit Zoo animal care, operations,...
Join us for creepy crafts, ghoulish games and tricky treats! There will also be a haunted house for those who dare! Wear your costumes for extra fun and don’t forget to bring a trick-or-treat bag to collect your goodies! This not-too-scary Halloween event is great for all ages. Muncheez will be onsite with delicious tacos...
A family event that is designed to provide a safe place for some trick-or-treating, animal interactions and FAMILY FUN!! The property will be open for guests to walk around to each station at their leisure. We encourage everyone to dress up!! When: 6pm to 8pm 2023 dates Saturday October 21st Saturday October 28th Where: North...
Now adults can have a one-of-a-kind experience exploring the Zoo after dark! Come and enjoy guided hikes, meet animal ambassadors, have dinner and drinks, hang out by the fire and...