Please note that for all Wednesday Sweetwater walks in November, we will be leading two walks of 15 participants each, both starting at 7:00 AM. Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking distance: 1.5 miles, Trip Duration: 2.5 hrs, Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines; Ground condition: groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available...
It’s time again for the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation annual 100-mile trail challenge! November 1 is the official start date so take the first steps to your goal on a guided hike with Ranger Nikki. The route is 5.5 miles on the easy to moderate terrain of San Tan and Hedgehog Trails but you...
Let's celebrate Dinovember! Stop by the Hamilton Library to test your detective skills with a scavenger hunt. Find all the dinosaurs and earn a prize! Explore every area of the library to complete the scavenger hunt. Each child can earn one prize per day.
Visit the Marcus Landslide geological site, second largest landslide in Arizona. The elevation gain is 400 ft. Location: Tom’s Thumb Trailhead – 23015 N 128th St, Scottsdale, AZ, 85255 Skill level: Moderate Distance: ~4 miles Time: ~2.5 hours Pets are not permitted at our activities due to safety concerns. If you would like to request...
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...
How do reptiles differ from each other based on where they live? Is there anywhere that reptiles are not found? Take a trip around the world with Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary & their reptiles while learning how these animals vary from place to place in this hands on experience. Program is limited to 35 kids &...
Go back into the Jurassic and learn to fold an origami Triceratops, Pterodactyl, Stegosaurus, and more. Then use markers to draw spots, stripes, eyes, whatever you'd like on them.
Expedition Reef show reveals in exquisite detail the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral reefs—and the scientists taking action to restore them. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: Sea, Climate, Biology Style: Fulldome documentary followed by live presentation Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages 2 and under: Free Discounted Rates Seniors (55+) and...
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 paradise! You'll even get to take away a seed ball. Presented by Yusuke Joshua Banno
(ages 6 and up / 45 min) Come and meet some amazing birds of prey that are native to Arizona. Presenters from Liberty Wildlife will teach us about the history,...