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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Cacti and Critters Hike

Cave Creek Regional Park 37900 E. Cave Creek Pkwy., Cave Creek

Ranger Nikki will lead you on an easy-to-moderate terrain hike to look for saguaros, cholla and barrel cacti along with a variety of animals such as birds, lizards, deer and...

Free with Park Fee

Mission Garden: Healing Herb Walk

Mission Garden 946 W. Mission Ln., Tucson

First Saturday of the month, 8-9am At Mission Garden, meet inside the front gate of the garden $10, Spots limited: Register and pay here. Learn about the 50 medicinal plants...

$10

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Guided Geology Hike

Oracle State Park 3820 E. Wildlife Dr., Oracle

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...

Free with Park Fee

Mission Garden: Growing Great Garlic

Mission Garden 946 W. Mission Ln., Tucson

Saturday November 4, 2023, 8am-11am (Repeats on Saturday November 11) At Mission Garden’s North Field This event is FREE. All monetary gifts are appreciated. At Mission Garden’s "Growing Great Garlic"...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Walk

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

Did you know that over 300 species of birds have been found at the Hassayampa River Preserve? Enjoy an easy-paced walk with seasoned birder and bird bander Anne Leight to spot...

Free with Park Fee

The Urban Farm: The ORIGINAL Urban Farm Tours

Join Farmer Greg as he personally takes you on a walking 90 minute tour of The ORIGINAL Urban Farm, Phoenix’s first and oldest environmental showcase urban farm. Join us for...

$10

Boyce Thompson Arboretum: Desert Plants and Vistas – A Watercolor Course

Boyce Thompson Arboretum 37615 E. Arboretum Way, Superior

We warmly invite you to tap into your creative potential amidst the Arboretum’s soothing eucalyptus and resilient succulents. In this enriching watercolor course, guided by the accomplished Christin Quissell, you’ll...

$90 – $100

Superstition Mountain Museum: Desert Safety and Survival

Superstition Mountain Museum 4087 E. Apache Trail, Apache Junction

Hiking or Camping in the Sonoran Desert is an amazing experience but can turn deadly if you are not prepared. In this special class former Green Beret Sergeant, Author and...

$30

City of Peoria: Low Maintenance Desert Yards #75112

Rio Vista Recreation Center 8866 W. Thunderbird Rd., Peoria

Looking to re-vamp your landscape with a more desert-hardy and low-to-no maintenance flare, but unsure where to start? In this class a xeriscape design expert will walk you through important...

Free

Phoenix Zoo: Family Nature Walk

Phoenix Zoo 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

Meet other nature-loving families as we take a leisurely stroll observing nature and learning fun facts about specific zoo trails. During each tour, the guide will feature the unique horticulture,...

$5

Pinal County Library District: Garden Gurus

Pinal County Library District - Maricopa Library and Cultural Center 18160 N. Maya Angelou Dr., Maricopa

Just how DOES your garden grow, Maricopa?? Pinal County Master Gardeners come to the Maricopa Library the second Saturday of the month with some great resources for your Arizona gardening...

Free

Mesa Public Library: Ask A Master Gardener

Mesa Public Library - Red Mountain Branch 635 N. Power Rd., Mesa

University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners are certified volunteers who answer questions about gardening, landscaping, plant identification, and plant problems. If you have been wondering when, what, where, and...

Free

Glendale Public Library: Basic Yard Makeover

Glendale Public Library - Main Library 5959 W. Brown St., Glendale

Does your landscape need a makeover? Learn how to begin your drab to fab renovation, no matter how small or large the space. Cathy Rymer, Master Gardener, Certified Arborist, retired...

Free

Surprise Public Library: Master Gardener

Surprise Public Library - Surprise Regional Library 16089 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise

Master Gardener volunteers will be available to answer your desert gardening questions, including but not limited to plant selection, irrigation, fertilization, pruning techniques, pest management and problem diagnosis.

Free

Yuma County Library System: Balloon Animal 101

Yuma County Library District - Heritage Library 350 Third Ave., Yuma

No clowning around...learn the art of balloon animal making! It looks complicated, but we’ll break it down into simple steps and you’ll have your own balloon zoo in no time!...

Free

Phoenix Zoo: Junior Horse Hands

Phoenix Zoo 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

Ages 5 - 6 (and a caregiver) This three-day series is a great introduction to horses.  This program will help you determine if horses are a good fit for your...

$79 – $99

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: 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

Butterfly Wonderland: Stingray & Shark Feedings

Butterfly Wonderland 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale

Dive into the captivating world of marine life with an educational Aquarist Talk and Live Feeding in the Tropical Waters gallery. Join Sara Donaldson at the Observation Pool as she...

Free with Admission

Phoenix Zoo: Horse Hands Level 2

Phoenix Zoo 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

Ages 7 - 14 This three-day program is for those who have completed Level 1. Caregiving is continued in this level with participants learning about caring for a horse’s hooves...

$164 – $199

Butterfly Wonderland: Bug Talks

Butterfly Wonderland 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale

Educational talks about our unique Spineless Giants- learn more from one of our “bug specialists” about some of the largest insects from around the world. Be amazed at tarantulas, mantises...

Free with Admission