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...
Many Arizonans call the Sonoran Desert and its striking landscapes home. Long before our urban centers and city lights lit up the dark desert skies, the Tohono O’odham were cultivating and shaping the land with abundant agriculture—from squash and beans to corn and cotton. For generations they passed down their rich knowledge and culture grown...
Dinosaur themed all throughout November!
Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...
Do you have the passion to capture the splendor of nature through your camera? Want to learn how to take great outdoor shots? This might be just the Nature and Landscape Photography course that will get you started. Give yourself an excuse to get outside and explore the beauty of Tucson Botanical Gardens with your...
If you want to take advantage of this pleasant fall weather, come join Ranger Shaun to walk and talk about this wonderful place we call the Sonoran Desert. Hike the 2.9-mile, easy rated North Loop while we look at and discuss various plants and animals along the way. Restrooms and water available near trailhead. Closed...
Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! October through April we are open to the public from 10am until...
Hedgehogs raised domestically make interesting pets, but require close attention to their health needs. Get the information and advice you need to take good care of your hedgehog. Presented by Yusuke Banno.
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...
Capture the beauty of some of nature’s most conspicuous creatures. Illustrator and artist Devon Meyer will give step-by-step instruction on drawing butterflies in perspective and mark-making techniques. Beginner to intermediate sketching and watercolor. Materials List: Paper, pencil, watercolor paper, watercolor paints, brushes (round and flat if possible), water.
Join a group of tween every second Wednesday of the month at 3:00pm for the after school creature club. We'll be meeting and learning about different animals and creatures and sharing our favorite animal facts. *Please contact the children's department with any needs or considerations that we can prepare for or be aware of to...
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...
Help us fill our seed packets for the seed library, hear from Master Gardeners, ask questions about your home garden, & learn about Earth Heart Park and Community Garden! Ages 12 and up welcome, no registration required.
Location: Agave Environmental Contracting, Inc., 1634 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85009
Want a happy & healthy pet? Come learn how to provide a healthy and safe lifestyle for your pet including pet CPR and choking & basic first aid treatment. This engaging class is designed to help build your knowledge and hands-on skills. Canine and feline training mannequins will be used during the session. This training...