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Tucson Audubon Society: Parker Canyon Lake Field Trip

Registration Required: $35/member, $50/non-member This 130-acre, deep water lake is tucked back on the west slopes of the Huachuca Mountains and because of its location is under-birded but holds great...

$35 – $50

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert 101 Hike

Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa

Explore the Sonoran Desert with Ranger Nikki and learn about some of the plants and animals that you can see along the trails at Usery, including a variety of birds,...

Free with Park Fee

Tucson Audubon Society: Bird Enjoyment Walk at El Rio Preserve Field Trip

El Rio Preserve 10190 N. Coachline Blvd., Marana

Trip difficulty: Easy. 1 -1.5 miles on mostly flat surfaces with some uneven terrain. Trip duration approximately 2.5 hours. This bird walk is all about enjoying nature and birds. It’s about walking slow, being mindful and looking for birds and then spending time truly watching their behaviors. It’s not about the number of birds we...

Free

Tucson Botanical Gardens: Year-Round Color

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Do you yearn for color in your garden throughout the entire year? One of the benefits of living in the desert is that we can have plants flowering in our landscapes all year long. In this presentation, Noelle Johnson, ‘AZ Plant Lady’ profiles her favorite plants that flower throughout most of the year, as well...

$24 – $30

Butterfly Wonderland: Whimsical Wings

Butterfly Wonderland 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale

Step into a realm of wonder as Butterfly Wonderland’s Education Specialists release exquisite tropical butterflies into the Conservatory. Capture the enchanting moment with on camera as these graceful insects take their inaugural flight. Feel free to engage with the specialists, asking any questions that may pique curiosity. This captivating event is included FREE WITH ADMISSION.

Free with Admission

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, 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...

Free – $25

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Expedition Reef

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

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...

Free – $12

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Bugs Walk

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N. Spur Cross Rd., Cave Creek

Join Ranger Shaun as he explores the solar oasis and does a bit of bug watching along the Metate trail. This is roughly 2 mile hike along an easy rated trail. The pace is intended to be slower than normal to take time to look closely for small wildlife such as insects, lizards, and mice...

Free with Park Fee

Liberty Wildlife: Education Takes Flight at the Hyatt

Join Liberty Wildlife and their Animal Ambassadors to learn more about the native wildlife of Arizona. Education Takes Flight, every Friday from October thru April. Location: Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch  7500 E Doubletree Ranch Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, United States  

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Bug Theater

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

Bug Theater is back in Cave Creek, hopefully with fewer charcoal bugs! Join Ranger Shaun as he raises the white curtain again to see what the cooler nights have brought out as the year winds down. Please bring layers, water, and a flashlight. Blacklights are encouraged. Pets, young children, and bug spray are not. A...

Free with Park Fee