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 potential. Grassy hillsides dotted with oaks may hold Montezuma Quail, Mexican Jay, Western or Eastern Bluebirds, Bushtits, and more. Waterfowl will be coming back for...
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, reptiles, mammals, trees, shrubs and cacti. The route makes a loop using Blevins, Spillway and Levee trails for 4.5 miles on easy to moderate terrain....
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...
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...
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.
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...