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Arizona State Parks and Trails: Picacho Peak Bird Walk

Picacho Peak State Park 15520 Picacho Peak Rd., Picacho

Walk the trails with one of our rangers and learn of the many birds inhabiting the Sonoran Desert region! You may be able to see the quick yet beautiful Anna’s hummingbird or even catch a glimpse of the majestic red tailed hawk. There are all sorts of birds in our deserts that we will help...

Free with Park Fee

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Sunday Guided Bird Walks

Catalina State Park 11570 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson

Experienced bird guides Mike and Lieve lead this bird walk. They will help participants spot and identify various birds that live in and visit the park. Novices, seasoned birders, and every experience level of birder can enjoy this event. Please bring binoculars and a bird guide (guide not mandatory). This walk lasts several hours. Meeting Location: Trailhead Free...

Free with Park Fee

Butterfly Wonderland: Cell Phone Photography Class

Butterfly Wonderland 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale

Guests are invited to Cell Phone Photography Class to learn tips and tricks for taking beautiful photographs of nature with a smartphone! This class will be taught by Paul Valach....

$25 – $30

Reid Park Zoo: Junior Zoo Keeper

Reid Park Zoo 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson

Does your child want to be a Zoo Keeper? Through this interactive, hands-on program your child will experience a snapshot of a day in the life of a Zoo Keeper....

$15 – $20

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Sunday Guided Hikes

Dead Horse Ranch State Park Dead Horse Ranch State Park, Cottonwood

Join us for a guided hike every Sunday morning! We will meet at the first lagoon parking lot at (unless otherwise noted at the entrance station). Hikes will vary each week to explore the different areas of the park. Hikes will be easy to moderate and last approximately an hour- two hours long. Please bring...

Free with Park Fee

Arizona State Parks & Trails: Boat Tour – Avian Adventure Tour

Patagonia Lake State Park 400 Patagonia Lake Rd, Nogales

Avian Adventure Tour, 9 am Every Saturday and Sunday $7 per adult, $5 per child (13 years and under) Please call the park to make your reservation: 520-287-2791. Reservations are...

$5 – $7

National Park Service: Museum Demonstration Lab

Petrified Forest National Park 1 Park Rd, Petrified Forest National Park

Chat with paleontologists at work in the Museum Demonstration Lab and peek in the windows to view the fossils they are cleaning and conserving from Petrified Forest National Park.  The lab is closed on all...

Free with Park Fee

The University of Arizona: Trees Around the World Tour

For more than a century the campus landscape has served as testing grounds for arid-adapted trees, supplying the Campus Arboretum with a collection of unusual but delightful specimens. Trees around the World features some of these unique trees and describes their native uses and interesting folklore. Tours start at the University of Arizona Memorial Fountain,...

Free

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona

Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include...

Free with Park Fee

Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hour

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

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...

Free – $10

National Park Service: The Desert as a Provider (West District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

The Sonoran Desert has been inhabited by humans for nearly 8000 years. Join us at the Tucson Mountain District Red Hills Visitor Center for a short walk to learn about several desert plants that helped sustain human life over that time. Free with Park Fee

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Ranger Patio Talk

Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more! Ask a ranger at the visitor center desk for the topic of the day. Free with Park Fee

Free with Park Fee

Butterfly Wonderland: The Magic of Music and Butterflies featuring Jonathan Levingston

Butterfly Wonderland 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale

Embark on a serene stroll through the mesmerizing Butterfly Conservatory as vibrant tropical butterflies flutter about to the soothing sounds of classical violin by musician Jonathan Levingston. Enjoy the harmonious fusion of nature and music in this unforgettable experience. FREE with admission.

Free with Admission

Arizona State Parks & Trails: Boat Tour – Lake Discovery Tour

Patagonia Lake State Park 400 Patagonia Lake Rd, Nogales

Lake Discovery Tour, 11:30 a.m.  Every Saturday and Sunday $7 per adult, $5 per child (13 years and under) Reservations are required! Seating is limited. Please call the park to make your reservation: 520-287-2791    

$5 – $7

Butterfly Wonderland: The Buzz About Bees

Butterfly Wonderland 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale

Get ready for an un-BEE-lievable experience! Join local beekeeper and AZ Backyard Beekeepers founder, Cricket Aldridge, as she unveils the secrets of bees, hive maintenance, and more. Meet Cricket at...

Free with Admission

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Archaeology Hike at Red Rock State Park

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona

Red Rock State Park has been a destination for Native Americans for several millennia. Most of the ancient features found in the park are from the Sinagua culture dating about 1100 to 1425 AD. Come and hear the fascinating story of the pre-Columbian people who lived and traveled in the park. The hike will identify...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: King Canyon and Gould Mine Trails (West District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Join an Interpretive Ranger in the theater to learn about the 1000-year-old petroglyphs, a 1930’s CCC project, and the historic Gould Mine site developed in 1906. Join an Interpretive Ranger in the theater to learn about the 1000-year-old petroglyphs, a 1930’s CCC project, and the historic Gould Mine site developed in 1906. Wheelchair accessible. Free...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Geology Talk Ranger Program – Yavapai Geology Museum

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geo Glimpse" ranger program - presented daily at 2 pm. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn how this immense canyon formed and the science behind the landscape. The program is 30 minutes long and is accessible. Grand Canyon is one-mile deep, up to...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Garden Walk (East District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

Come join us for a stroll through our ethnobotanical garden where we will discuss some of the fascinating plants found in the Sonoran Desert! From the mighty saguaro cactus to the smallest wildflower, come let your curiosity blossom! Accessible program.  Free with Park Fee

Free with Park Fee