Tucson Audubon Society: Chuck Ford Lakeside Park Field Trip
Trip difficulty: 1.2 miles mostly on paved and concrete surfaces. Includes one steep slope. Lakeside Park in southeast Tucson is a great place to get to know your urban birds....
Free
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Field Sciences
Events for January 5, 2024
Tucson Audubon Society: Sabino Canyon Field Trip
Trip Rating: Easy/Moderate. Walking Distance: 3 miles. Elevation Gain: 25 feet. Ground Conditions: Rocky Trails. We’ll bird Sabino Canyon Recreation Area walking a loop that includes both Sonoran desert upland...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Fitness Hike
Join Ranger Nikki to explore the desert and get a great workout. Ranger Nikki will lead you on a moderate to difficult hike to explore our beautiful desert. The route...
Free with Park Fee
Appleton-Whittell Research Ranch of Audubon: Appleton-Whittell Christmas Bird Count
This year's Appleton-Whittell Christmas Bird Count will be held on January 5, 2024. For more information or to sign up, reach out at [email protected]. Running since 1900, the Christmas Bird Count...
🎄OdySea Aquarium: Winter Wonderland
ODYSEA AQUARIUM IS THE PLACE TO VISIT FOR FESTIVE FUN ALL MONTH LONG! Voyager Transforms into a Festive Holiday “Ride-Thru” Experience Festive lighting, music, and décor change with each rotation...
Free with Admission
Tucson Audubon Society: Oracle State Park Field Trip
Registration for this trip is free. Bird beautiful Oracle State Park, situated at 4500 ft. elevation which means cooler temperatures and the chance to see some higher elevation species like...
Free with Park Fee
Tohono Chul: Birds of Tohono Chu
It’s time to get your birding on! On this tour, you’ll learn how to identify resident birds and those just passing through. You’ll also learn where they like to hang...
Free with Admission
Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Little Keepers
Ages 6 - 7 The Keeper Program is designed to give children too young to participate in our Adult Volunteer Program a chance to learn and work at PHS. Each day ...
$50
National Park Service: Museum Demonstration Lab
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. Free with Park Fee
Free with Park Fee
Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Junior Lizard Day Camp
Ages 8 - 11 Lizards are such a neat group of reptiles! This day camp will take a look at geckos, monitors, iguanas and other types of lizards from around...
$75
🎄 Butterfly Wonderland: Glistening Gardens
November 24 - January 7 This holiday season, step into the enchanting ‘Glistening Gardens’ at Butterfly Wonderland. This seasonal escape transports guests to the rainforest as they leisurely stroll with...
Free with Admission
National Park Service: Ranger’s Choice Hike (East District)
Join a park naturalist on a favorite trail to explore the wonders of the Sonoran Desert. Meet at the Visitor Center to learn what that day’s adventure entails. Expect a...
Free with Park Fee
National Park Service: Critter Chat
Join a ranger at the Kris Eggle Visitor Center at our back patio to learn about the wildlife found at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument. Topics may include javalina, gila...
Free with Park Fee
Pinal County Library District: Gardening for Kids 2024!
Join the Main Library the first Friday of each month this Spring for a fun gardening presentation just for kids!
Free
National Park Service: Guided Rim Walk
Learn about Grand Canyon's natural world on a 1 hour guided walk on a paved pathway along the canyon rim. Topics vary and may include: animals and plants adapting to...
Free with Park Fee
Tohono Chul: Walk in the Gardens
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert. Join us for a Walk in the Gardens and get an intimate look at...
Free with Admission
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!...
Free with Park Fee
Tohono Chul: Eco Station – Creepy Crawlies
Sometimes scary, but always cool! – spiders, scorpions, snakes, and lizards Eco-Stations at the Overlook These touch carts, staffed by Docents, feature hands-on Sonoran Desert learning opportunities for visitors...
Free with Admission
National Park Service: Ranger’s Choice Program
Join us for a surprise program. Topics change daily. Come curious, leave inspired! Program may include a walk to Mather Point or along the Canyon Rim Trail. Program duration: 30...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Library District: Ask A Master Gardener
Have a question about local gardening, local insects, and local plants? Come ask a master gardener your questions the first Friday of each month from 12-2 and learn about all...
Free
National Park Service: Garden Walk (East District)
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...
Free with Park Fee
National Park Service: Patio Talk
Join a ranger on the back patio of the Kris Eggle Visitor Center to discover more about Organ Pipe Cactus' fascinating cultural or geological history, ecology, wildlife or other fun...
Free with Park Fee
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Expedition Reef
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...
Free – $12
National Park Service: Geology Talk Ranger Program
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...
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...
Free
National Park Service: Amphitheater Sunset Talk
Join a ranger at the Twin Peaks Campground Amphitheater to discover more about the amazing Sonoran Desert! Topics may including cultural history, wildlife, cacti, restoration projects, and more! Free with...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Walk
Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours prowl of the Preserve trails to look for nocturnal animals and scorpions! Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours trail walk to look for and...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: 100 Miles in 100 Days Night Hike
Knock some miles off your 100 miles in 100 days goal as you enjoy an exciting night hike with Ranger Derik to the only summit trail in the Maricopa County...
Free with Park Fee
🎄 Reid Park Zoo: Zoolights Holiday Magic
There’s ‘snow place like Reid Park Zoo for the holidays! December 2– 23, Encore Nights: December 26 – 30 and January 2 – 7 Ready, Set, Glow! ZooLights: Holiday Magic,...
Free – $13
National Park Service: Explore the Night (East District)
Take a stroll in the twilight as night-prowling creatures emerge to enjoy the cooler hours after dark. Bats expected! Meet at the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center entrance. Bring water, flashlight...
Free with Park Fee