January 18- Thursday, 8:00 am- John F. Kennedy Park Trip difficulty: Easy. Two-mile loop over paved and dirt pathways with some slopes and uneven footing. Restroom facilities are available. John...
Trip difficulty: Easy. 1-1.5 mile loop on mostly level ground, paved & grassy surfaces with uneven areas. Restroom facilities & water available. Fort Lowell Park, an urban park located in...
Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike to learn about the animals, plants, and ecology of the Sonoran Desert. We will hike 6.4 miles roundtrip on Slate and Flume Trails...
We encourage our guests to visit the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning to water the garden, and enjoy the flowers, insects, veggies, herbs, and more! Free with Museum...
Travel back in time in the Preserve with our PastFinder expert and former City of Scottsdale archeologist to learn how historic and ancient peoples survived and thrived in this desert...
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
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...
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...
Let your interest reach new heights and join us for a hike through the heart of the cactus forest, getting to know the giant cactus. Hike will up to 2...
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...
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!...
Follow the predator/prey trail and explore a tangled food web Eco-Stations at the Overlook These touch carts, staffed by Docents, feature hands-on Sonoran Desert learning opportunities for visitors of...
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...
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,...
Do you want to try a different type of art each month? Come learn about color and technique as we experiment with different mediums, learning about a few artists along...
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...
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...
Follow an insect's life journey as you become immersed in a miniature world where a leaf weighs as much as a car and one raindrop quenches the largest thirst. This...
What is the difference between poison and venom? Come learn more at Ranger Steve’s discovery station and display of LIVE venomous animals. Join Ranger Steve at the Nature Center for...
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...
Gardening with native plants is a great way to not only improve your outdoor space aesthetically, but also in preserving the biodiversity and nurturing of the natural world. Master Gardener...
Help us plant some wildflowers for our library garden! We'll also discuss future plans for the El Mirage library garden and lessons learned from the first winter growing season of...
Did you know that bats are our friends? Learn everything you wanted to know about bats: their benefits, what they eat, where they live, diseases they carry, species of bats...
Climb a half-mile up the Tanque Verde Ridge to enjoy a desert sunset with a ranger guide. Expect rocky terrain and beautiful views. Free with Park Fee
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...
Are you a fan of dinosaur cinema like Jurassic Park and The Land Before Time, but wonder about what Hollywood gets right and wrong about dinosaurs? Join paleontologist Gavin McCullough of the Arizona...
Hike in the moonlight with Ranger Shaun! Click program title for more details. Join Ranger Shaun on a hike to the top of beautiful Yavapai Lookout to appreciate the desert...