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...
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 F. Kennedy Park in southwest Tucson is located west of I-19 off of Ajo Highway. Bird life here is more abundant in winter when the...
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 to the end of Flume and back. It will be on moderate grade, with frequently rocky or uneven ground. Please dress in layers, wear protective...
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 Admission
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 area. Location: Fraesfield Trailhead – Skill level: Easy Distance: ~3 miles Time: ~2.5 hours Pets are not permitted at our activities due to safety concerns. If...
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 monsters, cougars, and more! Free with Park Fee
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 changing seasons, man's impact on nature, how nature inspires writers and poets, rare and endangered species, or American Indian use of plants and animals. Program...
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 the plants and animals that call Tohono Chul home. During this guided tour, you’ll hear about desert wildlife and learn how to identify some of...
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
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 all ages. Stocked with everything from binoculars and hand lenses to mounted specimens and scientific models, and supplemented with an amazing array of feathers, bones,...
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 minutes. Presented daily. We all have our favorites - favorite restaurants, favorite music, favorite parks. Join a ranger, or a park volunteer, for a program...
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...
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 the way. We will explore the Japanese art of Gyotaku printmaking this month!
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
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 topics! Free with Park Fee
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 is an IMAX show reformatted for the planetarium dome. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: Entomology, life cycles, insect diversity Style: Fulldome documentary followed by live...
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 an interactive display of venomous animals and a discussion of their vital role in our ecosystem, “busting” myths about their behaviors, and have all your...
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...
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 Pam will take you through the wondrous landscapes of this region, plants selection, climate and soil conditions, resistance to local pests and diseases, pruning weeding and more....
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 the library garden!
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 Park Fee
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 Museum of Natural History for a captivating deep dive into Hollywood’s portrayals of dinosaurs and other prehistoric beasts. A short Q and A session will...
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 in the silver light of the waxing moon. Restrooms and water available at the trailhead. Please wear closed toed shoes and dress in layers as...