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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Walk

McDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. MMRP, Fountain Hills

Learn about the resident and migrant birds of the Sonoran Desert on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen...

Free with Park Fee

Tucson Audubon Society: Mason Center & Arthur Pack Park Field Trip

Tucson Audubon Mason Center 3835 W. Hardy Rd., Tucson

Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking Distance: 2.5 miles; Trip Duration: 2 hr 45 min; Elevation Gain: none; Ground Condition: groomed trail. Drinking water not available on trail. Restrooms at the Mason...

Free

Butterfly Wonderland: Waking up with Butterflies Photography

Butterfly Wonderland 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale

Savor a serene hour capturing the beauty of butterflies, birds, or reptiles through the camera lens. Join Butterfly Wonderland for an exclusive opportunity as Director of Animal Care & Entomologist...

Free – $28.95

Tohono Chul: Birds of Tohono Chul

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

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

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Guided Bird Walks

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

Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along...

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

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Guided Hike

Patagonia Lake State Park 400 Patagonia Lake Rd, Nogales

Join us for a 5.5 mile hike through Sonoita Creek State Natural Area. This moderately strenuous hike will showcase grasslands, a rocky canyon and a forest of massive mesquite, ash,...

Free with Park Fee

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. Free with Park Fee

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Critter Chat

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument 10 Organ Pipe Dr., Ajo

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

National Park Service: Guided Rim Walk

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

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

Mohave County Library: Successful Gardening in Lake Havasu

Mohave County Library - Lake Havasu City Branch 1770 N. McCulloch Blvd., Lake Havasu City

UNLV professor Bob Morris brings his knowledge of successful desert gardening through correct irrigation, plants and water conservation to a workshop designed for Lake Havasu residents

Free

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Guided Nature Hike

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

Chandler Public Library: Ask a Master Gardener @ Sunset Library

Chandler Public Library - Sunset Campus 4930 W. Ray Rd., Chandler

niversity of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners are certified volunteers who answer questions about gardening, landscaping, plant identification, and plant problems. If you have been wondering how to start and...

Free

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Nature Program

Catalina State Park 11570 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson

Our Nature Program is the perfect opportunity for people of all ages to learn all about Arizona's diverse wildlife. This is a live reptile exhibit and so much more! On-site...

Free with Park Fee

Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours

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

Tohono Chul: Walk in the Gardens

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

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

Buckey Public Library System: Ask a Master Gardener

Buckeye Public Library System - Coyote Branch 21699 W. Yuma Rd. Suite 116, Buckeye

Bring your questions about planting, pruning, and caring for your yard and garden to the Coyote Library every third Saturday of the month and ask a Master Gardner! January 20:...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: 100 Miles in 100 Days Nature Hike

McDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. MMRP, Fountain Hills

Learn all about the Sonoran Desert ecosystem during this guided hike with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike to learn about the animals, plants, and ecology of...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Ranger Patio Talk

Coronado National Memorial 4101 W Montezuma Canyon Rd, Hereford

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: Butterflies and their Plants

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

Explore the seasonal world of butterflies and discover the plants favored by caterpillars and adults! This tour through the gardens provides a unique opportunity to observe these colorful creatures up...

Free with Admission

Tohono Chul: Eco Station – Plants and People

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

Living side by side for millennia, plant use has shaped people along the way   Eco-Stations at the Overlook These touch carts, staffed by Docents, feature hands-on Sonoran Desert learning...

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...

$5 – $7

National Park Service: Ranger’s Choice Program

Grand Canyon National Park - South Rim Grand Canyon

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

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

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,...

Free – $25

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...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Patio Talk

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument 10 Organ Pipe Dr., Ajo

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

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

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

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...

Free with Park Fee

National Park Service: Amphitheater Sunset Talk

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument 10 Organ Pipe Dr., Ajo

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

National Park Service: Explore the Night (East District)

Saguaro National Park Tucson

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