Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Walk
Look for desert and migratory birds with Ranger Eric! Learn about birds of Sonoran Desert and migrant water birds on this walk with Ranger Eric. We will first meet at...
Free with Park Fee
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Field Sciences
Events for January 25, 2024
Tucson Audubon Society: Birding For Every BODY at Lakeside Park FIeld Trip
January 25- Thursday, 8:00 am – Lakeside Park Join Marcia OBara for a leisurely birding experience designed for nature lovers with accessibility challenges; wheelchairs, walkers, or other assistive devices are...
Free
City of Chandler: The Ultimate Classic Superstition Bus Tour (#2NC609)
The Superstition Mountains' mysterious history and natural wonder draws in visitors from around the world! On this desert adventure, you'll visit scenic viewpoints of the Superstition Mountains, Goldfield Ghost Town,...
$26 – $36
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Visit the Garden!
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...
Free with Museum Admission
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Cowpoke-Granite Mountain & Bootlegger Hike at Granite Mountain Trailhead
This hike covers some beautiful areas of the eastern Preserve with some of the most impressive saguaro stands in the Preserve. Location: Granite Mountain Trailhead Skill level: Moderate Distance: ~4.5...
Free
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
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
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
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Guided Nature Hike
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
National Park Service: A Hike Through The (Cactus) Forest (East District)
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...
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 – Desert Chow
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...
Free with Admission
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: 100 Miles in 100 Days Nature Hike
Join Ranger Eric for a moderate hike up to Yavapai Point and back, with spectacular scenery along the way! Join Ranger Eric on a 1.8-mile one-way hike up the Yavapai...
Free with Park Fee
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
Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour
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
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station Tarantulas
Come learn about our friendly neighbor GIANT FREAKING SPIDERS with Ranger Shaun! Ranger Shaun has come out to talk about big cuddly....spiders. Come learn about some of our native tarantulas!...
Free with Park Fee
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: BUGS! A Rainforest Adventure
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...
Free – $12
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love…Rattlesnakes!
Join Ranger Kevin for a look at our fascinating desert denizens: rattlesnakes. Come to the Nature Center and meet Ranger Kevin from 2:00pm to 3:30pm. The theme is Rattlesnakes, so bring your...
Free with Park Fee
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
Yavapai County Free Library District: Arizona Archaeology Society Verde Valley Chapter Meeting
Meeting of the Verde Valley Chapter of the Arizona Arhaeology Society.
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Silent Walking – A Beginner’s Guide to Connecting with Nature
Did you make it your New Year’s Resolution to get more connected to nature? Join Ranger Kevin for an introduction to Silent Walking and Sit Spots. Make it your New...
Free with Park Fee
Phoenix Public Library: Thursday Maker Hour – 3D Printer Lab – Dinosaurs
Join us at MACH1 for Thursday Maker Hour: This month we're exploring Paleontology. Want to learn to 3D model your own dinosaur? Join us this week to learn the basics...
Free
National Park Service: Sunset Hike (East District)
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
Free with Park Fee
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
City of Chandler: Sow You Want to Start a Garden (#2NC610)
Start your very own garden! Learn the basics like soil health, watering, the best plant varieties for the desert, and how to cultivate your plants from seed to harvest.
$10 – $14
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Full Moon Hike
Join Ranger Kevin for a beautiful desert evening hike. Come join Ranger Kevin as we hike roughly 2 miles on the Hilltop and Tortoise trails under a winter full moon....
Free with Park Fee
Mesa Public Library: Spring Gardening in Arizona
The spring gardening season is short, but spring is the best time to grow many of our favorite crops. Learn more about what to plant and how to take advantage...
Free
Glendale Public Library: Make a Mini Garden
Bring a piece of the ecosystem into your home by creating a terrarium mini garden. Learn how to maintain your mini garden indoors as if it were surviving outside. All...
Free