Both novice and seasoned birders enjoy the variety of birds that visit and live in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Our experienced bird guide, Mary Ellen, will help you...
Please note that for all Wednesday Sweetwater walks in February, we will be leading two walks of 15 participants each, both starting at 8:00 AM. Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking distance: 1.5 miles, Trip Duration: 2.5 hrs, Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines; Ground condition: groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available...
Join the Phoenix Zoo at Homeschool Days for a morning dedicated to homeschool families and groups. The morning will be filled with STEM based learning stations, animal interactions and exploring...
Come out to explore the pollinators of the Preserve with your little one! Each week will focus on a new pollinator, building on a concept from the week before. Focusing...
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...
Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...
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 geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
Join Ranger Shaun for an informal Q&A about rattlesnakes! See some snake artifacts like skins, rattles, and fangs. Learn about how they behave, versus how movies, books, and your imagination might have you believe they behave. Find out what they eat! Find out about venom, different types of venom, and maybe even touch briefly on...
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
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...
Stop by the Nature Center anytime between 2:00pm and 3:00pm to visit with Ranger Nikki and learn about San Tan’s permitted animal ambassadors. Meet Wally the Chuckwalla, Cleo the Kingsnake, Cherry the Tarantula and more. Informational handouts and coloring sheets will be available to take home. Restrooms and water are available at the Nature Center....
When we observe the world around us with sketches and illustrations, we begin an intimate connection with what we experience. Learn drawing and colored pencil painting techniques that will allow you to capture the beauty and amazing details of desert reptiles. This creative class will guide students of all skill levels to closely observe reptiles...
Get you hands dirty at the Chandler Nature Center Community Education Garden as kids learn basic gardening principles and partake in nature-oriented crafts to help enchant our garden. Age at least 5 yrs but less than 9 yrs Feb 7, 2024 - Feb 21, 2024 Wed 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy walk to enjoy a beautiful desert sunset and chat about plants and animals. Ranger Nikki will lead you on an easy walk along the park’s Service Road to enjoy the sunset and watch silhouettes of cacti and trees appear along the way. This is an out-and-back walk that covers...
Presented by Jeff Pyun Part of the Surprise Twists That Transformed Science | 2024 Lecture Series We look forward to welcoming audiences back to Centennial Hall for the College of Science Lecture Series! Opening night of the Surprise Twists That Transformed Science series is Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at 7pm. Talks are free and open to the public. We will...