Southeastern Arizona's desert grasslands and agricultural areas are dotted with artificial lakes, ponds and mudflats providing habitat for winter birds, including at least twelve species of raptors and numerous waterfowl (ducks and geese). Thousands of Sandhill cranes migrate from as far away as Alaska to spend the winter near Willcox. Join us for a spectacular...
Registration fee: $35/member, $50/non-member* Trip difficulty: Moderate, some stairs and inclines; Walking Distance: About 1 to 1.5 miles; Trip Duration: 2 – 3 hours; Three pit toilets around the lake...
We encourage our guests to visit the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning to enjoy the flowers, insects, veggies, herbs, and more! Free with Admission
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 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
The rattlesnakes and scorpions will be back before you know it. No need to worry! Come talk with Ranger Shaun to learn about some of our native venomous creatures. Where do they live? What do they eat? How can you avoid an encounter, or end one safely if you have one? Ranger Shaun would love to tell...
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...
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 Style: Fulldome documentary followed by live presentation Planetarium Tickets Adults: $12 Children (ages 3-15): $8 Children ages 2 and under: Free Discounted Rates Seniors (55+) and...
Head into the wild and see if you have what it takes to tackle whatever Mother Nature throws at you. This hands-on wilderness survival course makes learning a blast while helping you build confidence with outdoor skills. You’ll learn three pillars of survival: how to make an emergency shelter, how to locate and purify water,...
Prescott Valley Public Library will be hosting Roots, Tubers & Bulbs in partnership with Yavapai County Master Gardeners on Thursday, February 8th, 2024, from 5:30 to 6:45 pm. We are excited to welcome you to this class, where we will be discussing Roots, Tubers, & Bulbs. Learn about growing Garlic, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, and Jerusalem Artichokes....