Join Marcia OBara for a leisurely birding experience designed for nature lovers with accessibility challenges; wheelchairs, walkers, or other assistive devices are welcome. The pace is slow, distance short, and terrain even. This month’s birding explores the birding hotspot of Agua Caliente Park where we hope to see waterfowl, raptors, sparrows, and a lot more....
Join Ranger Derik on a casual walk through pristine Riparian habitat and learn about the many desert species that call the desert home. The walk with cover a 2-mile section of the Dragonfly Trail with Ranger Derik. Some of the topics covered during the hike will be native plants and animals found in the park...
South Diablo Trail Explorer Hike at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead This hike will head to the South Diablo Trail where you will experience several interesting boulder formations. There will be stops at Cathedral Rock and the Amphitheater along the way. Experienced hikers suggested. Location: Brown’s Ranch Trailhead – 30301 N. Alma School Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262...
This hike will head to the South Diablo Trail where you will experience several interesting boulder formations. There will be stops at Cathedral Rock and the Amphitheater along the way. Experienced hikers suggested. Location: Brown’s Ranch Trailhead – 30301 N. Alma School Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Difficult Distance: ~7.6 miles Time: ~3.5 hours...
Stop by the Art Studio and review different types of animal teeth while you create an animal puppet. While you’re in the Art Studio, construct a Thing-a-ma-jig using recyclables and a dash of imagination! Generously supported by Delta Dental of Arizona Foundation. Free with Admission
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
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...
It’s important to take care of your teeth – celebrate Toothday with us every Tuesday as we do a special tooth-related activity. What would it be like if you had rattlesnake teeth or hippopotamus teeth? Join us to learn about the teeth of various animals and imagine what it would be like to have the...
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...
Join us for our free docent-led tour at 2PM 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. Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215...
Teen Tuesday is open to all children in grades 7-12. Today's Activity: Botanical Bookmarks. Learn about Charles S. Parker, a pathbreaking botanist. Then, in the spirit of his scientific processes in botanical discovery, select from an array of dried plants, arrange them and press into a laminated bookmark you can keep and remember Charles S....