Trip Moderate: Walk 2 – 3 miles primarily on dirt paths that are uneven in places. Limited to 10 participants. Binoculars will be provided for those who request them. This...
Each trip you'll discover iconic cacti, canyons peppering the landscapes, and rugged trails. Trips are local and start out with easy terrain and progress to more difficult hikes later in...
Learn about the Sonoran Desert while doing a moderate-difficult hike on upper Ford Canyon Trail with Ranger Eric. Enjoy a moderate to extremely difficult hike up ~3.3 miles of Ford...
Hunter/Gatherers Educational Hike ay Lost Dog Wash Trailhead Join our expert archaeologist as we explore the challenges of the Archaic hunter and gatherer to survive and thrive in the Sonoran...
Join our expert archaeologist as we explore the challenges of the Archaic hunter and gatherer to survive and thrive in the Sonoran Desert of 2,000 years ago. See important desert...
Jesús García, founder of the Kino Heritage Fruit Trees Project, will teach techniques for propagation, pruning, grafting and care of fruit trees. The class begins with a talk on the...
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
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...
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...
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!...
Ndey Bassin is a PhD Candidate in the School of Life Sciences and the Center for Evolution and Medicine She is a medical entomologist. She aims to better understand the biology...
Hike the scenic riparian forest of the Hassayampa River Preserve before scaling Lyke’s Lookout for a stunning view! This is a 1.15-mile, moderate difficulty hike featuring a steep 90-foot ascent...
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,...
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...
A workshop by Jonathon Keats Standard time is measured on atomic clocks, providing a technical basis for global transactions. Might local environmental conditions be more meaningful timekeepers? Might their natural...
Celebrate spring coming in with the Young Gardeners Funfest! We will have seed planting, flower dissection, plant pressing and pressing bookmark making with Mesa Urban Garden master gardeners. We’ll also have...
Join us at the El Mirage Library Garden club for fun discussions about gardening. We'll also be going over step by step instructions on how to make your very own...
Jungle Jill will bring LIVE, birds and reptiles for an up close and interactive, unforgettable experience! Audience members will delight in seeing, hearing and touching these amazing animals as we...
Presented by Alicia Cruz-Uribe (Edward Sturgis Grew Associate Professor of Mineralogy and Petrology, School of Earth and Climate Sciences, The University of Maine) This year's colloquium series will consist of a mixture...
Learn about growing garlic, potatoes, sweet potatoes, and Jerusalem artichokes; including garden site selection, soil preparation, variety selection, planting, growing & harvesting, and tips on pests and diseases... with Yavapai...
Flight for the Future Conservation Speaker Series Butterfly Wonderland is excited to bring passionate people doing interesting work in the field of conservation to share their insights and projects with...