Enjoy a 2.6-mile hike on the Cottonwood Trail with Ranger Kevin as we look for all kinds of wildlife along the way. Some animals we may see include mule deer,...
Kids aged 10-18 get to learn from local theater professionals AND exercise their love of nature with this workshop facilitated by The Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre staff. Participants will get to...
Lifecycle of the Saguaro Educational Hike at Granite Mountain Trailhead Native only to the Sonoran Desert, these giant cacti are a sight to see! Join us to follow the growth...
Native only to the Sonoran Desert, these giant cacti are a sight to see! Join us to follow the growth of a saguaro from seed to skeleton and view multi-armed,...
Connect with nature at the Desert Museum! Campers will explore human relationships with the Sonoran Desert through science, crafts, play, and live animal encounters. Campers will leave with an understanding...
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...
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!...
Join Ranger Kevin as we learn how to make - or strengthen - our connection with nature through the practice of Silent Walking and Sit Spots. This is a beginner’s...
A discovery table will be set up in the Visitor Center and will have several snake species on display for you to see and, if you are brave, to hold....
What’s the difference between venom and poison? Ranger Shaun knows, do you? Stop by the Nature Center and chat about venomous animals. What does venomous mean? What is it? Where...
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,...
Join ASU Library's Naturespace at Hayden Library for a discussion about the different difficulties that we face on hiking trails. We will look at different Arizona hikes and what skill level it...
Explore the art of container gardening on a smaller scale. While large pots are usually recommended for desert heat, not everyone can manage them. Learn how to make the most...
Kids aged 10-18 get to learn from local theater professionals AND exercise their love of nature with this workshop facilitated by The Scoundrel & Scamp Theatre staff. Participants will get to...
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...
Join us for a question-and-answer session with a Master Gardener Rosarian on how to grow roses in Arizona. Disclaimer(s) MEL Programs All events at the Mesa Express Library are held...
Meeting of the Verde Valley Chapter of the Arizona Arhaeology Society.
Presented by Dr. Jeremy Tsung-Jui Wu (Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Geological Sciences and Engineering, University of Nevada, Reno) This year's colloquium series will consist of a mixture of researchers across the University...
Tumamoc Talks bring together University of Arizona research to the greater Tucson community. Tucson boasts more than 300 days of sunshine per year, and we may not think of clouds...
Mammoths in your Backyard? Journey back over 10,000 years to the Ice Age Valley of the Sun. Meet the animals that lived right here then, especially the mammoths! Join Dr....
Taylor McKinnon is an artist by accident and an activist by trade. In this artist talk, McKinnon will discuss nature photography as a practice of natural history— of mutually reinforcing,...