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, javelina, squirrels, rabbits, birds and perhaps a reptile or two. Trail is rated easy, with very little loose rock, uneven terrain and elevation change. Please...
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 of a saguaro from seed to skeleton and view multi-armed, old saguaros. Location: Granite Mountain Trailhead – 31402 N 136th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill...
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, old saguaros. Location: Granite Mountain Trailhead – 31402 N 136th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85262 Skill level: Moderate Distance: ~4 miles Time: ~3 hours Pets are...
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 of their role in the desert and ways to explore nature in their own lives. Register for Grades 1-3 Register for Grades 4-6
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!...
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 level class, so anyone who is interested in cultivating the skills needed to appreciate the natural world in greater depth is welcome. We will learn...
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. Also on display will be many natural artifacts including snake skins, snake sheds, rattles, and a Gila Monster skeleton. MEETING LOCATION: Visitor Center No Registration...
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 does it come from? What does it do? Can I have some? Answer these questions and more with Ranger Shaun! MEETING LOCATION: Nature Center No...
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 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 takes to hike them. We will discuss what it takes to hike some of the hardest hikes in the valley and what hikes are for...
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 use natural materials collected from the Gardens to make their very own theatrical masks! In addition to making botanical masks, participants will engage in exercises...
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...
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 outdoors. Location: Monterey Park 7045 E. Monterey Avenue Mesa, AZ 85209
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 of Arizona along with visiting scientists as well! The colloquium series will be conducted in the Gould-Simpson “Fishbowl” (2nd floor) from 4-5PM on Thursdays. There...
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 as a crucial element of our environment. But the cloud systems that make up the North American Monsoon generate most of our annual rainfall. We...
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. Robert McCord, Chief Curator at AZMNH for the next Talk Science at the Main Branch of the Mesa Public Library - 64 E 1st St, Mesa, AZ 85201...
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,...