Both novice and seasoned birders enjoy the variety of birds that visit and live in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains. Our experienced bird guide, Mary Ellen, will help you...
Walk with Natural Resources Coordinator at Granite Mountain Trailhead Spend about 2 hours on an easy walk with a City of Scottsdale Natural Resources Coordinator as various desert topics are...
Please note that for all Wednesday Sweetwater walks in February, we will be leading two walks of 15 participants each, both starting at 8:00 AM. Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking distance:...
Trail running offers a wonderful opportunity to explore and connect with the natural world while providing a fun and engaging way to get a great work out. Enjoy a guided...
Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along...
Join Ranger Kevin for a trail walk along the Hassayampa River that includes an introduction to birding. We’ll cover birding basics, from tools and equipment to bird identification tips and...
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...
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!...
Ages 2 - 5 Enjoy storybooks, songs, and activities all about fire safety, see a real fire truck, and meet our special guests from the Buckeye Fire Department.
Come to the Nature Center and meet Ranger Kevin from 11:30am to 1:00pm. Bring your burning desert questions! Try to stump the Ranger! Impress your friends and enemies alike with...
Have you ever wanted to get out in the desert but aren’t sure where to start? If so, then come on out to White Tank Mtn Park to learn how...
Amerind is noted for conducting a joint archaeological project with Mexico from 1958 to 1961 at the archaeological site of Paquimé in Chihuahua, Mexico. Learn about how people lived during...
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 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...
Join Ranger Steve at the Nature Center for an interactive display of venomous animals and a discussion of their vital role in our ecosystem, “busting” myths about their behaviors, and...
Why do birds build nests, and how do these homes keep them safe and warm? Learn all about it and make your own model nest out of natural materials, then...
Explore the fascinating world of dogs with our interactive program series, "Canine Culture." Geared toward ages 6 and up, each event focuses on different aspects of dogs, from basic training...