The beautiful cactus forest of this sanctuary offers birders the opportunity to see a wide range of desert inhabitants, like Gambel’s Quail, Greater Roadrunner, and Gilded Flicker. All ages welcome. Please remember to wear comfortable shoes and bring plenty of water; wearing a hat and sunscreen are also recommended.
Stop by all month long at the Downtown Branch and test your detective skills with our scavenger hunt for a chance to earn a prize! This month's Earth Day theme runs through April 30th. Explore every nook of your library to complete the hunt, and along the way, discover something new your library has to offer! The hidden...
Join a naturalist-guided walk along Big Wash in Oro Valley on an easy- to moderate-level trail. In addition to great views of the Santa Catalina Mountains, this area is designated an important wildlife corridor, so we’ll keep an eye out for native birds such as Gila woodpeckers and cactus wrens, and other desert wildlife Trekking...
Learn about the many native plants that can be eaten in the desert and learn about the first peoples that harvested and ate them with Ranger Derik. You will be hiking along the Waterfall Trail, which is rated as easy, however there are a few short rocky sections towards the middle of the hike. Along...
Join Ranger Nikki on a moderate hike to search for and learn about a variety of flowering plant life, including wildflowers, shrubs and cacti. Ranger Nikki will lead you on a hike to look for cactus blooms, wildflowers and pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Learn how to document your findings on the citizen science...
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
A workshop for anyone interested in birds. We’ll talk where you find them, how to identify them and what ones you are likely to see or hear around your house, your school or university, your workplace, etc. Spring migration is good for bird finding, so…. we’ll have loaner binoculars for attendees to try out and—no...
Discover simple Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) concepts through a Storytime with songs, picture books, and interactive learning stations. Celebrate Mother Earth with us as we learn more about plants and flowers! STEAM Jr. occurs every 1st Thursday and is appropriate for ages 2–5 years.
Join curator Hank Hassell for a free tour of the “Images of a Lost World” exhibit in Special Collections and Archives. This mile-by-mile journey through fabled Glen Canyon features stunning photographs from the archives that illuminate the spectacular scenery, history and archaeology of a lost but never-to-be-forgotten world. Can’t make it in person? Tour the...
Join us for our monthly Teen DIY! Create your own miniature fairy garden! This program is for Teens aged 12 - 18. All supplies are provided.
Instructor: Mark Larson Join us for a 4-part series of classes on Birding. Learn the fundamentals of birding and nature study from the retired President of the Maricopa Audubon Society, Mark Larson. This is an Adult only program 18+. REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Do you have issues with community cats? This presentation will go over what a community cat is and what the Humane Society of Yuma is doing to deal with community cats long term. The presentation will be given by HSOY Community Cat Coordinator, Rafael Garcia. Space is limited.