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Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory: River Walk

Casa de San Pedro Bed & Breakfast 8933 S. Yell Ln., Hereford

The San Pedro River, a narrow green oasis rippling through desert grassland, is one of the last wild rivers in the Southwest and one of the most endangered. These 3-hour guided walks through desert grassland and among towering cottonwood trees will introduce you to the birds and other wildlife that make their homes in the...

$15 – $20

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Blooms and Butterflies Hike

Cave Creek Regional Park 37900 E. Cave Creek Pkwy., Cave Creek

Join Ranger Nikki on a 3-mile easy/moderate hike to look for flowering plant life and a variety of pollinators, including butterflies.  Ranger Nikki will lead you on a hike to look for cactus blooms, wildflowers and pollinators visiting flowers. Learn how to document your findings on the citizen science app*, iNaturalist, and how to join...

Free with Park Fee

Chandler Public Library: Downtown Scavenger Hunt – Earth Day

Chandler Public Library - Downtown Campus 22 S. Delaware St., Chandler

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...

Free

Pinal County Library District: Gardening for Kids 2024!

Pinal County Library District - Casa Grande Main Library 449 N. Dry Lake, Casa Grande

Join the Main Library the first Friday of each month this Spring for a fun gardening presentation just for kids!

Free

National Park Service: Ranger Patio Talk

Coronado National Memorial 4101 W Montezuma Canyon Rd, Hereford

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

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Be a Citizen Scientist!

Cave Creek Regional Park 37900 E. Cave Creek Pkwy., Cave Creek

Stop by an information table where Ranger Nikki will teach you how to use your phone to identify and document your nature findings to help the scientific community.  Ranger Nikki will host a drop-in information table to get you on your way to becoming a Citizen Scientist using the free iNaturalist app* that identifies and...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Library District: Ask A Master Gardener

MCLDAZ - Southeast Regional Library 775 N Greenfield Road, Gilbert

Have a question about local gardening, local insects, and local plants? Come ask a master gardener your questions the first Friday of each month from 12-2 and learn about all these at more! Registration not required.

Free

Maricopa County Library District: Seeing the Desert

MCLDAZ - Ed Robson Library 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes

This program is made possible by Arizona Humanities Most Arizonans are not originally from Arizona. It takes a shift of eye and of attitude to appreciate this hot, dry place—but once it gets into one’s soul, there’s nowhere like it. Gregory McNamee will discuss how we can learn to see the desert as a place...

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: BUGS! A Rainforest Adventure

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

Follow an insect's life journey as you become immersed in a miniature world where a leaf weighs as much as a car and one raindrop quenches the largest thirst. This is an IMAX show reformatted for the planetarium dome. Recommended for general audiences. Themes: Entomology, life cycles, insect diversity Style: Fulldome documentary followed by live...

Free – $12

Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory: Hummingbird Banding at Casa de San Pedro B&B

Casa de San Pedro Bed & Breakfast 8933 S. Yell Ln., Hereford

Hummingbird banding sessions at Casa de San Pedro Bed & Breakfast are open to members of SABO and guests of the B&B at no charge, though donations are appreciated.  Only two (2) parking spaces are available for visitors who are not guests of Casa de San Pedro B&B, and registration is required. Casa de San...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Riparian Hike

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N. Spur Cross Rd., Cave Creek

Join Ranger Derik on a hike through pristine riparian habitat as the sun goes down. Along the way learn about the many native plants and animals that call this unique environment home.   This trail is rated as moderate and can be steep and rocky in some sections and will be 2.4 miles in length. We...

Free with Park Fee