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...
Winter birding at Cienega Creek means things like sparrows, wrens, and sapsuckers. We will be searching for these and many other birds on this walk. Sections of the trail are steep and rocky. Please carry water and wear sturdy hiking shoes.
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...
The Superstition Mountains' mysterious history and natural wonder draws in visitors from around the world! On this desert adventure, you'll visit scenic viewpoints of the Superstition Mountains, Goldfield Ghost Town, Superstition Mountain Museum, and other notable points along the famous Apache Trail. Transportation included; lunch and add-on admissions or entertainment fees are the responsibility of...
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 and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...
Join us at the Velma Teague Library in our meeting room for this in-person book discussion on The Girl Who Drew Butterflies: How Maria Merian's Art Changed science by Joyce Sidman. This is a hybrid program, meaning that we will also have a Zoom option. Please email the coordinator at [email protected] to obtain the Zoom login information. Explores...
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!...
In ocean waters lies a complex world. Acclaimed underwater filmmaker Howard Hall returns to NATURE with a never-before-seen look at how marine life co-exists in a marriage of necessity. The film shows examples of astonishing animal behavior and highlights the critical role biodiversity plays in maintaining a healthy ocean.
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...
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, growing food in the desert can be difficult. This class provides advice and tips on how to grow desert edibles in your garden that adapt better to our desert climate. You'll learn how to design your garden to be water efficient, how to prep your soil, become...
Join Ranger Shaun for a night hike along the lovely Metate trail by the light of the moon! Or the dark of the rainy night, who’s the say? Ranger Shaun’s headed out to the charming 2.1-mile metate loop for April’s gibbous moon. Weather allowing, we’ll see an always enjoyable Arizona sunset light up the sky as...