Meet for a bird walk at Gilbert Riparian Preserve, at the west end of the parking lot at 6:00 a.m.; social time at Coffee Rush starts at 7:30 a.m. Coffee Rush, 53 N Val Vista Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85234,
Ages 55+ Jun 25, 2024 Tue 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM Meet at bus in Tumbleweed Multipurpose Fields parking lot Taste the flavors of Pine, Arizona on an appetizing adventure with demonstrations from a master canner, a tour of the Pine Creek Lavender Farm, and discoveries of the farm's impressive 150-year history, all followed...
Join us for a stroll through our ethnobotanical garden where we will discuss some of the fascinating plants found in the Sonoran Desert. From the mighty saguaro cactus to the smallest wildflower, come let your curiosity blossom! Accessible program. Free with Park Fee
This Summer, join a ranger at 9 am for a 45 to 60 minute fossil discovery walk. This is a fun, family-friendly activity. The program is a favorite of Junior rangers who are able to explore a fossil bed and discover brachiopods, sponges, and other marine creatures preserved here in limestone for millions of years....
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 as we explore how animals survive in the desert, rainforest, and savanna habitats, and how our actions affect their survival. Zoo educators and animal ambassadors will inspire you to protect and care for animals and their habitats around the world. No registration necessary. Space is limited, tickets will be handed out 30 minutes...
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
The saguaro celebrates events and faces challenges throughout its life. A biologist explains how it provides shelter and substance for wildlife; when it flowers; its growth patterns; and how it fights for survival against drought, lightning, frost, and other dangers. Wheelchair accessible. Free with Park Fee
Where does the sun rise in your neighborhood? The contestants in the Dating Game back in the '70s all got this wrong, or at least they didn't see things like their spouse did. Having a solid understanding of nature's navigational aides will greatly increase your confidence as you travel across the Southwest. Maps and gps...
Join us in learning what to do if you ever become lost in our local environment. This program is aimed at ages 3-9, presented by some of our local search and rescue volunteers!
Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geo Glimpse" ranger program - presented daily at 3 pm. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn how this immense canyon formed and the science behind the landscape. The program is 30 minutes long and is accessible. Grand Canyon is one-mile deep, up...
Discover pivotal stories of survival, perseverance, and developing threats centered on Grand Canyon’s diverse cultural and natural resources. Meet the ranger at 4:30 pm at the Village Amphitheater, in the Historic District, along the Canyon Rim Trail, between Thunderbird and Kachina Lodges. Free with Park Fee
Please join us with speaker Ron Lieberson as we celebrate the 85th anniversary of the Desert Botanical Garden. Learn how the visionary Gustaf Starck and the wealthy Gertrude Webster worked together to create a botanical garden devoted exclusively to desert plants. See what the Garden looked like 85 years ago and learn about its first...