Please note that for all Wednesday Sweetwater walks in June, we will be leading two walks of 15 participants each, both starting at 6:00 AM. Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking distance: 1.5 miles, Trip Duration: 2.5 hrs, Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines; Ground condition: groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available...
The SPRNCA provides habitat for over 100 species of breeding birds. The San Pedro River is also a critical migration corridor that provides water, food, and shelter for another 250 migratory and wintering birds. Novice and experienced bird watchers attend our bird walks to view the diverse avian community of the area. We usually observe...
Start your day right with Ranger Jacque on this morning nature hike! Come with Ranger Jacque out to the park for a two-mile hike on Moonlight and Stargazer trails, rated easy to moderate, picking up tidbits of Sonoran Desert wisdom along the way. Restrooms are available at the Nature Center where we will meet. Please...
If you have never been on a horse before, or if you have some experience with horses and would like to learn more about their behavior and caregiving and brush up on your horsemanship skills; then this program is for you. This class is a three-day, 2 hour session, no prerequisites needed. Ages 15+ Price:...
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....
Chat with paleontologists at work in the Museum Demonstration Lab and peek in the windows to view the fossils they are cleaning and conserving from Petrified Forest National Park. Free with Park Fee
Hop in your car and follow a ranger along the Cactus Forest Loop Drive with stops along the way to experience and learn about the Sonoran Desert. Accessible program. Please meet at the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center at 3693 S Old Spanish Trail. Free with Park Fee
Guinea Pigs raised domestically make interesting pets, but require close attention to their health needs. Get the information and advice you need to take good care of your Guinea Pigs. Los conejillos de indias criados en el hogar son mascotas interesantes, pero requieren una atención especial a sus necesidades de salud. Obtenga la información...
Curious about cacti? Come to Jacque's ranger table with your questions; find answers, displays, and visual identification tips. Cacti are curious plants, known for their dangerous defenses and iconic stature in the Sonoran Desert. Yet they are more than survivors of intense heat and drought, providing real estate to desert dwellers, boasting inherent medicinal value,...
Misunderstood, maligned, and nearly eradicated by settlers, the mountain lion remains shrouded in myth and mystery. Join a Park Naturalist for this entertaining and enlightening program, and discover the facts that dispel the fallacies about this essential apex predator. Wheelchair accessible. Free with Park Fee
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
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...
Pima County Natural Resources Parks & Recreation staff will help kids of all ages discover clues in nature! Space is limited and tickets will be available ½ hour before the program. Presented by Pima County Natural Resources Parks & Recreation.
Art (in) Real Time. Discover in depth, the long lost "A" in S.T.E.A.M.! Join us for monthly sessions as we explore and learn about new and different forms of art each month. For the month of June, we will be using natural materials found from a walk around the library to create a unique and natural...
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 and canine health to art activities and book recommendations. Join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays for informative presentations and exciting demonstrations. Discover the...
The Expedition Reef show reveals, in exquisite detail, the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral reefs around the world—and the scientists taking action to restore them. Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea.” Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film followed by live talk about reefs Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10...
Learn about local geology by studying earth’s formation. Inspire magic and kindness by writing an enchanted message on a painted stone! First come first serve, while supplies last. Aprende sobre geología local estudiando la formación de la tierra. Inspira magia y generosidad escribiendo un mensaje encantado en una piedra pintada. Por orden de llegada, hasta agotar existencia.
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
Interested in 3D printers? Want to try a drum set or the keyboard? Come hang out in the teen center to get creative, hang out, and have fun!
Experienced birder Eric Moore will explore the various birds of the Arizona Central Highlands region. Moore's presentation will cover the more common varieties of local bird species that individuals are likely to encounter either in their yard or out in nature. He will also bring several ""Show and Tell"" items such as bird identification guides,...
Join a ranger to explore the complex layers of Grand Canyon’s history, ecology, geology, and more during this 30 to 45-minute program. Free with Park Fee
All ages Jun 26, 2024 Wed 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Explore the nocturnal world of bats, beginning with an introduction to their diversity, biology, and conservation. The group will then set off on a casual stroll with bat detectors to determine which species are flying over head. For the safety and comfort of...