Expect to be hot—and hot on the trail of returning shorebirds. We’ll start from Scottsdale about 5am to arrive in Glendale before the sun comes up. We’ll prowl the wetlands hoping for the usual variety of birds—mostly ducks, raptors and other water-loving species like black phoebes, pipits and swallows, but we’ll hope for an abundance of shorebirds...
Believed to be the largest travertine bridge in the world, Tonto Natural Bridge is nature’s finest architectural work. Nestled in a tiny valley surrounded by pine trees, the bridge stands 183-feet high over a 400-foot tunnel. Spend the morning exploring and hiking to the bottom of the bridge to gain a fuller appreciation of its...
Did you know that there are two types of geodes? Volcanic geodes are formed through volcanic activity and sedimentary geodes are formed through sedimentation. We’ll dig into all these details as you learn the craft of wool felting in creating your own colorful geode. Make plans to join us on September 1-15, 2024 during regular...
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
We encourage our guests to visit the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning to water the garden, and enjoy the flowers, insects, veggies, herbs, and more! Free with Museum Admission
Discover simple Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM) concepts through interactive learning centers. This month we will explore plants and gardens through fun hands-on activities. Appropriate for ages 2...
Come join us at Cholla library for a STEAM activity! Each week kids complete a project with a Science, Technolgy, Engineering, Art or Math twist. This week's program will have a Monarch Butterfly theme!
Join us for open garden hours. Help us tend to the Valencia garden, do something crafty or just sit and read with the plants. All ages welcome. No registration required
The Cactus Project is comprised of three deposits and one Stockpile within a 5.5 km mine trend, including the past producing Sacaton Mine, the deposits now known as Cactus East and Cactus West, in addition to the Parks/Salyer deposit, SW along the mine trend. The Cactus and Parks/Salyer deposits are portions of a large porphyry...
My favorite thing to grow is a fruit tree – you plant it once and reap a bounty for decades. But did you know that you can go into every big box store and most nurseries and they will sell you a fruit tree that will never make fruit? And that made me mad so I...