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Tucson Audubon Society: Sweetwater Wetlands Field Trip

Sweetwater Wetlands 2511 W. Sweetwater Dr., Tucson

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 at park’s entrance. Benches available at periodic intervals around the Wetlands. This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created...

Free

Pima County Parks and Recreation: Birding

Agua Caliente Regional Park 12325 E. Roger Rd., Tucson

Visit Agua Caliente Park, a birding hotspot in Pima County. Explore the ponds, mesquite bosque, and surrounding desert of Agua Caliente Park in search of its rich bird life.

$5

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Guided Bird Walks at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona

Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along...

Free with Park Fee

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Felted Geodes

Jerome State Historic Park 100 Douglas Rd., Jerome

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...

Free with Park Fee

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Guided Bird Walks at Tonto Natural Bridge

Join a ranger on a ~1 mile, mostly paved, walk through some of the most biodiverse terrain in central Arizona. A combination of plant communities and habitats surrounding the world’s largest travertine bridge supports a wide variety of bird species that call the park home and we will be searching for. Meets between the Waterfall...

Free with Park Fee

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona

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...

Free with Park Fee

Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Science Exhibits

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

From Earthly wonders to the farthest reaches of space, Flandrau's exhibits reveal the marvels of the universe. Visit the deepest seas, explore the rainforests, even go back in time! Experience...

Free – $14

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Expedition Reef

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

​​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...

Free – $14

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Hike

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

Join Ranger Kevin for an evening of fun and adventure as we set off in search of desert wildlife.  Come celebrate National Wildlife Day by taking a roughly three-mile hike along the Spur Cross and Dragonfly Loop trails. We’ll be on the lookout for all kinds of evening-active critters, from skunks to scorpions, spiders, snakes,...

Free with Park Fee