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Desert Botanical Garden: Nature Journaling and Sketching

Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

Start your day with peaceful observation in the Garden. Explore documenting nature in multi-media sketching and words; learn to truly observe nature and practice presence. Instructed by Christin Quissell. This...

$34.95

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Monsoon Magic

Catalina State Park 11570 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson

Monsoon season has the power to transform the Sonoran Desert! The hot, dry desert suddenly springs to life after intense thunderstorms. At Monsoon Magic, you’ll learn meteorology and see the...

Free with Park Fee

Phoenix Zoo: ANIMALS IN FOCUS – PHOTOGRAPHY CLASSES

Phoenix Zoo 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

Join us for a 90-minute walk around the Phoenix Zoo where we will learn the basics of photography including composition, lighting and capturing emotion. On our walk, we will cover...

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

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Morning Fitness Hike

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek

Join Ranger Derik on a heart pumping fitness hike through the rolling hills of the beautiful San Tan mountains.   This hike will cover 4.5 miles through sections of the Moonlight,...

Free with Park Fee

Central Arizona Butterfly Association: Annual BTA Butterfly Count

Boyce Thompson Arboretum 37615 E. Arboretum Way, Superior

On Saturday September 14th we tackle our 18th Annual Butterfly Count. The total count circle has a 15-mile diameter, and we will conduct a one-day census of all butterflies sighted...

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...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Estrella Mtn. Reg. Park Bird Program

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear

Bird Programs with volunteer Joe Ford in the Estrella Park Nature Center Classroom following the Bird Hike. Bird Program talk and Power Point Presentation with Joe Ford in the Estrella...

Free with Park Fee

Apache Junction Parks and Recreation: Invasive Plant Education

Apache Junction Multi-Generational Center 1035 N. Idaho Rd., Apache Junction

Come and Learn how to manage invasive plants in our community. We will talk about Buffelgrass, Stinknet, Fountain Grass, and other invasive plants. Those who participate will receive a coupon...

Free

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...

Free with Park Fee

Mission Garden: Tasting History – Pomegranate

Mission Garden 946 W. Mission Ln., Tucson

In the “Placita” outside Mission Garden’s kitchen FREE and open to the public, for all ages Friday and Saturday, September 13-14th 9am-11am both days For September we are featuring pomegranates....

Free

Glendale Public Library: Citrus Care in the Home Garden

Glendale Public Library - Main Library 5959 W. Brown St., Glendale

Citrus is one of Arizona's and Glendale's agricultural icons. Maintaining the health of your citrus tree for years to come is possible with the proper knowledge of tree varieties and...

Free

Reid Park Zoo: Junior Zoo Keeper

Reid Park Zoo 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson

Does your child want to be a Zoo Keeper? Through this interactive, hands-on program your child will experience a snapshot of a day in the life of a Zoo Keeper....

$20 – $25

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...

Arizona Science Center: Girls in STEM – Desert Discoveries

Arizona Science Center 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix

Did you know there’s a ton of science living (literally) right in your backyard? It’s no secret that Arizona’s desert environment is unique—and it’s no different for the plants and...

$20

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Animals That Move

Children's Museum of Phoenix 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix

Stop by the Art Studio and learn how animals move as you construct and create a movable paper animal. While in the Art Studio, use recyclables plus a dash of...

Free with Admission

Chandler Public Library: Fall Seed Swap

Chandler Public Library - Sunset Campus 4930 W. Ray Rd., Chandler

Fall planting season has arrived! Visit the Sunset Library and share seeds, seed starts, and plant cuttings with your neighbors. Meet local gardeners, Master Gardeners, and other community members with...

Free

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience.  Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals,...

Free – $25

Pima County Public Library: Open Garden Hours at Valencia Library

Pima County Public Library - Valencia Library 202 W. Valencia Rd., Tucson

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

Free

Mesa Public Library: Ask A Master Gardener

Mesa Public Library - Red Mountain Branch 635 N. Power Rd., Mesa

University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners are certified volunteers who answer questions about gardening, landscaping, plant identification, and plant problems. If you have been wondering when, what, where, and...

Free

Museum of Northern Arizona: Harvest Festival at Colton Garden

Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N. Fort Valley Rd., Flagstaff

Saturday, September 14, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. This is a FREE event. Join the Museum of Northern Arizona and Flagstaff Foodlink for a fun-filled harvest celebration. Enjoy a pueblo...

Free

Phoenix Zoo: Horse Hands Level 1

Phoenix Zoo 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

This three-day program, ages 7 - 14, is designed to develop safe and caring relationships between participants and horses. Participants learn basic caregiving skills such as grooming a horse and...

$164 – $199

Embry – Riddle Aeronautial University: Whale Super Highway

Embry - Riddle Aeronautical University Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium 3700 Willow Creek Rd., Prescott

Whale Super Highway follows humpback whales and blue pygmy whales on their 4,000-mile migration down the coast of Western Australia to the freezing waters of Antarctica and back again. Once...

$6.60

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

Embry – Riddle Aeronautial University: Whale Super Highway

Embry - Riddle Aeronautical University Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium 3700 Willow Creek Rd., Prescott

Whale Super Highway follows humpback whales and blue pygmy whales on their 4,000-mile migration down the coast of Western Australia to the freezing waters of Antarctica and back again. Once...

$6.60

Embry – Riddle Aeronautial University: Whale Super Highway

Embry - Riddle Aeronautical University Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium 3700 Willow Creek Rd., Prescott

Whale Super Highway follows humpback whales and blue pygmy whales on their 4,000-mile migration down the coast of Western Australia to the freezing waters of Antarctica and back again. Once...

$6.60

Reid Park Zoo: DreamNight 2024

Reid Park Zoo 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson

Reid Park Zoo invites you to be a part of the wonder and joy of DreamNight at the Zoo! On Saturday, September 14, Reid Park Zoo is hosting DreamNight! DreamNight...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Walk

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear

Join Ranger Nikki on an evening stroll to search for a variety of nocturnal critters.   Ranger Nikki will lead you on an evening walk to seek out scorpions, bats, owls,...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Walk

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89, Wickenburg

Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours prowl of the Preserve trails to look for nocturnal animals and scorpions!   Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours trail walk to look for and...

Free with Park Fee

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Rattlesnake Research Night Hike

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

Ages: 18+ only Duration: 1.5 Hours Time: Check in starts at 6:45. The event will run from 7:00pm-8:30pm. Prices: $120 per person What to Expect: For this special event, PHS's venom manager Cale Morris will...

$120

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Hike

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

Come and explore the desert in the dark with Ranger Shaun!   Discover the interesting Metate, Towhee, and Spur Cross trails and watch as they come alive under cover of darkness....

Free with Park Fee

City of Mesa: Scorpion Night Hike [#81119]

Our Scorpion walks are an opportunity to learn about native scorpions in their desert home. We will likely encounter several species of scorpion and have an opportunity to watch them...

Free