Tucson Audubon Society: Vistoso Trails Nature Preserve Field Trip
Trip difficulty: Longer, but easy. 2.3 miles on flat paved paths. Trip duration about 3 hours. No water on site but port-a-potty is at the parking lot. Limited shade and...
Free
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Field Sciences
Events for September 21, 2024
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Monsoon Magic
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
The University of Arizona: Venomous Reptiles of Tumamoc Hill
When 8 – 9:30 a.m., Sept. 21, 2024 Learn about the various species of venomous reptiles that live on Tumamoc Hill with Desert Laboratory Community Outreach Assistant and President of...
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Guided Bird Walks at Red Rock
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
Butterfly Wonderland: Waking Up with Butterflies
Savor a serene hour, capturing the beauty of butterflies, birds, or reptiles through the camera lens. Join Butterfly Wonderland for an exclusive opportunity as Director of Animal Care & Entomologist...
Free – $29.95
Apache Junction Parks and Recreation: Invasive Plant Education
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
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
Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours
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...
Central Arizona Butterfly Association: Maricopa County Parks Annual Fall Butterfly Count
Maricopa County Parks could use your help with the fall butterfly count. Please email Juanita Armstrong (Juanita.Armstrong at Maricopa.Gov) for more information or to find the county park closest to...
Free
Flagstaff Festival of Science: Red Mountain Guided Hike at Red Mountain Trailhead
Join library staff and Roving Rangers on a 2.6-mile hike to a colorful volcanic mountain near Flagstaff! Bring water, snacks, sun protection, and hiking shoes. Drive 31 miles north on...
Free
Flagstaff Festival of Science: Historical Archaeology Tour of Apex, Arizona
Join NAU's Apex, Arizona Archaeology Project for a guided tour of a Depression-era logging camp along the Grand Canyon Railway and learn about historical archaeology in Arizona. Wear sturdy shoes...
Free
Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary: ZooLittles Preschool Program
COME PLAY IN THE DIRT! ZooLittles is an exciting and dynamic program designed for pre-schoolers (ages 3 - 5) to help develop young children's’ physical, emotional, and intellectual growth through...
$15
Museum of Northern Arizona: Colton Garden Tour
Free Colton Garden Tour (weather permitting) Colton Garden provides a space for people of all ages to learn about plants and reconnect with natural food sources. Located on the site...
Free
Pima County Public Library: Open Garden Hours at Valencia Library
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
Town of Gilbert: Parks for Pollinators: Southwest Pollinators [#38140]
September is Parks for Pollinators month and we are celebrating here at the Riparian Preserve! Join us for this one-day workshop focused on the critters that pollinate the plants of...
$5
Chandler Public Library: Ask a Master Gardener @ Sunset Library
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 how to start and...
Free
Tucson Botanical Gardens: Aromatherapy for Better Sleep
Learn how aromatherapy can help you catch more of those precious zzz’s. Some essential oils have sedative and relaxing properties that are perfect to help us unwind, calm the mind...
$29 – $36
Buckeye Public Library System: Ask a Master Gardener
Bring your questions about planting, pruning, and caring for your yard and garden to the Coyote Library every third Saturday of the month and ask a Master Gardner! Topics vary...
Free
Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour
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
Liberty Wildlife: Eagle/Raptors at the Rails
Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors!
Phoenix Public Library: Skull Lab
Solve the mystery of wildlife skulls! Park Rangers will show you how different skull characteristics can give you clues to identify bones left behind. Designed for kids and teens ages...
Free
Flagstaff Festival of Science: Snook’s Science in the Park
Study earthquakes and make your own fault map, play 'giant jenga' with water conservation tips, make a prehistoric game and identify artifacts, and create pictographs to take home at the...
Free
Phoenix Public Library: Monarch Butterfly STEAM Time!
STEAM Time is a pop-up makerspace for kids and teens that provides hands-on opportunities to design, experiment, and invent as they engage in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) through...
Free
Museum of Northern Arizona: Tour Guide Boot Camp – Sharing Indigenous Art and Culture
“Sharing Indigenous Art and Culture: A Conversation” is the second session of a four-part free learning series presented by the Museum of Northern Arizona. Join a discussion on working with...
Free
Pima County Public Library: DIY Nature Wands
Walk around our garden and collect magical treasures such as flowers and leaves and make a nature wand! You can always add to your wand in every adventure you go...
Free
Flagstaff Festival of Science: Little Spring – History and Ecology of a National Historical Landmark
Join historian Roy May and ecologist/photographer John Vankat on a hike to Little Spring, one of the most historically significant sites in this region, where, in 1889, a group of...
Free
Phoenix Public Library: STEAM Team – Exploring the Life Cycle of the Monarch Butterfly
Every 3rd Saturday of the month, kids ages 6-12 are welcome to drop-in to our makerspace where they will explore hands-on creative ways to design, experiment, and invent as they engage...
Free
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Expedition Reef
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
Flagstaff Festival of Science: Igniting Curiosity with the Fire Ecology Learning Lab
The Fire Ecology Learning Lab (FELL) is a place-based fire ecology education tool. In this interactive workshop the FELL will provide hands on activities to help kids explore the importance...
Free
Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory: Hummingbird Banding at the San Pedro House
Up to 10 species of hummingbirds use the green corridor of the San Pedro River as a freeway between their tropical winter retreats and their northern nesting grounds. The public...
Free
Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary: After Dark at the Park
After Dark at the Park is the coolest Adult Only after hours event in Prescott. Enjoy a Fall evening as you sip and stroll through the park. Enjoy Live Music,...
$40 – $60
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Bat Walk
Kartchner Caverns invites you to join us for a walk in the park as we uncover and learn about some of the 13 different neighboring bat species in the park. We will use bat detectors while on...
$10
Flagstaff Festival of Science: Sunset wildlife-viewing and stargazing at Rogers Lake
Catch a glimpse of elk, coyotes, prairie dogs and hawks foraging at sunset. Wildlife experts will explain how they live. After dark, use the spotting scopes to see some visible...
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Safari
Join Ranger Nikki on an evening stroll to search for scorpions and other nocturnal critters. Ranger Nikki will lead you on a walk to search for bark, striped-tail and giant...
Free with Park Fee