Tohono Chul: Nature Journaling
Join the Southern Arizona Nature Journal Club to learn about Nature Journaling, an observational activity that immerses you in our natural world. This casual meet-up is perfect for those who...
Free with Admission
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Field Sciences
Events for September 26, 2024
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Nature Hike
Join Ranger Jacque on this morning hike to learn about all the plants and living features you see around you. Join Ranger Jacque for a guided hike to learn about plants and living systems on the trail. We will hike 2.9 miles on the North Trail loop, rated as easy, but with some uneven or...
Free with Park Fee
Desert Botanical Garden: Butterfly Photography – An Exclusive Experience in the Majestic Mariposas Exhibit
Get pro tips from fine art nature photographer Joanne West to turn butterfly snapshots into captivating photographs. You'll learn ways to use your camera settings and various lens perspectives to accentuate color, utilize different lighting conditions, freeze motion and achieve sharpness. The classroom presentation will be followed by private hands-on practice in the butterfly pavilion....
$41.95
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Seed Pellet Workshop
Participants will learn to make seed pellets by mixing native seed, clay, soil/compost, and water. You will also learn how to process the native seed and prepare for the pellet creations. The initiative to make seed pellets is a proactive step towards ecological restoration. To learn more about the Parks Desert Defender Program, visit https://www.maricopacountyparks.net/about-us/desertdefenders/. Please...
Free with Park Fee
Arizona Field Ornithologists: 2024 Annual Meeting
AZFO's 2024 Annual Meeting will be held in Tucson Arizona and combined with the annual meeting of Western Bird Banding Association. This event will present exciting opportunities of bird banding demonstrations, shorebird identification workshops, mini-field expeditions, networking events, and presentations on the latest in bird conservation science. Location: Pima Community College - West Campus 2202...
$15
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
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Visit the Garden!
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
Free with Museum Admission
Maricopa County Library District: Time for Toddlers
Children 18 months-3 years old are invited to join us for age appropriate stories & activities that focus on developing early literacy skills. Our theme is “Animals.”
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Desert 101
After your morning hikes, cool off in the nature center at the discovery table and meet Ranger Jacque to ask about the diverse plants and animals found in the desert!...
Free with Park Fee
Liberty Wildlife: Eagle/Raptors at the Rails
Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors!
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, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Free – $25
Yavapai County Free Library District: Arizona Archaeology Society Verde Valley Chapter Meeting
Meeting of the Verde Valley Chapter of the Arizona Arhaeology Society.
Free
Flagstaff Festival of Science: Walk on Mars
Learn from planetary scientists about Mars' land forms as you walk across a giant, gym-sized landscape map of Mars. Explorers of all ages are welcome! Open to the public from 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. LOCATION Killip Elementary School EVENT TYPE Guided Tour/Hike 🎉Part of the 2024 Flagstaff Festival of Science! Download the...
Free
Flagstaff Festival of Science: Exploring the Rhythm of the Seasons Using Time Lapse Digital Photography
Join our workshop and get ready for virtual travel in time with PhenoCam, a network of over 700 time lapse cameras capturing the seasons across North America and beyond. Learn about the scientific goals, and how it shows changes in nature over time. We'll also talk about educational activities. LOCATION NAU Cline Library Maker Lab...
Free
Pima County Public Library: Open Garden Hours at Valencia Library – Copy
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
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Hike
The hike will follow the Coldwater trail for 3.5 miles through rolling hills. The trail can be sandy and rocky in places and is rated as moderate. Please make sure to have a headlamp or flashlight with fully charged batteries or a power bank with you. If you have a blacklight please bring it along...
Free with Park Fee
Butterfly Wonderland: Movie Night @ Butterfly Wonderland “Flight of the Butterflies”
Monarchs & Mexico Night: Explore the wonders of the Monarch butterfly’s incredible migration in a 45-minute film that unravels their mysterious journey to Mexico. Enjoy a pre-movie social from 6-7 p.m. with Mexican-inspired refreshments and stay for a special Q&A and raffle. Tickets: $20. Register on EventBrite.com or call (480) 800-3000, ext. 204 for more details.
$20
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Hike
Join Ranger Kevin for an evening of fun and adventure as we set off in search of desert wildlife. Enjoy a roughly two-mile evening hike on the Wild Burro trail. We’ll be on the lookout for all kinds of evening-active critters, from skunks to scorpions, spiders, snakes, fox, coyote, deer, owls and more! The trail...
Free with Park Fee