The public is invited to view a collection of rocks and geodes from the collection of members of the Sedona Gem And Mineral Club. The display will be located in the front lobby area of the Sedona Public Library, until October 22. The Sedona Gem and Mineral Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the...
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 Admission
Join the Garden team to discover what to plant in your garden for fall and winter that will thrive even in the summer heat! Our experts will share inspiring examples from our own resilient gardens, offering tips and tricks you can apply at home.
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...
Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...
Hop in your car and follow a ranger along the Cactus Forest Loop Drive with stops along the way to experience and learn about the Sonoran Desert. Accessible program. Free with Park Fee
Tucson Audubon is thrilled to partner with Victor Emanuel Nature Tours to offer an exclusive virtual preview of an extraordinary birding and wildlife adventure in Belize, scheduled for January 24th – February 3rd, 2025. Join Brian Gibbons and Donito Burgess for a virtual event that will transport you to one of the most inviting countries in Central...
Join us for a free six-week beginner gardening class. Learn low-cost ways to plan your growing space, choose your crops, and care for your garden to harvest your own food! Partners: Maricopa County Cooperative Extension; AZ Health Zone
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...
Explore the wonders of nature with your child! This class engages young children in hands-on environmental education. Through exciting activities like wildlife observation, and eco-crafts, kids will learn about colors in nature, plant cycles, and native plants and animals. Join us for an unforgettable adventure in the great outdoors! All materials provided by Tynkertopia. Dates: October...
oin us for a stroll through our ethnobotanical garden where we will discuss some of the fascinating plants found in the Sonoran Desert. From the mighty saguaro cactus to the smallest wildflower, come let your curiosity blossom! Accessible program. Free with Park Fee
Students of any age (parents please supervise if under 5yrs) come after school to build something out of LEGOs with other kids or teens your age. Free, LEGOs provided (please leave your own Legos at home). Follow a design idea or invent your own! You may stay for a bit or the whole time. Ok...
In Arizona, and across the western US, wildfires have increased in size and severity and, due to invasive vegetation and drought, have encroached into ecosystems that historically did not sustain large, high severity fires (e.g., the Sonoran Desert, the Pacific NW). Concurrent, increased development into the wildland-urban interface (WUI), where the built and natural environments...
Desert Foothills Land Trust and the Holland Community Center present the Foothills Speaker Series: Southwest Rock Imagery Join us with Dr. Aaron Wright of Archaeology Southwest to explore petroglyphs and pictographs across the Sonoran Desert. Rather than simply asking what these images mean, Dr. Wright encourages attendees to consider what these images do. He will...
Take a stroll in the twilight as night-prowling creatures emerge to enjoy the cooler hours after dark. Bats expected! Meet at the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center entrance. Bring water, flashlight and a light jacket. 1mi-1.5mi, 2 hour hike. Free with Park Fee
The Arizona Game and Fish Department has been a leader in wildlife education for more than 30 years. Over that time, we have developed a large library of educational resources and opportunities under our Focus Wild Arizona program. This program covers all grade levels and multiple disciplines, including science, language arts and social studies, and...