Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate hike to learn about the fascinating plant life in our Sonoran Desert. Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate terrain 4.5-mile hike to learn about desert plants, shrubs and legume trees including bursage, palo verde and creosote and any monsoon vegetation that may be flourishing. The...
Enjoy an early morning walk around the lake to watch for birds, lizards, snakes, and small animals with Ranger Shaun. Let’s see what sorts of wildlife we can spot. Birds should be active at this time and there’s not a bad chance for lizards and small animals too. Binoculars will make things easier, but a...
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
During October 2024, The Highlands Center and Prescott National Forest are partnering to offer a four-session miniseries focused on fire ecology and prescribed burns. Through this program, participants will be able to...
Chat with paleontologists at work in the Museum Demonstration Lab and peek in the windows to view the fossils they are cleaning and conserving from Petrified Forest National Park. Free with Park Fee
Ages: 8 - 11 years Hours: 9am to 4pm Cost: $75 per day What to Bring: Lunch Water Bottle PHS will provide water as well as morning and afternoon snacks. Details: Will be emailed to you once you register and a week before camp starts. Interactions: YES with nonvenomous animals, this is an essential part of our camp...
Join Reid Park Zoo staff and the Tucson Audubon Society staff for a guided bird walk through the zoo. Experience the zoo in a new way as we observe and identify the native birds we see that call the zoo home. Binoculars and field guides are recommended but not required. The tour may last up...
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...
Stop by the Nature Center to learn about the annual hiking, running, biking and horseback riding challenge presented by Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department. Gear up for Maricopa County Parks and Recreation’s annual 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge that starts on November 1. This drop-in learning session will share everything you need to know...
Make a splash at the Verde River on this professionally guided kayaking trip! After an independent lunch, you'll paddle your way down one of Arizona's wild and scenic rivers. Transportation and kayaking fees are included. Ages 18+
Join Ranger Shaun for some light stretching, basic guided meditation, and to learn some basic techniques to help you build or re-build a child-like connection with nature. Put aside the world for a while and join Ranger Shaun as he contemplates the color of the grass, the shape of leaves, and the smell of the...
Attend this virtual event and learn about our unique AZMNH volunteer opportunities and join the adventure! Join our AZMNH Volunteer Team alongside museum and science professionals. You can participate in many categories: Gallery interpreters, Paleo Lab Live, Exploration Station, Courtyard and Gold Panning, Education, Research and Collections, school group support, visitor experience, youth and adult...
From the mighty Saguaro cactus to blooming hedgehogs, prickly pear and barrel cactus, there are many subjects from which to choose. We can complete one or two drawings in this class.
Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors!
Come along with Ranger Shaun for a wildlife spotting walk! Walk the beautiful River Ramble trail with Ranger Shaun. A roughly 0.7 mile walk down by the Hassayampa river. We’ll get a decent chance to see birds, squirrels, lizards and other wildlife as we make our way along the trail. Binoculars and magnifying glasses will...
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...
Discover and explore the spectacular world of birding. Learn about field guides, field trips, bird identification, birding optics, birding organizations, and bird apps. Connect with other individuals and help grow the birding community. Ages 18+ Oct 10, 2024 - Oct 24, 2024 Thu 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Prescott Valley Public Library will be hosting a program on Indoor Flowering Plants in partnership with Yavapai County Master Gardeners on Thursday, October 10th, 2024, from 5:30 to 6:45 pm. We are excited to welcome you to this class, where we will learn about indoor flowering plants. Topics covered: Choosing the right plants General care...
The Central Highlands Master Naturalist Program is a leadership development certification course designed to supplement natural and cultural history training, docent programs, and volunteer service opportunities in communities across the state. Attend one of three Zoom info sessions to learn more about this course. Registrants will receive a link via email before the sessions.
Owls are surrounded with myth and mystery. Attributed with wisdom, they are indeed unique birds of prey with an incredible ability to rotate their heads 270 degrees and fly silently. Arizona is home to 13 species of owls and their incredible diversity highlights their differences in size, shape, plumage and behaviors. Join us for an...
Join Ranger Kevin for a hike and mine tour which features a fascinating glimpse into Arizona’s past. We’ll be hiking roughly 1.8-miles round-trip to the Clay Mine, site of a fortune made not of gold, but of snake oil. Program features a tour of the mine itself. If you’ve never been to the mine at...
Kevin Fedarko is a journalist and author of two essential Grand Canyon reads - "The Emerald Mile: the Epic Story of the Fastest Ride in History Through the Heart of Grand Canyon" and his latest work "A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in Grand Canyon." Learn how Kevin and his...