Estrella Park Bird Walk, Second Sat. of Each Month. Meet at the park Nature Center. Explore the birds/bird life at Estrella Park with special guest Joe Ford. With the park's...
Come with Ranger Shaun for a morning hike by the Lake. Ranger Shaun will be hiking Wild Burro Trail, a medium rated 2.0-mile hike, this morning. This trail offers a...
How can we have a lush but water-wise garden in the middle of a densely populated city? Join us on an exciting tour of the Environment and Natural Resources 2...
Learn how to successfully grow and maintain fruit trees using permaculture principles and soil science. This class will teach you the proper (organic!) way to plant, feed, trim, and harvest...
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...
When 4 – 6 p.m., Oct. 16, 2024 Join Community Outreach Assistant Robert Villa on a walk of Tumamoc Hill. Along the way he will talk about some of the plants,...
Meet in the lobby at Liberty Wildlife for a departure of 8:30 Will return about 9:30am Nature Walk is free. If you chose to stay for open hours, we...
Learn how to capture the tremendous speed, precise aerial maneuvering and iridescent glimmer of hummingbirds. Students should bring a camera that can function in manual mode, a tripod and lens...
We've compiled everything we think every beginner gardener should know, and jam-packed it into an hour class. From setting up your growing space to harvesting the fruits of your labor,...
"Breakfast with the Animals" includes a light breakfast in front of the spotlight animal, a special animal feeding and keeper talk, and an animal activity for the kids. It's the...
Bird Programs with volunteer Joe Ford in the Estrella Park Nature Center Classroom following the Bird Hike. May - Aug approximately 9:00 AM (after the bird hike). Bird Program talk...
Diamond Children’s staff will provide education on how to keep you and your teddy bear safe and healthy. Bring your favorite stuffed animal from home for a check up! Visit...
The weather may be cooling off, but the fun is heating up at the Phoenix Zoo. Join us for a celebration of all things fall with cool crafts, fun activities,...
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
Come visit with Ranger Shaun and meet the invertebrate animal ambassadors! Want a sneak peek at the next program? Ranger Shaun’s doing a meet and greet with the animal ambassadors...
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...
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...
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,...
Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! October through April we are open to the public from 10am until...
Sign up for a Guided Tour before our flight and eagle show: https://libertywildlife.org/education/private-tour/ Space for 15 people Cost $15 per person paid onsite via cash, check or card
During September and October, a variety of raptors and other birds soar southward over Grand Canyon. Learn about their remarkable journey, and why we count them every fall. Presented by Hawkwatch...
his three-day series is a great introduction to horses and learning the basics of riding. This program will help you determine if horses are for you! Participants will learn safety...
This class is for those that have already taken our basic tomato class or have at least 1 year of gardening experience. In this advanced course, we will dive into...
During our cool season the weather is great, the insects and annoying critters are less active, watering frequency declines, and the vegetables have higher nutritional value than warm season vegetables....
Join Ranger Shaun for another Lunch time presentation! Today’s Menu: Arthropods! Bugs a la carte! Ranger Shaun is serving up a presentation about insects, arachnids, and other members of the...
Wanting to grow your own fruit? Join us and learn about what you can plant now and the different varieties you can choose from. First come first serve, as seating...
This three-day program is for those who have completed Level 1. Participants will demonstrate their skills from Level 1 and caregiving is continued by learning about caring for a horse’s...
During September and October, a variety of raptors and other birds soar southward over Grand Canyon. Learn about their remarkable journey, and why we count them every fall. Presented by Hawkwatch...
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...
Our annual walking, biking and/or horseback riding challenge is just around the corner! Do you have what it takes to do 100 miles in 100 days? Accept the Maricopa County...
Saving seeds from your successful vegetables and flower is easy, fun, saves you money and leads to better-adapted plants. Join Melissa Kruse-Peeples for an introduction to seed-saving class. Learn the...
Cave Creek Museum Presents: “Desert Survival and Hiking Basics” with Paul Diefenderfer. The desert is an unforgiving place, with extreme temperatures, limited water sources, and potential wildlife encounters. Trails are sometimes...
Build for Bees presents the Mason Bee Workshop with Aashna Ramani in the Ironwood Library meeting room. Children, tweens, teens, and adults will learn the essentials of helping bees survive...
Take a hike with a Park Ranger on a 1 mile (1.6km) round trip trail to a desert oasis. Enjoy sunset views and learn about desert habitats. Wear sturdy shoes,...
Join Ranger Nikki on a slow-paced walk to observe scorpions and other nocturnal animals. Ranger Nikki will lead you on a walk to search for bark, striped-tail and giant hairy...
Desert Foothills Land Trust presents botanical photographer Jimmy Fike, whose work at the intersection of art and science explores the edible plants of North America. Fike's groundbreaking work, "Edible Plants,"...
Join Ranger Kevin for an evening of fun and adventure as we set off in search of our spookiest desert critters. October is spooky season, so get yourself into the...