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 wide range of habitats, you will encounter some of the best birding in the valley! Beginner birders and long-time enthusiasts will enjoy this opportunity to...
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 good chance to see varied plant life as it winds its way through different microclimates and decent wildlife spotting opportunities. Restrooms and water are available...
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 Building (ENR2) and find out. This unique building, which has a Platinum Category LEEDS certification—the highest possible designation (LEEDS stands for Leadership in Energy and...
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 your fruit trees. The class is conducted in our Food Forest and will include tips on everything from apples to mulberries. Class includes: 1/2 gallon...
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 the field behind the Visitor Center. The Audubon Society has designated Red Rock State Park as part of the Lower Oak Creek Important Birding Area...
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 ask that you go to the lobby and pay your admission (Open Hours 10am until 1pm)
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 in the 300mm or greater range. Instructed by Robert McBride. Garden admission included with class purchase.
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, let us help you navigate organic gardening in the desert! This class is a great place to start your garden journey. Includes: 4 seasonal starts,...
"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 best way to learn more and feel closer to your favorite sanctuary resident(s)! Breakfast runs from 9:00am to 10:30am on Saturday mornings. After breakfast, you're...
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 and Power Point Presentation with Joe Ford in the Estrella Park Nature Center Classroom following the Bird Hikes. Topics cover bird images, habits, maps, details and bird...
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 interactive stations to receive medical histories, diagnose maladies, and suggest stuffed animal treatments to help kids care for their stuffed toys, while developing some healthy...
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 beforehand! Drop by the Discovery Center and see the “creepy crawlers” just in time for Halloween! Even if you’re a little “spooped out” by spiders...
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...
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 how to plant your garden in Arizona, and who to ask, wonder no more. Come talk with a Master Gardener and have your questions answered—you...
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...
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 1pm. Our admission is $10 per adult (18+) and $5 per student (under 18). Children 4 and under are free. We will have daily programs...
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 International. NOTE: There is no vehicle parking at Yaki Point, please park at the visitor center and take the Eastbound Kaibab (ORANGE) Route shuttle to Yaki Point. Buses...
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 around horses, how to halter a horse, how to lead a horse and basic breeds and colors of horses through fun interactive activities; they will...
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 growing heirloom varieties, trellising, pruning techniques, pest control/mitigation, companion planting, in ground growing, ways to improve in areas of past failure and more! Includes: 1/2...
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 arthropod group! Learn about their anatomy, taxonomy, and maybe even see a few! Learn all sorts of things you never knew you didn’t know! Ask...
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 is limited.
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 International. NOTE: There is no vehicle parking at Yaki Point, please park at the visitor center and take the Eastbound Kaibab (ORANGE) Route shuttle to Yaki Point. Buses...
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 the “rainforests of the sea.” Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film followed by live talk about reefs Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10...
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 reasons why you should save seeds, basic botany for gardeners, what types of seeds are recommended for saving, and how to ensure healthy, true-to-type saved...
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 not well-marked and often follow natural contours of the landscape. You’ll may be navigating sections of trails that are ill-defined and cell service is hard...
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 and thrive. Each participant will leave with a free bee habitat that will be created as part of the workshop.
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, sun protection, and bring water for the hike. This program will be cancelled in inclement weather. The parking area is unmarked gravel. There are no restrooms...
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 scorpions as well as other nocturnal critters such as bats, owls, tarantulas, centipedes and more. The route follows Pemberton Trail toward Tonto Tank Trail for...
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 Halloween spirit with this exciting night hike along the Black Rock Loop trail. If you can find it in a witch’s cauldron, we’ll be looking...