Pima County Parks and Recreation: Birding
Visit Agua Caliente Park, a birding hotspot in Pima County. Explore the ponds, mesquite bosque, and surrounding desert of Agua Caliente Park in search of its rich bird life.
$5
27 events found.
Field Sciences
Events for October 16, 2024
Tucson Audubon Society: Sweetwater Wetlands Field Trip
Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking distance: 1.5 miles, Trip Duration: 2.5 hrs, Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines; Ground condition: groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available...
Free
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Guided Bird Walks at Red Rock
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...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert Edible Plant Hike
Join Ranger Derik on a hike through the park as you learn about the native edible plants and the first peoples that used them. The moderate hike will cover 4 miles and gain 150ft along sections of the Spur Cross and Maricopa and follow a dry creek bed. Along the hike Participants will learn about...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert 101 Hike
Join Ranger Jacque on a 2.5-mile hike to learn about a variety of desert plant and animal life. Enjoy the sights and sounds of the desert on this informative morning hike, revealing a side of desert life you may be surprised to learn. This 2.5-mile moderate hike follows a southern section of Pass Mountain trailhead, to...
Free with Park Fee
Town of Gilbert: Riparian Parent/Tot: Park Pollinators [#38402]
Age at least 2 yrs but less than 5 yrs Come out to explore the pollinators of the Preserve with your little one! Each week will focus on a new...
$15
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Guided Bird Walks at Tonto Natural Bridge
Join a ranger on a ~1 mile, mostly paved, walk through some of the most biodiverse terrain in central Arizona. A combination of plant communities and habitats surrounding the world’s...
Free with Park Fee
Pima County Parks and Recreation: Nature Journaling
Using nature as a source of inspiration, hone your powers of observation and reflection and record your findings in words and pictures. Nature journaling is a great way to slow down and tune in to the world around you and a rewarding practice for any experience level. All materials provided; no artistic experience needed.
Free
Highlands Center for Natural History: Fall Colored Pencil Drawing Series
If you have ever been interested in drawing what you observe in the natural world, then you should attend this program! Join local illustrator and author, Diane Iverson, for the Fall drawing series. Learn and practice colored pencil drawing and leave with finished pieces.
National Park Service: Museum Demonstration Lab
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
Free with Park Fee
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Pastel Leaves
Use pastel chalk art to create a “fall-tacular” outline of a fall leaf! Free with Admission
Free with Admission
Desert Foothills Library: Guided Trail Tour at The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill
Desert Foothills Land Trust presents a beginner-friendly hike at The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill (at Desert Foothills Library). This easy one-mile walk introduces hiking basics while exploring native desert flora and fauna. Perfect for newcomers seeking to discover the wonders of our local desert. Meet at the Waterfall Terrace at Desert Foothills Library...
Free
Tucson Botanical Gardens: Garden Story Time
Join us Wednesday mornings at 10am for pre-school story hour. One of our volunteers will be reading a different nature-themed story every week, geared towards ages 5 and under. Children of all ages welcome! Free with Admission
Free with Admission
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 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...
Free with Park Fee
Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours
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...
Free – $10
Liberty Wildlife: GUIDED TOUR of Liberty Wildlife
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
$15
Town of Gilbert: Riparian Parent/Tot – Insect Adventures [#38403]
Age at least 2 yrs but less than 5 yrs Bring the littles out for a morning of learning about bugs! We will read a book about bugs, then make some big bug eyes to help us in our search to find bugs in the park. It is sure to be an adventure! All...
$5
Highlands Center for Natural History: Cannibalism – Fascinating Examples in the Natural World
This masterful, interactive, and exciting presentation will cover fascinating examples of cannibalism in the natural world paired with a human example or two.
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
Town of Gilbert: Riparian Adventures [#38396]
Age at least 6 yrs but less than 12 yrs Adventure awaits at the Riparian Preserve! Join us Wednesday afternoons as we explore all the Riparian has to offer: bird watching, native Sonoran plants and animals, desert ecology, and general park exploration. Crafts, projects, and experiments will complement our weekly adventure. This class meets in...
$75
Pima County Public Library: Saguaro National Park Presents – Beautiful Bats
Learn about Arizona’s native bats, the threats they face, the benefits they provide for people, and how we can help them. Then test your knowledge with a game of Jeopardy!...
Free
Pima County Public Library: Pima County Conservation Lands & Resources Presents – Saguaro Stories
Explore our cactus community, learn how the saguaro thrives in the desert and discover the fascinating interrelationships between saguaros and other desert plants and animals. Plant a saguaro to take home! Tickets will be given out 30 minutes prior to the event. Space is limited to 25 participants.
Free
The University of Arizona: Reflecting Bbackward and Forward on SNRE’s 50th Anniversary
A professional journey and insights shared by colleagues Speaker Dave Breshears, Emeritus Regents Professor, University of Arizona School of Natural Resources & the Environment When 3 to 4 p.m., Oct....
Free
Yavapai County Free Library District: Garden to Table Cooking Group – At H4NB Garden
Home for New Beginnings is a local non-profit whose goal is to build homes for children in the Verde Valley. They aspire to teach children the fundamentals of gardening, harvesting, and then onto cooking, and potentially running a kitchen. Participants in this program will be visiting the Home for New Beginnings Garden. Parents are encouraged...
Free
The University of Arizona: Walk with a Naturalist
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, animals, and natural history of Tumamoc Hill, as well as do his best to answer your questions. Group size limited, please RSVP by email to [email protected]...
City of Chandler: Hypnotic Hummingbirds [#1NC208]
Boasting awe-inspiring landscapes and the richest hummingbird diversity in the nation, it’s easy to see why Arizona is a mecca for both songbirds and birders alike. Explore Phoenix’s vast habitats alongside a birding professional to discover 13 hypnotic species. You’ll learn to how this avian family lives and tips to identify area species. Ages 18+
$8 – $11
Desert Botanical Garden: Desert Landscape Printmaking
Explore the art of monoprinting and create one-of-a-kind nature prints using gelli plate printing methods and leaves from the Sonoran Desert. Teaching artist Kenna Connelly will guide you from paint...
$64.95