Pima County Parks and Recreation: Big Wash Nature Trek
Join a naturalist-guided walk along Big Wash in Oro Valley, on an easy- to moderate-level trail. In addition to great views of the Santa Catalina Mountains, this area is designated...
$5
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Field Sciences
Events for October 17, 2024
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Edible Plants Hike
Spend the morning hiking through the desert with Ranger Jacque and learn about the many medicinal and edible plants that can be found in your own backyard. Participants will hike...
Free with Park Fee
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Visit the Garden!
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
Free with Admission
Highlands Center for Natural History: Prescott National Forest Prescribed Fire Education Miniseries – Fire Ecology
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...
Free
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
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...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Quiet Hour
Feel inner peace outside in this guided 4-step process led by Ranger Jacque. Would you like a break from noise and stress and a new way to enjoy nature? The...
Free with Park Fee
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,...
Free – $25
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Moonlight Hikes at Red Rock
The Moonlight Hike is among the most popular interpretive hikes at Red Rock State Park. Hike leaders guide hikers on a rare opportunity to enjoy sunset and moonrise from a...
$15
Yavapai County Free Library District: Gardening Talks – Indoor Flowering Plants
Learn how to choose the right types of plants, as well as general care and maintenance for indoor flowering plants. In this month's Gardening Talks with Yavapai Master Gardeners, you...
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Walk
Join Ranger Eric on this full moon hike to look for nocturnal wildlife, including scorpions! Enjoy views of sunset and the rising full moon across the Valley while joining Ranger...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Full Moon Hike
Join Ranger Derik on a night hike through the desert as the full moon rises over Phoenix. The hike will cover 2.5 miles on easy to moderate terrain expect sandy...
Free with Park Fee
Pima County Parks and Recreation: Full “Super” Moon Wander
Join a Pima County naturalist to send off the sun and welcome the full moon. Nature reveals another side in the night hours; there is always something to discover! Dress...
$5