Join Ranger Shaun for a morning walk and talk! Come walk the Metate, Towhee, and Spur Cross loop with Ranger Shaun. This medium difficulty roughly 2- mile trail will give...
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate hike to learn about the fascinating plant and animal life in our Sonoran Desert. Join Ranger Nikki for a 4-mile hike along...
Join Ranger Kevin for an informative hike about the history and significance of this desert river. The Gila River has a storied past, a very tenuous present, and perhaps a...
Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist to explore the natural history of Cienega Creek Natural Preserve. Hike among Saguaros to get a closer look at the interesting...
Moderate level hike. Revisit three hundred years of European-Native American contacts and conflicts, from Coronado to the Alamo (1540-1850). Join an expert Archaeologist and Historic Preservationist for about 3 hours covering...
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
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...
October is when some of our spookiest desert critters get their turn in the spotlight! Join Ranger Kevin as we celebrate spooky season! Forget about animals with two legs or...
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...
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,...
Unlock the secrets to thriving desert pots in our beginner-friendly class. Whether you’re new to the desert, a winter visitor, or seeking to conquer desert challenges, Marylee will guide you...
Presented by Ben Sadler (Postdoc, University of Arizona Geosciences) This year's colloquium series will consist of a mixture of researchers across the University of Arizona along with visiting scientists as well!...
Which flittery and fluttery pollinators aren't known for their grace and beautiful wings? If you guessed bats, you're right! Wildlife expert Nancy Kreuder from the Arizona Game and Fish Department...
Join us at South Mountain Community Library for a fun and educational program, "Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse," just in time for Halloween! Delve into the world of survival skills with a thrilling...
calling all ghosts and goblins Enjoy a spook-tacular stroll around the Phoenix Zoo at night with games, activities and treat stations and much more!
Take a dive into the natural history and modern biology of an iconic species, Ursus americanus, the black bear. These bears are opportunistic feeders and have complex and interesting lives....