Both small and mighty, the Hassayampa River Preserve of Wickenburg contains amazingly varied landscapes which are best experienced on foot. Venture off the beaten path on a nature walk where you'll follow the trickling perennial water through a green forest flush with wildflowers and an arboreal symphony of songbirds. A brief stop at the Nature...
This class is for those that have already taken our basic gardening 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...
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...
Join our expert Archaeologist as we explore the challenges of the Archaic hunter and gatherer to survive and thrive in the Sonoran Desert of 2,000 years ago. See important desert flora...
Saturdays l October 26 to November 16 l 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Are you looking to install your own home landscape but unsure how to get started? Would you like to eliminate the uncertainty and achieve exceptional results when installing a desert landscape? Are you seeking to clarify confusing and contradictory landscaping advice? Desert Installation helps you to create...
Would you like to be more knowledgeable about the animals, plants and landscape of our desert? This two-day survey course covers desert ecology, desert adaptations, climate, mammals, birds, reptiles, venomous animals, botany, geology and ethnobotany. We also touch on current threats to our desert such as invasive species, water and climate change issues, endangered species...
VIP tour of the Arizona Worm Farm, including our breeding operations, castings production, organic egg production, and food forest. You will learn how we breed thousands of worms, meet our Black Soldier Fly Larvae and see how we turn garbage into food. This tour may include tastings of some fruits and vegetables - including our...
How well do you know the desert we call home? Spend the day at the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum and become an expert! Through hands-on encounters with flora and fauna native...
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
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,...
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...
Museum opens at 9:00 am for event check-in; the ARIZONA GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ begins at 10:00 am. The Cave Creek Museum’s AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ is unique with its display of the complete hard rock ore extraction process, with the mine shaft, tramway, ore carts, crushing and extraction, that are always on display, but operated on 2nd...
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 four; let’s meet some critters with six, eight, or more! Insects, spiders, and scorpions galore! You’ll have to come visit to see what’s in store!...
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...
Come Celebrate Fall at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary's ZOOFest! Saturday, October 26th & Sunday October 27th. Bounce House * Maze * Concessions * Animal feedings * BooZone Activities from 10am-4pm,...
Arizona Geological Society members are invited to join the field trip as we visit Casa Grande in Pinal County, Arizona on Saturday October 26, 2024. The AGS Fall field trip will be October 26th to visit exploration projects focused on porphyry Cu deposits in the Casa Grande area. The field trip will include visits to...
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...
Worms reduce, reuse, recycle and you can too! This class will teach you everything you need to know about composting with worms in your garden or Raised Bed. What you’ll...
Join skilled storytellers for a cup of coffee and candid conversation that entertains, educates, and encourages a sense of wonder about science and the natural world around us. The speaker series hosts guest lecturers and light refreshments. Francesca Claverie, Native Plant Program Director for Borderlands Restoration Network, will introduce the recent native plant restoration projects...
Join us as we share tips for maintaining annual & perennial herbs and flowers in the low desert. We'll cover healthy soil makeup, plant spacing, light management, fertilizing, and companion planting. Plus! A focus on flowers and seed saving to attract pollinators season after season. Each registration includes: 4 seasonal plant starts, 1/2 gallon worm...
This exclusive Cave Creek Museum adventure is a “must” for everyone! Cave Creek Museum has partnered with Rackensack Canyon Tours to bring Arizona’s first and only total gold mining experience to life. After seeing the interactive, action-packed Arizona Gold Mining Experience (AZGME), Gold Fever lovers break for lunch and return to Cave Creek Museum to leave promptly...
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...
Join Ranger Nikki on an evening stroll to search for a variety of nocturnal critters. Nikki will lead you on an evening walk to seek out scorpions, bats, owls, tarantulas and other nocturnal critters. The route follows NoSo and Blevins Trails for a 2-mile trek. The terrain varies from level to uneven with small to...
Enjoy A Bewitching Evening! Dig up your zombies and grab your ghouls! Show off your boo-tiful costumes at Reid Park Zoo for a delightful, not too frightful, family friendly evening at Boo at the Zoo, presented by OneAZ Credit Union. You’ll have an enchanting time with the whole family at this Tucson Halloween tradition. Proceeds benefit...
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, roughly 2-mile night hike along the Cottonwood trail. If you can find it in a witch’s cauldron, we’ll be looking for...