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 at park’s entrance. Benches available at periodic intervals around the Wetlands. This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created...
Visit Historic Canoa Ranch, a birding hotspot in Pima County Winter birding at Historic Canoa Ranch means ducks and sparrows. We will also be on the lookout for things like Lawrence’s Goldfinch, Northern Harrier, and more.
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...
Join the Phoenix Zoo at Homeschool Days for a morning dedicated to homeschool families and groups. The morning will be filled with STEM based learning stations, animal interactions and exploring science-based careers. Stations will feature camera trapping, behavioral enrichment, information on palm oil consumption, bird watching and so much more! Participants will have full access...
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 largest travertine bridge supports a wide variety of bird species that call the park home and we will be searching for. Meets between the Waterfall...
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
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
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...
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
Age at least 2 yrs but less than 5 yrs Put on your costume and come celebrate Halloween at the Riparian Preserve! We will learn about spiders and bats and all of the fun creepy crawlies in nature that remind us of this most spooktacular holiday. Show off your costume with fun movement activities and...
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...
Building Community Connection, Stewardship, and Restoration Practices for Tucson’s Rivers Speaker Lisa Shipek, Director, Watershed Management Group When 3 to 4 p.m., Oct. 30, 2024 Where ENR2 S107 Lisa Shipek is a founding member of the non-profit Watershed Management Group, and has served as its Executive Director since 2006. Can Tucson’s rivers be restored to...
Education takes flights as you learn the many benefits of the winged creatures of the night, bats. Interactive activities dispel myths and provide bat basics covering their biology, anatomy and communication style. You’ll also discover why these amazing animals and their voracious appetite for insects are vital to the health of our ecosystem. Age at...
When 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., Oct. 30, 2024 Tumamoc Talks bring together University of Arizona research to the greater Tucson community. Our speaker: Jesús M. García was born and raised in Magdalena de Kino, Sonora, México. he has been associated with the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Since 1991. Jesús is a Desert Ecologist and Ethnobotanist and...
Tumamoc Talks bring together University of Arizona research to the greater Tucson community. Our speaker: Jesús M. García was born and raised in Magdalena de Kino, Sonora, México. he has been associated with the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum Since 1991. Jesús is a Desert Ecologist and Ethnobotanist and serves as a Conservation Research Associate, teaching natural history...
Ranger Jacque invites you all to a festive and interpretive night hike! Embark on an adventure under the stars with our Moonlit Masquerade Halloween Night Hike! This 2-mile nocturnal trek on Moonlight and Stargazer trailes (rated easy to moderate) is perfect for those who love a little mystery with their outdoor exploration. Whether you choose...
Join Ranger Eric on a hike to look for nocturnal wildlife, including scorpions! Join Ranger Eric from Maricopa County Parks and Rachel Stringham from Desert Foothills Land Trust to look for and learn about the nocturnal critters of the Sonoran Desert on this night before Halloween hike! Hiking will be on moderate grade with occasionally rocky or...
This is a class dedicated to answering your fruit tree purchasing / planting / growing / and harvesting questions. We are serious about being your resource for learning all about growing fruit trees. We invite you to mark your calendars to join us for a Zoom class on timely tree care.
With Halloween just a day away get in the spooky spirit with Ranger Derik as you hike through the park at night is search of scorpions and other nocturnal species. Hike 2 miles along the Palm Lake and Mesquite Meander trails as you search for scorpions. The trail is rated as easy and will mainly...