Join the Southern Arizona Nature Journal Club to learn about Nature Journaling, an observational activity that immerses you in our natural world. This casual meet-up is perfect for those who enjoy going outside, sketching, observing nature and meeting fellow nature enthusiasts. The group meets at our park’s entrance at 7 am and explores a different...
Join Marcia OBara for a leisurely birding experience designed for nature lovers with accessibility challenges; wheelchairs, walkers, or other assistive devices are welcome. The pace is slow, distance short, and terrain even. This month’s birding explores the birding hotspot of Agua Caliente Park where we hope to see waterfowl, raptors, sparrows, and a lot more....
Maricopa County Parks Seed Deployment Events. Join us for one of our Seed Deployment Events; there are seven events for you to join. It is so much fun! When: October 31 at Cave Creek Regional Park, Meet at the Nature Center at 8 am-11:30 am. The Desert Defender Team spent months removing Invasive species and...
Ranger Jacque invites you all to a festive and interpretive day hike! Lace up your shoes and join us for a festive trek to pre-burn off the candy calories! This 2.5-mile daytime hike follows a southern section of Pass Mountain trailhead, to Cat Peaks, and returns in a loop via Blevins Trail. Whether you come...
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 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...
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...
Presented by Eric Schmidtke (PhD Candidate, Simon Fraser University, Canada) This year's colloquium series will consist of a mixture of researchers across the University of Arizona along with visiting scientists as well! The colloquium series will be conducted in the Gould-Simpson “Fishbowl” (2nd floor) from 4-5PM on Thursdays. There will be a Zoom option as well...
Boo at the Zoo is a fun family event held every October 31st. This year, gates will open for Boo at 5:00 pm for families with children 6 and under and at 6pm for all ages. Last admission will be at 8:30 pm. Come in costume and trick-or-treat at different stations around the Sanctuary with...
Join Ranger Eric to search for scorpions for Halloween tonight! To celebrate Halloween festivities, come along with Ranger Eric to look for scorpions and other nocturnal wildlife on this easy, family-friendly, accessible hike! We will go up the first 0.5-mile of Waterfall Trail up to the ‘petroglyph plaza’, which is paved and barrier-free with a...
Celebrate Halloween with Ranger Derik on a spooky scorpion hike through the park! The hike will cover 3 miles (1.5 out and back) along the Horseshoe and Toothaker trails. The Trail is rated as easy and consists of rolling hills on gravel and sandy trail. Please make sure to bring water with you as well...