Learn about and observe incredible native wild birds at Rio Salado Audubon, located in Phoenix. On this outdoor tour, a guide from the Audubon will point out species observed in their natural habitat. Ages 18+
Join Ranger Olivia on this hike for a chance to learn the basics of the Sonoran Desert and answer any burning questions you might have. Enjoy a moderate to easy hike along Blevins trail with stunning views of both the desert and surrounding mountains. Whether you are an expert or a novice on the desert,...
Learn about birds of Sonoran Desert riparian areas during this guided hike with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike along the Dragonfly Trail at Spur Cross and adjacent Jewel of the Creek Preserve to look for birds of the Sonoran Desert and riparian habitats. Along the way, we will discuss identification tips...
Free guided walk through the Rio Salado Habitat Area. All are welcome. Join our local bird enthusiasts for a guided bird walk through the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area! These walks are for everyone: experts, novices, and people who have never gone birding in their entire life. Bring water, and wear sunscreen and shoes for...
Join us Saturday, November 2nd from 8am-11am to help us increase the shade and diversity of native, Sonoran Desert plants at Rio Vista Natural Resource Park. Volunteers will learn about native plants, planting techniques paired with rain basins, and help us with restoration of the park. The event will be led by Strategic Habitat Enhancements,...
Maricopa County Parks will host seven Seed Deployment Events in Oct-November. Join us for one of our Seed Deployment Events; there are seven events for you to join. It is so much fun! When: November 2 at Estrella Mountain Regional Park, Meet at Nature Center at 8 am-11:30 am. The Desert Defender Team spent months...
Help eradicate buffelgrass from the park and Save Our Saguaros! Be prepared to work hard! Bring at least two bottles of water, snacks, sunscreen, sturdy footwear, hat, sunscreen, long pants & long-sleeved shirt. Gloves, tools, and instruction will be provided. Meet at the Equestrian Center which is 1.0-mile from the Ranger Station and all the...
The Indigenous Food & Culture Day will also launch the River of Time’s new pop-up exhibit, “Roots & Remedies, Native Plants as Food & Medicine” highlighting the diverse uses of Arizona native desert plants as sources of food and medicine. The exhibit will feature desert plants and their uses as food and medicine for...
Bill Gillespie, retired archaeologist with the US U.S. Forest Service – Coronado National Forest, will present a program on the history of mining in the Huachuca Mountains. Was there gold in them thar hills? Join us and find out! Free and open to the public. Brought to you by the Friends of the Huachuca Mountains....
This is an adult-only event, 18 and over. Do you think you have an eye for photography? Do you wish you could get special access to the grounds and animals for photos? If so, this Photography Tour is just the thing for you! In the morning, an hour before the park opens, bring your best...
Join us for some Halloween fun to discuss all kinds of things related to our Spooky Sonoran Desert. Spiders, spider webs, bats and more! The Sonoran Desert is home to many creepy crawly creatures that are fascinating to learn about. Our walks are usually short (around one mile in length) and easy. They often explore the interpretive trails of...
The San Pedro River is one of the last free flowing rivers in the Southwest and home to one of the largest cottonwood-willow riparian forests remaining in Arizona. On this walk we will discuss the interactions between the living and nonliving components that make up this unique riparian ecosystem and its importance to the surrounding...
Learn a new approach to prong setting featuring a large CZ stone, while also creating a contemporary wavy organic ring band with embellishments. This is an intermediate-level class, all students must have jewelry torch soldering and fabrication experience. The student supply list will be sent two weeks prior to the start of class. Workshops are...
$7 per adult, $5 per child (13 years and under) Reservations are required! Seating is limited. Please call the park to make your reservation: 520-287-2791 9 a.m. Avian Adventure Tour 10:15 a.m. Avian Adventure Tour 11:30 a.m. Discovery Tour Saturdays and Sundays through March 23, 2025
Join us all November for dinosaur fun in the youth room! We will have dinosaur crafts, toys, programs and activities. Our Dinosaur Scavenger Hunt is held November 9th-23rd for youth, ages 5-12. Check out our FB page to see what the dinos do when we are closed. All children under 10 must be accompanied by...
How can we have a lush but water-wise garden in the middle of a densely populated city? Join us on an exciting tour of the Environment and Natural Resources 2 Building (ENR2) and find out. This unique building, which has a Platinum Category LEEDS certification—the highest possible designation (LEEDS stands for Leadership in Energy and...
Join a park ranger on a hike to discover Homolovi's petroglyphs. This will require participants to have their own vehicle. Please be prepared for weather and bring plenty of water as the tour will last approximately two hours. There will be about 1.75 miles of walking on uneven terrain. No dogs allowed on this hike....
Come join us on first Saturdays of the month from 10:00 -11:00 am. We are hosting a seed exchange. Bring some seed you have from your garden or from the store and feel free to take 3 packets of seed from our catalog. We are working to help acclimatize seed to the Verde Valley and...
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...
The Nature Program is a live reptile exhibit and the perfect opportunity for people of all ages to learn all about Arizona’s wildlife! Our team of passionate, experienced volunteers are here to answer your questions and show you how these animals have adapted to survive in the Sonoran Desert. Meet at the Trailhead picnic area. This...
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
Master Gardener volunteers from the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension will be available to answer your desert gardening questions, including but not limited to plant selection, irrigation, fertilization, pruning techniques, pest management and problem diagnosis. You can bring plant material or insect specimens for ID and advice.
Presented by Angela Judd, author and certified Master Gardener, in collaboration with City of Scottsdale's Solid Waste department. Learn about the essential principles of home composting and explore practical strategies for conserving water in your home landscape during this presentation with author and certified Master Gardener, Angela Judd.
Learn all about the Sonoran Desert ecosystem during this guided hike with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike to learn about the animals, plants, and ecology of the Sonoran Desert. We will hike 2.6 miles roundtrip on a loop of Spur Cross, Metate, and Towhee Trails. It will be on easy-moderate grade,...
Interested in learning about honeybees? Meet Connie Moore, Master Beekeeper with Honey Hive Farms. She will share her knowledge of the different types of honeybees within a colony and their various roles, why they are important to our world, and how we can help them. She will also have live honeybees in an observation hive for up-close...
Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors!
Join the passionate and dedicated volunteer team at Red Rock State Park! Attend our annual Volunteer Training Class this fall. We are looking for volunteers who are friendly, patient, have an interest in or ability to learn about the natural world in the Sedona area, have a desire to share their appreciation for the natural...
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...
The Expedition Reef show reveals, in exquisite detail, the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral reefs around the world—and the scientists taking action to restore them. Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea.” Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film followed by live talk about reefs Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10...
Join Angelica Elliott, Assistant Director of Public Horticulture, on an exploration of attracting wildlife to gardens while deterring troublesome wildlife. Discover top plants that provide consistent food sources and insights into plants that bloom throughout various seasons. Explore creative color combinations for your garden and maximize wildlife attraction by choosing the right plants for optimal...
Join us in Cave Creek Museum’s Historic Church to enjoy Tom McGuire’s explorations of unique, remote and intriguing locations in the American Southwest, from ghost towns and cultural oddities to spectacular and little-known landscape features. Tom McGuire is a knowledgeable presenter on a variety of subjects, such as water, history, geology and peculiar places that...
In celebration of Mateo the Dinosaur coming out of hibernation, share your dinosaur knowledge in spelling dinosaur names for a grand prize.