Located in the Tucson Sky Islands Important Bird Area, Catalina State Park is home to 150+ species of birds. Experienced birding guides will help you spot and identify beautiful birds as you walk through the park for 3-4 hours. Bring binoculars and a birding field guide to enhance your experience! Guides are sold in the...
Spending time in nature can have healing and restorative power, relaxing both the mind and body. Slowing down to consciously engage our senses while out walking not only calms and grounds us, but also deepens our connection to the natural world. Join a Conservation Lands Resources naturalist for a peaceful morning stroll through the park...
Explore the ponds, mesquite bosque, and surrounding desert of Agua Caliente Park in search of its rich bird life. We expect to see woodpeckers, flycatchers, warblers, vireos, 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 Ranger Derik on a slow-paced hike through the foothills of the White Tank Mountains to learn about the many cactus species that call the park home. The hike is...
Enjoy an early morning walk to watch for birds, lizards, snakes, wild burros, and small animals with Ranger Olivia. Let’s see what sorts of wildlife we can spot. Birds should be active at this time and there’s not a bad chance for lizards, burros, and small animals too. Binoculars will make things easier, but a...
Age at least 2 yrs but less than 5 yrs Bring out your little nature lovers to explore the world of the Riparian Preserve! Each week will focus on a new topic, building on a concept from the week before. Start by looking at seeds and how they grow into plants, then look for the...
Bring out your little nature lovers to explore the world of the Riparian Preserve! Each week will focus on a new topic, building on a concept from the week before. Start by looking at seeds and how they grow into plants, then look for the little critters that eat the seeds, and the butterflies that...
For those just getting started, birder Kathe Anderson will take you through basic equipment, resources and bird anatomy to help you chart your own course in discovering why birding is...
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...
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...
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...
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 Bring the littles out for a morning of learning about bugs! We will read a book about bugs, then make some big bug eyes to help us in our search to find bugs in the park. It is sure to be an adventure! All...
Bring in a plant you're looking to re-home, pick up a new one or even just bring cuttings (in water)! Take the time to chat and learn from other plant lovers. Some dirt, tools, and blank care instructions will be provided
Stop by the nature center and talk to Ranger Derik about what to bring with you on your hikes in the park and how to plan and stay safe on your hiking adventures. Ranger Derik will have a table set up in the main lobby of the nature center with the gear he recommends for...
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...
Discover Arizona's scenic wonders and cultural treasures with Roger Naylor's latest book, Arizona National Parks and Monuments. An extraordinary array of 34 national park units blanket Arizona from border to border. They range from the volcanic sprawl of stone hoodoos crowning Chiricahua National Monument to the badlands of Petrified Forest National Park colored like blood...
Join Ranger Olivia to learn the basics of the Wild Burros that you may see residing within Lake Pleasant and find out why these non-native animals got here. This is a casual drop-in program that will have a variety of information on our Wild Burros. Whether you want to know how the Burros came to...
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. Do you have what it takes to do 100 miles in 100 days? Accept the Maricopa County Parks challenge. Whether you walk or ride, spending time in nature is good...
Speaker Jonathan B. Jarvis, Retired Director, National Parks Service When 3 to 4 p.m., Nov. 6, 2024 Where ENR2 S107 Jarvis served for 40 years with the National Park Service as ranger, biologist and superintendent in national parks across the country. He was nominated by President Barack Obama and confirmed by the Senate as the...
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...
Need a break from the world? Connecting with nature can be a great form of therapy for overstressed and anxious minds. If you’d like to learn how you can connect better with nature, this is for you! Join Ranger Kevin as we learn how to make - or strengthen - our connection with nature through...
New to gardening? Struggling with your existing garden? The Master Gardener’s of Yavapai County Cooperative Extension have it ALL covered! In this six-part series they will cover all the basics from soil health, composting, crop rotation, weeding, dealing with pests – before you know it, you’ll be eating the fruits of your labor! Week Three...
Throughout human history, trees have provided our most important sources of sustenance, protection, and wonder. Nalini Nadkarni, a tree canopy ecologist, has spent four decades dangling among the branches to study the ways that forests inform our daily lives. Climb into the clouds to experience the magnificent wildlife and incredible science happening in the vast,...