Join Vera, an Arizona State Park volunteer and experienced birder, on a journey to discover the birds of the Sonoran Desert! Meet at the Palo Verde Day Use ramada and don't...
Curious about how humans have used desert plants for things like food, shelter and medicine? Explore the ethnobotanical history of Tortolita Mountain Park with a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist....
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,...
Experience wonders aboard the luxurious Verde Canyon Railroad. During this four-hour narrated ride, learn about the local history, culture, and charm of iconic landscapes, including rare highdesert riparian habitats, red-rock...
Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology...
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...
Join a Master Gardener on growing citrus trees in Arizona's climate. Location: Monterey Park 7045 E. Monterey Avenue Mesa, AZ 85209
Join Carol Manetta from Reap Goodness talk about what fruit trees thrive here, when to order, how to order from the best, and how to get free ones. Reap Goodness is one of two nonprofit organizations that have teamed up to start work in 2024 to create and then maintain a food forest for public...
Adults who want to know more about gardening and strategies in a desert, who want to share their knowledge born of success or failure, are welcome to join. Meetings are relaxed conversations with sometimes guest speakers. Topics change faster than the seasons!
Put your little one's fine motor skills and creativity to the test with some dino-mite dinosaur crafts, it will be a roaring good time! Best for ages 3-5. Registration required.
Students of any age (parents please supervise if under 5yrs) come after school to build something out of LEGOs with other kids or teens your age. Free, LEGOs provided (please...
Learn how to use seeds to create mosaic patterns into fast drying clay. Supplies are limited
Critical and strategic minerals have been buzzy terms in the news in the last few years, but have an often-ignored history that stretches clearly back to World War I. Critical mineral topics have been receiving bipartisan support from Congress as sourcing them addresses multiple needs. For one, in the United States, we are dependent on...
My favorite thing to grow is a fruit tree – you plant it once and reap a bounty for decades. But did you know that you can go into every big box store and most nurseries and they will sell you a fruit tree that will never make fruit? And that made me mad so I...
Desert Foothills Land Trust and the Holland Community Center present the Foothills Speaker Series: Saguaro Facts and Fiction. Do saguaros really live for 500 years? Can you determine a saguaro's age by counting its arms? Why are so many of these desert giants toppling over? Join us as we separate fact from fiction and uncover...