Learn about birds of the Sonoran Desert on this hike with Ranger Eric! Join Ranger Eric to look for a hike focused on birds and plants of the Sonoran Desert. Along the way, we will discuss basic bird and plant identification, ecology of the Sonoran Desert, and how both groups are adapted to this arid...
Explore a 2-to-3-mile section of the Anza Trail during an easy, level interpretive hike. Learn about the cultural and natural history of the Santa Cruz Valley. Travel on the Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail to the area of La Canoa where the expedition to found San Francisco camped after leaving Tubac Presidio in...
Join us at the Birding Trail kiosk (next to campsite #12 in Patagonia Lake State Park) for a ranger led hike to learn about the diverse avian wildlife at Patagonia Lake and Sonoita Creek. The park is designated as an Important Bird Area by the Audubon Society. If you are a bird watcher you may hit...
Join us for a day of free, fun, and interactive STEAM experiences in the Scottsdale McDowell Sonoran Preserve, from Scat Bingo to live animal ambassadors. Learn about your place in the Sonoran Desert and how the choices you make in your daily life affect the future of our environment. The Kovach Family Nature Trail is stroller-accessible and...
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...
Discover the beauty of Patagonia Lake on a pontoon boat tour. The park volunteers and staff will share about the local habitat, wildlife, and history of the lake. Reservations are required! Seating is limited. Please call the park to make your reservation: 520-287-2791 Available on Fridays at 10:15 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. through March 23,...
The Pima County Environmental Education Program's Melissa Mundt will teach us how our community is an important & special place for common birds that kids can see in their neighborhood & how to make our yards & buildings safer for birds. Create bird crafts to take home! Presented by Pima County Enivronmental Education Program’s Melissa Mundt
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 award-winning Dynamic Earth explores the inner workings of Earth’s climate system. Audiences will ride along on swirling ocean and wind currents, dive into the heart of a monster hurricane, come face-to-face with sharks and gigantic whales, and fly into roiling volcanoes. Narrated by Liam Neeson. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome Film followed by...
This beautiful program is designed to start with a famous Arizona sunset draping gracefully over the Superstition Mountains, and end under the light of the full moon (full moon hikes are held on the weekend nearest to the full moon). The easy 1.5-mile trail features some rocky, rough terrain but with little elevation gain. It...
Night hiking is an exciting way to experience Catalina State Park’s desert wildlife and dark skies. On a one-mile, guided hike on the Nature Trail, learn about the desert’s nocturnal animals like scorpions and bats. Enjoy a constellation tour featuring a variety of cultures and astronomy facts. Please bring a flashlight and a jacket. Caution: The...
Get ready for a fun-filled night inside the CNC! Participants will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with our snakes, journey on a nocturnal nature walk, go night fishing, make some s'mores, eat some pizza, and watch a fun movie. In the morning, wake up to a hot breakfast enjoyed in the...