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...
Learn all about the Sonoran Desert on this guided hike with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike to learn all about the plants, animals, and ecology of the Sonoran Desert! We will hike about 3 miles roundtrip on the Wind Cave Trail, up and back from the geologic feature of the same...
Enjoy an early morning walk to watch for birds, lizards, snakes, and small animals with Ranger Jacque. 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 and small animals too. The route will be on Waterfall Trail; this will be...
Start your day enjoying the beauty around you with Ranger Olivia on this morning nature hike! Enjoy a moderate to easy hike along parts of three popular trails, San Tan,...
Looking for a paw-some outdoor adventure? Join a Park Ranger on a guided 2 mile hike with your four-legged friend and discover the beauty of local plants and animals! Don't fur-get to wear closed-toed shoes and bring water for both you and your pet. Let's paws and take in nature's wonders together! Ages 6+ Location:...
Learn about geology! Take a walk on wooded trails with local geologist Hal Hatfield to learn about the foundation of the Central Highlands ecoregion.
Learn about geology! Take a walk on wooded trails with local geologist Hal Hatfield to learn about the foundation of the Central Highlands ecoregion.
Does your child want to be a Zoo Keeper? Through this interactive, hands-on program your child will experience a snapshot of a day in the life of a Zoo Keeper. Travel behind-the-scenes to the Zoo’s kitchen to learn what the animals at the Zoo eat and watch a training demonstration with an animal ambassador. Creating...
$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...
Interested in learning about honey bees? Meet Connie Moore, Master Beekeeper with Honey Hive Farms. She will share her knowledge of the different types of honey bees within a colony...
Museum opens at 9:00 am for event check-in; the ARIZONA GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ begins at 10:00 am. The Cave Creek Museum’s AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ is unique with its display of the complete hard rock ore extraction process, with the mine shaft, tramway, ore carts, crushing and extraction, that are always on display, but operated on 2nd...
Join FSPR docent Dwight Long for a tour of the Murray Springs mammoth kill site. Vance Haynes led an expedition here in the 1970s that found the remains of megafauna that had been hunted, killed, butchered, and consumed by the Clovis Paleo-Indians 13,000 years ago. This is an easy walk of less than a half...
Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits of the people of Canoa.
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...
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
Join Ranger Olivia to meet some of the animal ambassadors that reside at San Tan’s Nature Center! This is a casual drop-in program, that gives you an opportunity to come and meet some of the animals at San Tan such as, snakes, scorpion, Chuckwallas, and even a Gila Monster! At this program you will get...
Learn how to identify common desert and backyard birds with Ranger Eric at the Nature Center. Join Ranger Eric at the Usery Nature Center to watch birds around the feeders and learn bird identification basics, field guides and apps, and citizen science. Chairs will be available to use and the area we will be is...
A monthly program meeting of the Northern Arizona Audubon Society. All invited! For more information email [email protected]
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...
Costa Rica's motto is Pura Vida, meaning ‘Pure Life,’ and this deceptively small country is bursting with some of the most spectacular wildlife and pristine ecosystems in the world. All this diversity thrives, in part, thanks to one surprising little creature: hummingbirds. Venture across Costa Rica's wild and rugged landscapes, from volcanic peaks to coastal...
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...
The desert seems full of scary, venomous creatures with sharp stingers or biters! Ranger Jacque’s here to talk about the real lives of rattlesnakes, Gila monsters, scorpions, and other desert dwellers you may encounter. It can seem like everything in the desert is out to sting, bite, or poke you. Ranger Jacque will shed some...
Learn how to identify different species of prickly pear, when and how to ethically and carefully harvest, methods of juicing, how to harvest prickly pear pads and take home recipes to make your own prickly pear treats. Enjoy a guided tour of prickly pear in the Garden with instructor Kelly Athena 'Cactus Kelly' and enjoy...
When we think of the origins of the produce at a farmer’s market, or the zucchini our neighbor brought by to share we likely think only of the farmer or gardener who made the crop available to us. But we would be remiss to forget that without the help of many flying, creeping, and crawling...
Interested in learning about honey bees? Meet Connie Moore, Master Beekeeper with Honey Hive Farms. She will share her knowledge of the different types of honey bees 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 honey bees in an...
Costa Rica's motto is Pura Vida, meaning ‘Pure Life,’ and this deceptively small country is bursting with some of the most spectacular wildlife and pristine ecosystems in the world. All this diversity thrives, in part, thanks to one surprising little creature: hummingbirds. Venture across Costa Rica's wild and rugged landscapes, from volcanic peaks to coastal...
Limited space, by reservation only! Did you know that Oracle State Park was once covered by warm, shallow seas? Are you familiar with the numerous faults that uncovered rocks once buried more than 5 miles beneath the surface? The Park offers visitors the opportunity to experience the unique geology of the Santa Catalina Mountains area. First,...