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Arizona State Parks and Trails: Guided Bird Walks at Catalina

Catalina State Park 11570 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson

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...

Free with Park Fee

Pima County Parks and Recreation: Signs of the Season Phenology Walk

Pima County Public Library - Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library 7800 N. Schisler Dr., Tucson

Phenology is nature’s calendar – the timing of annual life-cycle events that are influenced by climate and weather, like blooming, migration, and nesting. Join us for a stroll along the Santa Cruz River as we gather data on seasonal changes in native plants to learn more about phenology, its importance, and how you can help...

Free

Tucson Audubon Society: El Rio Preserve – Accessible Birding Field Trip

El Rio Preserve 10190 N. Coachline Blvd., Marana

Registration for this walk is free. Trip Duration: 1.5 hrs. Ground Condition: Large cement viewing deck with two benches overlooking a pond, next to a paved shared-use path. A covered seating area and two port-o-johns available at entrance (one is wheelchair accessible). Meetup location – Covered picnic tables next to parking lot Join Kimberly and Vernie...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Welcome to the Desert! Hike

White Tank Mountain Regional Park 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd., Waddell

Join Ranger Jacque for an early morning walk in search of wildlife.   Enjoy a roughly 3-mile hike on the scenic Ford Canyon trail. Along the way, we’ll talk about the...

Free with Park Fee

Butterfly Wonderland: Glistening Gardens

Butterfly Wonderland 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale

This holiday, step into the enchanting ‘Glistening Gardens’ at Butterfly Wonderland. This seasonal escape transports guests to the rainforest as they leisurely stroll with family and friends through an amazing...

Free with Admission

Tucson Audubon Society: Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve Field Trip

Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve 150 Blue Haven Rd., Patagonia

Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve, 150 Blue Haven Rd, Patagonia Sunday November 24th: 8:30 am Duration: 3-3.5hrs Trip difficulty: Moderate. 2-2.5 miles over mostly level, but occasionally uneven, terrain. Chance of moist, muddy brief portions near wetland areas. A portion of the trail is a former railroad bed, with concrete abutments at either end, bordering the creek....

Free with Park Fee

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Discovery/Bird Watching Boat Tours at Patagonia

Patagonia Lake State Park 400 Patagonia Lake Rd, Nogales

$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

$5 – $7

Pima County Parks and Recreation: Living River Ramble

Pima County Public Library - Wheeler Taft Abbett Sr. Library 7800 N. Schisler Dr., Tucson

Take a guided stroll along the Chuck Huckelberry Loop to see a desert river brought back to life, then wander to the water’s edge for an intimate peek at this recently revived riparian habitat. Learn about the ecology and history of the Santa Cruz – its ups and downs – and how this once-dry portion...

$5

The University of Arizona: Medicinal Plants Tour

Plants have been used as medicine for hundreds, if not thousands of years. They are part of the history and lore of almost every society on earth. Join us to...

Free

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona

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...

Free with Park Fee

Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

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...

Free – $10

Liberty Wildlife: GUIDED TOUR of Liberty Wildlife

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

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

$15

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Ethnobotany Guided Hike at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona

Learning more about the native plants and trees here in the Sedona area is a great way to enhance any hike. Our volunteer guides explain how plant life is interconnected with indigenous cultures, pioneer settlers, people in our contemporary times and wildlife. This interpretive experience is for both the beginner and experienced hiker, lasting between  1½-2...

Free with Park Fee

Embry – Riddle Aeronautial University: The Hummingbird Effect

Embry - Riddle Aeronautical University Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium 3700 Willow Creek Rd., Prescott

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...

Free

Embry – Riddle Aeronautial University: The Hummingbird Effect

Embry - Riddle Aeronautical University Jim and Linda Lee Planetarium 3700 Willow Creek Rd., Prescott

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...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Safari

McDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. MMRP, Fountain Hills

Take a night hike through the park with Ranger Derik and hunt for scorpions and other nocturnal creatures.   This hike is rated moderate and will take you through the rolling...

Free with Park Fee