Rio Salado Audubon Center: Saturday Morning Guided Birding
Free guided walk through the Rio Salado Habitat Area. All are welcome.
Free
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Field Sciences
Events for December 21, 2024
Mission Garden: Traditional O’odham Agriculture
Every third Saturday of the month At Mission Garden’s Placita (near the kitchen) This event is FREE. Mission Garden continues this tradition of talks and demonstrations about O'odham Agriculture. We talk about traditions associated with Native American crops and how crops brought by Europeans were integrated into O'odham agriculture.
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Fitness Hike
Join Ranger Nikki on a moderate hike to explore our beautiful Sonoran Desert and get a good workout. Join Ranger Nikki on a moderate terrain hike to get a workout and explore our desert for plants and animals. The halfway point of the loop provides a great view of the Marcus Landslide, a granite avalanche...
Free with Park Fee
Butterfly Wonderland: Glistening Gardens
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
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Hassayampa River Christmas Bird Count
Help count birds at the Hassayampa River Preserve or surrounding Wickenburg area for the Dec. 21 Hassayampa River Christmas Bird Count! Would you like to go birding with others and help count birds for citizen science for a day near the northwest Valley? Then sign up for the Dec. 21 Hassayampa River Christmas Bird Count! This count...
Free with Park Fee
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Mistletoe’s Amazing Parasitic and Mutualistic Relationships – Copy
The shiny red eyed black bird which has a crest looking a little cardinal is a Phainopepla. Learn how this bird spreads the parasitic Mistletoe around the Preserve. You will...
Free
Arizona Worm Farm: Grow Bag Gardening
Learn how to successfully utilize grow bags to grow vegetables! In this hands-on class you will get a chance to fill and plant your own grow bags to take home....
$30
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Guided Bird Walks at Red Rock
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...
Free with Park Fee
Reid Park Zoo: Dr. Zoo
Does your child dream of becoming a Zoo veterinarian? Your child will travel behind-the-scenes to the Zoo’s Animal Health Center for a day in the life of a Zoo Vet experience. Participants will utilize the Freeport-McMoRan Education Gallery to view the surgery, treatment, and pharmacy rooms of the Animal Health Center. They’ll experience first-hand the...
$20 – $25
Friends of the San Pedro River: San Pedro House Nature Walk
The San Pedro River is one of the last free flowing rivers in the Southwest and home to one of the largest cottonwood-willow riparian forests remaining in Arizona. On this walk we will discuss the interactions between the living and nonliving components that make up this unique riparian ecosystem and its importance to the surrounding...
Free
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Discovery/Bird Watching Boat Tours at Patagonia
$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
National Park Service: Garden Walk (West District)
Join us for a guided walk through the Cactus Garden where you’ll explore the fascinating natural history of the Sonoran Desert!
Free with Park Fee
Pima County Parks and Recreation: Tour of Historic Canoa Ranch
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.
Free
Arizona Worm Farm: Kids Plant!
Do you have a child that loves gardening? This class is for kids from ages 6 to 9 (a bit younger is OK if your child is focused). It's fun, interactive, and educational! This class will teach you everything you need to know about growing vegetables and flowers in a container. Price: $25 (covers up...
$25
Boyce Thompson Arboretum: Nature Play
Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us for Nature Play at the Children’s Garden, where families can escape the screens and dive into the wonders of the great outdoors. Every Saturday, from October to April, bring your kids to explore, play, and learn in a safe, engaging environment. Outdoor play isn’t just fun; it’s essential!...
Free with Admission
National Park Service: Exploring the Sonoran Desert (East District)
Join a ranger for a hike in the heart of the cactus forest that travels 2 - 4 miles to learn about the wonders of the Sonoran Desert. Water and hiking shoes recommended!
Free with Park Fee
Desert Botanical Garden: Docent Tour
Free with general admission. 10am and 11am tours Discover how plants have adapted to the desert environment with a volunteer docent-led tour. See the Garden’s living collection with plants from around the world and the Sonoran Desert and their fascinating survival strategies in this arid climate. Walk away with a new appreciation for the beauty...
Free with Admission
Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours
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
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Catalina State Park Nature Program
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...
Free with Park Fee
Liberty Wildlife: GUIDED TOUR of Liberty Wildlife
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
National Park Service: Ranger Patio Talk
Join a ranger for a 15 minute talk at the Coronado National Memorial Visitor Center and learn about a variety of park topics including the Coronado Expedition, wildlife, and more! Ask a ranger at the visitor center desk for the topic of the day. Talks will take place on the patio in front of the...
Free with Park Fee
National Park Service: Geology Talk Ranger Program
Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geo Glimpse" ranger program - presented daily at 11 am. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn how this immense canyon formed and the science behind the landscape. The program is 30 minutes long and is accessible. Grand Canyon is one-mile deep,...
Free with Park Fee
Arizona Worm Farm: Cool Season Herbs and Flower Gardening
Join us as we share tips for maintaining annual & perennial herbs and flowers in the low desert. We'll cover healthy soil makeup, plant spacing, light management, fertilizing, and companion planting. Plus! A focus on flowers and seed saving to attract pollinators season after season. Each registration includes: 4 seasonal plant starts, 1/2 gallon worm...
$25
National Park Service: Living with Giants (West District)
The saguaro celebrates events and faces challenges throughout its life. A biologist explains how it provides shelter and substance for wildlife; when it flowers; its growth patterns; and how it fights for survival against drought, lightning, frost, and other dangers. Wheelchair accessible. Free with Park Fee
Free with Park Fee
Pima County Parks and Recreation: Family Nature Art – Clay Creations
Enjoy a family-friendly morning of art and nature! All materials provided, no experience needed, all ages welcome. Explore the colors and shapes of nature and create your own clay project to take home.
Free
National Park Service: Canyon Connections Ranger Talk
Discover a deeper connection to the Grand Canyon. Join a ranger to dive into the canyon's diverse ecosystems, rich cultural heritage, or ever-changing landscape. Topics change daily. Come curious, leave inspired! Program may include a short walk to Mather Point or along the Canyon Rim Trail.
Free with Park Fee
National Park Service: Garden Walk (East District)
Join a ranger for a 20-30 minute stroll through the cactus garden to learn about the Saguaro cactus and other plants of the Sonoran Desert. Accessible program.
Free with Park Fee
Liberty Wildlife: Eagle/Raptors at the Rails – Magical Christmas Journey
Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors!
National Park Service: Ranger Talk! (West District)
Join a park ranger at the Red Hills Visitor Center for a theater presentation about Saguaro National Park’s unique cultural, historical and natural resources. Presentations vary daily depending on the Ranger...
Free with Park Fee
National Park Service: Night Comes Alive (East District)
Half the park is after dark! Join a ranger in the evening hours as night-prowling creatures begin to emerge. This is a 1-1.5 mile hike, and location varies. Regardless of program location, always meet at the Rincon Mountain Visitor Center.
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Hike
Enjoy a family friendly night hike with Ranger Olivia to see what wildlife we can spot. We’ll be on the lookout for all kinds of evening-active critters, from skunks to, spiders, snakes, fox, coyote, deer, owls and, of course scorpions! Bring flashlights; black UV lights are optional. This will be about a 2-mile hike along...
Free with Park Fee
Phoenix Zoo: ZooLights
Immerse yourself in a winter wonderland at The Valley’s favorite holiday tradition, ZooLights! Get in the holiday spirit as millions of twinkling lights transform the Zoo into a dazzling spectacle, guiding you through the illuminated pathways alongside animal habitats and Zoo trails. Don’t miss our brand-new light show, featuring vibrant visuals and mesmerizing music that...
$25 – $35
Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary: Wildlights and Animal Sights
Join us this holiday season for our annual “Wildlights and Animal Sights” event here at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary! The holiday light display will be open to the public every Friday...
$12
Tucson Botanical Gardens: Lights Up! A Festival of Illumination
Thousands of LED lights illuminate the trees and custom-built, oversized structures delight the senses. The light tunnel, dancing cypress trees, traditional punched-tin trees, a brand-new crescent moon, and a dazzling display of luminarias will wow you! Experience a holiday light show unlike any other in southern Arizona! Designed by nationally known public garden landscape architect Tres...