Join Ranger Nikki on a moderately paced hike and enjoy the sights and sounds of our beautiful Sonoran Desert. Get a good hiking workout with Ranger Nikki while learning about...
Where Learning Gets Wild! You can explore the animal world at the Zoo with your “little critter” through activities based on Arizona’s Early Learning Standards to develop motor, social, and...
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 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...
Join us for a presentation on Yuma County’s agriculture and the big contribution it has to Arizona’s economy. First come first serve, as seating is limited.
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...
Did you make it your New Year’s Resolution to spend more time in nature? Join Ranger Kevin for an introduction to the skills needed to enhance your connection with the natural world. Make it your New Year’s resolution to get connected with nature! Join Ranger Kevin as we learn how to make - or strengthen...
Come to the Mesa Express Library to make flower seed bombs to bring a little color to your garden.
Join Ranger Kevin for a scenic hike and learn more about the amazing Sonoran Desert. This introduction to the Sonoran Desert is perfect for residents and visitors alike. Join Ranger Kevin for a 2-mile hike on the Spur Cross and Mariposa Hill trails. Trails are rated moderate, so expect stretches of loose rock, uneven terrain...
Join the El Mirage Garden Club for our fifth meeting of the season! We'll be making gardening containers out of milk jugs! Those who sign up will get to take...
(ages 12-18 / 60 min / space is limited) Fashion your own insanely huge, recycled insect from cardboard.
Are you firewise savvy? In this session of Gardening Talks, learn how to protect your home and landscape against fires. Topics discussed will include which plants can reduce fire risk, where to plant vegetation, what are appropriate ground covers, and how to tackle overgrown vegetation. The Gardening Talks series is available thanks to a partnership...
Learn all about the Sonoran Deserts nocturnal inhabitants during this guided hike with Ranger Derik. Join Ranger Derik for a guided hike to learn about the animals, plants, and ecology of the Sonoran Desert. We will hike 3 miles roundtrip on easy to moderate grade, with frequently rocky or uneven ground. Please dress in layers,...
Old Pueblo Archaeology Center’s “Third Thursday Food for Thought” presentation will feature “If the Shoe Fits: Subarctic-style Moccasins and the Apachean Journey from the Northern Dene Homeland to the Precontact Southwest” by HDR Archaeologist Kevin P. Gilmore, PhD. This free online Zoom presentation will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2025 from 7:00 to 8:30...