Trip duration: 2 hours, Ground condition: Paved/concrete, Benches available; some shaded seating available Join Marcia OBara for an outing designed for nature lovers with or without accessibility challenges; wheelchairs, walkers,...
Meet at the park’s Nature Center. Join us in removing invasive species and reducing wildfire risk in our parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to remove invasive plants as a proactive step toward ecological restoration and to...
Celebrate your love for birds on a private guided tour of Liberty Wildlife's avian rehabilitation facility! Learn about the organization's incredible history, feather repository, animal hospital, and education ambassador animals. Afterward, enjoy an independent lunch stop. Transportation included. Meet at bus in Tumbleweed Multipurpose Field Parking Lot
Pre-contact Agaves in the Southwestern United States: Rediscovering Lost Crops Among the Hohokam and Other Arizona Cultures Presented by: Wendy Hodgson Location: Payson Public Library, 328 N McLane Rd, Payson, AZ
This introduction to the Sonoran Desert is perfect for residents and visitors alike. Join Ranger Kevin for a 1.6-mile hike on the Overton and Clay Mine trails. Trails are rated...
Participants will learn fundamental principles to help utilize design and establish Sonoran Desert native plants, both as focal specimens and for naturalized zones, in aesthetically curated landscapes. Class Capacity 16...
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,...
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!...
From the mighty Saguaro cactus, to blooming hedgehogs, prickly pear and barrel cactus, there are many for students to pick from. We can complete one or two drawings in this class. Presented by artist Jeanine Colini.
How big do saguaros grow? How long do they live? How many arms can they have? Why do some of them have holes? If you’ve ever wondered about the mighty saguaro, join us for this discussion. We’ll take a closer look at these majestic plants and talk about the critical role they play in our...
Join Georgia Lord Library's Master Gardener Terri Kelly, noon-1pm. Presentations will be timely for the season covering topics from vegetable gardens, to landscape watering, to desert adapted plantings and everything in between. Master Gardeners provide outreach and education to our community. And they help bring science-based information on plants, gardens and landscapes to the public.
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...
We all know that "eating the rainbow" is a great way to plan a healthy meal. But can you grow the rainbow in our desert climate? Learn what the colors...
Test write secret messages with invisible ink! Create your unique fingerprint card. We'll have books and movies to check out about secret agents and spies! Ages 8-18. Snacks and Drinks provided by the BCC Library Board.
Ready for a rare glimpse inside a real Arizona mine? We’ll be hiking roughly 1.8-miles round-trip to the Clay Mine, where an enterprising woman by the name of Leila P. Irish made a fortune. But it wasn’t gold, silver or copper that made her rich. Please wear sturdy, closed-toed shoes and bring water. Hats and...
This planetarium show takes you on an extraordinary journey into unseen worlds and hidden dimensions beyond our normal vision to uncover the mysteries of things too fast, too slow, too small or simply invisible. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film and live star talk Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children ages 2 and...
Join Ranger Derik for a guided hike to learn about the animals, plants, and ecology of the Sonoran Desert. We will hike 3.5 miles roundtrip on easy to moderate grade,...
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...