Northern Arizona is home to the world’s largest continuous stand of ponderosa pine forest, and the import and impact of its valuable timber is deeply woven into the region’s history....
Join Park Volunteers Jim & Judy Taylor for a bird meet up at the Nature Center! Observe and identify local bird species with our resident experts. Join Park Volunteers Jim...
Learn all about the native edible plants fount in the Sonoran Desert and about the people that once called this place home during this guided hike with Ranger Derik. Join Ranger Derik for a guided hike to learn about the many native plants found in the region that can be eaten and how to make...
Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology...
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...
All aboard the Allee Allee O for a musical train ride to visit your child’s favorite zoo animals! Animal sounds, puppets, rhythm sticks and shakers, giraffe/zebra dance and a parachute...
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!...
Join Ranger Olivia to talk about venomous creatures such as rattlesnakes, Gila monsters, scorpions, or any other desert dwellers you may encounter. It can seem like everything in the desert is out to sting, bite, or poke you. Ranger Olivia will shed some light about which ones are really out to get you, and which...
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...
Gardening in the desert can be challenging. Join certified arborist Jonathan Manning as he teaches us the ins and outs of container gardening in our unique environment. The first 30 attendees will receive a free starter plant. Program is open until full. Ages 19+.
Weather has always been one of the most dynamic and complex forces shaping our planet, but now it’s intensifying in varied and complex ways. Extreme Weather takes us to the...
Dive into the majestic world of the green sea turtles. Gain an understanding of their behaviors, life cycle, environment, and the importance of preserving our oceans. Take home a turtle teaching kit to share your knowledge with family and friends. Age at least 7 yrs but less than 13 yrs
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy PastFinders Join Don Meserve, past City Archaeologist, for a talk on the broad variety of petroglyphs in the McDowell Mountains in Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve. Hear how...
This month's book is "Nat Geo: Prehistoric Mammals" by Kathleen Zoehfeld. Read the book at home and then join us for fun activities, discussion and so much more!
Come join the fun with your dog in the Perfect Pooch Basic Obedience class! Learn to teach your dog how to follow basic commands like Leash-Walking, Sit, Stay, Come (when...