Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking distance: 1.5 miles, Trip Duration: 3 hrs, Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines; Ground condition: groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available at park’s entrance. Benches available at periodic intervals around the Wetlands. This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created...
Come with us as we explore the streamside habitat of New River. This preserve is home to a lush riparian habitat that serves as home for many bird species. This hike is approximately 1 mile in length, with no elevation gain. However, there will likely be stream crossings and uneven terrain. We recommend that you...
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 the field behind the Visitor Center. The Audubon Society has designated Red Rock State Park as part of the Lower Oak Creek Important Birding Area...
Join Ranger Olivia on this moderate-difficult fitness hike. Click program title for more details. This morning hike will be a great way to get your blood pumping with the added bonus of some beautiful views of the desert. We will begin with a relatively flat hike along San Tan trail, then connect onto the Hedgehog...
Hydroponics 101 is an introduction to home hobby hydroponics. Discussion will include plant requirements and how hydroponics can meet them, hydroponic advantages/disadvantages, system types/components, starting a hydroponic garden, maintenance/troubleshooting as well as sources of equipment and sources for further information. Growing cannabis will not be covered in this session. Class Capacity 18 – Register Early!
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 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...
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...
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 know that the Sonoran Desert where we live in Tucson is a food forest? Come to this free library program, presented by the Tucson-based organization, called the Desert Harvesters. Learn about the seasonal harvesting and cooking of what’s growing right now in our local desert. Hear stories about bountiful bean trees, cool cactus,...
Learn about Arizona’s native bats, the threats they face, the benefits they provide for people, and how we can help them. Then test your knowledge with an exciting trivia game! Presented by Saguaro National Park Please give us a call if you have any questions about this program. Thank you!
Have you been curious about how the U.S. Border Patrol works and would like to know more about it? This is your opportunity to get your questions answered and watch a K-9 unit in action! This is a family program, all ages are welcome! First come first serve, as seating is limited.
Learn all about the Sonoran Desert as the sun sets 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 bring...
A monthly program meeting of the Northern Arizona Audubon Society. Come at 5:30pm for cookies and conversation and stay for a presentation at 6pm. All invited! For more information email [email protected]