Registration fee: $35/member, $50/non-member Trip difficulty: Medium, with hiking up to 3 miles from vehicles; Trip Duration: Return noonish. Carpooling required. Many visitors here want to see a trogon but if you’re only here in the winter when most have migrated back south, it can be difficult. But every winter there’s a few that overwinter...
I look forward to another birding field trip at Himmel Park, 1000 N. Tucson Blvd. on Tuesday, February 4 th at 8:00 am. Himmel park is located on the east side of Tucson Boulevard, half a block south of Speedway Boulevard. We will meet in front of the wildlife mural. You can’t miss it! There...
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. Visitors can trace the story of the region’s forests, from the ancestral environmental care practices of the region’s Indigenous communities to the founding of the...
The Superstition Mountains' mysterious history and natural wonder draws in visitors from around the world! On this desert adventure, you'll visit scenic viewpoints of the Superstition Mountains, the Goldfield Ghost Town, Superstition Mountain Museum, and other notable points along the famous Apache Trail. Transportation included; lunch and other add-on admissions or entertainment fees are the...
Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to see and learn!
Play with Pilot V5 ink pens while illustrating unique trees of southeast Arizona! We’ll explore novel techniques, including drawing on cut brown paper bags and adding highlights with Sakura white gelly roll pens. Our subjects will include mesquite, desert willow, and palo verde trees. Please provide your own art materials. Recommended art supplies: Sakura white gelly...
Slither like a gopher snake, hop like a jackrabbit, crawl like a hairy desert scorpion, or imitate other desert creatures. Learn more about our amazing desert wildlife through story time, song, movement, and crafts. Age at least 3 yrs but less than 7 yrs Feb 4, 2025 - Feb 25, 2025 Tue 10:00 AM -...
Join us each month to create a simple craft that you can take home and enjoy. This month we will be creating Birdseed Ornaments. Registration is required and will open on Jan. 14 @ 9am.
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...
Explore the tide zones of the Gulf of California and witness how the desert changes as you travel inland Eco-Stations at the Overlook These touch carts, staffed by Docents,...
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...
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 frontlines where few have gone. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film about natural disasters Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children ages 2 and...
Create a self-portrait using items found in the natural world! All ages Part of the Arizona SciTech Festival Season is here! We hope to see you in many of the Festival's events all over Arizona. Check out the calendar!
Tuesday, February 4, 4-6 p.m. Learn proper tree planting techniques for long-term health and establishment as well as why this approach promotes healthy trees in the urban forest. The class also covers what to look for in terms of tree branch structure and overall health when first selecting a tree for planting, as well as...
Boasting awe-inspiring landscapes and the richest hummingbird diversity in the nation, it’s easy to see why Arizona is a mecca for both songbirds and birders alike. Explore Phoenix’s vast habitats alongside a birding professional to discover 13 hypnotic species. You’ll learn to how this avian family lives and tips to identify area species.
The Proterozoic crust of southern Laurentia has been considered an archetype of continental growth via the accretion of exotic crustal fragments for over 30 years. In a broadly accepted model, Laurentia grew by the sequential addition of the ca. 1.8-1.7 Ga Yavapai and ca. 1.7-1.6 Ga Mazatzal provinces. These provinces were originally defined in central...