The City of Mesa will host tree workshops across Mesa on the first Friday of the month. Join us to learn where to find trees for your home, chat with an arborist, participate in a tree activity, and learn about the Park Ranger Program. This is a free event and registration is not required. You...
Trip Difficulty: Easy Join us as we explore Splendido’s diverse birdlife on a guided walk. Discover colorful songbirds and hummingbirds, and engage in insightful discussions about bird behavior and conservation. We’ll conclude with a delightful light brunch at Splendido, reflecting on the birds we saw and the time we spent together. Join us for an enriching...
Meet at Area 4 parking lot. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology and characteristics, and how to effectively remove these invasive plants. The initiative is to...
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....
Learn to plant a bare-root peach, nectarine, plum, and apricot tree and take home a complete starter package: starter tree, compost, worm castings, and mulch. We will show you how...
Shade is a welcome presence in desert gardens – especially during hot summer months where it can reduce the temperatures around your home. Where you add shade is important 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 Ranger Olivia in hiking the scenic Cat Peaks trail while also learning about the area around us. This scenic hike will start along the Blevins trail and connect to...
Join Ranger Shaun for a brief journey away from it all. Tired? Stressed? Feeling overwhelmed? Maybe it’s time to take a break, unplug, and just walk off into the desert...
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...
Learn the essential techniques of wildlife drawing in graphite pencil. Train your eye to capture shape. Develop skills to create naturalistic subjects using strokes, darks, and lights. You will see a variety of creatures come to life on paper. Discover your artistic talent and have fun in this 4 week course! All materials will be provided. Registration...
Put on your swimsuit, OdySea Aquarium wetsuit and SeaTREK helmet and get ready to dive in! Our certified guides will take you deep into one of our largest underwater environments in this truly immersive experience where you’ll be surrounded by thousands of colorful and curious marine life from the Indo-Pacific region of the world. WHAT YOU...
Discover the edible and useful plants of the Sonoran Desert.
Sometimes scary, but always cool! – spiders, scorpions, snakes, and lizards Eco-Stations at the Overlook These touch carts, staffed by Docents, feature hands-on Sonoran Desert learning opportunities for visitors...
Have a question about local gardening, local insects, and local plants? Come ask a master gardener your questions the first Friday of each month from 12-2 and learn about all these at more! Registration not required.
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,...
Join Ranger Olivia to meet some of the animal ambassadors that reside at Usery’s Nature Center! This is a casual drop-in program, that gives you an opportunity to come and meet some of the animals at Usery such as snakes, scorpion, tarantula, and even a tortoise! At this program you will get to ask questions,...
For those who can’t get enough of our African penguins, we invite you to join us for an exclusive up close and personal Penguin Encounter. Go behind the scenes with our Animal Care & Education team to learn specifics about penguin behavior, diet, and reproduction, as well as how we can do our part to...
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...
Come to the first of the Winter Lecture Series and learn about the many wild critters that visit our local area. Presented by Randy Williams Would you believe there are...
Explore reptile species with Sonoran Reptiles, learn safety tips and gain knowledge to identify local reptiles! Ages 6 - 12 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!
Join Liberty Wildlife and their Animal Ambassadors to learn more about the native wildlife of Arizona. Education Takes Flight, every Friday from October thru April. Location: Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch 7500 E Doubletree Ranch Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, United States
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...