Arizona Worm Farm: Intro to Gardening
We've compiled everything we think every beginner gardener should know, and jam-packed it into an hour class. From setting up your growing space to harvesting the fruits of your labor,...
$25.00
40 events found.
Field Sciences
Events for February 8, 2025
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Estrella Mtn. Regional Park Bird Walk
Explore the Birds of Estrella Mountain Regional Park on a bird walk. Second Saturday each month. 8AM (Dec-Feb), 7:30AM (Mar/April), 7AM (May). Meet at the park Nature Center. Explore the...
Free with Park Fee
Tucson Audubon Society: Mason Center & Arthur Pack Park Field Trip
Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking Distance: 2.5 miles; Trip Duration: 2 hr 45 min; Elevation Gain: none; Ground Condition: groomed trail. Drinking water not available on trail. Restrooms at the Mason...
Free
Tucson Audubon Society: Catalina Regional Park Field Trip
Trip difficulty: Moderate. 1.5 miles on dirt paths and loose wash sand. Trip duration no more than 2.5 hours. No water, no bathroom, limited shade, and one bench. This trip...
Free
Natural History Institute: Snapshot to Sketch – Transforming Outdoor Photos into Artistic Creations
Learn how to transform digital photos from outings into a natural history sketchbook for planning paintings and drawings. Join artist Sheila Kollasch for a fun and hands-on workshop where you...
$20.00
Phoenix Zoo: Teen Career Conference
Learn how to translate your passion for animals and wildlife into a career at the Phoenix Zoo’s Teen Career Conference! This event is geared towards teens, grades 9-12 and their...
Tohono Chul: Birds of Tohono Chul
It’s time to get your birding on! On this tour, you’ll learn how to identify resident birds and those just passing through. You’ll also learn where they like to hang...
Free with Admission
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Trailside Naturalist – Wildflower Season
The old maxim “April showers bring May flowers” does not apply to the Sonoran Desert. In fact, April marks the beginning of our dry season, and by May, most of...
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Estrella Mtn. Reg. Park Bird Programs
Bird Program talk and Power Point Presentation with Joe Ford in the Estrella Park Nature Center Classroom following the Bird Hikes. Topics cover bird images, habits, maps, details and bird life. Program...
Free with Park Fee
Reid Park Zoo: Junior Zoo Keeper
Does your child want to be a Zoo Keeper? Through this interactive, hands-on program your child will experience a snapshot of a day in the life of a Zoo Keeper....
$20 – $25
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Guided Bird Walks at Red Rock
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...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Plant Hike
Come along with Ranger Shaun for a morning walk and talk! Walk Slate Trail and enjoy our rapidly fading winter coolness. We’ll talk about plants, animals, and the desert in...
Free with Park Fee
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Flora of the Preserve – Educational Walk
Welcome! Join us for a guided adventure in the beautiful McDowell Sonoran Preserve. We have something for everyone. The Conservancy relies on the generosity of donors to support our conservation...
Boyce Thompson Arboretum: Forest Bathing
Forest Bathing, also known as Shinrin-yoku, is the practice of spending time in nature for the purpose of enhancing health, wellness, and happiness. During this class, participants will be led...
$35 – $45
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Crested Saguaros Ride
Welcome! Join us for a guided adventure in the beautiful McDowell Sonoran Preserve. We have something for everyone. The Conservancy relies on the generosity of donors to support our conservation...
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Discovery/Bird Watching Boat Tours at Patagonia
$7 per adult, $5 per child (13 years and under) Reservations are required! Seating is limited. Please call the park to make your reservation: 520-287-2791 9 a.m. Avian Adventure Tour...
$5 – $7
Arizona Worm Farm: VIP Tour
VIP tour of the Arizona Worm Farm, including our breeding operations, castings production, organic egg production, and food forest. You will learn how we breed thousands of worms, meet our...
$25.00
Phoenix Zoo: Animals in Focus – Photography Class
Join us for a 90-minute walk around the Phoenix Zoo where we will learn the basics of photography including composition, lighting and capturing emotion. On our walk, we will cover...
Chandler Public Library: Spring Seed Swap
Spring planting season has arrived! Visit the Sunset Library and share seeds, seed starts, and plant cuttings with your neighbors. Meet local gardeners, Master Gardeners, and other community members with...
Free
OdySea Aquarium: Penguin Encounter
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...
$106.90 – $116.90
Arizona Worm Farm: Pit Fruit Basics – Includes the Tree!
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...
$75.00
Tucson Botanical Gardens: Essential Oils for Green Cleaning
Learn to make your own natural cleaning products with essential oils with certified aromatherapist Kerry Cummins Blank. Find out which oils to use for counter sprays, grout cleaners, cutting board...
$29 – $36
Boyce Thompson Arboretum: Nature Play
Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us for Nature Play at the Children’s Garden, where families can escape the screens and dive into the wonders of the great outdoors. Every...
Free with Admission
Maricopa County Library District: Ask A Master Gardener
Enjoy gardening? Do you have garden challenges you’d like to overcome? Need help with your landscape plants? Don't know what to plant or when? Want to start a vegetable garden,...
Free
Maricopa County Library District: Water Workshop – Pruning Desert Plants & Trees
Learn the "do's and don'ts" of pruning. The City of Goodyear Water Services presents this watering workshop. Instructor: Jon Manning
Free
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock
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...
Free with Park Fee
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Catalina State Park Nature Program
The Nature Program is a live reptile exhibit and the perfect opportunity for people of all ages to learn all about Arizona’s wildlife! Our team of passionate, experienced volunteers are...
Free with Park Fee
Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours
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...
Free – $10
Tohono Chul: Walk in the Gardens
Experience Tohono Chul while learning some of the basics of the ecology of the Sonoran Desert. Join us for a Walk in the Gardens and get an intimate look at...
Free with Admission
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: White Tank Mountain Regional Park Open House
Join us at White Tank Mountain Regional Park's Nature Center on February 8, 2025, from 10 am to 4 pm for our Open House. AGENCIES & PARTNERS Friends Of White...
Free with Park Fee
OdySea Aquarium: SeaTREK Helmet Diving
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...
$106.90 – $116.90
Verde Valley SciTech Festival: Bat Masks
Learn about the fascinating world of bats and create your own bat mask! Ages 5 - 10 Part of the Arizona SciTech Festival Season is here! We...
Free
Tohono Chul: Butterflies and their Plants
Explore the seasonal world of butterflies and discover the plants favored by caterpillars and adults! This tour through the gardens provides a unique opportunity to observe these colorful creatures up...
Free with Admission
Pima County Public Library: Garden Talk – Growing Herbs in Tucson
Herb gardening is easy and rewarding here in the Tucson desert. Even beginners can have great success growing their own herbs year-round. We’ll learn which herbs do well here, which...
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Lykes Lookout Hike
Join Park Assistant Jason in hiking the scenic Lykes Lookout trail while also learning about the area around us. This scenic hike will start along the River Ramble trail and...
Free with Park Fee
Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour
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,...
Free – $25
Chandler Public Library: Adventures in Art – Basquiat Dinosaurs
Unleash your inner artist and explore the techniques of famous artists! Each month, young creatives ages 6-12 can dive into the styles of renowned artists and create their own inspired...
Free
OdySea Aquarium: Sloth Encounter
Go behind the scenes with our Animal Care & Education team an OdySea Aquarium Team Member to learn specifics about sloth behavior, diet, and reproduction, as well as how we...
$106.90 – $116.90
Phoenix Zoo: Horse Hands Level 3
Level 3 is available for participants who have completed both Level 1 and Level 2. This three-day program participants will broaden their horsemanship knowledge by learning different breeds and colors of horses....
$164 – $199
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Expedition Reef
The Expedition Reef show reveals, in exquisite detail, the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral reefs around the world—and the scientists taking action to restore them. Learn the secrets of...
Free – $14