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Mission Garden: Birds of Mission Garden

Mission Garden 946 W. Mission Ln., Tucson

Every second Thursday of the month, 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM At Mission Garden, meet at the front gate FREE Walk around beautiful Mission Garden with one of the garden's...

Free

Tohono Chul: Nature Journaling

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

Join the Southern Arizona Nature Journal Club to learn about Nature Journaling, an observational activity that immerses you in our natural world. This casual meet-up is perfect for those who...

Free with Admission

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Desert Birding at Lost Dutchman

Lost Dutchman State Park 6109 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction

Meet in the Palo Verde Day Use area and learn how to distinguish between birds and seek out our avian friends from hawks to hummingbirds throughout the trail! Be prepared...

Free with Park Fee

Tohono Chul: Birds of Tohono Chul

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

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

Reid Park Zoo: Little Critters Workshop – Love is in the Air

Reid Park Zoo 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson

Where Learning Gets Wild!  You can explore the animal world at the Zoo with your “little critter” through activities based on Arizona’s Early Learning Standards to develop motor, social, and...

$20 – $28

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Visit the Garden!

Children's Museum of Phoenix 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix

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...

Free with Admission

Desert Botanical Garden: Capturing the Beauty of Spring (iPhone)

Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

Thursday, February 13, 9-11 a.m. Utilize the power of iPhone camera settings to capture perfectly exposed images of brightly colored wildflowers and the pollinators they attract like bees, butterflies and...

$41.95

McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Desert Connections – Educational Walk

McDowell Sonoran Preserve - Fraesfield Trailhead 13400 East Rio Verde Drive, Scottsdale

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 – Sonora Desert Museum: Heirloom Fruit Tree Workshop

Mission Garden 946 W. Mission Ln., Tucson

Jesús García, founder of the Kino Heritage Fruit Trees Project, will teach techniques for propagation, pruning, grafting and care of fruit trees. The class begins with a talk on the...

$60 – $66

Tucson Botanical Gardens: Evolution of Plants

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The evolution of plants is one of the most important aspects of life on Earth. From single-celled algae in the sea to towering redwoods and the spectacular diversity of flowering plants,...

$24 – $30

Highlands Center for Natural History: Family Forest Play

Highlands Center for Natural History 1375 S. Walker Rd., Prescott

Bring your littles to The Highlands Center for some family fun in the forest.   We will meet in Forest Play every Thursday morning to read stories, play games, make crafts,...

Free

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona

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

Tohono Chul: Walk in the Gardens

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

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

Tohono Chul: Eco Station – Desert Chow

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

Follow the predator/prey trail and explore a tangled food web   Eco-Stations at the Overlook These touch carts, staffed by Docents, feature hands-on Sonoran Desert learning opportunities for visitors of...

Free with Admission

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Lunch and Learn

Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa

Join Park volunteers Jim and Judy Taylor for lunchtime lesson on our feathered friends!   What characteristic(s) makes a bird a bird? What birds can be found in Usery Mountain Regional...

Free with Park Fee

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

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

Tohono Chul: Desert Dialogues – Butterflies of Tohono Chul

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

In preparation for the spring, this upcoming Desert Dialogues covers the most common butterflies found at Tohono Chul. From year-round residents like Cloudless Surlfers (Phoebis sennae) and Bordered Patches (Cholsyne...

$5 – $10