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....
Join Park volunteers Jim and Judy Taylor for a morning bird watching session! Join us to start on the back patio of the nature center and observe and identity the...
Join Vera, an Arizona State Park volunteer and experienced birder, on a journey to discover the birds of the Sonoran Desert! Meet at the Palo Verde Day Use ramada and don't...
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...
Review different types of animal teeth and create your own animal puppet in the Art Studio!
Desert Foothills Land Trust presents a beginner-friendly hike at The Caroline Bartol Preserve at Saguaro Hill (at Desert Foothills Library). This easy one-mile walk introduces hiking basics while exploring native...
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...
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...
It’s important to take care of your teeth – celebrate Tooth-day with us every Tuesday as we do a special tooth-related activity. What would it be like if you had rattlesnake...
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,...
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension provides monthly Master Gardener Presentations each 3rd Tuesday from 1-2pm. Lecture topics change each month and are applicable to our community.
Gardening in containers provides many benefits to desert gardeners. They save back and knee strain, keep critters at bay, and provide beautiful accents in our gardens. This is a basic...
This presentation explores the ongoing conversation about the origins of horses in Arizona, emphasizing the perspectives and insights of Indigenous Arizonans. Presented by Dr. John Mack Debating Origins: Uncovering...
Students of any age (parents please supervise if under 5yrs) come after school to build something out of LEGOs with other kids or teens your age. Free, LEGOs provided (please...
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...
Explore VVAC's new exhibit to learn about the intersection of cultural heritage in the SW and cutting edge archaeological tech! Ages 12 -18 Location: Verde Valley Archaeology Center 460 Finnie...
Hike along Cave Creek as the sun sets over the Sonoran Desert and search for nocturnal wildlife. This hike will cover 3.3 miles along the Spur Cross trail and head...
This class is for adults (18+). ISA Certified Arborist Johnathan Manning will share tips and tricks of the trade for how to grow fruit in the desert! Afterwards, we'll sample...
The Sedona Gem and Mineral Club meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. Meetings are open to the public. Meeting activities include wonderful guest speakers with interesting and informative programs, along with camaraderie and...