Learn about the resident and migrant birds of the Sonoran Desert on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species of the Sonoran Desert. Along the way we will discuss how to identify birds by sight and sound, and about...
Registration fee: $35/member, $50/non-member* Trip difficulty: Moderate, some stairs and inclines; Walking Distance: About 1 to 1.5 miles; Trip Duration: 2 – 3 hours; Three pit toilets around the lake...
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 a Pima County Naturalist for a guided nature trek at Maeveen Behan Desert Sanctuary. Bird a patch of Sonoran Desert habitat preserved to protect the habitat of wildlife species within urban NW Tucson, where we expect to see birds such as Gilded Flicker, Phainopepla, Cooper’s Hawk, and many more.
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!
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. You might even find some dino-themed items to build with for Dinosaur Month!
Enjoy Dinosaur Month at our Star Bar on the 2nd floor! Play with DINO tiles to mix and match heads & tails!
Stop by the Art Studio to create and wear your very own dino hat!
Learn all about plants of the Sonoran Desert during this guided hike with Ranger Olivia Enjoy a guided nature hike along some of our trails to see all the beauty the desert has to offer. We will hike along Mesquite Meander and Palm Lake Loop trails to do a 1.5 mile round about hike on...
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 efforts in the Preserve. Your contributions help us mitigate invasive species, restore burned areas, and monitor wildlife to identify current and future threats. To participate, we...
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...
Create some dinosaur skeletons out of vegetables while working on your kitchen skills and enjoying a healthy snack! Admission into this program is free with paid Museum admission. Space is...
Learn all about the Sonoran Desert ecosystem on this guided walk with Ranger Eric! Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike to learn about plants and ecology of the Sonoran Desert. Wildflowers might be possible, even with drought conditions. We will hike 2.7 miles on the North Trail loop, which is rated as easy, with...
Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors!
Come enjoy some hands-on science as we explore the exciting world of weather with this month's activities! Join us every first Thursday to discover simple Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and...
Presented by Michael Dinniman (Senior Research Scientist, Old Dominion University) Part of the Geosciences Colloquium Series This year's colloquium series will consist of a mixture of researchers across the University of...
Join us at MACH1 for Thursday Maker Hour: 3D Paper Ocean Art! This month, our Maker Focus is Under the Sea Create an underwater scene using different layers of paper...
Are you new to birding? Need help getting started? Birding is a great way to get outside to explore nature, learn more about wildlife and wildlife behavior, hone your observation skills, reduce stress, and connect with others. Join naturalist Jeff Babson for a casual birding experience to familiarize yourself with birding basics. Loaner binoculars available....