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...
Trip difficulty: Easy-Moderate. Walking distance: 1.5 miles, Trip Duration: 90 minutes. Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines; Ground condition: groomed dirt trails. Join us for a walk...
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...
Trip duration: 2 hours, Ground condition: Paved/concrete, Benches available; some shaded seating available Join Marcia OBara for an outing designed for nature lovers with or without accessibility challenges; wheelchairs, walkers,...
Have we had enough rain lately to make the Waterfall run? Ranger Shaun isn’t sure, so he’s going to check. Wanna go? Legends tell of time when there was a...
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...
Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen...
Join Ranger Kevin for a 2.6-mile hike on the Cottonwood trail. Trail is rated easy, with some loose rock, uneven terrain and little elevation change. We will be on the...
The course is divided into two sections. The first half of the course is a classroom lecture portion where participants learn about misconceptions and discuss real rattlesnake behavior. The second half participants with learn...
Before you head home for the season, be sure to join us on Saturday, March 15th for our annual Open House as we showcase our newly renovated visitor center and...
$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...
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...
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!
Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits of the people of Canoa.
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...
Jacelle Ramon-Sauberan presents- Growing in the Desert: The History & Culture of the Tohono O’odham Many Arizonans call the Sonoran Desert and its striking landscapes home. Long before our urban...
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...
Join Friends of Hassayampa Board President Bernadine McCollum for a fascinating class on desert edibles! Attendees will get to participate hands on in grinding mesquite bean flour and making salsa...
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners are certified volunteers who answer questions about gardening, landscaping, plant identification, and plant problems. If you have been wondering how to start 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...
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...
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...
Join us for an engaging visit from Liberty Wildlife! Liberty Wildlife is a non-profit organization that works to rehabilitate injuried birds in Arizona. They work with anything from pigeons and...
Sign up for a Guided Tour before our flight and eagle show: https://libertywildlife.org/about-us/plan-your-visit/ Space for 15 people Cost $15 per person paid onsite via cash, check or card
Join us for a tour around the Deer Valley Petroglyph Preserve to learn all about the plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert and how indigenous people have historically lived...
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...
Trip difficulty: Easy-Moderate. Walking distance: 1.5 miles, Trip Duration: 90 minutes. Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines; Ground condition: groomed dirt trails. Join us for a walk...
Have you ever wondered about the Preserve's historic stand of palm trees? Then join Ranger Eric to learn about them out in the palm grove! Join Ranger Eric to learn...
Learn practical tips and creative strategies for sorting, storing, and tracking your seeds to ensure a successful and efficient planting experience. Adults 18+.
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...
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...
The spectacular diversity and richness of the coloration of butterflies has for centuries captivated both scientists and non-scientists alike. In this talk Dr. Rutowski will first overview scientific efforts to...
Join Ranger Olivia on an evening stroll to watch the full moon rise over the mountains. Ranger Olivia will lead you on an evening walk to enjoy a peaceful evening...
This beautiful program is designed to start with a famous Arizona sunset draping gracefully over the Superstition Mountains, and end under the light of the full moon (full moon hikes...