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LTucson Audubon Society: Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve Field Trip

Patagonia-Sonoita Creek Preserve 150 Blue Haven Rd., Patagonia

Trip difficulty: Moderate. 2-2.5 miles over mostly level, but occasionally uneven, terrain. Chance of moist, muddy brief portions near wetland areas. A portion of the trail is a former railroad...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Walk

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89, Wickenburg

Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Click on program title for more details. Join Ranger Eric for a...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Morning Fitness Hike

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear

Join Ranger Derik on fast paced fitness hike into the backcountry of the Estrella foothills and get sweeping views of the Estrella and White Tank Mountains.   The hike will cover 5.6 miles / gain 340ft of elevation and rated as moderated to difficult. Fitness hikes are generally fast paced, but the group will take periodic...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Wild Burro Walk

Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd., Morristown

Come along with Ranger Jacque as she explores the beautiful Wild Burro trail!   Enjoy the Wild Burro Trail while we learn about the desert and look for wild burros! This...

Free with Park Fee

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Thing-a-ma-jigs

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

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!

Free with Admission

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Mix & Match Dinosaur

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

Enjoy Dinosaur Month at our Star Bar on the 2nd floor! Play with DINO tiles to mix and match heads & tails!

Free with Admission

The University of Arizona: Old Main, New Directions in Desert Landscaping

The University of Arizona Main Campus 1200 E University Blvd, Tucson

What makes the Old Main building so important? It’s the first building on the University of Arizona campus and has been a place of education and learning for over 130 years. But it’s also the site of beautiful and water-wise landscaping, combining the best of desert and adapted trees and plants with water conservation practices...

Free

OdySea Aquarium: Penguin Encounter

OdySea Aquarium 9500 E. Vía de Ventura Suite A-100, Scottsdale

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...

$139.90 – $149.90

Boyce Thompson Arboretum: Introduction to Ball Point Pen Sketching

Boyce Thompson Arboretum 37615 E. Arboretum Way, Superior

Learn the basics of drawing with a ballpoint pen. Engage your creativity and connect with nature as you learn to sketch with a ballpoint pen amidst the breathtaking beauty of...

$35 – $45

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 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...

Free with Park Fee

Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

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

Liberty Wildlife: Guided Tour

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

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

$15.00

OdySea Aquarium: SeaTREK Helmet Diving

OdySea Aquarium 9500 E. Vía de Ventura Suite A-100, Scottsdale

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 in this truly immersive experience where you’ll be surrounded by thousands of colorful and curious marine life from the Indo-Pacific region of the world. WHAT YOU...

$139.90 – $149.90

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Desert Palms

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89, Wickenburg

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 about the Preserve’s historic stand of California fan palms, how these tropical trees are able to grow in the desert Southwest, and their importance to...

Free with Park Fee

City of Chandler: Gardening for Butterflies and Bees

Chandler Nature Center 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler

In the natural world, plants and insects rely on one another. Their relationship is an important part of the ecosystem. Explore how providing well-chosen plants can attract and support important...

$10 – $14

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Extreme Weather

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

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...

Free – $14

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Snake Feeding and Animal Encounters

Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd., Morristown

Meet Ranger Jacque and our animal ambassadors at feeding time! Join us for an up- close look at some of the desert’s most fascinating creatures! Watch as our animal ambassadors,...

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

OdySea Aquarium: Sloth Encounter

OdySea Aquarium 9500 E. Vía de Ventura Suite A-100, Scottsdale

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 can do our part to help this incredible species and our rainforests. Tour Fee: $99.95 | General Admission Is Required. | Minimum Age 8  ...

$139.90 – $149.90

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Mysteries of the Unseen World

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

This planetarium show takes you on an extraordinary journey into unseen worlds and hidden dimensions beyond our normal vision to uncover the mysteries of things too fast, too slow, too...

Free – $14