We’ll meet at 6am at the Starbucks at 2832 N Power Road in Mesa (NW corner of Power and McDowell) to form carpools to the Salt River. Then we’ll explore several spots along the river, hoping to find lingering waterfowl, common desert species, and also colorful migrants using the river as their summer home or...
Visit Arizona's most famous landmark and one of the natural wonders of the world. Travel to the Desert View Watchtower and scenic overlooks before hiking to an incredible secluded viewpoint to enjoy a sack lunch. Afterward, spend time independently exploring Grand Canyon Village before heading back home. Transportation and entrance fees included; bring a sack...
The San Pedro River, a narrow green oasis rippling through desert grassland, is one of the last wild rivers in the Southwest and one of the most endangered. These 3-hour guided walks through desert grassland and among towering cottonwood trees will introduce you to the birds and other wildlife that make their homes in the...
We’ll be at the forefront of spring migration but should see returning Bell’s Vireos and Lucy’s Warblers, along with a great mix of oak woodland, riparian, and thornscrub species like Canyon Towhee, Ash-throated Flycatcher, Hutton’s Vireo, and Black-throated Sparrow. We will meet at the McDonald’s in Green Valley (Continental Road) at 6:30am and then carpool...
Join Marcia OBara for a leisurely birding experience designed for nature lovers with accessibility challenges; wheelchairs, walkers, or other assistive devices are welcome. The pace is slow, distance short, and terrain even. This month’s birding explores the birding hotspot of Agua Caliente Park where we hope to see waterfowl, raptors, sparrows, and a lot more....
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.
Learn about birds of the Sonoran Desert on this hike with Ranger Eric! Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about the resident and migratory birds of the Sonoran Desert on this easy and short hike to the Wildlife Pond and part of Mule Deer Trail. Along the way, we will discuss basic bird...
Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist to explore the natural history of Sweetwater Preserve at the eastern edge of the Tucson Mountains. Hike among Saguaros to get a closer look at the interesting and diverse flora and fauna that helps make the Sonoran Desert so unique. This will be a 3-4 mile...
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 plants have to offer. We will begin along the Spur Cross trail and then switch onto Metate trail, both are rated easy-moderate with...
Join Ranger Shaun for a walk-and-talk among the trees of the Preserve. Come take a casual stroll along 2 of Hassayampa’s more popular trails with a ranger. We’ll chat about the local plant and animal wildlife. The combined trails total roughly 1.3 miles round trip and are all rated easy with mostly flat, sandy surfaces....
Design your very own elephant, complete with mosaic tissue paper pieces in the Art Studio this week!
It’s Going, Going, Green! Month, let’s learn about being good stewards of the earth! Visit Star Bar on the 2nd floor to learn about recycling in Phoenix, what to do with your recyclables, tips on composting and how to help animal habitats with a fun matching game. Make sure all the animals go to the right home!...
Enjoy a guided tour of the gardens of Historic Canoa Ranch. Join Raydine Taber from the Green Valley Gardeners to explore the variety of themed gardens within the ranch headquarters.
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...
Learn about plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert, and the Seek and iNaturalist apps on this guided hike with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric to learn about plants and wildlife of the Sonoran Desert while hiking 1 mile roundtrip on the Bajada Trail. The trail grade is rated as easy, but with frequently rocky...
Have a question about local gardening, local insects, and local plants? Come ask a master gardener your questions the first Friday of each month from 12-2 and learn about all these at more! Registration not required.
We’re excited to continue to offer this free and open to the public program. Reading is something on many of our “to-do” lists, but some of us need a little extra incentive, like having a group that meets monthly to discuss. This group focuses on books related to natural history, with some southwestern component, written...
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 small or simply invisible. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film and live star talk Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children ages 2 and...
Hummingbird banding sessions at Casa de San Pedro Bed & Breakfast are open to members of SABO and guests of the B&B at no charge, though donations are appreciated. Only two (2) parking spaces are available for visitors who are not guests of Casa de San Pedro B&B, and registration is required. Casa de San...
Night hiking is an exciting way to experience Catalina State Park’s desert wildlife and dark skies. On a one-mile, guided hike on the Nature Trail, learn about the desert’s nocturnal...