Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory: River Walk
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...
$15 – $20
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Field Sciences
Events for April 8, 2025
Tucson Bird Alliance: Himmel Park Field Trip
I look forward to another birding field trip at Himmel Park, 1000 N. Tucson Blvd. on Tuesday, April 8th at 8:00am. Himmel Park is located on the east side of Tucson Boulevard, half a block south of Speedway Boulevard. We will meet in front of the wildlife mural. You can’t miss it! There are over...
Free – $5
Northern Arizona University: “TIMBER! Northern Arizona’s Logging Legacy” Exhibit
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. Visitors can trace the story of the region’s forests, from the ancestral environmental care practices of the region’s Indigenous communities to the founding of the...
Free
Arizona – Sonora Desert Museum: Polly Ann and the Round Rocks – Mineral Collecting and Camping in Southeastern Arizona!
It’s not a rock band; it’s a back-country rockhounding trip. Visit old mines and hard-to-reach sites in the New Mexico borderlands and Dragoon Mountains. There will be three days of...
$558 – $614
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Visit the Garden!
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!
Free with Admission
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Frog Puppets
Make a frog puppet that catches flies in the Art Studio this week!
Free with Admission
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Going, Going, Green – Stewards of the Earth
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!...
Free with Admission
The University of Arizona: Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research Docent-led Tour
Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...
Free
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock
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
Natural History Institute: Spiritual Landscapes Talk at Yavapai College OLLI
Join NHI and Yavapai College Osher Life Long Learning for a special presentation by Arizona artists Donna Larson and Sheila Kollasch. Discover the profound connections between art and nature in this inspiring presentation by artists Donna Larson and Sheila Kollasch. With a deep history exploring Arizona’s deserts and mountains, Larson and Kollasch have created a...
Tucson Bird Alliance: Green Valley Recreation Event – Birding Madera Canyon in the Spring and Summer
One of the most iconic birding locations in the nation, Madera Canyon, is right in our backyard, can you believe it?! From the desert grasslands of Proctor Road through the oak woodland and into the madrean-evergreen forests the canyon’s beauty can be overwhelming and the variety of birds adds excitement and intrigue. Join Luke Safford as...
Yavapai County Free Library District: LEGO Club
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 leave your own LEGOs at home). Follow a design idea or invent your own! You may stay for a bit or the whole time. Ok...
Free
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Extreme Weather
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 frontlines where few have gone. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film about natural disasters Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10 Children ages 2 and...
Free – $14
Tynkertopia: Junior Earth Scientists
You’ll become a nature detective after taking this NEW class at Tynkertopia! You’ll learn how water moves through the Earth, how plants grow, and what makes forests so special. Through fun activities and experiments, you’ll explore how the planet works and discover how you can help take care of it. Dates: April 8, 15, 22, 29...
$35.00
Yavapai County Free Library District: 1816 – The Year Without a Summer
How do natural cataclysmic processes of the Earth influence art, history, civilization, and more? The 1815 eruption of Mount Tambora in Indonesia affected the entire world, erupting volcanic ash into the atmosphere and causing the "Year Without a Summer" in 1816. As the world’s largest and deadliest volcanic eruption in recorded history this left a major impact...
Free