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...
Join Marcia OBara for an outing designed for nature lovers with or without accessibility challenges; wheelchairs, walkers, or other assistive devices are welcome. On this trip, we will gather at one of Southern Arizona’s birding gems: Santa Rita Lodge in Madera Canyon! Here, we’ll watch for hummingbirds, migrating orioles, and an abundance of other species....
Early April is a fantastic time to see spring migration happening at Sweetwater Wetlands. In this workshop we will focus on finding and practicing identification of shorebirds. Shorebirds likely to be present will include breeding Killdeer as well as migrating Spotted Sandpiper, Least Sandpiper, and Wilson’s Snipe. Other species we could find include Black-necked Stilt,...
Join us for a special field trip to support the Birdathon fundraiser! This outing is perfect for those who want to contribute to Birdathon but don’t have a team of their own. Enjoy a fun and educational birding experience, all while supporting bird conservation. All registration fees will go directly to the Birdathon fundraiser, helping...
Join us to start on the back patio of the nature center and observe and identify the various birds at our bird feeders. Then we will venture out on a...
Stop by an information table where Ranger Shaun will teach you how to use your phone to identify and document your nature findings to help the scientific community. Ranger Shaun...
In the “Placita” outside Mission Garden’s kitchen FREE and open to the public, for all ages Friday and Saturday, April 11 and 12 Come by any time between 8am-10am both days Tasting History is an interactive, drop-in, family friendly program. Learn more about Tucson through the people and plants that shape our home. This April,...
As one of Arizona’s most recognizable and infamous landscape features, canyons play an important biological role and can reveal hidden geologic secrets. Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist to explore the natural history of Pontatoc Canyon. This will be a 3-4 mile hike, with some elevation change. Trekking poles are recommended and...
A Southwest icon of Native American culture – Casa Grande Ruins & Museum – offers a day of discovery as you explore the mystery and complexity of a network of communities and irrigation canals. The Museum collections include historic artifacts, archives, an extensive photograph collection, and several historic properties. Afterwards, enjoy an independent lunch. Activity...
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...
Make a frog puppet that catches flies in the Art Studio this week!
Discover the fascinating world of our scaly neighbors! Learn to identify local reptiles and finally uncover the answer to the age-old question: Why do lizards do push-ups? Get up close with non-venomous snakes, lizards, tortoises, and more in this engaging, hands-on experience! This wildlife experience is perfect for nature enthusiasts of all ages.
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...
Come learn more about the Kumeyaay practices of agave roasting with a talk by Dr. Stanley Rodriguez. Dr. Rodriguez, member of the Kumeyaay Santa Ysabel Band of the Iipay Nation, is an educator, language teacher, and tribal singer. He is an advocate for his community’s culture and traditions and serves in a number of advising...
You’ve got your shiny new toys, now take them out with Ranger Shaun and give them a try! This will be a slow-moving, easy with some medium difficultly sections, 3.5-mile hike intended to give people ample opportunities to explore the functions and limitations of iNaturalist and other ID apps. We will discuss native floral and...
Join Georgia Lord Library's Master Gardener Terri Kelly, noon-1pm. Presentations will be timely for the season covering topics from vegetable gardens, to landscape watering, to desert adapted plantings and everything in between. Master Gardeners provide outreach and education to our community. And they help bring science-based information on plants, gardens and landscapes to the public.
Celebrate Sedona's iconic landscape and Native American pictography with VVAC and world-renowned Archaeologist, Peter J. Pilles Jr. Join us for a lovely lunch and an engaging presentation at the Courtyard by Marriott located in West Sedona. Pilles will present: “Kinyuriki of the Wipukpaia.” Location: Courtyard by Marriott4105 West State Route 89A, Sedona, AZ, 86336
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, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Learn about free smartphone apps that can help you identify plants, animals, and more, while helping contribute to science! Stop by to learn from Ranger Eric about the free iNaturalist and Seek apps you can use to identify any living organism on the planet with your smartphone, while also increasing our knowledge of where they...
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...
Join Harmon Library and AZ Health Zone as we start a spring garden! We will be adding soil, transplanting seedlings, and planting seeds into our raised garden beds. Families and children of all ages are welcome!
In this class, children will learn the basics of gardening and composting. We will plant seeds inside to transplant to the Tynkertopia Community Garden later in the spring. This class will help kids become more sensitive to their environment, develop fine motor skills, explore biology and science, develop a hobby – all while learning the...
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...
Learn about wildlife of the Sonoran Desert and easy citizen science you can help with on this late afternoon-evening hike with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about the diurnal and nocturnal critters of the Sonoran Desert! We will start out in the late afternoon but will be hiking back after...
Join our Night Camp Team as we learn what it takes to be explorers. Navigate the zoo after dark and learn compass and map skills! This special camp is appropriate for Brownie-Cadette levels. Age Group: Brownies - Cadettes Girl Scouts Night Camp Enjoy badgework activities and games alongside other troops! Girl Scout camps have prepared curriculum for a specific scout level,...
Join Ranger Nikki for an easy stroll to experience a beautiful sunset, a full moon and amazing desert views. Join Ranger Nikki on a 2-mile walk on easy terrain among saguaros and other cacti as the sun sets on the horizon and the full moon sits low on the eastern horizon. We will also be...