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 11, 2025
Tucson Bird Alliance: Santa Rita Lodge – Accessible ‘Sit’
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....
Free – $5
Tucson Bird Alliance: Advanced Birding Series – Shorebirds
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,...
$35 – $50
Tucson Bird Alliance: Birdathon Fundraiser Field Trip – Sabino Canyon
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...
$50.00
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Bird Meet Up
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 short walk via a trail to see what else we can identify. Please bring water, binoculars (some are available) and wear close-toed shoes. No pets...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Be a Citizen Scientist!
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 will host a drop-in information table to get you on your way to becoming a Citizen Scientist using the free iNaturalist app that identifies and...
Free with Park Fee
Mission Garden: Tasting History – Edible “Weeds”
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,...
Free
Pima County Parks and Recreation: Canyon Country – Pontatoc
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...
$5.00
City of Chandler: Casa Grande Ruins and Museum Field Trip
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...
$17 – $23
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
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Frog Puppets
Make a frog puppet that catches flies in the Art Studio this week!
Free with Admission
Tohono Chul: Reptile Ramble
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.
Free with Admission
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...
Free with Park Fee
Mission Garden: Agave Heritage Festival – Dr. Stanley Rodriguez
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...
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Ranger Guided Citizen Science Intro Hike
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...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Library District: Master Gardener Presents – Your Garden, Your Sanctuary
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.
Free
Verde Valley Archaeology Center and Museum: Kinyuriki of the Wipukpaia
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
Free
Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour
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...
Free – $25
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Be a Citizen Scientist!
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...
Free with Park Fee
Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Mysteries of the Unseen World
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...
Free – $14
Phoenix Public Library: Harmon Community Garden Planting Event
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!
Free
Tynkertopia: Introduction to Gardening
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...
$40.00
Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory: Hummingbird Banding at Casa de San Pedro B&B
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...
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Evening Nature Hike
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...
Free with Park Fee
Phoenix Zoo: Girl Scouts Night Camp – Explorers
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,...
$79 – $89
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Sunset Walk
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...
Free with Park Fee