French Joe Canyon was legendary years ago as the one reliable spot for Rufous-capped Warblers in the country but it also harbored a nice diversity of species and at this time of year, who knows what we’ll discover. We’ll leave the cars and walk along level trails through oak scrub/grasslands up to the spring to...
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 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...
A leisurely bird walk through the desert and riparian habitats at Cienega Creek Preserve. Cienega Creek is a nice birding with the opportunity to see birds of desert and riparian...
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...
Watch the live stream in person: Walton Center for Planetary Health - Auditorium 107 Los Angeles Times climate reporter Ian James will host a discussion with fellow environmental journalists Sharon Udasin...
Join Ranger Kevin for an informative Earth Day hike about the native plants and animals that call the Sonoran Desert home. Today is Earth Day, and we’re celebrating the best...
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!...
Be inspired by artist Georgia O’Keeffe as you observe real flowers and paint them, just in time to celebrate Earth Day and the “Earth Day Expo” Event on April 22nd in the Children’s Garden!
Earth Day 2025...Stop by Bagdad Library and grab your take & make kit to create your own bird feeder cone! Kits will be available during library hours and while supplies last.
Join Reid Park Zoo and Tucson Bird Alliance (formerly Tucson Audubon Society) for a guided bird walk through the zoo. Experience the zoo in a new way as we observe and identify the native birds we see that call the zoo home. Binoculars and field guides are recommended but not required. The tour may last...
Explore the magical world of gardening with your children! This week, we'll plant different types of squash. Ages 0-5.
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...
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...
Join exhibiting artist Lex Gjurasic for a talk and tour of the works in the gallery, followed by a craft workshop creating three-dimensional flowers. Space Limited. Collect a ticket at the Gallery@ The Library up to 30 minutes prior to the event. Join exhibiting artist Lex Gjurasic for a workshop and gallery talk. Participants will create...
Stop by an information table where Ranger Kevin will teach you how to use your phone to identify and document your nature findings to help the scientific community. Ranger Kevin hosts a drop-in information table to get you on your way to becoming a Citizen Scientist using the free iNaturalist app that identifies and documents...
Join the Natural History Institute and OLLI for a talk by archaeologist Michael Kellett on his research on obsidian trade routes among prehistoric peoples in West-Central Arizona. In this presentation, local archaeologist Michael Kellett, M.A., will present his research on prehistoric obsidian acquisition in the Northern and Southern Sinagua, Prescott, and Cohonina culture areas. Kellett...
Celebrate Earth Day at the Library! Scottsdale Artists’ School will lead this free workshop on creating springtime florals in pastels. All materials provided. (ages 10-18 / 60 min) **Space is limited, so please see a staff person prior to the start of the program to pick up a ticket which will be your registration.
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...
Celebrate Earth Day by learning about sustainability and getting hands-on with eco-friendly gardening! Teens will decorate egg cartons, plant seeds, and discover creative ways to upcycle everyday items into mini gardens. This is a great way to reduce waste and give new life to items that might otherwise be tossed. Whether you're a seasoned plant...
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...
Proven techniques to help all your plants survive 100+ degree temperatures. Learn which plants are known to thrive in the heat. Presented by Pima County Master Gardeners from the University...
Join us at the Dewey-Humboldt Town Library for Earth Day! We invite you to create jumbo earth friendly flowers. Lets celebrate our planet with colorful blooms! All material will be provided.
Celebrate Earth Day by creating flower seed bombs that can be planted and grown in your garden at home! All materials provided