This Nature Conservancy property and trail system provides access to a mixed habitat of primarily riparian area, with a free-flowing creek as a boundary. Woodland areas of Fremont cottonwood, ash, and netleaf hackberry alternate with grassland areas, mesquite bosque, and wetland portions. This diverse habitat provides the opportunity to search for a wide variety of...
Join us for a stroll along the Santa Cruz River to discover the seasonal rhythm of the desert. Phenology is nature’s calendar – the timing of annual life-cycle events that are influenced by climate and weather, like blooming, migration, and nesting. Join us for a stroll along the Santa Cruz River as we gather data...
While all the trees in the Campus Arboretum are beautiful, some of them are also edible. Join us for a tour of these trees, including olive, fig, pomegranate, and a few you may have never heard of. Learn how many of these trees and plants have been cultivated as food by people here and elsewhere...
Join Ranger Derik on a moderate hike through the Estrella foothills and learn about the animals, plants, and people that call the Sonoran Desert home. This hike will cover roughly 3 miles on moderate rocky trail and link sections of the Quail, Rainbow Valley, Baseline, and Saddle trails. Over the hike you will gain a...
Join Ranger Nikki on a moderate hike and use your phone to document biodiversity in the park for the City Nature Challenge global Citizen Science competition that runs April 25-28....
Join us for a guided hike every Sunday morning! We will meet at the first lagoon parking lot at (unless otherwise noted at the entrance station). Hikes will vary each...
Safety Day is a day full of workshops about water, pet, bike, outdoor, fire safety, and more . All troops will earn a Safety Day Patch and meet many requirements for each age level safety pin. All girl members must be accompanied by an adult. Please include the name of the adult attending the workshop...
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!
Take a guided stroll to learn about the ecology and history of the Santa Cruz River. Take a guided stroll along the Chuck Huckelberry Loop to see a desert river brought back to life. Learn about the ecology and history of the Santa Cruz – its ups and downs – and how this once-dry portion...
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...
Butterfly Wonderland Foundation presents this FREE family-friendly festival in appreciation of our amazing butterflies. Enjoy a special butterfly release at noon, children’s crafts, games, face painting, fun tattoos, ASU’s Insect Lab, and free butterfly-themed gifts while supplies last. Enjoy music from Aaron White – Native American Grammy Award Winning flutist. Have your photo taken with...
Join Ranger Nikki to learn about this weekend’s City Nature Challenge April 25-28 and how your input can help the scientific community. Ranger Nikki will host a drop-in information table to help you become a Citizen Scientist by joining the global City Nature Challenge taking place April 25-28 and help Team Phoenix log the most...
What’s a Bioblitz? A Bioblitz is an event at which a group of volunteers get together to find and identify as many different native plants and animals as possible in a given area. Visit the Zoo’s pollinator garden on Sunday, April 27th anytime between 11:00 am and 1:00 pm to learn how YOU can participate in a...
Join Ranger Derik after your morning hikes in the park and learn about the many animals that call the Estrella Mountains home. A Discovery station will be set up in the Nature Center with animal pellets, live insects, live arachnids, snake skins, and other artifacts found in and around the park. If the snakes in...
Learn about insects as local author, Roberta Gibson, reads her nonfiction picture book, How To Build an Insect. Then, build an insect model of your own using common craft materials. Age at least 6 yrs but less than 9 yrs
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...
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...
Safety Day is a day full of workshops about water, pet, bike, outdoor, fire safety, and more. All troops will earn a Safety Day Patch and meet many requirements for each age level safety pin. All girl members must be accompanied by an adult. Please include the name of the adult attending the workshop with...
Safety Day is a day full of workshops about water, pet, bike, outdoor, fire safety, and more. All troops will earn a Safety Day Patch and meet many requirements for...
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 the Tempe Park Rangers for a demonstration and discussion about spring in the desert. They will bring a few desert friends for you to meet, and create a flower craft to take home.