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Phoenix Zoo: Animals in Focus – Photography Class

Phoenix Zoo 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

Join us for a 90-minute walk around the Phoenix Zoo where we will learn the basics of photography including composition, lighting and capturing emotion. On our walk, we will cover how to photograph through fences, glass and foliage in addition to learning more about the Phoenix Zoo and the natural world. At the end of...

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Guided Bird Walks at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona

Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along the field behind the Visitor Center. The Audubon Society has designated Red Rock State Park as part of the Lower Oak Creek Important Birding Area...

Free with Park Fee

Yavapai County Free Library District: Wildflower Display

Yavapai County Free Library District - Community Library Sedona 3250 White Bear Rd., Sedona

Every desert dweller knows that there’s nothing more breathtaking than the Spring bloom! Take advantage of this extraordinary chance to see live wildflowers and learn how to identify them and begin to BLOOM with knowledge yourself! This amazing indoor display is presented by Sedona Public Library volunteers with permission of the Coconino National Forest.

Free

City of Chandler: Birding Tour of Veterans Oasis Park

Chandler Nature Center 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler

It's a day of feathers and flora. Discover a birding haven at Veterans Oasis Park on expert-led walks by the lake, recharge basins, desert and riparian habitat to learn about resident birds, their songs and tips for identification. Sun protection, closed-toe footwear, and ample drinking water are highly recommended. Binoculars provided upon request at the...

$7 – $10

Liberty Wildlife: Free Nature Walk

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

Meet in the lobby at Liberty Wildlife for a departure of 8:30. Will return about 9:30/10am Nature Walk is free. If you chose to stay for open hours, we ask that you go to the lobby and pay your admission (Open Hours 10am until 1pm)

Free

Phoenix Zoo: Nature Play

Phoenix Zoo 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

Play with the Phoenix Zoo’s Education Team outside and connect with the natural world! Nature play is child-directed play in nature and with nature. Nature play can happen in the smallest natural and wild areas, all ages of children can participate, it can happen in any weather and during all seasons. We strongly believe that time spent outside playing,...

Free with Admission

Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

Join us to walk around Liberty Wildlife during our public open hours and see us fulfilling our mission! In the months of May, June, July and September, we are open from 9am until 11am. Our admission is simply donation based - whatever you feel you can give. There are no set programs, but volunteers are...

Free

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Munching Crunching Caterpillars

Children's Museum of Phoenix 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix

Learn about the life cycle of butterflies as you create a munching, crunching caterpillar. Observe real life caterpillars transform into butterflies in the Art Studio!

Free with Admission

Phoenix Zoo: All Ages Bird Walks

Phoenix Zoo 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

The Phoenix Zoo is home to a wide variety of birdlife and is a comfortable location to observe them. Enjoy a nice, leisurely walk around Zoo grounds searching for native and migratory birds with Zoo staff. This walk is perfect for bird watchers and bird noticers of all ages and levels! All are welcome and...

Free with Admission

Pima County Public Library: Desert Dangers

Pima County Public Library - Caviglia Arivaca Library 17050 W. Arivaca Rd., Arivaca

This quick and informative session covers common desert critters like snakes, scorpions, and spiders, and what to do if someone gets bitten or stung. From University of Arizona and presented by Arizona Poison and Drug Information Center

Free

Maricopa County Library District: Ask A Master Gardener

MCLDAZ - Georgia T. Lord Library 1900 N. Civic Square, Goodyear

Enjoy gardening? Do you have garden challenges you’d like to overcome? Need help with your landscape plants? Don't know what to plant or when? Want to start a vegetable garden, but don't know where to start? Join the Georgia Lord Library Master Gardener 2nd Saturdays from 10am-12pm for free home garden and landscape Q and...

Free

Yavapai County Free Library District: Nature Niños Upper Goldwater Lake

Park Rangers and community partners will lead child-centered play events at a different family friendly park and trail each month. At every Nature Niños event there will be take-home items, a healthy snack, creative nature activities, story time, and little fun lessons on Appreciate AZ Leave No Trace and Healthy Choices. Nature Niños events are...

Free

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona

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

The Arboretum at Flagstaff: Steady Harvest Workshop

The Arboretum at Flagstaff 4001 S. Woody Mountain Rd., Flagstaff

Join us at the Arboretum’s vegetable garden to learn about gardening in Flagstaff and season extenders. This will be a hands-on workshop where participants will gain the knowledge required for installing the Steady Harvest DIY MiniTunnel kit by installing one at our garden! These durable season extenders are designed with the Flagstaff elements in mind,...

Pima County Public Library: Fairy Garden Tales

Pima County Public Library - Quincie Douglas Library 1585 E. 36th St., Tucson

Do you want to learn to grow your own plants? Watch the seed turn into a veggie, herb or flower? Join us at the garden at Quincie Douglas Library.

Free

Yavapai County Free Library District: SilverKite Community Art Classes, Sip & Paint Acrylics – Botanicals

Online

Prescott Valley Public Library in partnership with Silverkite Community Art Classes presents Sip & Paint Acrylics Botanicals, from 10:30- 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025. This is a virtual, live online art class for adults. Join us for a relaxing and creative sip-and-paint style workshop, where we’ll bring a garden full of your favorite...

Free

Surprise Public Library: Master Gardener

Surprise Public Library - Asante Library 16755 W. Vereda Solana Dr., Surprise

Master Gardener volunteers from the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension will be available to answer your desert gardening questions, including but not limited to plant selection, irrigation, fertilization, pruning techniques, pest management and problem diagnosis. You can bring plant material or insect specimens for ID and advice.

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Expedition Reef

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

​​The Expedition Reef show reveals, in exquisite detail, the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral reefs around the world—and the scientists taking action to restore them. Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea.” Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film followed by live talk about reefs   Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10...

Free – $14

Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory: Hummingbird Banding at the San Pedro House

San Pedro House 9800 Highway 90, Sierra Vista

Up to 10 species of hummingbirds use the green corridor of the San Pedro River as a freeway between their tropical winter retreats and their northern nesting grounds. The public is invited to get a close-up look at these tiny travelers as staff and volunteers from the Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory capture, band, weigh, measure,...

Free

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary: Evening with the Wolves

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary 1403 Heritage Park Rd., Prescott

Bring Your Family to Meet Part of Our Family Our Education staff will share some fun facts while the keepers introduce you to the individual animals and their stories. this private after-hours event will include some tasty treats for both the animals and our guests, plus some fun activities!   PRICE Adults $35 Child $20...

$20 – $35

Phoenix Zoo: Girl Scouts Night Camp – Explorers

Phoenix Zoo 455 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

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