$35/member; $50/non-member Trip difficulty: Easy. Walking distance: around 1 mile at the most. Trip Duration: 1.5 – 2 hrs. Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines. Ground condition:...
Sierra Vista is the Hummingbird Capital of the United States, so what better place can there be to hunt for hummingbirds. This exciting trip is led by professional bird guide Kristy...
Join professional guide, Jeff Babson, on this tour of Carr Canyon, beginning in the lower canyon, where we will look for Gambel's Quail, Rufous-crowned, Chipping and Botteri's Sparrows, Blue and...
Join professional guide, Jennie MacFarland on a full day within Fort Huachuca where destinations will include Huachuca and Garden Canyons. We will explore a variety of habitats including foothill grasslands, sycamore-lined canyon...
The focus of this trip with professional bird guide David Simpson will be the Benedictine’s Holy Trinity Monastery, a 132-acre site on the east side of the San Pedro River in St....
Join professional tour leader Scott Olmstead for a trip to the Patagonia area. Patagonia is one of south-eastern Arizona’s best-known destinations for riparian birds. Specialties that can be found here include Gray...
Join professional guide Richard Fray, on a day long excursion to see what's new or unusual in Southeastern Arizona. This trip's destinations will be based on recent bird reports in the...
Trip difficulty: Easy. About a mile on flat surfaces. Trip duration about 2 hours. Water, benches, shade, and bathrooms on site. We’ll meander around this urban park looking for hidden gems...
A trip for beginning or visiting birders who want to learn about Sonoran Desert birds that favor mesquite bosques – a once prevalent but now threatened habitat. We’ll explore the...
Join Ranger Jacque on a strenuous uphill hike to Wind Cave and take in the views of the mountains and the city. We will hike the Wind Cave Trail with...
The San Pedro River in May is a vibrant green ribbon of life, an avian super highway through the desert for millions of migrants. The dense cottonwood/willow forest is alive...
Join bird guide, Dan Hoobler on a visit to the world famous Ramsey Canyon in the Huachuca Mountains. Owned by The Nature Conservancy, this area has been a hot spot for birding for...
Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. It’s World Migratory Bird Day and eBird Global Big Day, as well...
Meet at the park’s Nature Center. It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity within the parks....
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...
In the “Placita” outside Mission Garden’s kitchen FREE and open to the public, for all ages Friday and Saturday May 9 and 10 Come by any time between 8am-10am on...
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...
Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary hosts breakfasts each year with the zoo's most iconic animals! "Breakfast with the Animals" includes a light breakfast in front of the spotlight animal, a special...
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...
This blended learning course is for adult volunteers and includes an online portion and an instructor-led skill demonstration session. The online portion must be completed before attending the in-person session....
Discover the science soaring above you! From the local cactus wren to the tropical parrot, investigate the brilliant lives of birds. Meet local teens who created a video game to...
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,...
Museum opens at 9:00 am for event check-in; the ARIZONA GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ begins at 10:00 am. The Cave Creek Museum’s AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ is unique with its display of the...
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners are certified volunteers who answer questions about gardening, landscaping, plant identification, and plant problems. If you have been wondering when, what, where, and...
Join Ranger Olivia on National Cactus Day to learn more about the cacti that live in the desert. Come learn about cacti of the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix area! In...
Ranger Jacque gives a beginner’s glimpse into the birding world with an indoor presentation on birding, followed by outdoor application on the viewing deck! And because it’s World Migratory Bird...
Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us for Nature Play at the Children’s Garden, where families can escape the screens and dive into the wonders of the great outdoors. Every...
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...
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...
Would you like to raise earthworms? Handle live red wrigglers, read cool worm stories, and come up with fun wormy words. Then construct worm bins out of re-purposed materials. Take...
Cicadas hum, beetles click, and crickets chirp. Let's make music like insects do! Plus, learn how and why desert bugs make music. Age at least 6 yrs but less than...
Dive into the brief history of the Colorado River while learning expert tips on sustainable watering practices, efficient irrigation techniques, and native drought-resistant plants, and to help you save water...
No Place for a Lady: The Life Story of Archaeologist Marjorie F. Lambert by Shelby Tisdale, Ph.D. In the first half of the twentieth century, the Southwest beckoned and the...
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...
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...
Kartchner Caverns invites you to join us for a walk in the park as we uncover and learn about some of the 13 different neighboring bat species in the park. We will use bat detectors while on...