Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking distance: 1.5 miles, Trip Duration: 3 hrs, Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines; Ground condition: groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available at park’s entrance. Benches available at periodic intervals around the Wetlands. This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created...
Join Ranger Olivia for an introductory hike into the Sonoran Desert. This beginner-friendly hike will be good for those who want an easy hike to learn about plants, animals, or the Sonoran Desert in general- this is the hike for you! Please wear closed-toe shoes and bring water and any questions with you! Water and...
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...
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...
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...
Join Ranger Olivia for a chance to learn the basics of the Sonoran Desert and answer any burning questions you might have. This is a casual drop-in program that will have a variety of things that can be found in the desert for you to examine and learn about, such as snake skins, birds, bugs, pelts,...
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...
Come to AZMNH and listen to Leland Thomas as he presents a lecture titled, Mo’ has mas ma wud ha apendagĭ heg t-jewed heg t-hemajkam—O’odham ties to the land. This will take place on Wednesday, May 14 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM in the auditorium at AZMNH. This event is free with regular admission...
Unleash your inner artist at our CrafTea Time Session II paint night in this in-person adult craft program. Our instructor will provide you with step-by-step guidance for you to create your own beautiful barrel cactus painting while sipping on tea and enjoying the company of others. Due to limited supplies and materials, only 25 people...
Did you know that Arizona is home to hundreds of species of moths? Get up close and personal with some of them in this bug-tastic program! Join Nature Center staff in viewing and identifying moths using a light sheet set-up in Veterans Oasis Park, and learn how to make your own light sheet at home....