Learn about the abundance of food that grows on trees throughout the desert. Learn about the bean trees that can be harvested like mesquite, ironwood, palo verde and carob. Enjoy...
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...
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...
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...
Explore your SMART side with a variety of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) activities from painting and crafting to building and robotics. 4th and 5th Wednesdays. 2-3 p.m.
We will explore birds and get a basic understanding of their structure and anatomy in order to better draw these wonderful creatures. Then we will paint them! Please provide your own art materials. Recommended Art Supplies: Water container Watercolors Paintbrushes (small and medium) Pencil and eraser Watercolor paper Printer paper Paper towels
This class is a great introduction to watercolor. We will explore the carnivorous Sarracenia Pitcher plant as our subject but with a relaxed and creative approach. In the first 30 min of the workshop, we will explore basic drawing & watercolor techniques to get us warmed up. The remaining portion of the class will focus...
Join Ranger Nikki for an easy stroll to experience a beautiful sunset and enjoy desert views. Join Ranger Nikki on a 2-mile walk on easy terrain among saguaros and other cacti as the sun sets on the horizon. We will also be on the looking and listening for signs of nocturnal critters becoming active, such...