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...
Join Ranger Olivia on this difficult but rewarding fitness hike up to the Wind Cave! This hike is rated difficult with an elevation incline of about 812 feet along a 3-mile out and back trail. This trail is mostly rocky and uneven, but has a beautiful lookout point at the top. Hiking poles might be...
Join Dr. Celia Holm for a morning walk around the Arboretum grounds. Walk begins promptly at 7:30 am. Limited to 15 participants. Pre-registration is required.
Join our community effort to restore Tanque Verde Creek! We invite people of all ages, diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, beliefs, and many other diverse communities to participate in restoring our heritage of seasonal and year-round water flows. Come work with WMG staff and other River Run Network volunteers in a beautiful riparian area to...
Learn how to prepare your trees for summer. We will teach the basics of mulch, compost, watering, and summer pruning. In this class you will get hands-on experience pruning and preparing fruit trees in our food forest for summer. This class is taught by Leslie, our head grower. Class includes a bag of compost, a...
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...
Want the best part of the flower experience without the garden? Come harvest from ours! We have lots of ornamental sunflowers, plus a variety of others available. Come wander in our food forest and gardens and cut flowers for your home. Every participant gets to take home a 24 ounce Mason Jar Bouquet (Jar included)....
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...
COME PLAY IN THE DIRT! ZooLittles is an exciting and dynamic program designed for pre-schoolers (ages 3 - 5) to help develop young children's’ physical, emotional, and intellectual growth through exciting hands-on experiences. This includes working in the zoo’s organic garden to understand soil, plant, and insect relationships. Children participate in worm composting & understanding its...
Gardening in Flagstaff can be challenging. From extreme temperature swings to herbivory, having an abundant garden requires resilience and planning. Join us to learn about seed starting, planting timelines appropriate for Flagstaff, season extenders, pest control and general plant maintenance. This talk will cover growing native plants and garden vegetables alike. With the right garden...
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 Saturday, from October to April, bring your kids to explore, play, and learn in a safe, engaging environment. Outdoor play isn’t just fun; it’s essential!...
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...
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.
Prescott Valley Public Library in partnership with Silverkite Community Art Classes presents Mixed Media Landscapes, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 31st, 2025. This is a virtual, live online art class for adults. Unleash your creativity in this exciting mixed-media landscape workshop, where you'll experiment with four different materials to create a unique and innovative...
Join Michelle from the International Raptor & Falconry Center to learn about the conservation of raptor species worldwide and their place in the ecosystem. Free with admission.
Have extra cuttings, propagations, or plants indoor or outdoor, common or unique? Drop them off at the exchange and discover new varieties to take home! Not a one-to one swap-just share and enjoy. All ages welcome.
Meet Ranger Jacque and our animal ambassadors at feeding time! Join us for an up- close look at some of the desert’s most fascinating creatures! Watch as our animal ambassadors, namely snakes!- devour their juicy meals. This experience will give visitors the chance to pet our friendly gopher snake, learn about the unique characteristics of...
Stop by the Nature Center to learn about San Tan’s animal ambassadors with Ranger Nikki during this drop-in session. Ranger Nikki will introduce you to San Tan’s animal ambassadors, including snakes, tortoises, a chuckwalla and a Gila monster. Learn about their life cycles, adaptations and what you should do if you encounter their relatives on...
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,...
Want to keep hiking this summer but unsure about the heat? Join Ranger Jacque for a guided night hike that helps you stay cool, safe, and confident on the trail. Have you been avoiding summer hikes because of the heat? There’s a way to enjoy the desert in summer while avoiding the scorching sun. Enjoy...
After Dark at the Park is the coolest Adult Only after hours event in Prescott. Enjoy a Fall evening as you sip and stroll through the park. Enjoy Live Music, Food Truck, Keeper Talks, Animal Feedings and some Fun activities! Pre-Purchase & SAVE - HERE! OR Purchase at the Gate the Night of the Event Enjoy...
Join Ranger Kevin for Saguaro-palooza!, a celebration of the most amazing cactus of the Sonoran Desert. Join Ranger Kevin as we celebrate everything saguaro! Drop on in and learn why these iconic cacti deserve our utmost respect and admiration. Late spring is the season when the saguaro starts to blossom. Find out why that is,...
Beat the heat and explore the outdoors with Reid Park Zoo’s Summer Safari Nights on Friday and Saturday evenings! Come to Summer Safari Nights, presented by TMC Health and enjoy the Zoo in the cooler evening hours! Each week will feature keeper chats, animal encounters, artifact stations, giraffe feedings, carousel rides, crafts and games. Face painting and...
Join Ranger Derik on a heart pumping hike through the park at night. You will travel 3.5 miles and gain 360ft of elevation gain over the course of the hike. The trail can be rocky and loose in sections so hiking boots are strongly encouraged. If you have balance difficulties, trekking poles can be helpful....
Enjoy a chill movie night at the CNC featuring nature-themed animated films. We'll provide popcorn, but feel free to bring snacks, drinks, pillows, and blankets from home for ultimate coziness. After the movie, participate in a short discussion to learn about the creation of the stories and the studio founder's environmental influences. Contact the CNC...
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy 2-mile stroll to search for scorpions and other nocturnal critters. Ranger Nikki will lead you on an out-and-back walk to search for bark, striped-tail and giant hairy scorpions. We will also be on the lookout for other nocturnal critters such as bats, owls, tarantulas and more. Bring your blacklight...