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Desert Botanical Garden: Foraging – Foraging Bean Trees in the Summer

Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

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...

$41.95

Tucson Bird Alliance: Sweetwater Wetlands Field Trip

Sweetwater Wetlands 2511 W. Sweetwater Dr., Tucson

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...

Free – $5

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Morning Cactus Hike

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear

Join Ranger Derik on an easy/moderate hike to walk amount rolling foothills of the Estrella Mountains and learn about the many cactus species that call the park home.   Website program details: Ranger Derik will take you on a roughly 3 mile hike with minimal elevation gain on terrain ranging from even and smooth to uneven...

Free with Park Fee

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

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...

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

Desert Botanical Garden: Art – Mosaic Hummingbird

Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

Hummingbirds are on the move in the desert. Explore these birds in mosaics by learning to nip and fit glass tiles and leave with your own mosaic hummingbird for the patio or home. Grout kit provided to apply after adhesive dries. Instructed by David Jarvinen. Garden admission included.

Bookmans Entertainment Exchange: Summer Kids’ Event – Animal Kingdom

Bookmans Entertainment Exchange Mesa 1056 S. Country Club Dr., Mesa

Join Bookmans this summer for our FREE Summer Kids Events hosted by your favorite community partners and friends! Every Wednesday starting at 1pm and lasting about an hour, these events are sure to be engaging, educational and of course FUN! June 4: Animal Kingdom with Phoenix Zoo

Free

Pima County Public Library: Dino Discovery!

Pima County Public Library - Joyner-Green Valley Library 601 N. La Canada Dr., Green Valley

Join us for an afternoon of science fun as the Tucson Children's Museum presents Dino discovery! Get ready to dive into the prehistoric era as we learn all about the majestic creatures that used to roam the land, and what they ate!

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Sunset Saguaro Walk

Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa

Join Ranger Jacque for a scenic sunset hike, where we'll uncover the secrets of the mighty saguaro and its place in the desert ecosystem. Experience the beauty of the desert at sunset on this saguaro walk! This 1.5-mile out-and-back walk along the Lost Sheep Trail offers the perfect setting to learn about the towering saguaros...

Free with Park Fee