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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: Mt. Lemmon – Summerhaven Field Trip

Summerhaven - Mt. Lemmon AZ

Trip Difficulty: Moderate but some walking and hiking uphill on pavement and uneven terrain, maybe 400’ elevation gain and 3 to 4 miles total in course of trip depending on...

Free – $5

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Cactus Hike

Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd., Morristown

Get the morning started off right with a walk though cacti and along the lake guided by a Ranger. Ranger Derik will lead this hike along the Wild burro trail...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: San Tan – Native Seed Harvest

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek

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....

Free with Park Fee

Tucson Botanical Gardens: $5 Fridays

Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson

The coolest place in Midtown just got cooler! On Fridays through September 26, admission to the Gardens is just $5 (free to Members, as always). Enjoy a summer stroll under...

$5.00

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...

Free with Park Fee

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary: ZooLittles

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary 1403 Heritage Park Rd., Prescott

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...

$18 – $20

Pima County Public Library: Garden Discovery Days

Pima County Public Library - Salazar - Ajo Library 15 Plaza 179, Ajo

Explore the magical world of gardening with your children! This week, we'll be planting different kinds of melons! Ages 0-5.  

Free

Pima County Public Library: Nature Colors

Pima County Public Library - Flowing Wells Library 1730 W. Wetmore Rd., Tucson

Why are plants and animals different colors? Join environmental educators from Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources to explore colors in our natural world through stories and hands-on activities. Create your own project from...

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Mysteries of the Unseen World

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

This planetarium show takes you on an extraordinary journey into unseen worlds and hidden dimensions beyond our normal vision to uncover the mysteries of things too fast, too slow, too...

Free – $14

Pima County Public Library: The Wonders of Water

Pima County Public Library - Woods Memorial Library 3455 N. First Ave., Tucson

Come learn about science in this special presentation by the Children's Museum of Tucson! You'll review the water cycle and its functions and have the opportunity to create your own environment.

Free

Reid Park Zoo: Summer Safari Nights 2025 – Happy Father’s Day!

Reid Park Zoo 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson

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...

Free – $11.25

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Safari

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

Join Ranger Nikki on an easy, family-friendly stroll to search for scorpions and other nocturnal critters. Ranger Nikki will lead you on an easy walk to search for bark, striped-tail...

Free with Park Fee

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Evening Bird Walk

Catalina State Park 11570 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson

As temperatures soar, nocturnal birds take flight during the cool evening hours to hunt under the cover of darkness. Join birding guides to spot the owls and nighthawks that prowl...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Friday the 13th Scorpion Safari

Cave Creek Regional Park 37900 E. Cave Creek Pkwy., Cave Creek

Look for scorpions and nocturnal animals during this guided hike with Ranger Eric.    Join Ranger Eric for a guided night hike this Friday the 13th to look for nocturnal...

Free with Park Fee