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 Kartchner Caverns State Park to celebrate Pollinator Week, June 16-22! Each day, we'll have fun activities you can participate in that help you learn more, appreciate, and support our...
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...
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...
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 natural materials to take home. All ages with caregivers welcome.
“Know Your Snakes: King Snakes, Gopher Snakes, and Rattlesnake Identification” In this engaging and informative class, students will learn to identify and understand three commonly encountered snakes in North America:...
Young paleontologists will enjoy fun activities while learning about fossils! Create Flower Fossils! Experiment with chocolate chip cookie fossils! Dance & Sing the Dino Hokey-Pokey! Enjoy a Reader's Theater presentation of the story, The Fossil Girl: Mary Anning's Dinosaur Discovery! Presented by Meg Balaconis Registration is not necessary, but space is limited and offered on a first come...
Discover how to grow vegetables successfully in Arizona’s desert climate. Learn practical tips to overcome challenges and make the most of your garden. Leave class with the essentials to start growing your own food in the desert. Instructed by Angela Judd. Garden admission included with class purchase.
Flows of Time: Ancestral O'Odham (Hohokam) Irrigation along the Lower Salt River and Broader Understanding of Ancient Irrigation. SPEAKER - Chris Caseldine is an Assistant Research Professor and Curator of Collections in the School of Human Evolution and Social Change at Arizona State University. Chris' research focuses on ancient irrigation management and control, and the...
Come enjoy a pint at Mother Road Brewing Company on the third Wednesday of each month and support the Arb while hearing about the latest research in the biological sciences! Planned speakers and topics (subject to change): Lexi Fojtik- cool LiDAR projects by NV5 Location: Mother Road Brewing Company, 7 S. Mikes Pike St., Flagstaff, AZ, 8600
Join Ranger Derik on a moderate hike to watch the sunset and hunt for scorpions in the desert. : Ranger Derik leads this hike to watch the sun set behind the mountains and the nocturnal animals come out. We will listen for coyote and owl calls and watch for bat silhouettes against the dimly lit...