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...
Join Ranger Shaun for an early Summer/late Spring walk-and-talk to discuss the changing seasons and what that means for the desert. We’ll walk the roughly 2-mile Moonlight-Stargazer-San Tan loop often used for Ranger hikes and talk about the changing temperatures, differing photo periods (day lengths), and season weather patterns and how those things alter life...
Every third Saturday of the month At Mission Garden’s Placita (near the kitchen) This event is FREE. Mission Garden continues this tradition of talks and demonstrations about O'odham Agriculture. We talk about traditions associated with Native American crops and how crops brought by Europeans were integrated into O'odham agriculture.
Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits of the people of Canoa. DIRECTIONS: Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley 85622 From Tucson - Take 1-19 south to exit 56 - Canoa Road. Go around the traffic circle until...
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 pollinators. Crafts and programs are free, but standard park entrance fees apply. June 16: Hummingbirds. Craft: make a hummingbird feeder. une 17: Butterflies. Craft: make a butterfly...
This week we will be learning about the benefits of birds in the garden. The children will be making a bird feeder to take home. We strive to create a fun, hands on experience for children to learn about organic gardening to encourage the love of gardening for years to come. Bring your gloves because...
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...
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...
Growing a plant from seed is one of the most rewarding and satisfying experiences gardeners can have. It also gives us the bonus of increasing our plant collections with little expense. Summer is the growing season for many desert plants and can be a good time to propagate. Learn how to grow new plants from...
Animals can be dangerous, no doubt. But does the rattlesnake have a bad attitude or just a bad agent? Are Gila monsters really scary, and if they are what does that actually mean? Ranger Shaun's here to talk about it! Rattlesnakes. Gila Monster. Scorpions. Our desert is full of iconic critters with bad reputations all...
University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners are certified volunteers who answer questions about gardening, landscaping, plant identification, and plant problems. If you have been wondering how to start and maintain your desert garden, wonder no more! Visit the Chandler Sunset Library on 3rd Saturdays between 10 a.m. to Noon to chat with a Master Gardener and...
Play with seeds big and small! Squish sponges and real soil and read an inspiring seed story. End the Storytime by starting a little garden in a sponge to take home! This end is designed for ages 3 and up, but siblings are welcome!
The Expedition Reef show reveals, in exquisite detail, the breathtaking beauty and biodiversity of coral reefs around the world—and the scientists taking action to restore them. Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea.” Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film followed by live talk about reefs Planetarium Tickets Adults: $14 Children (ages 3-15): $10...
Join Ranger Derik in the nature center to learn about the many animal species found in the desert. Website program details: Ranger Derik will have live animals on display in the nature center as well as natural history artifacts from around the state. On display will be snakes, lizards, insects, animal pelts, and skulls. Also...
Join Ranger Derik on an easy/moderate hike to watch the sunset, the moonrise and the desert aglow. Ranger Derik will lead this 3 mile hike to hunt for scorpions and look for other nocturnal. We will listen for coyote and owl calls and watch for bat silhouettes against the dimly lit sky. Bring your blacklight...
Join Ranger Olivia for a hike to see and learn about the stunning saguaros during sunset. Ranger Olivia leads this picturesque hike to watch the sun set while also learning...
Join Ranger Nikki on a slow-paced, family-friendly walk through the Pollinator Garden to watch the sunset as birds and insects enjoy the flowers. Ranger Nikki will lead you on an easy walk through the Pollinator Garden, a new feature in the park that provides food and habitat for a variety of desert creatures. We will...
Kartchner Caverns invites you to join us for a walk in the park as we uncover and learn about some of the 13 different neighboring bat species in the park. We will use bat detectors while on...
Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours prowl of the Preserve trails to look for nocturnal animals and scorpions! Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours trail walk to look for and...