Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Walk
Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen...
Free with Park Fee
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Field Sciences
Events for July 2, 2025
Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour
Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals,...
Free – $25
National Park Service: Good Morning Saguaro! (East District)
Get out early and beat the summer heat! Join a ranger for a short stroll and chat in our cactus garden. Come learn about a variety of topics including the iconic...
Free with Park Fee
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock
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
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Venomous Creatures
Not got time for the talk later? Come ask your questions now! Meet the critters! See a scorpion before your hike! Ranger Shaun’ll be there! Swing by this morning before...
Free with Park Fee
National Park Service: Fossil Discovery Walk
This Summer, join a ranger at 9 am for a 45 to 60 minute fossil discovery walk. This is a fun, family-friendly activity. The program is a favorite of Junior...
Free with Park Fee
Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours
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
National Park Service: Museum Demonstration Laboratory
The Museum Demonstration Lab at the Painted Desert Visitor Center is where you can see one-of-a-kind fossils from Petrified Forest National Park being prepared by trained paleontologists! Peek through the...
Free with Park Fee
Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Junior Tortoise Day Camp
Spend the day with over 500 tortoises while learning all about our most commonly surrendered animals! Tortoise day camp is filled with animal interactions, games, and fun crafts for all!...
$75.00
National Park Service: Patio Chat (West District)
Join a Park Ranger on the outside shaded patio overlooking the magnificent saguaro forest to learn a little about the unique diversity of the Sonoran Desert ecosystem. 30 minutes. Wheelchair accessible.
Free with Park Fee
Children’s Museum Oro Valley: Wee Storytime
Listen along as we read a nature-themed story!
Free with Admission
Butterfly Wonderland: Koi Feedings
Enjoy koi fish feeding in the Conservatory every morning as aquatic experts share their knowledge about this unique and beautiful species. Meet “Hoover”, and the important role he plays in...
Free with Admission
Maricopa County Library District: Origami Under The Sea
Join us as we cool off by creating colorful origami sea creatures.
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Desert Critters
Come by and visit Ranger Kevin to learn about some of the animals native to the Sonoran Desert. Have a picture of a critter, but don’t know what it is?...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Meet the Critters
Join Ranger Olivia to meet some of the animal ambassadors that reside at McDowell’s Nature Center! This is a casual drop-in program, that gives you an opportunity to come and...
Free with Park Fee
Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Neonate Tortoise Day Camp
Spend the day with over 500 tortoises while learning all about our most commonly surrendered animals! Tortoise day camp is filled with animal interactions, games, and fun crafts for all!...
$60.00
National Park Service: Guided Rim Walk
Learn about Grand Canyon's natural world on a one hour guided walk on a paved pathway along the canyon rim. Topics vary and may include: animals and plants adapting to changing...
Free with Park Fee
National Park Service: Dam Talk
Join a Park Ranger at the Carl Hayden Visitor Center for a quick presentation about Glen Canyon. Topics vary.
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Venomous Creatures Lunch and Learn
Bring a snack and come hang out in the AC for lunch with Ranger Shaun! He’s got some cool critters to talk about from Gila monsters to Rattlesnakes! Chill out...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Lunch and Learn – Bald Eagles of the Southwest
We’re celebrating our nation’s independence by focusing on the bald eagle. Join Ranger Kevin for a lunchtime look at these magnificent birds of prey. Did you know that Arizona is...
Free with Park Fee
Bookmans Entertainment Exchange: Summer Kids’ Event – Animal Kingdom
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...
Free
National Park Service: Ranger Talk (West District)
Join a park ranger at the Red Hills Visitor Center for a theater presentation about Saguaro National Park’s unique cultural, historical and natural resources. Presentations vary daily depending on the Ranger...
Free with Park Fee
National Park Service: Geology Talk
Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geology Talk" ranger program - presented daily at 2:30 pm. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn...
Free with Park Fee
White Mountain Audubon Society: Threatened – Declining Populations
Dan Groebner (AZ Game and Fish Dept) presents “Threatened: Declining Populations” All are welcome!
Free
National Park Service: Sunset Talk – Ranger Program
Join a ranger for a Sunset Talk to explore the complex layers of Grand Canyon’s history, ecology, geology, and more during this 30 to 45-minute program. During the summer of 2025, Sunset Talks by park...
Free with Park Fee