Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Cactus Walk
Join Ranger Jacque for a scenic hike, where we'll identify various cacti and their significance in the desert. Experience the beauty of the desert on this cactus walk! This 1.5-mile...
Join Ranger Jacque for a scenic hike, where we'll identify various cacti and their significance in the desert. Experience the beauty of the desert on this cactus walk! This 1.5-mile...
Join us for a stroll along the Santa Cruz River to discover the seasonal rhythm of the desert. Phenology is nature’s calendar – the timing of annual life-cycle events that...
Enjoy an early morning walk to watch for birds, lizards, snakes, and small animals with Ranger Olivia. Let’s see what sorts of wildlife we can spot. Birds should be...
Join us for a guided hike every Sunday morning! We will meet at the first lagoon parking lot at (unless otherwise noted at the entrance station). Hikes will vary each...
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...
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...
Join Ranger Nikki to meet the Park’s resident tortoises, watch them eat their leafy green breakfast and enjoy some tort-riffic kid-friendly indoor activities. Ranger Nikki will introduce you to San...
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...
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,...
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.
Listen along as we read a nature-themed story!
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...
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...
Join a Park Ranger at the Carl Hayden Visitor Center for a quick presentation about Glen Canyon. Topics vary.
Gear up for a week of thrilling, hands-on excitement as you dive headfirst into an ultra-realistic crime simulation experience! Our expert professors will guide you through every twist and turn...
Introducing Junior Individualized Flight Training (J-IFT) Summer Program - Our newly designed former Expo Flight camp.The J-IFT Summer Program is a hands-on, personalized, and individually focused 5-day immersion to aviation...
Join an Interpretive Ranger in the theater to learn about the 1000-year-old petroglyphs, a 1930’s CCC project, and the historic Gould Mine site developed in 1906. Wheelchair accessible.
Join us in the Red Hills Visitor Center to discover various plant species native to the Sonoran Desert and learn how indigenous peoples traditionally used them for food and medicine...
Join a ranger in our visitor center exhibit area to learn about a rotating selection of topics around the Sonoran Desert and Saguaro National Park. Drop in any time from 1pm-1:30pm. Accessible program.
Experience the fascinating world of marine life during an engaging Aquarist Talk and Live Feeding in the Tropical Waters gallery. Listen to expert insights regarding the venomous round stingrays as...
Hey, hey Brownies! Are you ready for an epic summer adventure? Camp Maripai is the perfect place to dive into the outdoors with horseback riding, nature hikes, and even outdoor...
Hey, hey Cadettes! Are you ready for an epic summer adventure? Camp Maripai is the perfect place to dive into the outdoors with horseback riding, nature hikes, and even outdoor...
Hey, hey Juniors! Are you ready for an epic summer adventure? Camp Maripai is the perfect place to dive into the outdoors with horseback riding, nature hikes, and even outdoor cooking....
Get ready for the journey of a lifetime as we set out to find Mogie! During the week, you will test your spy skills and even build your outdoors skills...
Get more than just your feet wet! Spend your days out on the pake practicing advanced canoe and kayak strokes, swamping, racing, playing games, and learning rescue techniques! Afterwards, we...
This is not about the University of Arizona’s teams nor is it about your mom’s house cat! Join an Interpretive Ranger in the theater to learn about the four types...
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...
Join rangers and astronomers behind Grand Canyon Visitor Center for an evening of telescope viewing and laser-guided constellation talks under one the darkest night skies in the United States! Time: Anytime...