Enjoy a guided tour of the gardens of Historic Canoa Ranch. Join Raydine Taber from the Green Valley Gardeners to explore the variety of themed gardens within the ranch headquarters....
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,...
$3 Ticket Tuesdays are back! Throughout June and July, every Tuesday the Zoo is offering $3 admission for all guests as a way of thanking our community for 60 wild years. Everyone — adults, seniors, and children (ages 2-14) get into the Zoo for $3 per person. Children under age 2 always get in for free....
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...
Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to...
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 the pond that takes center stage at Butterfly Wonderland’s Conservatory! FREE WITH ADMISSION
Grow and Create at the Library! We plan on having lots of hands on activities to share this growing season.
Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology...
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...
The job of a gardener is simple - to understand what your plants need and to give it to them. This series will give you the tools you need to...
Join a Park Ranger at the Carl Hayden Visitor Center for a quick presentation about Glen Canyon. Topics vary.
Sing, move, and groove with a Tucson favorite! On Tuesday, July 22nd from 11 AM to 12 PM, Bookmans Speedway welcomes Mr. Nature for a joyful hour of music, movement, and...
Stop by the nature center and learn about the many cacti species found in the Sonoran Desert. Ranger Derik will have a table set up in the nature center featuring...
Creepy, Crawly, Wild, and Woolly is about four animals on the threatened or endangered species list in Arizona. This entertaining performance will introduce kids and families to these animals and the...
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...
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...
Step into a realm of wonder as Butterfly Wonderland’s Education Specialists release exquisite tropical butterflies into the Conservatory. Capture the enchanting moment with on camera as these graceful insects take their inaugural flight. Feel free to engage with the specialists, asking any questions that may pique curiosity. This captivating event is included FREE WITH ADMISSION.
The people of the Sonoran Desert not only survived but thrived in the harsh environment that surrounded them. Learn about the accumulated generational knowledge of the early desert people and...
The desert is full of inspiration. Draw on the unique beauty around us and use basic techniques to create illustrations of desert plants and flowers. Instructed by Devon Meyer. Garden...
Turn waste into resources and build healthy desert soils with this class. Urban yards have the potential to produce well beyond their natural productivity without needing costly store products. By...
Join Ranger Derik on a hike through the park at night and search for scorpions. The hike is rated as easy and will cover 3 miles along the Slate trail....