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....
The coolest place in Midtown just got cooler! On Fridays through September 26, admission to the Gardens is just $5 (free to Members, as always). Enjoy a summer stroll under...
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,...
Plateau Perspectives: Nature Through Art celebrates the profound and evolving relationship between art, ecology, and the unique landscape of the Colorado Plateau. Set amid the natural beauty of the Arboretum at Flagstaff, this exhibition invites artists to explore and amplify the stories of native plants and ecological processes that define this extraordinary region. The exhibition centers...
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...
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...
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 rangers who are able to explore a fossil bed and discover brachiopods, sponges, and other marine creatures preserved here in limestone for millions of years....
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 window to see fossils from the museum collection. Watch a live microscope feed on the TV as paleontologists remove rock from fossil bone. Chat with...
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!
Summer time is upon us and bringing out many creepy-crawly friends ! Join us for a special presentation from our local community helpers who will be educating us on the common bugs you might see in Queen Creek ! They'll have some special insect buddies for everyone to interact with ! This is an All...
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
Join our knowledgeable Arboretum Staff for a morning walk through the gardens! Limited to 15 participants. Pre-registration required.
As part of the 14th annual National Moth Week, we explore the fantastic world of moths. There are at least 10 times more species of moths than butterflies. Some are brightly colored, others are more ‘moth-y.’ Most are nocturnal, but some fly during the day and can be seen on flowers. We will also talk...
Summer time is upon us and bringing out many creepy-crawly friends ! Join us for a special presentation from our local community helpers who will be educating us on the...
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...
Learn about the native people of the Sonoran Desert and how they survived, found food, communicated, and built their homes, then try carving your own petroglyph to take home!
Join a Park Ranger at the Carl Hayden Visitor Center for a quick presentation about Glen Canyon. Topics vary.
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...
Join Ranger Olivia to meet some of the animal ambassadors that reside at Usery’s Nature Center! This is a casual drop-in program, that gives you an opportunity to come and meet some of the animals at Usery such as, snakes, scorpion, tarantula, and even a tortoise! At this program you will get to ask questions,...
Extreme Weather takes you to the front lines of our planet’s most intense natural forces—from melting glaciers and massive tornadoes to raging wildfires. Stunning visuals and expert insight reveal how climate change fuels these powerful, interconnected events. Audience: General, all ages Style: IMAX film adapted for planetarium + Earth science talk All-Inclusive Planetarium...
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 . Wheelchair accessible.
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.
Learn about rabbits and how to care for them as pets in our interactive rabbit class! Meet diverse rabbit breeds, including the charming long-haired angora, and enjoy optional rabbit themed arts and crafts for a fun and educational experience. This program is recommended for ages 6 and up. Presented by Emy Kleinkauf
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? Want to know what you might have seen scurrying across the trail? Drop in on this Discovery Station with Ranger Kevin. There will be objects...
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 of wild cats that roam not only Arizona’s mountains and deserts, but in some cases – our cities and towns! Wheelchair accessible.
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...
Beat the heat and explore the outdoors with Reid Park Zoo’s Summer Safari Nights on Friday and Saturday evenings! Come to Summer Safari Nights, presented by TMC Health and enjoy the Zoo in the cooler evening hours! Each week will feature keeper chats, animal encounters, artifact stations, giraffe feedings, carousel rides, crafts and games. Face painting and...
Join Dr. Gerard van Belle on a journey through some of the most extreme environments on Earth—the tallest mountains, driest deserts, and darkest skies in the U.S.—all in pursuit of the sharpest views of the cosmos. As an expert in building some of the world’s largest telescope systems, Dr. van Belle is now setting his...
Join Ranger Kevin for an evening of fun and adventure as we set off in search of desert wildlife. Enjoy a roughly two-mile, family-friendly hike on the Wild Burro Trail. We’ll be on the lookout for all kinds of evening-active critters, from skunks to scorpions, spiders, snakes, fox, coyote, deer, owls and more! The trail...
Join Ranger Olivia on a hike to look for scorpions and other nocturnal creatures that call Usery home. We will be looking for wildlife in the dark so make sure...