Did you know Arizona actually has five seasons? The thunderstorms of Tucson’s monsoon have the power to transform the Sonoran Desert during Arizona’s fifth season: the wet summer! Monsoon Magic...
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...
Spend the morning outside to learn all about plants of the Sonoran Desert during this guided hike with Ranger Olivia. C Enjoy a guided nature hike along one of our trails to see all the beauty the desert plants have to offer. We will be along the North trail which is mostly flat with some...
This is for those who's gardens are STRUGGLING. We will help you revive or remove plants that are distressed from the heat of summer, identify plants that are susceptible to insect damage, rebuild microbes and soil nutrients, plan a watering schedule, and how to prepare for fall growing. Includes: 4 seasonal starts, 1/2 gallon of...
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...
Every Fourth Saturday of the month, 8am-11am At Mission Garden, in the Youth Garden This event is FREE. No RSVP necessary. All gifts are appreciated. At our monthly (fourth Saturday) Archaeology Day, representatives of Tucson's archaeology community come to Mission Garden to teach practical hands-on skills. Archaeology Southwest will be doing their Hands-on Archaeology program....
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...
This class will provide hands on training on how to trap gophers and use Birth Control for Rats and Mice. Our participants have NEVER failed to get a gopher in their house using our methods. Learn all you need to know to trap and kill gophers and rats in your own yard. This class will...
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 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....
From bears to bobcats, birds and bugs, wildlife photography is one of the most demanding yet rewarding disciplines in all photography. In this class, we cover all aspects of wildlife photography from photographic techniques to those all-important tricks and tips for capturing stunning images of animals in their natural habitat. Open to all camera types...
Listen along as we read a nature-themed story!
Join Ranger Nikki for an indoor presentation about our desert’s majestic Saguaro cactus. Join Ranger Nikki for a talk about our desert’s majestic saguaro cacti. Learn about their life cycle...
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?...
Join us for a behind-the-scenes look at the Museum of Northern Arizona collections at our annual Easton Collection Center Open House. This year’s theme is Plants and Pollinators. Explore the intricate relationships...
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 Ranger Nikki for an indoor presentation to learn all about our fascinating and sometimes elusive summer monsoon! Summer in our desert is the time we hope for the much-needed...
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...
Up to 10 species of hummingbirds use the green corridor of the San Pedro River as a freeway between their tropical winter retreats and their northern nesting grounds. The public is invited to get a close-up look at these tiny travelers as staff and volunteers from the Southeastern Arizona Bird Observatory capture, band, weigh, measure,...
Bring Your Family to Meet Part of Our Family Our Education staff will share some fun facts while the keepers introduce you to the individual animals and their stories. this...
Join Ranger Jacque for a relaxed 2-mile hike through the stunning Sonoran Desert — discover its unique beauty and amazing wildlife. Take a 2-mile loop hike along the Metate and...
Bruce is one of the most popular speakers at the Nature Center with amazing photography of animals that he loves to share! Members and kids 12 and under are free!...
Help us close out the final Cool Summer Nights by celebrating Teachers and Support Staff. We appreciate all the hard work that it takes to inspire and educate our children....
Come hang out with Ranger Jacque on a nighttime scorpion hunt! We’ll shine black lights on the trail to spot these glowing critters and dig into what makes them so unique. Discover the hidden world of scorpions on this Scorpion Safari! The adventure begins at the trailhead/picnic area, where there are port-a-johns, but no water...