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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Hike

Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd., Morristown

Look for desert and migratory birds with Ranger Eric!   Learn about birds of Sonoran Desert and migrant birds on this walk with Ranger Eric in a desert riparian area near...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Morning Meander

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89, Wickenburg

Come wander the park trails with Ranger Shaun.   Take a leisurely stroll through the Hassayampa River Preserve. This walk will take you down a couple different trails in the park....

Free with Park Fee

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona

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

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Animals that Move

Children's Museum of Phoenix 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix

Learn how animals move as you construct and create a movable paper animal in the Art Studio.

Free with Admission

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Plant a Seed

Children's Museum of Phoenix 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix

Dig into the wonders of nature as we explore the plant life cycle—from seed to sprout! Kids will get hands-on as they plant their very own seeds, learning how sunlight,...

Free with Admission

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Cactus Curiosity

Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd., Morristown

Interested in learning more about cacti? Learn and ask your cactus questions to Ranger Eric.   Come learn about cacti of the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix area! Ranger Eric will host...

Free with Park Fee

Pima County Public Library: Biogeography of the Sonoran Desert

Pima County Public Library - Miller-Golf Links Library 9640 E. Golf Links Rd., Tucson

How does geography determine and affect biology? We live in an incredibly beautiful place, but how much do we really know about our Sonoran Desert? Sure, it's hot, but why? Why is...

Free

Pima County Public Library: Our Vibrant Pollinators

Pima County Public Library - W. Anne Gibson-Esmond Station Library 10931 E. Mary Ann Cleveland Way, Tucson

This immersive experience for kids to learn about the wonders of our Sonoran Desert pollinators includes: a puppet show about pollination and teamwork an insect sing-along two stories about the...

Free

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Children’s Museum of Phoenix:

Children's Museum of Phoenix 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix

Learn more about the importance of your child’s early experiences through hands-on activities, songs, stories, and games in this informal learning setting. This month, we will enjoy some water play!...

Free with Admission

Boyce Thompson Arboretum: Branching Out Speaker Series – Let’s not reinvent the wheel: Using VERY old school strategies for cheap and easy restoration success

Boyce Thompson Arboretum 37615 E. Arboretum Way, Superior

This presentation will highlight techniques to enhance dryland vegetation management outcomes that anyone can use to better achieve their goals. Speaker: Dr. Elise S. Gornish (she/her), Cooperative Extension Specialist at University...

$15

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Sunset Walk in the Pollinator Garden

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear

Join Ranger Nikki on a slow-paced, family-friendly stroll through the Pollinator Garden to watch the sunset as birds and insects enjoy the flowers.  Ranger Nikki will lead you on an...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Hike

McDowell Mountain Regional Park 16300 McDowell Mountain Park Dr. MMRP, Fountain Hills

Come out and explore the desert after dark with Ranger Derik and hunt for scorpions. The hike will cover 3 miles round trip as on out and back along sections...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Hike

White Tank Mountain Regional Park 20304 W. White Tank Mountain Rd., Waddell

Join Ranger Olivia on a night hike to search for all things creepy and crawly.   We’ll be on the lookout for all kinds of evening-active critters, from skunks to, spiders,...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Safari

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear

Join Ranger Nikki on a slow-paced walk to search for scorpions and other nocturnal creatures.  Ranger Nikki will lead you on an easy to moderate walk to search for bark,...

Free with Park Fee