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Arizona State Parks and Trails: Monsoon Magic

Catalina State Park 11570 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson

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...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Walk

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

Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric.  Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen...

Free with Park Fee

Arizona Worm Farm: Intro to Gardening

Arizona Worm Farm 8430 S. 19th Ave., Phoenix

We've compiled everything we think every beginner gardener should know, and jam-packed it into an hour class. From setting up your growing space to harvesting the fruits of your labor,...

$25

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Plant Hike

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

Spend the morning outside to learn all about plants of the Sonoran Desert during this guided hike with Ranger Olivia.    Enjoy a guided nature hike along one of our trails...

Free with Park Fee

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Guided Bird Walks at Red Rock

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

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...

Free with Park Fee

Butterfly Wonderland: Macro Photography Workshop

Butterfly Wonderland 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale

Capture the beauty of butterflies and fascinating insects in this beginners Macro Photography Workshop with Butterfly Wonderland photographer Jonathan Cline. Learn essential photography techniques along with tips and tricks to...

$45 – $55

Arizona Worm Farm: VIP Tour

Arizona Worm Farm 8430 S. 19th Ave., Phoenix

VIP tour of the Arizona Worm Farm, including our breeding operations, castings production, organic egg production, and food forest. You will learn how we breed thousands of worms, meet our...

$25

Reid Park Zoo: Dr. Zoo

Reid Park Zoo 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson

Does your child dream of becoming a Zoo veterinarian? Your child will travel behind-the-scenes to the Zoo’s Animal Health Center for a day in the life of a Zoo Vet...

$20 – $25

Arizona Worm Farm: Container Gardening Basics

Arizona Worm Farm 8430 S. 19th Ave., Phoenix

A very special class taught by Angela Judd of @growing.in.the.garden. Whether you want to grow tomatoes in hanging baskets or you want to utilize a small space, our Container Vegetable...

$55

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary: Breakfast with the Animals – Eagles

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary 1403 Heritage Park Rd., Prescott

Breakfast with the Animals includes a light breakfast in front of the spotlight animal, a special animal feeding and keeper talk, and an animal activity for the kids. It’s the...

$25 – $35

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

Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

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...

Free – $5

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

Maricopa County Library District: Critters in Your Backyard

MCLDAZ - Ed Robson Library 9330 E. Riggs Rd., Sun Lakes

Learn about the wildlife that quietly lives in our backyards. From scorpions, to snakes, coyotes and more. There will NOT be any animals at this educational presentation and is primarily...

Free

Arizona Worm Farm: Tomato Growing

Arizona Worm Farm 8430 S. 19th Ave., Phoenix

The Arizona Worm Farm growing staff will teach the basics of organic tomato growing and give you a gift package to get you started! Topics will include: The Best Time...

$25

National Park Service: Ranger Cabin Hike

Walnut Canyon National Monument 3 Walnut Canyon Rd., Flagstaff

Explore the rich and complex history of modern preservation efforts within Walnut Canyon. This historic cabin was built for the first forest rangers tasked with safeguarding the resources of the...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Ancient Ones – History of Hohokam

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

Join Ranger Olivia to learn about the people who lived in the Valley before us by seeing real artifacts, petroglyphs, and even creating your own.   This classroom setting program will...

Free with Park Fee

Mesa Public Library: Mesa Public Library:

Mesa Public Library - Red Mountain Branch 635 N. Power Rd., Mesa

University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners are certified volunteers who answer questions about gardening, landscaping, plant identification, and plant problems. If you have been wondering when, what, where, and...

Free

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

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,...

Free – $25

Flagstaff Festival of Science: Harvest Festival at Colton Garden

Museum of Northern Arizona 3101 N. Fort Valley Rd., Flagstaff

A fun filled day celebrating the variety of food that is grown and harvested on the Colorado Plateau! Enjoy a pueblo oven demonstration, tea tastings, and kids' activities, all free....

Free

Phoenix Public Library: Moth vs Butterfly

Phoenix Public Library - Saguaro Library 2808 N. 46th St., Phoenix

Do butterflies really come out of cocoons? Learn more about the differences between Butterflies and Moths from your local Park Ranger during Monarch Awareness month this September. Put your skills...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Lunch and Learn – Scavengers!

Cave Creek Regional Park 37900 E. Cave Creek Pkwy., Cave Creek

Come eat lunch in the air conditioning and learn about scavengers with Ranger Shaun.   The desert, you might have noticed, is not prone to allowing thing to rot. That requires...

Free with Park Fee

McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Arizona Native and Invasive Plants

Scottsdale Public Library - Mustang Library 10101 N. 90th St., Scottsdale

The lecture will briefly outline the purpose and function of the statewide Invasive Plant Program, and will showcase success stories of restoration projects in central and southern Arizona. Participants will...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Sunset Hike

Cave Creek Regional Park 37900 E. Cave Creek Pkwy., Cave Creek

Come with Ranger Shaun for a Sunset hike!   Walk a western facing section of Clay Mine trail as the sun sets to enjoy one of Arizona’s legendary sunsets. Water and...

Free with Park Fee

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Twilight Croc Walk

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

Explore the Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary at your own pace and join us for an unforgettable evening full of reptile fun! Observe Crocodilian and Venomous Snake Feedings throughout the night! Meet...

Free – $35

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Safari

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

Search for scorpions and other critters with Ranger Eric on a short night hike!   Join Ranger Eric to look for scorpions and other nocturnal wildlife on a short hike along...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night

Cave Creek Regional Park 37900 E. Cave Creek Pkwy., Cave Creek

Join Ranger Shaun for an after dark critter hunt!   Come walk roughly 1.5-miles in the desert in the dark and look for wildlife with Ranger Shaun. This is a great...

Free with Park Fee