Join Marcia OBara for a leisurely birding experience designed for nature lovers with accessibility challenges; wheelchairs, walkers, or other assistive devices are welcome. The pace is slow, distance short, and...
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...
Join Reid Park Zoo’s team for a fun walk around Reid Park in solidarity with the Wildlife Ranger Challenge and in celebration of World Rhino Day. After the walk, enjoy...
Join our resident Medicinal Herb expert as we share tips for maintaining annual & perennial medicinal herbs and flowers in the low desert. We'll cover a variety of medicinal plants,...
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...
Step into a tranquil morning at Butterfly Wonderland, where photographers (18+) can capture breathtaking images of butterflies, birds, and reptiles in their lush rainforest habitat. With special access before the...
Join us for a 90-minute walk around the Phoenix Zoo where we will learn the basics of photography including composition, lighting and capturing emotion. On our walk, we will cover...
This class will teach you everything you need to know about composting with worms in a container. We will teach both Container composting (for those who want the benefits of...
David Stevenson's Home Tour David will lead a tour through a matured landscape created by earthworks that have allowed a path for rainwater to nourish the native vegetation. The majority...
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,...
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...
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...
Who’s it for? Wiggle worms, birth to age five, and their favorite grownups. What will you do? Some people learn better when they are moving. If that sounds like your child, this...
Stop by the Children’s Garden to explore the science, history, and cultural significance of the traditional “Three Sisters” planting method, a practice rooted in the agricultural traditions of many Indigenous...
Have you ever wanted to learn more about butterflies? Well, here is your chance! Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz Join us this year as we team up with the National Recreation and...
Have you ever wanted to learn more about butterflies? Well, here is your chance! Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz Join us this year as we team up with the National Recreation and...
Have you ever wanted to learn more about butterflies? Well, here is your chance! Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz Join us this year as we team up with the National Recreation and...
Have you ever wanted to learn more about butterflies? Well, here is your chance! Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz Join us this year as we team up with the National Recreation and...
Have you ever wanted to learn more about butterflies,well here is your chance! Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz Join us this year as we team up with the National Recreation and Park...
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...
Explore some of the most sensitive and awe-inspiring locations within Walnut Canyon National Monument—areas that are not accessible to the public outside of these special programs. During the 2025 season,...
Enjoy gardening? Do you have garden challenges you’d like to overcome? Need help with your landscape plants? Don't know what to plant or when? Want to start a vegetable garden,...
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 how to start and...
The Boyce Thompson Arboretum Photography Club is a welcoming community of photographers of all skill levels who are inspired by the natural beauty of Arizona’s high desert. The club meets...
Hands on learning of prehistoric technologies, meet a live bald eagle, solar telescope viewing, and build a wildlife crossing prototype for our non-human neighbors to be able to cross roads...
Fly on over to the library between 10AM and 4PM and give a milk carton a new life as a colorful birdhouse! We’ve got the paint, and brushes, just bring...
Who’s it for? Wiggle worms, birth to age five, and their favorite grownups. What will you do? Some people learn better when they are moving. If that sounds like your child, this...
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,...
Hang out after story time and learn about some wild and crazy dinosaurs you’ve probably never heard of before. Then have your own paleontology adventure as you excavate one from its' own...
Archaeology-focused Exploration and Camping in the Petrified Forest Wilderness September 20 @ 12:00 pm – September 21, 2025 @ 4:00 pm MST Instructor: Jon Hardes Known for its world-class Triassic paleontology and vast, photogenic landscapes, Petrified Forest National...
This kid’s gardening club will focus on gardening themed activities. Kid’s of all ages can come and learn about plants in a fun way. Saturday, September 20th from 12:30-1:30pm.
Got extra seeds or garden goodies? Bring them to our fall seed swap! Exchange seeds, plant cuttings, pots, and more with fellow gardeners. Leave with something new to grow—and help...
During our cool season the weather is great, the insects and annoying critters are less active, watering frequency declines, and the vegetables have higher nutritional value than warm season vegetables....
During our cool season the weather is great, less water is required, vegetables have higher nutritional value, and insects and other annoying critters are less active. Learn the key steps...
Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors!
Mike Dechter of the Arizona Mushroom Society will be presenting on some basics of the cryptic kingdom - mushrooms and fungi. This presentation will be for those with incidental knowledge...
Pima Master Naturalists is a volunteer leadership training program designed to enhance the quality of educational, citizen science, and stewardship service Master Naturalist participants provide to community partners. They are currently accepting applications...
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...
After Dark at the Park is the coolest Adult Only after-hours event in Prescott. Enjoy a Fall evening as you sip and stroll through the park. Enjoy Live Music, Food...
Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours prowl of the Preserve trails to look for nocturnal animals and scorpions! Join Ranger Eric for an after-hours trail walk to look for and...