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Chandler Nature Center: Birding – Beginner

Chandler Nature Center 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler

Discover and explore the spectacular world of birding. Learn about field guides, field trips, bird identification, birding optics, birding organizations, and bird apps. Connect with other individuals and help grow...

$14 – $19

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Estrella Mtn. Regional Park Bird Walk

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

 Explore birds/bird life with Tom Locascio. The Park has a wide range of habitats. You will encounter some of the best birding in the valley! Beginner birders and longtime enthusiasts...

Free with Park Fee

Tucson Bird Alliance: Santa Cruz River at Trico Rd. Field Trip

Juan Bautista De Anza NHT - Oit Par Camp 14500 N. Trico Rd., Marana

We’ll walk a little over ½ mile up the flowing Santa Cruz River deep in the agricultural fields of Marana.  The walking is open because the cattle have tramped down...

Free – $5

Tucson Bird Alliance: Birding For Every BODY at Agua Caliente Park

Agua Caliente Regional Park 12325 E. Roger Rd., Tucson

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...

Free

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

Tucson Bird Alliance: Crooked Tree Golf Course Field Trip

Crooked Tree Golf Course 9101 N. Thornydale Rd., Tucson

We’ve birded a short segment of the golf course here for many years. But this walk will be different. The course will be closed to golfers for annual fall reseeding...

Free – $5

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Morning Meander

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

Enjoy an early morning walk to watch for birds, lizards, snakes, and small animals with Ranger Olivia.    Let’s see what sorts of wildlife we can spot. Birds should be active...

Free with Park Fee

Pima County Parks and Recreation: Tour of Historic Canoa Ranch

The Raul M. Grijalva Canoa Ranch Conservation Park 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley

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...

Free

Mesa Public Library: Growing Seasons and Basics of Growing in Arizona

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

Learn more about the gardening growing seasons and the foundations of growing in Arizona with Master Gardener Pam Shields.   This program supports the City of Mesa’s Climate Action Plan (MCAP), a...

Free

Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

October through April we are open to the public from 10am until 1pm. Our admission is $10 per adult (18+) and $5 per student (under 18). Children 4 and under...

Free – $10

Liberty Wildlife: Guided Tour

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

A guided tour includes a Liberty Wildlife guide to walk you around the public areas of our facility. You will learn more about our organization’s history, our non-Eagle Feather Repository,...

$15

Yuma County Library District: Seed & Soil: Gardening 101 in Yuma

Yuma County Library District - Main Library 2951 S. 21st Dr., Yuma

Our Seed Library is coming to your branch! Join us for this beginner-friendly program covering the basics of soil, seasonal planting, and tips for growing in Yuma’s unique desert climate....

Free

Pima County Public Library: Garden Talk – Cool Season Vegetable Gardening

Pima County Public Library - Murphy-Wilmot Library 530 N. Wilmot Rd., Tucson

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. So...

Free

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Mammal Tour

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

Are you mammal obsessed? This is the tour for you!  Our Private Mammal Tour is a great option to meet some of our furry friends, watch feeding demonstrations, and learn...

$350

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Meet the Critters

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek

Stop by the Nature Center to learn about San Tan’s animal ambassadors with Ranger Nikki during this drop-in session. Ranger Nikki will introduce you to San Tan’s animal ambassadors, including...

Free with Park Fee

Willow Bend Environmental Education Center: Acorns, from Branch to Bread

Willow Bend Environmental Education Center 703 E. Sawmill Rd., Flagstaff

Join Willow Bend and forager John Slattery for an information-packed, hands-on workshop that will take you through all the steps of processing acorns for food, and provide recipes for preparing...

$40 – $48

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Mysteries of the Unseen World

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

Mysteries of the Unseen World reveals the hidden wonders all around us—too fast, too slow, or too small for the naked eye. Stunning visuals and cutting-edge science uncover a mind-blowing...

Free – $27

Watershed Management Group: Cool Tucson 5 Workshop

Watershed Management Group Living Lab and Learning Center 1137 N. Dodge Blvd., Tucson

Learn how you can help reduce heat within your space using rain gardens and native plants! You can expect to learn the basics of rain garden construction, tool use, and...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Safari

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek

Join Ranger Nikki on an easy, family-friendly 2-mile stroll to search for scorpions and other nocturnal critters.  Ranger Nikki will lead you on an out-and-back walk to search for bark,...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Walk

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

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...

Free with Park Fee