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 the birding community.
Join a naturalist-guided walk along Big Wash in Oro Valley, on an easy- to moderate-level trail. In addition to great views of the Santa Catalina Mountains, this area is designated an important wildlife corridor, so we’ll keep an eye out for native birds such as Gila woodpeckers and cactus wrens, and other desert wildlife Trekking...
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...
Spend the morning hiking through cactus covered hills and learn about the ecology of the Sonoran Desert with Ranger Derik. The hike will cover 3 miles out and back along the State trail on relatively flat trail with a few short rocky sections. Hikers should bring 1-2 liters of water and come prepared for the...
Join Ranger Kevin for an informative hike about the history and significance of this vital desert river. The Gila River has a storied past, a tenuous present, and perhaps a hopeful future. We’ll discuss the importance of rivers like the Gila to the health and diversity of desert life as we explore the riparian habitat...
Join us for a special event where beauty meets resilience. The Master Gardener will guide you through the principles of Firewise gardening - sharing expert tips on how to design stunning, low-maintenance landscapes using fire resistant plants that help safeguard your home and community.
Stop by the Nature Center to learn about the annual hiking, running, biking and horseback riding challenge presented by Maricopa County Parks and Recreation Department. Gear up for Maricopa County Parks and Recreation’s annual 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge that starts on November 1. This drop-in learning session will share everything you need to...
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 more about the mammal residents at PHS! Your VIP-Inspired Experience Includes: Capybara interaction for the group. Meet, pet, and feed our adorable capybara "Spud"! Opossum interaction...
Join Ranger Olivia to learn more about the cacti that live in the desert. Come learn about cacti of the Sonoran Desert and Phoenix area! In this casual drop-in program,...
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 world you’ve never seen before. Audience: General, all ages Style: IMAX film adapted for planetarium + live star talk All-Inclusive Planetarium Show Tickets...
Join us for the second garden club event of the season! We'll be making our own DIY seed paper! Seed paper is an eco friendly way to recycle paper and help grow flowers and other plants in your garden.
Go on an emotional journey each week with Lilly the Lovable Ladybug, Gus the Grumpy Grasshopper, and more! From the creative mind of Debbie Chamberlain, dive into a series of insect mindfulness books and learn about emotional well-being and entomology. Each class includes a mindful message and an insect craft. Age at least 6 yrs...
Presented by Anta-Clarisse Sarr (Researcher, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Oregon) This year's colloquium series will consist of a mixture of researchers across the University of Arizona along with visiting scientists as well! The colloquium series will be conducted in the Gould-Simpson “Fishbowl” (2nd floor) from 4-5PM on Thursdays. There will be a Zoom option...
Join us in the Children's Place as we paper to create an autumn forest floor. Create creatures, mushrooms, leaves, and plants, and together we'll create a seasonal scene to celebrate the...
In this month’s Gardening Talks with Yavapai County Master Gardeners, learn about Wildlife Damage Control. In this talk, we will discuss the many aspects of Wildlife such as what Wildlife is, Wildlife enhancements, dealing with Wildlife, and legal status. Gardening Talks are held in partnership with Yavapai Master Gardeners. For more information about Yavapai Master...
Are you dreading the thought of preparing your garden for winter? Don’t know where to start? Come join us for an interactive presentation filled with information, suggestions and the motivation to get you on the right track for planning and preparing your garden for the winter months ahead. We’ll discuss the benefits of: Late fall...
Seasonal visitor or year-round resident, take notes with Angela Judd and make the most of fall and winter in Arizona. Learn which cool-season flowers, herbs, and veggies thrive here, and how to grow them in patios, containers, or raised beds. Angela Judd will share layouts and low-maintenance care tips so you can enjoy fresh harvests...
Take a sketchbook out onto the Garden trails to do some deep observation, noticing change in the desert each week. This series focuses on the concept of change in desert plants over time, highlighted by ScanLAB’s Desert Pulse exhibit. This will be a mix of nature sketching, personal journaling and scientific observations as used by...