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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...