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.
We will walk a route that navigates habitats not normally visited at Danny Lopez Park (formerly Columbus Park) along with touching the traditional spots. This is not an easy ¾ mile walk around Silverbell Lake, but a 1.75-mile trek over some uneven terrain. There are bathrooms, benches, shade, and water but we will only occasionally be near them. ...
This walk provides a geological and ecological overview of what lives in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, and how the flora and fauna survive and thrive. Restrooms and water are available...
Join Desert Rivers Audubon Society at the Dragonfly Ramada of the Riparian Preserve on every third Saturday of the Month from 8 AM - 12 PM, October through March, for free Family Bird Walks. You can expect: A short walk A family friendly introduction to the birds of the Preserve from an expert birder Liberty...
Get your heart pumping as you take in the high peaks that tower above you and explore ruins with Ranger Derik. The hike is strenuous covering 7 miles and gaining...
Would you like to be more knowledgeable about the animals, plants and landscape of our desert? This two-day survey course covers desert ecology, desert adaptations, climate, mammals, birds, reptiles, venomous animals, botany, geology and ethnobotany. We also touch on current threats to our desert such as invasive species, water and climate change issues, endangered species...
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...
Join us as we hike part way up this extinct volcano, to enjoy spectacular views of the aspens on the San Francisco Peaks. What you'll need: Transportation to and from the trailhead, water, snacks, sun protection, and shoes for hiking. Please no dogs on this adventure. How to get there: from Flagstaff, take Highway 180 north...
Replacing grass lawns with desert-friendly landscapes saves time, money, and water. While summer is the ideal time to remove grass while it’s growing, fall is the perfect time to reimagine your landscape. Learn the step-by-step process of removing turf, and designing and installing a beautiful, water-wise, low-maintenance landscape from Water Conservation Consultant, David Pratt with...
Birds and Bird Watching is the subject of this lecture series with Margaret Dyekman of the Desert Rivers Audubon Society. Learn the names, habits and how to spot the birds in our area, even your own backyard.
Part of Xeriscape Done Right: A Water-Wise Landscaping Series. Join us for the final installment of the free workshop series on Mesa’s Grass-to-Xeriscape Program! Meet our expert, Noelle Johnson ("AZ Plant Lady”), and discover how to turn your desert garden into a butterfly haven! In this class, Noelle will teach you how to attract butterflies using the...
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...
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, but don't know where to start? Join the Georgia Lord Library Master Gardener 2nd Saturdays from 10am-12pm for free home garden and landscape Q 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 every third Saturday to explore seasonal changes, share techniques, and participate in hands-on workshops. Best of all, it’s free with admission. Drop ins are welcome....
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 are free. We will have daily programs and presentations that will be advertised in the lobby upon your arrival for a different experience each visit.
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, information about our hospital as well as some of the Education Ambassadors in our program. Each Wed, Sat and Sun from October through April we will have...
Prescott Valley Public Library in partnership with Silverkite Community Art Classes presents Sip & Paint Watercolor: Autumn Botanicals from 10:30-11:30AM on Saturday, October 18, 2025. This is a virtual, live online art class for adults. Take a whimsical stroll through fall foliage in this playful watercolor workshop. Bring your paintbrush and imagination as we explore...
Unable to attend our weekday story time or just want more? Join us on the third Saturday of the month for a fun and informative story time about various animals. We'll read fun stories, learn interesting facts and keep our hands busy with simple crafts.
The CVCL Seed Bank is open! Join us on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 11 AM to 1 PM. Each household can pick out 5 free seed packets each day the seed bank is open. Perfect for starting your own garden or trying out new vegetable, herb, or pollinator-friendly flower varieties. We...
Looking to connect with your local plant enthusiasts? Want to add a new plant to your collection, or find homes for some recent propagations of your own? Come join fellow horticulturists at the Main Library for a plant swap! Bring cuttings, propagations, and seedlings along with your plant know-how, and swap what you've got. Some soil,...
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...
Kid’s ages 8-13 can come learn about plants and gardening in a fun way. Saturday, October 18th from 12:30-1:30 pm.
Did you know that some baby spiders can fly? Join us for this spooky STEAM program where you’ll learn all about it, then test your engineering skills by designing your own spider parachute! This program is best suited for ages 6-12, and is first come, first served as space is limited.
Discover the benefits of gardening in raised beds or containers! Learn how these methods save water, deter critters, and reduce strain on your knees and back. We'll cover the best materials to use, the ideal soil types, and everything else you need for successful raised bed gardening. This basic class focuses on growing edibles and...
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, there will be live samples of cacti to touch and learn about. Bring any questions you might have about how our cacti not only survive...
Arizona wildflowers are stunning—but also unpredictable. What makes one year a spectacular bloom and another a disappointment? And how can you improve your chances of growing wildflowers successfully in your...
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...
Would you like to raise earthworms? Handle live red wrigglers, read cool worm stories, and come up with fun wormy words. Then construct worm bins out of re-purposed materials. Take worms home to care for and help your garden grow! This event will be in the meeting room for the health and safety of the...
Join Ranger Kevin for an autumn evening stroll in the desert. Enjoy a roughly 2-mile walk on the Blevins and Noso trails. We’ll be walking through a gorgeous “forest” of chainfruit cholla cactus while the sun sets over the western horizon and the colors of the desert slowly drain into twilight. At the same time,...