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.
Trip difficulty: Easy; Walking distance: ~1 mile, Trip Duration: 2.5 hrs, Elevation gain: none, but with chance of slight inclines/declines; Ground condition: groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available at park’s entrance. Benches available at periodic intervals around the Wetlands. This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created...
Join Ranger Jacque for a scenic walk, where we'll uncover the secrets of the mighty saguaro and its place in the desert ecosystem. Experience the beauty of the desert on this saguaro walk! This 1.5-mile loop walk along the Black Rock Trail offers the perfect setting to learn about the towering saguaros and the wildlife...
Join Tucson Bird Alliance for a garden bird walk at Tohono Chul! This popular destination near the intersection of Ina and Oracle Roads has cultivated gardens, art exhibits and winding trails with many typical birds of the Sonoran Desert and its suburban habitats. Hummingbirds, in particular, flock to the gardens to enjoy the abundance of flowers....
Learn how trees function and provide the benefits we love. In this one-hour interactive workshop, you'll learn about tree biology and what trees need to live long and thrive. We'll...
A late morning walk and talk about the interconnectedness of desert wildlife with Ranger Shaun. Come alone for a walk through the desert as we have a look at various plants (and hopefully animals) and discuss their many roles on the grand stage of the desert's ecosystem. How each plays a small (or large) part...
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...
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...
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 November 1. This drop-in learning session will share everything you need to know...
Meet Ranger Jacque and our animal ambassadors at feeding time! Join us for an up- close look at some of the desert’s most fascinating creatures! Watch as our animal ambassadors,...
Discover the pristine waters and picturesque views of Veterans Oasis Park as you learn to fish with the best of them. Focusing on mechanics, baiting and casting a line, this...
Join us at the Wilhoit Public Library for our monthly Gardening club meetup! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or just getting started, this is a great place to sharre tups swap seeds, connect with fellow plant lovers. Each month we discuss seasonal gardening topics troubleshoot plant problems, and enjoy good company.
Digging in the mud has never been so much fun as you build garden-inspired creations with clay. Experiment with basic hand building techniques to form berry bowls, leaf-shaped trinket trays and pinch pot planters. Practice your pottery skills while taking inspiration from plants. Adult participation is required. Up to two registered children per adult. All children...
Make a beeline for this class buzzing with creativity. Investigate the tiny world of bugs and plants through handmade creations in clay. Participants will learn how to turn pinch pots, slabs and coils into creative creepy-crawly keepsakes. All materials, including clay, provided. Youth participants must be picked up inside at the end of class. Parents...
Pot your very own houseplant and learn how to properly care for it. From the best type of soil to use to the amount of sunlight needed, you will learn...