Join Park Volunteer Tom Locascio for a morning walk followed by an informational program in the Nature Center about the birds of White Tank Mountain Regional Park! Join experienced birder and Park Volunteer Tom Locascio—a proud member of the Audubon Society and Sun City Birding Club—for a guided bird walk through White Tank Mountain Regional...
Rio Vista Park is one of two Natural Resource Parks within the City of Tucson. Nearly 80% of the park is undeveloped with open scrub the predominant vegetation, as well as some densely vegetated areas. The remainder is recreation area. The entire park has opportunities for seeing a variety of birds, from hawks, to flycatchers,...
Celebrate Birdability Week with us on a welcoming and inclusive bird walk at Ft. Lowell Park! This beautiful urban park offers paved pathways, accessible restrooms, and excellent opportunities to enjoy birds up close—making...
We will start from Oro Valley’s Honey Bee Canyon Park and will walk the wash to the north to just beyond the site of the Hohokam Petroglyphs (at 1 mile) and look for some local specialties like the Gilded Flicker and Black-throated Sparrow. Driving directions: From Tangerine Rd. and Rancho Vistoso Blvd., go north for...
How can we have a lush but water-wise garden in the middle of a densely populated city? Join us at the Environment and Natural Resources 2 Building (ENR2), a LEED Platinum certified structure to learn how to create your own urban oasis. Please note: this tour is given on Saturday mornings and we meet in...
Join us for a fascinating two-hour leisurely walk exploring the dynamic relationship between predators and prey. Discover how desert animals like coyotes, bobcats, mountain lions, raptors, and snakes have evolved to hunt, and how their prey—such as deer and rodents—have adapted to survive. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure. Restrooms and water at...
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate walk to explore riparian and desert trails at the preserve. Learn about the plants and animals of the preserve’s riparian and desert areas on a 3-mile guided walk with Ranger Nikki. The route follows the easy terrain of Palm Loop, Mesquite Meander, Lion’s and River Ramble Trails...
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 S. I-19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley 85622 From Tucson - Take 1-19 south to exit 56 - Canoa Road. Go around the traffic circle until...
Bring the wilderness to life through your art in this outdoor-inspired class. Practice working from nature-themed references, from diverse animals to lush plant life throughout the world. Sharpen your drawing skills with expert guidance. All materials provided. Ages 11 - 17 Oct 25, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025 Sat 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM...
Does your child dream of becoming a Zoo veterinarian? Your child will travel behind-the-scenes to the Zoo’s Animal Health Center for a day in the life of a Zoo Vet...
For a Ghoulishly good time, join us for this fun FREE event at Pinnacle Peak Park for a Pre-Halloween Skele-bration! Age group and family costume contests with gift card prizes, Creepy Crawlers, Scary Skulls, Spooky Skeletons, Frightful Flyers and Icky Insect Nature Stations plus a Halloween craft table. Costumes encouraged but not required.
Come Celebrate Fall at Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary’s Fall ZOOFest! Bounce House Maze BooZone Concession Animal feedings October 25 & 26, 2025 Activities from 9am-5pm, included with paid admission.
Learn about native pollinator plants and take home seeds! Join us for a presentation from Arizona Wildlife Federation, Strategic Habitat Enhancements, and Tempe's Sustainability & Resilience Division for a...
The course is divided into two sections. The first half of the course is a classroom lecture portion where participants learn about misconceptions and discuss real rattlesnake behavior. The second half participants with learn how to safely relocate a rattlesnake using proper safety equipment. Each participant receives a certificate once they learn how to safely relocate a rattlesnake. If the participant...
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...
This presentation will provide the beginning beekeeper with some basic skills to assist in overwintering the beehive and improve the chances for the colonies' survival through the cold months. We will cover the essential steps of preparing the hives for winter considering warmth, ventilation, food, and predator/pest avoidance. Keep your Bees buzzing! This event presented...
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...
Come see the glory of an Arizona Sunset in our least developed park! Spur Cross Ranch, by design, remains the county's least developed park in order to offer a glimpse into the beauty of Arizona's wildlands fairly close to the urban heart of its largest city. This time of year, sunset occurs conveniently early in...
Enjoy A Bewitching Evening! Dig up your zombies and grab your ghouls! Show off your boo-tiful costumes at Reid Park Zoo for a delightful, not too frightful, family friendly evening at Boo at the Zoo, presented by One AZ Federal Credit Union. You’ll have an enchanting time with the whole family at this Tucson Halloween tradition....
Feeling brave? Now that the sun's gone, the critters will be up to the last of their business for the day. The desert tends to get pretty busy in the dark. Wanna see? Join Ranger Shaun for a foray into the desert darkness! While the creeping chill of winter has started to slow things down,...