Join this Desert Defenders event to help spread native seeds and improve the health of our desert ecosystem November 1, 2025 8 am – 11:00 am Meet at the Nature Center It is time to toss our seed pellets! Join us! We will fling native seed pellets created early this year into the desert of...
It’s time again for the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation annual 100-mile trail challenge! November 1 is the official start date so take the first steps to your goal on a guided hike with Ranger Nikki. The route is 5.5 miles on the easy to moderate terrain of San Tan and Hedgehog Trails, but you...
Blue Forest Fossil Survey November 1, 2025 @ 8:00 am – 4:00 pm MST Instructor: Christa Sadler Our adventure through time begins after briefly meeting at the Painted Desert Visitor Center and then caravanning into the...
Look for and learn about birds of this desert oasis with seasoned birder, bird bander, and preserve docent Anne Leight on this guided, easy walk. Please bring your own binoculars if you have them, but some are available to borrow from the front desk of the Visitor Center. Please wear closed-toed, sturdy footwear and sun...
Learn about some of the 50 medicinal plants in Mission Garden's Moore Medicinal Garden. The plants are native to the American Southwest deserts and in many cases have been used for millennia. Modern herbalists are keeping this tradition alive at Mission Garden. The walk will be led by Apryl Krause, one of the local herbalists...
Walking through the desert gives you half the story. There is a hidden world of nocturnal critters. If you look carefully, you can see the evidence of their middens, burrows, and holes. What else is concealed around you? Let us unlock those mysteries on the Camino Campana Trail and reveal the hidden desert. Restrooms are...
It’s time again for the Maricopa County Parks and Recreation annual 100-mile trail challenge! November 1 is the official start date so take the first steps to your goal on a guided hike with Ranger Jacque. This beautiful 7.5-mile hike will be long, but very rewarding, with an elevation gain of 731 feet and rocky...
Nature Niños is a free community program for families with children ages 0-8 in the Greater Prescott Area! Park Rangers and community partners (including the Natural History Institute!) lead child-centered play events at different family-friendly parks and trails each month. At each event, there are free take-homes, creative nature activities, games, storytime, a raffle, fun...
In this one day workshop learn to assess Pet's Vitals, Bleeding & Shock Management, Choking Management, Heat Emergencies, Pets & Disaster Safety Checklist, Bites & Stings, Restraining & Muzzling, Primary Assessment (know what actions to take in the first 15-25 seconds) , Rescue Breathing & CPR. No pets allowed.
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...
Discover the secrets to successful vegetable gardening in Arizona with Angela Judd, author and certified Master Gardener. Learn about the intricacies of planning, watering, nurturing and harvesting your garden amidst...
Gear up for Maricopa County Parks and Recreation’s annual 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge that starts on November 1. T his drop-in learning session will share everything you need to know about the rules and guidelines of the challenge, how to register and log miles and how to make the most of your 100-day...
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. Click program title for more details. 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...
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...
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...
You may ask questions like, "What is that large black bug with the orange wings?" or "I saw this pretty little bird the other day, I wonder what it is...?" If you are new to the Valley and know little about the Sonoran Desert and its natural inhabitants, this program might be for you! Join Maricopa...
How do we take care of rescued reptiles with medical needs? How would you take care of a tailless alligator? A three-legged lizard? Learn how our team provides special care for these animals and how these medical needs can be helped and prevented in the future. Get up close and personal with a variety of...
Lace up your boots—it's back! The Maricopa County Parks and Recreation annual 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge kicks off November 1 and runs through February 8. You’ve got 100 days to hike, run, bike, or horseback ride your way through 100 or more miles of scenic trails across the county. Whether you're a trail...
Make your plans to join us for the 2025 Wishes for Wildlife event, featuring "Mammals in the Moonlight!" This year’s Wishes for Wildlife event and auction is entitled “Mammals in the Moonlight” in honor of our new educational exhibit of non releasable mammals. Best known for the hundreds of bird species that we treat each...