Join experienced birder and Park Volunteer Tom Locascio, a member of the Audubon Society and the Sun City Birding club, for a guided bird walk followed by an informational program about the birds of Estrella Mountain Regional Park in the park nature center classroom after the walk. Please call nature center to reserve a spot. 602-506-9580. Limit...
Become a BARK Ranger in Tempe! Love the outdoors and your dog? Join Tempe’s BARK Ranger program! Help protect our parks and trails by following the B.A.R.K. principles: Bag your pet’s waste Always leash your dog Respect wildlife Know where you can go Get cool swag, training tips, and become a community ambassador for responsible...
Join this Desert Defenders event to help spread native seeds and improve the health of our desert ecosystem. November 8 8 am – 11:00 am Meet at the Area 4 parking lot It is time to toss our seed pellets! Join us! We will fling native seed pellets created early this year into the desert...
If you like to mountain bike but don’t want to go alone, or if you’re looking for a long yet leisurely ride on some spectacular desert trails, this program is for you! We will be pedaling the entirety of the Pemberton trail, which will take us on a 15.3-mile loop around the entire park. Trail...
Join our community effort to restore Tanque Verde Creek! We invite people of all ages, diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds, beliefs, and many other diverse communities to participate in restoring our heritage of seasonal and year-round water flows. Come work with WMG staff and other River Run Network volunteers at these 2 - 4 hour workshops in...
Meet in the lobby at Liberty Wildlife for a departure of 8:30. Will return about 9:30/10am Nature Walk is free. If you chose to stay for open hours, we ask that you go to the lobby and pay your admission (Open Hours 10am until 1pm)
Walk Like a Tortoise Educational Walk at Brown’s Ranch Trailhead. Join us as we learn about and look for signs of the Sonoran Desert Tortoise. This leisurely walk of less than 1 mile on the Jane Rau Trail will give us plenty of time to tell stories about the tortoise. We will talk about their...
Through this interactive, hands-on program your child will experience a snapshot of a day in the life of a Zoo Keeper. Travel behind-the-scenes to the Zoo’s kitchen to learn what the animals at the Zoo eat and watch a training demonstration with an animal ambassador. Creating an enrichment puzzle for an animal and visiting the...
WMG’s Living Lab and Learning Center is our premier demonstration site for various water harvesting strategies and sustainable living practices for arid landscape living. We have rainwater on tap and meet almost 100% of our water needs with rainwater, greywater, and stormwater. Bring the kids to enjoy the Raindrop Retreat – a children’s playhouse featuring a rain tank,...
Help beautify our rivers by picking up trash + removing invasive species We’re focusing on areas along our creeks where trash has collected and small patches of invasive Arundo have been spotted—and we need your help to clean it up and protect our waterways. This event will center around trash pickup and beautification efforts, making...
Whether you are a beginner, an old pro, or somewhere in-between, practice watercolor painting amidst the serene mesquites, saguaros and endless blue skies of the Garden. Explore watercolor painting techniques on the trails and capture the essence of the desert. All materials included. Weather permitting, class will be held outdoors. Please dress for the weather....
From earth to watercolors to paper! Catherine first observed how to filter pigments from the earth at a historical pigment mill in southern France and has since adapted the process for use in her studio. In this special two-day workshop, she will demonstrate her filtering process and teach students how to make their own vine...
Spark your child’s love for nature with engaging stories, songs and hands-on activities. Designed for children five and under and their caregivers, each session offers a playful introduction to the wonders of the natural world. Storytime attendance is first come, first serve. Space is limited. Admission to this experience includes full access to FRAMERATE: Desert...
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 when, what, where, and how to plant your garden in Arizona, and who to ask, wonder no more. Come talk with a Master Gardener and have your questions answered—you...
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.
Learn about rabbits and how to care for them as pets in our interactive rabbit class! Meet diverse rabbit breeds, including the charming long-haired angora, and enjoy optional rabbit themed arts and crafts for a fun and educational experience. This program is suggested for kiddos 6-years-old and up. Children 5-years-old and younger welcome with close adult supervision.
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...
Hike the scenic riparian forest of the Hassayampa River Preserve before scaling Lyke’s Lookout for a stunning view! This is a 1.15-mile, moderate difficulty hike featuring a steep 90-foot ascent at the end. Please dress appropriately with closed toed shoes and layers as temperatures can fluctuate near the river and in the sun at the...
Herb gardening in the Tucson desert is both easy and rewarding, even for beginners! Learn which herbs thrive in our unique climate, the best options for container gardening, and the ideal planting times for a variety of herbs. This informative session runs 60–90 minutes and will equip you with everything you need to grow your...
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...
Join Ranger Eric on this guided hike to learn about the plants, animals, and ecology of the Sonoran Desert. We will hike on a 1.9-mile loop of the Ford Canyon and Ironwood Trails starting from the Area 9 Ford Canyon Trailhead. The trail is rated as moderate with some occasionally rocky, sandy, or uneven surfaces....
Feel inner peace outside, by creating with nature. Experience a peaceful process to help you destress and relax in nature. Plus, get the mental wellness benefits of creating. Make your choice of visual, written, or musical art outdoors. This program is a 0.60-mile round trip easy walk on Lion’s Trail, featuring a 20-minute quiet nature...
When most people think of an ecosystem, they think of the relationship between plants and animals in an area. But the most fundamental ecological relationship is between the environment and everything that lives there. Every environment presents challenges and opportunities that anything that lives there successfully must have adapted to overcome and take advantage of,...
Join us for a workshop on the move! This slow-paced wander invites participants to look closely, engage their senses, and connect with nature through a new lens. Along the way, we’ll talk about the basics of outdoor photography, share tips on lighting and composition, and take time to simply enjoy our surroundings. Bring your own...