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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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%...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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,...