For out-of-town visitors and those new to the Sonoran Desert, Tohono Chul’s easy-walking trails and beautiful gardens provide close-up looks at many of the typical birds of the Sonoran Desert. Of the more than 500 bird species that spend time in Arizona during the year, 140 are known to have visited Tohono Chul, and on...
Join Marcia OBara for a leisurely birding experience designed for nature lovers with accessibility challenges; wheelchairs, walkers, or other assistive devices are welcome. The pace is slow, distance short, and terrain even. This month’s birding explores the birding hotspot of historic Canoa Ranch where we hope to see waterfowl, raptors, sparrows, and a lot more....
Learn about birds of Sonoran Desert and migrant water birds on this walk with Ranger Eric. We will first meet at the Wild Burro Day Use Area, then caravan in our respective vehicles a short distance up Desert Tortoise Rd. or Two Cow Rd. where we can scan the lake for water birds with a...
Patagonia Lake is one of the best places in all of Arizona to go birding and offers a good selection of waterfowl, raptors, and songbirds. We’ll start on the “Birding Trail” on the east end of the lake and walk along the Sonoita Creek for around a mile. After walking the trail for a while...
Explore a 2-to-3-mile section of the Anza Trail during an easy, level interpretive hike. Learn about the cultural and natural history of the Santa Cruz Valley. Travel on the Juan...
Learn techniques for powerful composition with attention to lighting and practice making photos with fresh perspective in the autumn infused gardens. All camera types and skill levels are welcome. Instructed by Joanne West. Garden admission included.
Tasting History is an interactive, drop-in, family friendly program. Learn more about Tucson through the people and plants that shape our home. This month, we are celebrating quince! Quinces (membrillos in Spanish) were most likely first introduced into the Tucson Basin by Spanish missionaries at the end of the 17th century. They flourished here and...
Thyme to see what’s blooming. Feel the soil and test out your green thumb while learning about the benefits of gardening. Plant a seed; you never know what will grow.
Stop by to learn from Ranger Eric about the trails, scenery, wildlife, and other resources that each of Maricopa County Parks have to offer to visitors. Free trail maps for all parks will be available to take, as well as information on the Maricopa Trail, the 100 Miles in 100 Days hiking challenge, and fliers for upcoming...
Learn the secrets of the “rainforests of the sea” as you embark on an oceanic safari of the world’s most vibrant— and endangered—marine ecosystems. Narrated by Tony Award® winner Lea Salonga, the all-digital Expedition Reef immerses you in the undersea adventure. Audience: General, all ages Style: Fulldome film + live Earth science talk ...
Arizona wildflowers are stunning—but also unpredictable. What makes one year a spectacular bloom and another a disappointment? And how can you improve your chances of growing wildflowers successfully in your...
Join Liberty Wildlife and their Animal Ambassadors to learn more about the native wildlife of Arizona. Education Takes Flight, every Friday from October thru April. Location: Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Gainey Ranch 7500 E Doubletree Ranch Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, United States
Whale Super Highway follows humpback whales and blue pygmy whales on their 4,000-mile migration down the coast of Western Australia to the freezing waters of Antarctica and back again. Once hunted to the brink of extinction, humpback whales have made an extraordinary recovery. Today, Western Australia has the largest population of migratory humpbacks in the...
Whale Super Highway follows humpback whales and blue pygmy whales on their 4,000-mile migration down the coast of Western Australia to the freezing waters of Antarctica and back again. Once hunted to the brink of extinction, humpback whales have made an extraordinary recovery. Today, Western Australia has the largest population of migratory humpbacks in the...