Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species of the Sonoran Desert. Along the way we will discuss how to identify birds by sight and sound, and about the behavioral and ecological traits that make them unique. Binoculars may be available to borrow at the Nature...
Join us for our free docent-led tour in the lobby of the Bryant Bannister Tree-Ring Building (1215 E. Lowell St.). Visitors will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology and have a chance to examine specimens. During your 1.5 hour tour, you will be introduced to the basic tenets of dendrochronology, have a chance to...
The prickly pear cactus is a treasure used as a food, in first aid and as a medicinal for certain conditions. But how do you get past the spines? Join us as we reveal the best techniques for harvesting, cleaning, processing and eating this amazing cactus. Taste a variety of foods made with the bright...
Join Ranger Eric on a guided hike on the 2.9-mile North Trail loop as we learn about the plants, animals, and ecosystem of the Sonoran Desert. The trail is rated as easy, but with occasional sandy or uneven surfaces. Please bring your own water and snacks, wear sun protection and sturdy footwear. Restrooms are available...
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...
Join us for the third garden club event of the season! We'll be discussing hydroponic gardening and making our own DIY hydroponic gardens.
The beauty of water is that it has so many dimensions, and it is the source of life on our planet Earth. Even before the existence of humans, water was providing meaningful energy for life and creating all kinds of lifeforms and systems for Nature to exist. We are inviting you to a conversation about...
Water is a valuable desert resource and attracts many different types of birds. Learn more about which birds call AZ ponds and lakes home, and what we can do to help protect them and their habitat.
Water is a valuable desert resource and attracts many different types of birds. Learn more about which birds call AZ ponds and lakes home, and what we can do to help protect them and their habitat.
When we observe the world around us in sketches and illustration, we see so much more detail. Learn drawing techniques that will allow you to capture and communicate what you observe. All materials provided. All skill levels welcome. Class will be held indoors. Instructed by Devon Meyer. Garden admission included.
Elevate your Thanksgiving decorations with this hands-on gold leafing workshop. Discover how easy it is to transform simple gourds, leaves, and pumpkin shapes into luxurious golden accents. Registration is required. This program is for ages 18 and older.
Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist online via Zoom for a monthly look at amphibians and reptiles. Caecilians are surely the least known group of amphibians. Restricted...
Join us for an evening with artist Carolyn Schmitz, whose imaginative creations transform the familiar into something extraordinary. In her current exhibition, Return to Stone, Carolyn turns from paint and canvas to celebrate her lifelong fascination with the “ordinary” rocks she has gathered and studied for decades. From these unaltered stones, she builds miniature worlds—tiny cities,...