Arizona Worm Farm: Potato Grow Bag Gardening
Learn how to successfully utilize grow bags to grow potatoes! In this hands-on class you will get a chance to fill and plant a fifteen gallon grow bags to take...
$45.00
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Field Sciences
Events for December 6, 2025
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Claymine Tour
Join Ranger Olivia for a roughly 1.8-mile round-trip hike to the Clay Mine, site of a fortune made not of gold, but of snake oil. Program features a tour of the mine itself. Please wear sturdy, closed-toe shoes and bring water. We’ll meet at the Nature Center, where restrooms and water fountains are available. No pets, please....
Free with Park Fee
Tucson Bird Alliance: Mason Center & Arthur Pack Park with Ray Deeney
Join us for an introduction to birdwatching basics at the Tucson Bird Alliance Mason Center. After feeder watching at the Center, stroll across Hardy Rd to Arthur Pack Regional Park...
Free – $5
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Fitness Hike on Malpais Trail
Ranger Nikki will lead you moderate to difficult hike to enjoy desert views and see plants and animals that live along the wash at the foot of the Malpais Hills. We access Malpais Trail via Hedgehog and San Tan Trails to make an 8.8-mile balloon loop. The terrain varies from mostly level to portions that...
Free with Park Fee
Butterfly Wonderland: Glistening Gardens
This holiday, step into the enchanting ‘Glistening Gardens’ at Butterfly Wonderland. This seasonal escape transports guests to the rainforest as they leisurely stroll with family and friends through an all-new illuminated holiday display inside the Conservatory. Lights line the garden paths in this cozy, lush indoor setting. Fluttering butterflies take center stage, surrounded by sparkling,...
Free with Admission
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Walk
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...
Free with Park Fee
Arizona Worm Farm: Worms! Composting in Gardens or Containers
This class will teach you everything you need to know about composting with worms in a container. We will teach both Container composting (for those who want the benefits of...
$75.00
Phoenix Zoo: Nature Play
Join us on the first Saturday of the month for unstructured outdoor play! Kids can explore the Zoo’s “enchanted forest”, and caregivers can learn how to take nature play home....
Free with Admission
Mission Garden: Healing Herb Walk
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...
$10.00
Phoenix Zoo: Animals in Focus – Photography Class
Join us for a 90-minute walk around the Phoenix Zoo where we will learn the basics of photography including composition, lighting and capturing emotion. On our walk, we will cover...
$30
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Secrets of the Preserve – Educational Walk
Secrets of the Preserve Educational Walk at Fraesfield Trailhead. Ready to discover more about what is in the Preserve? Join us to explore the Preserve’s hidden treasures, from the plants...
Free
McDowell Sonoran Conservancy: Sonoran Desert 101 – Educational Walk
Sonoran Desert 101 at Tom’s Thumb Trailhead. This walk provides a geological and ecological overview of what lives in the McDowell Sonoran Preserve, and how the flora and fauna survive and thrive. Restrooms and water are available at the trailhead. Please bring water and snacks for the trail. Plan to arrive 15 minutes before start...
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Blevins Trail Ranger Guided Hike
This is a 3-mile hike on an easy rated trail. Along the way we’ll have a look at the late fall plants and animals of the desert and discuss some...
Free with Park Fee
Arizona Worm Farm: Intro to Gardening
We've compiled everything we think every beginner gardener should know, and jam-packed it into an hour class. From setting up your growing space to harvesting the fruits of your labor,...
$25.00
Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Rattlesnake Relocation Training
The course is divided into two sections. The first half of the course is a classroom lecture portion where participants learn about misconceptions and discuss real rattlesnake behavior. The second half participants with learn...
$120.00
Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours
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.
Free – $10
Liberty Wildlife: GUIDED TOUR of Liberty Wildlife
Sign up for a Guided Tour before our flight and eagle show: https://libertywildlife.org/about-us/plan-your-visit/ Space for 15 people Cost $15 per person paid onsite via cash, check or card
$15.00
Pima County Parks and Recreation: Tour of Historic Canoa Ranch (Morning Tour)
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...
Free
Maricopa County Library District: Arizona Game and Fish – Arizona Wildlife
Celebrate the amazing diversity of wildlife that call Arizona home! This program introduces you to four to six fascinating non-releasable wildlife ambassadors while exploring their unique adaptations, behaviors and how they came to Arizona Game and Fish. *Registration is required.
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Holidays in the Sonoran
Join Ranger Olivia to learn about some of the festive plants that grow in the Sonoran Desert, and how our critters survive the cold. Get in the Holiday spirit by...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Library District: Dr. Chandler’s Birds Gone Wild, with Janelle Molony
Ever wonder why Chandler has an Ostrich Festival? Come learn about Chandler's history with these fluffy birds. Historian and author Janelle Molony will share the story behind Dr. A.J. Chandler and his birds.
Free
Pima County Parks and Recreation: Tour of Historic Canoa Ranch (Afternoon Tour)
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...
Free
Verde Canyon Railroad: The Magical Christmas Journey® with Liberty Wildlife
Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot during this holiday season and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors! The Magical Christmas Journey® is based on the storybook, and the tale...
Free with Admission
Desert Botanical Garden: Las Noches De Las Luminarias – Plants and People of the Sonoran Desert Trail with Liberty Wildlife
Experience the magic of the season with glowing luminaria paths, sparkling lights, live entertainment and festive treats. Liberty Wildlife and Apache Storyteller/Native Flute Ken Duncan will be present. DATES: Nov....
$21.95 – $45.95