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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Aquatic Life

Cave Creek Regional Park 37900 E. Cave Creek Pkwy., Cave Creek

Come check out what Ranger Shaun found in the pond!   Ranger Shaun’s pulled a water sample from the pond to put under a microscope! You might think when the water gets cold the critters get scarce, but that isn’t always the case! Come have a look at the different things still swimming and crawling around...

Free with Park Fee

Tucson Bird Alliance: Tohono Chul Garden Walk with Ray Deeney

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

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....

Free

Tucson Bird Alliance: Birding For Every BODY at Canoa Ranch with Marcia OBara

The Raul M. Grijalva Canoa Ranch Conservation Park 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley

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...

Free

Butterfly Wonderland: Glistening Gardens

Butterfly Wonderland 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale

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

Pima County Parks and Recreation: Anza Trail Hike at Historic Canoa Ranch

The Raul M. Grijalva Canoa Ranch Conservation Park 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley

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...

$5.00

City of Scottsdale: Guided Hike – Geology Adventure

Pinnacle Peak Park 26802 N. 102nd Way, Scottsdale

Hike with a Park Geology Guide to the Grandview Overlook. Learn about the rocks, minerals, and land formation of Pinnacle Peak, McDowell Mountains, and the valley of the sun as seen from the trail. This is a moderate 3/4-mile hike. AGes 12+

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Slate Trail Ecosystem hike

Cave Creek Regional Park 37900 E. Cave Creek Pkwy., Cave Creek

Come along for an approximately 3-mile hike along an easy rated trail. Have a look at some of the deserts many native plants as we head into winter. We’ll discuss how some of them cope with chilly winter nights. We’ll also take the opportunity to talk about some of the desert wildlife that rely on...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Life Along the Gila

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear

The Gila River has a storied past, a very tenuous present, and perhaps a hopeful future. We’ll discuss the importance of rivers like the Gila to the health and diversity...

Free with Park Fee

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Mammal Tour

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

Are you mammal obsessed? This is the tour for you!  Our Private Mammal Tour is a great option to meet some of our furry friends, watch feeding demonstrations, and learn more about the mammal residents at PHS! Your VIP-Inspired Experience Includes: Capybara interaction for the group. Meet, pet, and feed our adorable capybara "Spud"! Opossum interaction...

$350

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Expedition Reef

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

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...

Free – $27

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Cactus Walk

Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa

Ranger Nikki takes you on an easy to moderate paced hike to learn about several cactus species in the park including saguaros, cholla, barrel, hedgehog and pincushion. The hike wraps...

Free with Park Fee

Liberty Wildlife: Education Takes Flight at the Hyatt

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...

Free

Verde Canyon Railroad: The Magical Christmas Journey® with Liberty Wildlife

Verde Canyon Railroad 300 N. Broadway, Clarkdale

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 includes Princess Noel (a kind-hearted girl who transforms into a princess), Flurry, (a real bald eagle), Santa, Mrs Claus, elves and Canyon Critters. Enjoy festive...

Free with Admission

Desert Botanical Garden: Las Noches De Las Luminarias – Plants and People of the Sonoran Desert Trail with Liberty Wildlife

Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

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. 29-30 | Dec. 5-6, 12-14, 18-23, 26-30 TIMES: 5:30-9:30 p.m. PRICE: Adult: Members $40.95, General Admission $45.95 | Children: Members $19.95, General Admission $21.95

$21.95 – $45.95

Pima County Parks and Recreation: Stargazing Tucson Mountain Park

Tucson Mountain Park 2000 N. Kinney Rd., Tucson

Join us to explore the wonder and unfold the mysteries of the cosmos. Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association volunteers provide an introduction to the night sky and set up telescopes for...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Creatures of the Night Walk

Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa

Ranger Nikki will lead you on an evening walk to enjoy keep an eye and ear out for bats, owls, foxes, coyotes, kangaroo rats and other twilight and nocturnal critters....

Free with Park Fee