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Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Beginning Birders’ Hike

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89, Wickenburg

Enjoy a roughly 2-mile walk on the Palm Lake, Mesquite Meander, Lions, and Willow Walkway trails. We’ll cover birding basics, from tools and equipment to bird identification tips and strategies....

Free with Park Fee

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...

Free with Admission

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Plant Hike – Session 1

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N. Spur Cross Rd., Cave Creek

Learn about desert trees, shrubs and cacti on an easy to moderate hike with Ranger Nikki. Special talking points will be on Desert Mistletoe, a parasitic plant often found paired mesquite and palo verde trees, and Christmas Cactus, a member of the cholla family that is nothing like grandma’s treasured houseplant of yore. The route...

Free with Park Fee

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Visit the Garden!

Children's Museum of Phoenix 215 N. 7th St., Phoenix

Come explore the Children’s Garden every Tuesday and Thursday morning! Water the plants, discover vibrant flowers, observe buzzing insects, and check out the veggies and herbs—there’s always something new to...

Free with Admission

Pima County Parks and Recreation: Big Wash Nature Trek

Big Wash Trailhead 1790 E. Rancho Vistoso Blvd., Oro Valley

Join a naturalist-guided walk along Big Wash in Oro Valley, on an easy- to moderate-level trail. In addition to great views of the Santa Catalina Mountains, this area is designated an important wildlife corridor, so we’ll keep an eye out for native birds such as Gila woodpeckers and cactus wrens, and other desert wildlife Trekking...

Free

Reid Park Zoo: Birding at the Zoo

Reid Park Zoo 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson

Join Reid Park Zoo and Tucson Bird Alliance (formerly Tucson Audubon Society) for a guided bird walk through the Zoo. Experience the zoo in a new way as we observe...

Free with Admission

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Junior Ranger Winter Break Program

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89, Wickenburg

Come see Ranger Kevin to learn everything you need to know about the Junior Ranger program! He’ll get you set up with the activity book and even point you in the direction of lots of great places in our county parks to visit where kids can work on the activities. Note: While the activities can...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Plant Hike – Session 2

Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area 44000 N. Spur Cross Rd., Cave Creek

Learn about desert trees, shrubs and cacti on an easy to moderate hike with Ranger Nikki. Special talking points will be on Desert Mistletoe, a parasitic plant often found paired mesquite and palo verde trees, and Christmas Cactus, a member of the cholla family that is nothing like grandma’s treasured houseplant of yore. The route...

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: Mysteries of the Unseen World

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

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...

Free – $27