Hike the treasured landscapes of the Sonoran Desert surrounding the East Valley. Each trip you’ll discover iconic cacti, canyons peppering the landscapes, and rugged trails. Trips are local and start out with easy terrain and progress to more difficult hikes later in the season. Transportation and entrance fees included. Come prepared with hiking attire, water,...
Located in the Tucson Sky Islands Important Bird Area, Catalina State Park is home to 150+ species of birds. Experienced birding guides will help you spot and identify beautiful birds as you walk through the park for 3-4 hours. Bring binoculars and a birding field guide to enhance your experience! Guides are sold in the gift...
Bird enthusiasts join a naturalist for a guided walk appropriate for beginner and advanced birders. Most year-round birds are found in the riparian area next to Oak Creek or along the field behind the Visitor Center. The Audubon Society has designated Red Rock State Park as part of the Lower Oak Creek Important Birding Area...
Part art. Part engineering. Totally amazing! Add a pop of wonder and a pinch of nostalgia to your spring with Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop! Marvel at over 40 wildly creative sculptures made entirely of LEGO® bricks at this exhibition, included with Zoo admission and free for Zoo members from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily....
Join Saguaro Social Club as we explore the Chandler Nature Center. We'll meet up at TRC in the east wing lobby. Then we'll take a guided tour of the Center where we'll meet some of their critters, take a short nature walk to hear about the plants and animals that inhabit the grounds, and finish...
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.
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
Kids will enjoy a snake-themed program with Arizona State Parks and Trails’ Riley Scantlebury. We’ll learn about snakes, meet Cowboy the kingsnake, and end with a fun craft. Sign wavier here! Part of the Verde Valley SciTech Festival, a month-long celebration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), featuring free events across the Verde...
Explore the varied geology of this East Valley region that rises from low desert flatlands to some of the most spectacular & sweeping mountain ranges found in any American urban area. Local geologist Steve Skotnicki, Ph.D. will lead this program. In addition to teaching at Chandler-Gilbert Community College, Steve has worked with the Arizona Geological Survey, the New Mexico...
February is Arizona's birthday month. To celebrate, we are hosting a series of webinars focused on the state's unique wildlife and history. In this session, we will be looking at Arizona's official state symbols, with a particular emphasis on the state mammal, bird, fish, reptile and amphibian! We will explore how and why they were...