Join us to create a miniature prehistoric habitat with dinosaur figures! All materials and instructions will be provided for teens aged 12-18. Pre-registration is required.
Join Ranger Nikki on a walk to see what’s growing and blooming in our beautiful Sonoran Desert. Learn about the Sonoran Desert in springtime with a chance to see wildflowers...
Learn about plants of the Sonoran Desert during this guided hike with Ranger Eric. Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike to learn about the plants and ecology of the...
Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology...
Desert Defender volunteers needed! Join us in removing invasive species and reducing the wildfire risk in Maricopa County Regional Parks. Participants will learn to identify several invasive species, their phenology...
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...
Join us on a half mile 90-minute walk on the Jane Rau trail where we will talk about the people and events that shaped the history of the Brown’s Ranch...
Sink your teeth into creativity in the Art Studio! Learn about the different types of animal teeth and how they help creatures eat, chew, and survive. Then, bring your favorite animal to life as you design and craft your own toothy puppet! It’s a hands-on mix of art and science that’s sure to make you...
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...
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...
Homeschool students can join Ranger Nikki on a birdwatching walk and learn how to identify common desert birds and their homes. Our mild winter season is a great time to...
Join Liberty Wildlife at the Verde Canyon Railroad Depot and meet their eagle/raptor ambassadors!
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...
Are you curious about hiking and want to find hikes near you? Then come down to Nature Center and learn how to start hiking in the desert with ranger Derik. ...
Interact with some of our special animals, which for many people is a once in a lifetime experience. Guests will get to learn about endangered species, how we contribute to conservation of those animals,...
Come join us for our Verde Valley SciTech Festival programming: Create a New Animal or Plant- design your own new animal or plant species and create a scientific fact sheet....
Meet a rescued kingsnake, learn about local snakes, & create a fun snake craft with AZ State Park Rangers. Part of the Verde Valley SciTech Festival, a month-long...
Join Desert Foothills Land Trust for a special outdoor screening of "Cactus Hotel" under the desert stars. Inspired by the beloved children's book "Welcome to the Cactus Hotel," the film...