Join Park Volunteer Tom Locascio for a morning walk followed by an informational program in the Nature Center about the birds of White Tank Mountain Regional Park! Join experienced...
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...
Attend one of our FREE Teacher Workshops to learn more about Project Orangutan, Project AZ Wildlife or BioConnect Kit! Why attend a Teacher Workshop? Increase your confidence in using the...
Join a park guide on the Hunter Trail and enjoy 360-degree views from the top of Picacho Peak. This is a challenging hike that involves steep switchbacks, rock scrambles, climbing...
Learn all you need to know about planting, growing, and maintaining a healthy citrus tree in Arizona. Taught by Chandler’s Urban Forester, this hands-on workshop allows you to prune delicious...
On this hike you’ll see the direct connection between the environment and the desert ecosystem as the plant communities change distinctly when the local geology and terrain changes. The hike is 3 miles long and starts with a moderate climb but then eases into modest ups-and-downs. Expect to spend about 2 hours on the trails....
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...
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 Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate hike to learn about some of the flowers, shrubs and trees that are found in the Park. It is also National Invasive...
Join us for a fun, family-friendly nature adventure at the Rio Salado Audubon Center! Families are invited to get outside, explore the trails and gardens, and discover wildlife that calls...
The Cave Creek Museum’s AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ is unique with its display of the complete hard rock ore extraction process, with the mine shaft, tramway, ore carts, crushing and extraction, that are always on display, but operated only during these events. The highlight is Arizona’s only fully operational ten-stamp ore crushing mill. The ten 1,000-lb...
It’s citrus time! Learn how to properly water and fertilize your citrus trees to ensure a healthy tree and harvest. You will learn about selecting citrus fertilizers and how to...
Unplug and Reconnect with Nature! Join us for Nature Play at the Children’s Garden, where families can escape the screens and dive into the wonders of the great outdoors. Every...
Take a tour of Millville, the location of several historic silver mills and a once thriving town, as well as an adjacent Indian rock art site, with an FSPR docent....
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...
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...
Explore birds, nature, art, & science with community partners outdoors. Part of the Verde Valley SciTech Festival, a month-long celebration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), featuring...
Join Park Staff and Volunteers at the Usery Mountain Regional Park Nature Center for an Open House! Usery Mountain Regional Park is hosting an open house and community resource fair...
Nature lovers, rejoice! This festival showcases the plants, animals, sustainability, and ecological relationships of our local nature area. Between guided bird tours, beautiful eco-crafts, and endless discoveries to be made about Southwest wildlife, there is something...
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
We will have a “tree” mendous time learning and celebrating everything tree. Children can make fun upcycled nature art, the tapestry of colors and textures are endless. Ages 6 -...
Compare dinosaur footprints, explore anatomy, & create dino art. Part of the Verde Valley SciTech Festival, a month-long celebration of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), featuring free...
Join Ranger Nikki on an easy to moderate hike to learn about some of the flowers, shrubs and trees that are found in the Park. It is also National Invasive...
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,...
Education staff invite you on this special behind the scenes tour to learn about the unique adaptations of some of the largest types of tortoises. Learn about how we care...
Imagine a place in America that is vast, wild and untouched, where some of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles unfold. For five years Florian Schulz has lived in the Arctic...
Celebrate the amazing diversity of wildlife that call Arizona home! The Arizona Game and Fish department (weather permitting) will bring non-releasable animal ambassadors and will explore their unique adaptations, behaviors,...
Imagine a place in America that is vast, wild and untouched, where some of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles unfold. For five years Florian Schulz has lived in the Arctic...
Imagine a place in America that is vast, wild and untouched, where some of the world’s greatest wildlife spectacles unfold. For five years Florian Schulz has lived in the Arctic...
Join Park Assistant Doug Robertson for an educational guided hike to learn about the fascinating wild burros at Lake Pleasant. This program is designed for all ages and will provide...