Trip difficulty: Easy. Walking distance: About 1.3 miles. Trip Duration: 2-2.5 hours. Elevation gain: None. Ground condition: Groomed gravel trails. Drinking water and restrooms available at the park’s entrance. Benches are available at periodic intervals around the wetlands. Are you new to birding and looking to learn some of the basics? Then this field workshop...
Join Park Volunteer Tom Locascio for a morning walk followed by an informational program in the Nature Center about the birds of Estrella Mountain Regional Park. Join experienced birder and Park Volunteer Tom Locascio—a proud member of the Audubon Society and Sun City Birding Club—for a guided bird walk through Estrella Mountain Regional Park. After 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 and characteristics, and how to remove these invasive plants effectively. Meet at the Nature Center. The goal is to remove invasive plants as a proactive...
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 and characteristics, and how to remove these invasive plants effectively. Meet at the Nature Center. The goal is to remove invasive plants as a proactive...
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 and characteristics, and how to remove these invasive plants effectively. Meet at the Main Parking Lot. The goal is to remove invasive plants as a...
Join Ranger Jacque for a challenging day hike from Cave Creek to Spur Cross Parks! It’s back! Join Ranger Jacque for a full day (starting at sunrise!) of hiking from Cave Creek Regional Park to Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. Trail is approximately 11 miles in length, and utilizes the Go John, Maricopa, and Spur...
Learn to grow these amazing flowers with Angela Judd from Growing in the Garden. Zinnias thrive in the heat, attract pollinators, and bring vibrant color to the garden—and the more you cut them, the more they bloom. If you’re looking for a flower that’s easy to grow and rewarding to harvest, zinnias are a great...
Pinal County Animal Care and Control will bring 10 shelter dogs available for walking the Nature Loop with you to enjoy nature, meet new people, get some exercise, and get a break from shelter life. Participants will sign a waiver to take the shelter dog for a walk. Meet at the Ironwood Ramada. Dog food...
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...
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 up several cableways and an elevation change of 1,600 feet. Meet at the Hunter Trailhead on the Barrett Loop. Register at the link below. Total distance is...
Nature Scavenger Hunt from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. We’ll walk right from the Tubac Community Center along part of the Anza Trail looking for items on our nature scavenger list. Various “Hands On” Activities from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. including owl pellet dissection, learning how to use binoculars for birdwatching, learning local bird...
Nature Scavenger Hunt from 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. We’ll walk right from the Tubac Community Center along part of the Anza Trail looking for items on our nature scavenger...
Join us as we share tips for maintaining annual & perennial flowers designed to attract and support Pollinators in the low desert. We'll cover healthy soil makeup, plant spacing, light management, and fertilizing. Plus! A focus on flowers and seed saving to attract pollinators season after season. Each registration includes: 4 native flower starts -...
Join the Liberty Wildlife team for a walk along the Rio Salado Habitat Restoration Area on the first Saturday of each month (November through May) Prepare for about 60-90 minutes of light walking on fairly easy trails and terrain (but will be off pavement) Bring sturdy shoes, water bottle and binoculars if you have them....
Calling all 6-12 grade educators! Join a NOAA Ocean Exploration facilitator on March 14 at Arizona Science Center for a full-day, in-person Oases of Life: Seamounts and Deep-Sea Corals professional development workshop to learn about the geologic and physical processes associated with seamounts and the rich biological communities that inhabit them. You will dive into...
Steve will share his 20+ years of experience leading you through the steps to create your own multi-colored rose bush. And, you get to do it during the class. Everything will be provided including a growing root-stock rose bush, bud wood, knives and tape. Steve will share information and insight into the types of roses...
Come celebrate spring in the desert and experience the Preserve dressed in its most beautiful colors. Join our knowledgeable stewards on this 2 hour walk to discover the incredible variety of flowers in this area of the preserve. Restrooms are available at the trailhead but no water. Please bring water and snacks for the trail....
Return of the Turkey Vultures is a celebration welcoming back the migrating birds to Bisbee. Always the second weekend in March because that is usually when they start showing up!
On the second Saturday of March, learn how people made jewelry, tools, and obtained food before hardware and grocery stores! Ancient Technology Day showcases different historic and prehistoric skills, crafts, and...
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. You might even find some dino-themed items to build with for Dinosaur Month!
Step back in time for some dino-sized STEAM fun! In this hands-on activity, young paleontologists will explore the fascinating world of dinosaur facts and measurements, comparing their own height, stride, and even “tooth size” to prehistoric giants. Using tools of measurement and simple math, kids will practice estimation, observation, and data collection as they measure...
Step into the Jurassic Sandpit and dig into dino-sized adventures all month long! Young paleontologists can uncover hidden “fossils” using brushes, scoops, and magnifying glasses. This hands-on pretend play experience invites kids to investigate, imagine, and unearth prehistoric treasures right in the Children’s Garden.
Keep your eyes peeled… we’ve had reports of dinosaur sightings all around the Museum! You never know where one might pop up – scaling the Climber, stacking blocks, or showing off disco moves on the 2nd floor. Stay alert, exploders… your mission this month is simple: catch a DINO if you can!
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....
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...
Get ready to design your very own dinosaur! In this playful Dino Month program, kiddos will dream up their own prehistoric creatures and give them a one-of-a-kind name using our fun Dino Name Generator. We’ll also celebrate Women’s History Month by spotlighting Mignon Talbot, the first woman paleontologist to officially name a dinosaur—inviting young makers...
Learn garden on a wall. Your $60 class fee will include a vertical wall hanging bed (we have a couple of different sizes from 15 plants to 36 plants), plus 15 succulents or herbs, and raised bed mix. We will make one together in class - then you take home the complete kit to make...
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 Saturday, from October to April, bring your kids to explore, play, and learn in a safe, engaging environment. Outdoor play isn’t just fun; it’s essential!...
Join Ranger Kevin for a mid-morning hike in our beautiful springtime desert. Join Ranger Kevin for a 2.6-mile hike on the Cottonwood trail. Trail is rated easy-moderate, with some loose rock, uneven terrain and little elevation change. We will be on the lookout for all kinds of wildlife along the way, especially butterflies, as well...
Every morning, a volunteer naturalist leads a guided nature walk informing visitors about the different life zones of Red Rock State Park. The subjects discussed on this walk may include geology, wildlife, history, archeology, and plant life. The naturalists welcome questions during the walk, enhancing the learning experience. Hikes are included with park entrance fees...
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
Worms reduce, reuse, recycle and you can too! This class will teach you everything you need to know about composting with worms in your garden or Raised Bed. What you’ll learn: -General understanding of worm related operations at the Arizona Worm Farm -The benefits of vermicomposting -How to set up a worm habitat You will...
Come to the Vista Grande library for bi-monthly gardening tips. The presentations are given by University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Master Gardeners. March 14th- Building Soil: Compost, Mulch, Worms, Crop Rotation and Cover Crops
Slither into fun as we explore the fascinating world of snakes and learn why they play an important role in the environment. Then, get crafty and create your own moving snake puppet that mimics the real thing! This program is best suited for kids 6-12 years old. Seating is limited while supplies last.
Enjoy a lecture and bring your questions about planting, pruning, and caring for your yard and garden to the Coyote Library and ask a Master Gardener! 3/14- Growing Citrus in Maricopa County
Enjoy a lecture and bring your questions about planting, pruning, and caring for your yard and garden to the Coyote Library and ask a Master Gardener! 3/14- Growing Citrus in Maricopa County
Come join us to get a peek into the habitat and hidden life of some very unusual birds, then build your very own bird house to take home! Ages 6-12. Supplies & seating limited.
Steve will share his 20+ years of experience leading you through the steps to create your own multi-colored rose bush. And, you get to do it during the class. Everything will be provided including a growing root-stock rose bush, bud wood, knives and tape. Steve will share information and insight into the types of roses...
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...
Learn what conditions are necessary to produce a self-sustaining terrarium! Supplies limited and available on a first come, first served basis.
The Sonoran Desert is home to over 200 species of edible plant. Once we start getting exotic, well, that number gets fancy fast. Ranger Shaun likes to talk about it. Our desert is the most biodiverse desert on the planet. No small part of that tremendous biodiversity is the plant life. Many of which have...
Laura Marris is an essayist, poet, and translator. Her work has appeared in The Kenyon Review, The Believer, Harper’s, The New York Times, The Paris Review Daily, The Yale Review, Words Without Borders and elsewhere. She has received fellowships from MacDowell, a Katharine Bakeless Fellowship from the Bread Loaf Writer’s Conference, and a grant from...
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, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Learn how to use a spotting scope as a telephoto lens with your smartphone or other camera. With Jeff Bouton, Kowa Sporting Optics USA. Meet at the Kowa booth in Ron Morriss Park. Part of the Tubac Hawkwatch Festival! Thousands of hawks fly through Tubac on their spring migration, and official hawk counters...
Join us for a lively and entertaining walk of the park grounds, featuring a brief overview of the town of Jerome, its mining operations, and its people. Presented by environmental geologist Hal Hatfield.
This exclusive Cave Creek Museum adventure is a “must”! Cave Creek Museum has partnered with Rackensack Canyon Tours to bring Arizona’s one and only total gold mining experience to life. After seeing the interactive, action-packed Arizona Gold Mining Experience (AZGME), Gold Fever lovers break for lunch and return to Cave Creek Museum to leave promptly at...
This movie is an uplifting journey around the globe to highlight good news stories that will inspire people to make a difference in the world around them. Adapted from an IMAX production, this is an emersive experience where Jane Goodall explains her four pillars for hope, youth, human intellect, nature's resilience, and the indomidable spirit...
Learn about the Tubac Nature Center’s projects and plans to restore the forest, wetland, and other critical habitats along the Santa Cruz River, and efforts to permanently preserve the land. Presented by Guest Speaker Seth Ausubel, Vice President, Tubac Nature Center and Kari Hackney, Director of Habitat Stewardship, Tucson Bird Alliance. Part of...
While we enjoy the cheerful presence of local birds at our feeders, each season brings surprise visitors—migratory birds that seem to arrive out of thin air. But their journeys are anything but random. Discover how these incredible travelers time their arrivals and the places they call home. Arizona is a birdwatcher’s paradise, with over 300...
This movie is an uplifting journey around the globe to highlight good news stories that will inspire people to make a difference in the world around them. Adapted from an IMAX production, this is an emersive experience where Jane Goodall explains her four pillars for hope, youth, human intellect, nature's resilience, and the indomidable spirit...
Learn about the digital gardening resources we have to offer and take a mini library tour that will show you where to find related library materials, including the new seed library. This program is best suited for ages 13 and older. Seating is limited.
This movie is an uplifting journey around the globe to highlight good news stories that will inspire people to make a difference in the world around them. Adapted from an IMAX production, this is an emersive experience where Jane Goodall explains her four pillars for hope, youth, human intellect, nature's resilience, and the indomidable spirit...
Planet Earth is a truly fascinating place. The only known world where life has flourished. But how did it all begin? That’s what Little Eve, the young bear in Krutart Studio’s new film, is about to discover. A story kids love, and parents enjoy just as much. Eve is small, but her problems feel huge....
Join a Park Ranger and the crew from Scorpion Bay Marina on an informative and relaxing boat cruise around scenic Lake Pleasant. Explore the beauty of Lake Pleasant on a cruise narrated by a Park Ranger. Learn about the history, flora and fauna of this oasis in the desert that serves as both a massive...
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...
The scene was 74,000 years ago, on the island of Sumatra. A volcanic eruption triggered the sudden and violent collapse of a vast regional plateau. Toba, as the volcano is known today, was the largest volcanic eruption in the last 25 million years. But Earth has seen far larger. 250 million years ago, an eruption...
The Zoo is hosting two after hours events in conjunction with the exhibit. During “Builders and Bricks Nights” from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., March 14 and March 21, guests can enjoy evening viewing of the sculptures and participate in hands-on activities, including speed building contests and animal enrichment making. Guests will also be able to...
Enjoy all the fun of Night Camp alongside other families! Family camps have a variety of fun activities for all ages, plus pre-set dates and sleeping locations. Overnight camps are...