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Tucson Bird Alliance: Sweetwater Wetlands Field Trip

Sweetwater Wetlands 2511 W. Sweetwater Dr., Tucson

This popular birding hotspot in urban Tucson offers an easy walk through marshes created by Tucson Water to see waterfowl, regular and visiting warblers, and several exciting species hiding in...

Free – $5

Arizona State Parks & Trails: Guided Bird Walks at Catalina

Catalina State Park 11570 N. Oracle Rd., Tucson

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...

Free with Park Fee

Arizona State Parks & Trails: Guided Bird Walks at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona

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...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Walk

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

Learn about the resident and migrant birds of desert riparian areas on this guided walk with Ranger Eric.   Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen...

Free with Park Fee

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Thing-a-ma-jigs

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

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!

Free with Admission

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Measure-a-Saurus!

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

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,...

Free with Admission

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Jurrasic Sandpit!

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

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...

Free with Admission

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Catch-a-Dino Quest

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

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...

Free with Admission

Reid Park Zoo: Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop!

Reid Park Zoo 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson

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...

Free with Admission

Tucson Bird Alliance: Special Edition – Tohono Chul Garden Walk

Tohono Chul 7366 N. Paseo Del Norte, Tucson

For out-of-town visitors and those new to the Sonoran Desert, Tohono Chul’s easy-walking trails and beautiful gardens provide close-up looks at many of the typical birds of the Sonoran Desert....

Free

Tucson Botanical Gardens: Garden Story Time

Tucson Botanical Gardens 2150 N. Alvernon Way, Tucson

Join us every Wednesday at 10 am in the Education Classroom for an interactive story session. This fun hour features nature-themed stories, songs, puppets, and sensory activities! Held rain or...

Free with Admission

Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock

Red Rock State Park 4050 Red Rock Loop Rd., Sedona

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...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Wildflowers

Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd., Morristown

Join Ranger Olivia to see and learn about the different types of wildflowers that we might be seeing right now in our parks.   This is a casual drop-in program, that...

Free with Park Fee

Liberty Wildlife: Public Open Hours

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

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...

Free – $10

Liberty Wildlife: GUIDED TOUR of Liberty Wildlife

Liberty Wildlife 2600 E. Elwood St., Phoenix

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

$15

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...

$350

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

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,...

Free – $25

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Dynamite Dinosaur Feet

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

Stomp on in and create your own dino-tastic shoe covers using colorful craft foam, perfect for transforming your feet into roaring dinosaur claws!

Free with Admission

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Wildflower Walk

Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd., Morristown

Spend the afternoon outside to learn all about plants and have the chance to see the Spring Wildflowers of the Sonoran Desert during this guided hike with Ranger Olivia.    Enjoy...

Free with Park Fee

Yuma County Library District: Animal Friend Hand Puppet Crafts

Yuma County Library District - Main Library 2951 S. 21st Dr., Yuma

Come by and learn how to make your own hand puppet of your favorite animals and learn the basics of how to sew using safety plastic needles and pins. Perfect...

Free

Pima County Public Library: Zoo to You – Habitats Around the World

Pima County Public Library - Sahuarita Library 670 Sahuarita Rd W., Sahuarita

Join us as we explore how animals survive in the desert, rainforest, and savanna habitats, and how our actions affect their survival. Zoo educators and animal ambassadors will inspire you...

Free

Pima County Public Library: Small Animal Friends

Pima County Public Library - Flowing Wells Library 1730 W. Wetmore Rd., Tucson

Meet rabbits, guinea pigs, and a hedgehog while learning about how to care for them as pets! Participants will be able to pet and feed these small animals. Intended for...

Free

Phoenix Public Library: Paper Plant Banners

Phoenix Public Library - Burton Barr Central Library ​1221 N. Central Ave., Phoenix

Join MACH1 in the Children's Department to make Paper banners that look like plants and flowers, We will use paper and scissors to cut out repeating patterns that form a...

Free

City of Chandler: Whale of a Tail

Chandler Nature Center 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler

Splash into the incredible world of the Pacific Humpback Whale. Discover the world of these gentle mammals as you learn about their behaviors, environment, and life cycle. Venture outside to...

$8 – $11

City of Chandler: Birds of Prey

Chandler Nature Center 4050 E. Chandler Heights Rd., Chandler

Some of natures most skilled hunters are birds. These predators rule the sky with cunning, agility, and tenacity. Learn about different hunting strategies, where birds of prey frequent, and how...

$7 – $10