The University of Arizona: ENR2 Guided Tour
How can we have a lush but water-wise garden in the middle of a densely populated city? Join us at the Environment and Natural Resources 2 Building (ENR2), a LEED...
Free
17 events found.
Field Sciences
Events for April 3, 2026
Ongoing
Tucson Bird Alliance: Birding For Every BODY
Join Marcia OBara for a leisurely birding experience designed for nature lovers with accessibility challenges; wheelchairs, walkers, or other assistive devices are welcome. The pace is slow, distance short, and terrain even. This month’s birding explores the birding hotspot of Agua Caliente Park where we hope to see waterfowl, raptors, sparrows, and a lot more....
Free
Arizona State Parks & Trails: Guided Bird Walk at Sonoita Creek and Patagonia Lake
Join us at the Birding Trail kiosk (next to campsite #12 in Patagonia Lake State Park) for a ranger led hike to learn about the diverse avian wildlife at Patagonia Lake and Sonoita Creek. The park is designated as an Important Bird Area by the Audubon Society. If you are a bird watcher you may hit...
Free with Park Fee
Phoenix Zoo: Teacher Workshop
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 Zoo’s curriculum and resources Develop a deeper understanding of content knowledge Collaborate with a network of other teachers throughout the state doing the same project...
Free
Arizona State Parks & Trails: Sonoran Desert Botany Hike
Get to know the plant life of the Sonoran Desert on this guided hike with Arizona State Park Volunteer, Valerie. You'll spend an hour exploring the trails and learning about local cacti, trees, and shrubs, seeing how they've adapted to grow in and support this ecosystem. Expect some small hills and loose gravel with no...
Free with Park Fee
Reid Park Zoo: Sean Kenney’s Nature Pop!
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....
Free with Admission
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Thing-a-ma-jigs
Using recyclables plus a dash of imagination, construct a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.
Free with Admission
Arizona Museum of Natural History: Dino Egg Hunt
Dino Egg Hunt is back! The Dino Egg Hunt will take place on Friday, April 3, 2026, with a members-only early access period from 9:30–10:00 a.m., followed by general admission from 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Come hunt colorful dinosaur eggs and see the giant dinosaurs themselves. Fun, crafts, and activities! The program is included with...
Free with Admission
Arizona State Parks and Trails: Daily Guided Nature Hikes at Red Rock
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...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Library District: Plant the Tiny Seed Story and Craft
Join us as we read Plant the Tiny Seed by Christie Matheson and make a fun craft after! Materials provided. Registration required.
Free
Maricopa County Library District: Ask A Master Gardener
Have a question about local gardening, local insects, and local plants? Come ask a master gardener your questions the first Friday of each month from 12-2 and learn about all these and more! Registration not required.
Free
Arizona State Parks & Trails: First Friday Hikes at Slide Rock State Park
Join a ranger for a 30-minute hike down the paved Pendley Homestead trail and learn about the history of Slide Rock State Park. Visitors will meet in front of the Brown House. There is no cost to this program, but park entrance fees apply or bring your Arizona State Parks annual pass. This event is...
Free with Park Fee
Mesa Public Library: Around the World with Jungle Jill
Jungle Jill will bring LIVE birds and reptiles for an up close and interactive, unforgettable experience! Audience members will delight in seeing, hearing and experiencing these amazing animals as we travel around the world. All ages. Disclaimer(s) Ticketed Event Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start. No Large...
Free
Desert Foothills Library: Rattlesnakes! Fact and Fiction
This science-focused program introduces students to Arizona’s native rattlesnakes through observation, evidence, and critical thinking. Using real-world examples from field research and wildlife work across Arizona, students learn how scientists separate facts from myths and why misconceptions about animals persist. The program explores basic biology, behavior, and ecology of rattlesnakes, and how our own minds...
Free
Arizona – Sonora Desert Museum: Cholla Bud Harvest
Participate in the centuries-old Sonoran Desert springtime ritual of harvesting cholla buds. You will collect, de-thorn and learn how to prepare this food for longer-term storage by drying or pickling. We will demonstrate cooking a few dishes that incorporate the buds. The flavor is mild, something like asparagus. The natural history of the cholla and...
$55 – $60
Mesa Public Library: Around the World with Jungle Jill
Jungle Jill will bring LIVE birds and reptiles for an up close and interactive, unforgettable experience! Audience members will delight in seeing, hearing and experiencing these amazing animals as we travel around the world. All ages. Disclaimer(s) Ticketed Event Space is limited. Tickets will be handed out 30 minutes prior to program start. No Large...
Free
Arizona State Parks & Trails: Catalina Nights
Night hiking is an exciting way to experience Catalina State Park’s desert wildlife and dark skies. On a one-mile, guided hike on the Nature Trail, learn about the desert’s nocturnal animals like scorpions and bats. Enjoy a constellation tour featuring a variety of cultures and astronomy facts. Please bring a flashlight and a jacket. Caution: The...
Free with Park Fee