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
28 events found.
Field Sciences
Events for April 18, 2026
Ongoing
Tucson Bird Alliance: Mason Center & Arthur Pack Park Field Trip
Join us for an introduction to birdwatching basics at the Tucson Bird Alliance Mason Center. After feeder watching at the Center, stroll across Hardy Rd to Arthur Pack Regional Park for some 20 to 30 more species along the trails and golf course pond. Meet at the Mason Center (3835 W. Hardy Rd.) on the...
Free – $5
Tucson Bird Alliance: Explore the Tanque Verde Wash
Birds love riparian (streamside) habitats with native plants, making this location, which is home to both, one of the “birdiest” spots on the east side of Tucson. We’ll explore about 2 miles along the wash, with good chances of seeing raptors, woodpeckers, busy songbirds, ground-hugging sparrows, and towhees. I’ll point out the Watershed Management Group’s...
Free – $5
Tucson Bird Alliance: The Less-Travelled Danny Lopez Park Field Trip
We will walk a route that navigates habitats not normally visited at Danny Lopez Park (formerly Columbus Park) along with touching the traditional spots. This is not an easy ¾ mile walk around Silverbell Lake, but a 1.75-mile trek over some uneven terrain. There are bathrooms, benches, shade, and water but we will only occasionally be near them. ...
Free – $5
Rio Salado Audubon Center: Saturday Morning Guided Birding
Join our local bird enthusiasts for a guided bird walk through the Rio Salado habitat! These walks are for everyone: experts, novices, and people who have never gone birding in...
Free
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 Platinum certified structure to learn how to create your own urban oasis. Please note: this tour is given on Saturday mornings and we meet in...
Free
Tucson Bird Alliance: Santa Rita Lodge – Accessible ‘Sit’
Join Marcia OBara for an outing designed for nature lovers with or without accessibility challenges; wheelchairs, walkers, or other assistive devices are welcome. On this trip, we will gather at one of Southern Arizona’s birding gems: Santa Rita Lodge in Madera Canyon! Here, we’ll watch for hummingbirds, migrating orioles, and an abundance of other species....
Free – $5
Arizona State Parks & Trails: Guided Bird Walks at Red Rock
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 the field behind the Visitor Center. The Audubon Society has designated Red Rock State Park as part of the Lower Oak Creek Important Birding Area...
Free with Park Fee
Arizona State Parks & Trails: Tsüvó Trail and Diné Point at Homolovi
Join a ranger lead walk on the Tsüvó Loop Trail and Diné Point. This 2-mile-long loop walking trail winds its way through a segment of a high desert prairie of...
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...
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
Greater Phoenix City Nature Challenge 2026: Nature Observations 101 – Using iNaturalist for the Greater Phoenix City Nature Challenge
Do you like observing nature? Then help science and make your observations count! The City Nature Challenge is a friendly worldwide competition among cities to see whose residents can spot and identify the most wildlife. Join Arizona Science Center on April 18 to learn how to use the iNaturalist app, sharpen your observation skills, and...
Free with Admission
Cave Creek Museum: Kiwanis’ Family Fun Days – Meet a Miner Day
Cave Creek had large gold mining operations during the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. What do you suppose children did if they lived in the gold camp? Come to see what the life of a miner was like. Join us for a morning of learning and fun. You can even pan for gold! This event...
Free
Chandler Public Library: Ask a Master Gardener @ Sunset Library
nterested on how to start and maintain a desert garden? Wonder no more! Visit the Chandler Sunset Library on 3rd Saturdays between 10 a.m. to Noon to chat with a Master Gardener and...
Free
Tucson Botanical Gardens: How to Create Fantastic Aromatherapy Blends
Join us to learn the secrets of creating aromatherapy blends that both enhance therapeutic effects and smell fantastic together. Certified aromatherapist Kerry Cummins of Catalina Aromatherapy will share a simple system that works for any blend you wish to make. Each participant will create a fantastic aromatherapy blend of their own to take home.
$29 – $36
Arizona State Parks & Trails: Guided Hike on the Calloway Trail
Learn about hiking safety, and enjoy the scenic surroundings of the Sonoran Desert as you join our park guide to trek the Calloway Trail to an overlook on the face of Picacho Peak! Register at the link below. The elevation gain of this trail is 334 feet and the hike's total distance will be 1 mile. Plan on...
Free with Park Fee
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...
Free with Park Fee
Arizona State Parks & Trails: Apple Packing Shed Open House
Experience a piece of Arizona history. Get an opportunity to explore the Pendley Homestead Apple Packing Shed. A ranger will be available to answer any questions about the homestead's history. Come and see the Bean Cutler 1933 Sorter and Bean Cutler Polisher added in 1946. Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Resuming April 8,...
Free with Park Fee
Arizona State Parks & Trails: Saturday Nature Program
The Nature Program is a live reptile exhibit and the perfect opportunity for people of all ages to learn all about Arizona’s wildlife! Our team of passionate, experienced volunteers are here to answer your questions and show you how these animals have adapted to survive in the Sonoran Desert. This program is weather dependent. Meet at...
Free with Park Fee
Arizona State Parks & Trails: Earth Day Celebration at Red Rock
Join us on Saturday, April 18th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for our annual Earth Day Celebration in Sedona's red rocks! FREE admission from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.!...
Free
Phoenix Public Library: STEAM Saturday for Families – Hurricane Proof Houses
What are Hurricanes? Join us at the Saguaro Library and learn the science behind these natural events. Design and build hurricane-proof houses and test your designs to see how they...
Free
Maricopa County Library District: Teen Craft Club – Dried Flower Bookmarks
Join us at the library once a month to make creative and unique crafts! This month we will be making dried flower bookmarks. Additional crafting supplies and kits will also...
Free
Maricopa County Library District: Night Shift
The day is done and it’s time to unwind and settle in for the night. As the stars begin to appear so does the night shift. You might not know that they are there, but many of the desert’s night life have come out into the cover and coolness of the dark, looking for food...
Free
Arizona – Sonora Desert Museum: Venomous Creatures of the Sonoran Desert
The Sonoran Desert is home to a wide variety of venomous reptiles and arthropods and myths about them abound, yet only a handful are capable of producing medically significant injuries in people. Spend the afternoon learning which creatures are truly dangerous, how to identify them, avoid their bites and stings, and provide appropriate first aid....
$45 – $50
Embry – Riddle Aeronautical University: Whale Superhighway
Whale Super Highway follows humpback whales and pygmy blue whales on their 4,000-mile migration down the coast of Western Australia to the freezing waters of Antarctica and back again. Whale Super Highway provides a stunning look at life in the waters of Western Australia. It reveals fascinating information about these whales — while underscoring how much we...
$10
Embry – Riddle Aeronautical University: Whale Superhighway
Whale Super Highway follows humpback whales and pygmy blue whales on their 4,000-mile migration down the coast of Western Australia to the freezing waters of Antarctica and back again. Whale Super Highway...
$10
Embry – Riddle Aeronautical University: Whale Superhighway
Whale Super Highway follows humpback whales and pygmy blue whales on their 4,000-mile migration down the coast of Western Australia to the freezing waters of Antarctica and back again. Whale Super Highway...
$10
Phoenix Zoo: Girl Scout Night Camp – Outdoor Art
Enjoy badgework activities and games alongside other troops! Girl Scout camps have prepared curriculum for multiple scout levels, plus pre-set dates and sleeping locations. These camps are appropriate for ages 7 and above. Outdoor Art: Come experience the sights and sounds of the zoo at night. Inspired by the Outdoor Art badge, all Girl Scout levels will...
$89 – $99