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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

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

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

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Desert 101 Hike

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

Join Ranger Derik on a slow-paced walk along the lake and learn about the many animals and plants that call the park home.   The hike is rated as easy and...

Free with Park Fee

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

Arizona State Parks & Trails: Apple Packing Shed Open House

Slide Rock State Park 6871 AZ-89A, Sedona

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....

Free with Park Fee

Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Earth Day Expo

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

Join us in the Children’s Garden for fun and educational outdoor activities in celebration of Earth Day! Wednesday, April 22nd from 9am-1pm. HANDS-ON PROGRAMS INCLUDE: Compost Corner – Explore the world...

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

Join Tucson Bird Alliance for a garden bird walk at Tohono Chul! This popular destination near the intersection of Ina and Oracle Roads has cultivated gardens, art exhibits, and winding...

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

Mesa Public Library: Grow-a-Garden!

Mesa Public Library - Gateway Branch 5036 S. Eastmark Pkwy., Mesa

Join us as we celebrate Earth Day with some planting. We will have biodegradable starter cups, soil, and seeds. We just need you to plant them and watch them grow!

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: City Nature Challenge Practice Hike

Estrella Mountain Regional Park 14805 W. Vineyard Ave., Goodyear

Learn about the April 24-27 City Nature Challenge and free smartphone apps that can help you identify plants, animals, and more, while helping contribute to science!   Join Ranger Eric on...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Library District: Coral Reef Biomes

MCLDAZ - Litchfield Park Library 101 W. Wigwam Blvd., Litchfield Park

Celebrate Earth Day by learning about one of the world's most interesting ecosystems! We will discover the different ocean animals and plants living in coral reefs and use our knowledge...

Free

Mesa Public Library: Earth Day Animal Spot-A-Thon

Mesa Public Library - Gateway Branch 5036 S. Eastmark Pkwy., Mesa

Celebrate Earth Day by helping scientists monitor wildlife! In this hands-on event, you’ll explore trail camera photos and help classify the animals you see. Your contributions support a NASA-supported research...

Free

Mesa Public Library: Mason Jar Beehives for Earth Day

Brady Park 7045 E. Monterey Ave., Mesa

Celebrate Earth Day with a creative, hands-on activity! Kids will make their own Mason Jar Beehives while learning why bees are so important to our planet. This craft introduces young...

Free

Phoenix Public Library: TeenTime! DIY Leaf Bookmarks

Phoenix Public Library - South Mountain Community Library 7050 S. 24th St., Phoenix

We'll take a nature walk, collect leaves and flowers around campus, and create a laminated bookmark to have a piece of Earth inside your book at all times 🍃 About...

Free

Maricopa County Library District: Fearless Kitty Rescue

MCLDAZ - Fountain Hills Branch 12901 N. La Montana Dr., Fountain Hills

Learn of the great work performed by Fearless Kitty Rescue in our community. Support their efforts by making upcycled cat toys.

Free

Maricopa County Library District: Earth Day Celebration!

MCLDAZ - Guadalupe Library 9241 S. Avenida Del Yaqui, Guadalupe

Come and celebrate Earth Day with us. We will learn some gardening techniques. Plant a sunflower seed in a pot for you to take home. All materials provided

Free

City of Chandler: Sow You Want to Start a Garden

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

Start your very own garden! Learn the basics like soil health, watering, the best plant varieties for the desert, and how to cultivate your plants from seed to harvest. 16+...

$12 – $17