Join park volunteer Rich Fuhrmann Jr. on a beginner's bird walk through White Tank Mountain Regional Park. After the walk, gather in the Nature Center classroom for an engaging presentation on...
Learn about the various species of venomous reptiles that live on Tumamoc Hill with Desert Laboratory Community Outreach Assistant and President of the Tucson Herpetological Society Robert A. Villa. Located...
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...
It is time to harvest seeds! Join us for a celebration of native seeds!! As we strive to improve native biodiversity within the parks. Participants will learn to identify native...
Join Reid Park Zoo in celebrating insects! Insect Week is a global celebration dedicated to raising awareness, inspiring action, and cultivating appreciation for the world’s insects. We stand tall for...
Join us for a casual walk and talk through our ethnobotanical garden to learn some sharp facts about the Sonoran Desert! From the mighty saguaro cactus to the smallest flower,...
Ranger Nikki will introduce you to San Tan’s animal ambassador tortoises and share fun facts about how they and their wild relatives survive in our Sonoran Desert. After the feeding,...
Join Ranger Olivia for a hike to see and learn about the stunning saguaros during sunset. Click program title for more details. This hike takes you on just a short...
ZOO ADMISSION BOGO DEAL IS INCLUDED in the price of the Highland Cow encounter! Enjoy a full day at the zoo the day of your encounter AND receive an additional...
Learn about Grand Canyon's natural world on a one-hour guided walk on a paved pathway along the canyon rim. Topics vary and may include: animals and plants adapting to changing seasons,...
Ranger Nikki will introduce you to San Tan’s animal ambassadors, including snakes, a chuckwalla, a tarantula, a Gila monster and tortoises. Learn about their life cycles, adaptations and what you...
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...
We have open the space outside for everyone to exchange and share anything and everything for your gardens. Seeds, pots , plants and harvest.
Learn about Montezuma Castle with a Ranger talk. Meet at the amphitheater seating are, located 100 yards from the visitor center along the loop trail. Ages 6+
Calling all birdwatching and bingo enthusiasts! Beat the heat, bring friends and get competitive (and lucky) with this indoor program where you learn a bit about bird evolution and then...
Go backstage and meet some of our animal ambassadors and their friendly keepers. This up-close experience will fill your camera roll as well as your heart. Learn many fun facts...
Ready to get your hands a little dirty (in the best way)? We’re planting herbs and flowers in our raised beds and would love a few extra helping hands. Whether...
Have you ever wondered about the tortoises that live in the Sonoran Desert and how they survive the heat? Visit our indoor Nature Center anytime between 10am and 12pm to...
Bring the family for a cool Saturday at the River of Time Museum & Exploration Center. All Ages
Join Kartchner Caverns State Park to celebrate Pollinator Week, June 22 - 28! Each day, we'll have fun activities you can participate in that help you learn more, appreciate, and...
What will we find if we dig down? Learn about the amazing layers of history under our feet. Volcanos, dinos, mammoths, sophisticated civilizations - it all happened here and the...
Come down and learn to loom weave your very own dinosaur! It’s a fun and safe way to learn how to weave yarn and show off your Dino spirit. Perfect...
Celebrate the Gallery's summer exhibition “UNLOVABLE” and join us for a fun-filled day of critters and crafting! Enjoy live animals provided the Phoenix Zoo, bug and animal themed crafts, and...
Can you save a secret, vital recipe before Pompeii is lost to time? Ages 6 - 12
Discover the wonders of the animal world! Meet live animals and learn fun facts as Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary visits the library. Enjoy an up-close wildlife experience for all ages!...
In this watercolor class, you will learn to paint three cacti: Prickly Pear, Barrel Cactus and the Saguaro. Each person will receive all materials needed to paint as well as...
Enjoy this family-friendly talk to learn more about the amazing animals that call Grand Canyon home - presented daily at 2 pm. Meet in front of Verkamp's Visitor Center. The...
Experiment with dry ice gases! Eat a Volcano Cake! Create your own volcano using markers, pastels, & paint! Play the "Rock Take-Away Game" using rocks from the Gem Show! Presented...
Join us for dinosaur themed steam activities. Ages 6-12
Deep beneath the earth's crust, hundreds of kilometres below the surface, with no light, no air, and very little water, in pores and fissures of hard rock, scientists have found...
Dinosaurs, as we know them, are gone, yet they still remain. Come and learn about fossils, play with replica bones, and become junior archaeologists. Ages 5-12.
Cross stitch gets cool in this T-Rex cross stitch program! Tackle the challenge of creating a fierce craft using a realistic T-Rex skeleton pattern. For teens ages 13 – 17.
Enhance your afternoon with quick insights into the geologic story of Grand Canyon at our "Geology Talk" ranger program. Meet in front of Yavapai Geology Museum. Learn how this immense canyon formed and...
Join an interpretive summer program for children ages 6 and up about Fool Hollow’s rodents and bats. Rodents and bats can seem weird, but can be very beneficial wildlife to...
Join us for our fun filled Animal After Party events this summer to enjoy a Prime Rib dinner, drinks, animal encounters, a guided twilight tour through the park & more!...
This 2-mile hike follows the Spur Cross and Metate trails in a loop, starting from the entry area. As we walk, we will listen for the mysterious sounds of the night and...
Get ready for wild summer evenings you won’t want to miss! Join us for Summer Safari Nights, presented by TMC Health, and experience the Zoo like never before—after the sun goes down...
New this summer! Twelve light installations now on view at Garden After Dark throughout the Garden trails. This brand-new shimmering display creates a playful break from the summer heat with...
Kartchner Caverns invites you to join us for a walk in the park as we uncover and learn about some of the 13 different neighboring bat species in the park. We will use bat detectors while on...
Discover the magic of flashlight nights As the sun sets, the desert transforms—revealing new sights, sounds and surprises after dark. Wander the trails with a flashlight in hand, gaze at...
Join Ranger Eric for a guided night hike to look for nocturnal creepy crawlies including scorpions, snakes, geckos, mammals, nightjars, and owls. We will hike about 0.5-1 mile on an...
Join Fool Hollow Lake Recreation Area for an hour-long evening program about the bald eagles and ospreys of the lake. Meet at the Adair Ampitheater. All Ages