Look for and learn about birds of this desert oasis with seasoned birder, bird bander, and preserve docent Anne Leight on this guided, easy walk. Please bring your own binoculars if you have them, but some are available to borrow from the front desk of the Visitor Center. Please wear closed-toed, sturdy footwear and sun...
Sierra Vista is the Hummingbird Capital of Arizona, and more hummingbirds can be seen here than anywhere else in the United States, so what better place to hunt for hummingbirds? This trip is a joint venture between the City of Sierra Vista and Southwest Wings Birding and Nature Festival. We’ll travel to Ramsey Canyon and...
Children will be harvesting their produce, preparing their beds for the winter and creating a craft to take home. Ages 5 - 12
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, some of the considerations we must take into consideration when having these reptiles in Arizona, which reptiles are good pets for children or adults, adaptations...
Join us for August’s Science Saturday to unearth the secrets of how rocks shape the world around us! Explore rock samples, piece together the story of geologic history, and more with hands-on experiences and activities for all ages. No registration required—just come ready to learn, create, and have fun! Science Saturday is an event held...
We have open the space outside for everyone to exchange and share anything and everything for your gardens. Seeds, pots , plants and harvest.
Join ecologist, author, and photographer John L. Vankat for an easy, guided walk in downtown Flagstaff. Visit key locations highlighted in his book "The San Francisco Peaks and Flagstaff Through the Lens of Time." Discover what repeat photography can show us about changes in our mountain town and the San Francisco Peaks over the past 150...
Join the City of Phoenix Water Conservation Office to learn how reptiles and amphibians (together: herptiles) adapt to their desert environment, and how we can too! This presentation covers Sonoran Desert basics, the Desert Mindset, water resources and conservation, and an intro to ecology. Join in a game to determine which reptile or amphibian will survive desert environmental conditions best...
Master Gardener volunteers from the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension will be available to answer your desert gardening questions, including but not limited to plant selection, irrigation, fertilization, pruning techniques, pest management and problem diagnosis. You can bring plant material or insect specimens for ID and advice.
The CVCL Seed Bank is open! Join us on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 11 AM to 1 PM. Each household can pick out 5 free seed packets each day the seed bank is open. Perfect for starting your own garden or trying out new vegetable, herb, or pollinator-friendly flower varieties. We...
Join us for a guided hike of the Lava River Cave with experienced volcanologist, Natasha Voss. A graduate of NAU with a degree in Geology and a minor in chemistry, she has studied super volcanoes in Greece, eruptions and erosions in Chile, and worked in Yellowstone National Park, another super volcano. Her passion for volcanology...
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 an enormous biodiversity of micro-organisms that thrive in extreme conditions. The Dark Biosphere challenges everything we thought we knew and challenges us to rethink not...
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 and the desert cools off. Wander the paths in the evening breeze while discovering something new around every corner. Each week is packed with adventure:...
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 cooling colors and designs inspired by the monsoon season. All Ages
Join Ranger Derik on an evening hike through lush riparian habitat and towering saguaro cacti. Click program title for more details. The hike will cover 3 miles along sections of...