Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Plant Walk
Take an easy-paced walk with Ranger Nikki to see the resilient plants of our desert, including cacti, trees, shrubs and maybe a few summer wildflowers, if monsoon rain has been...
Take an easy-paced walk with Ranger Nikki to see the resilient plants of our desert, including cacti, trees, shrubs and maybe a few summer wildflowers, if monsoon rain has been...
Join Ranger Eric for a guided bird walk to look and listen for resident and migrant species within the diverse desert riparian habitat of the Hassayampa River Preserve. Along the...
Ranger Derik will have a table set up in the Estrella Nature Center with pictures and samples of cacti and other plants that can be commonly found in the park. Also featured...
The Tubac Nature Center is open on Wednesday and Saturday from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. We are located in the Tubac Community Center. 50 Bridge Rd, Rm B2 Tubac...
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,...
Nature Play & Story Time: You, Me, and The Desert – Our Environment Wonders of the Desert invites children ages 2–5 and their caregivers to explore nature through playful, hands-on outdoor...
Join St. Mary's Food Bank on-site to learn about two employment resource programs that provide vocational training and certifications for Food Service or the Warehouse industry. Learn about the programs (listed below),...
Discover how easy -- and delicious -- herb gardening can be! Join us for a fun, informative session covering what to plant, how to pair herbs in the garden, simple...
Kids ages 3-6 with an adult will learn about STEM concepts by reading a book and then doing a science experiment following the Scientific Method. We will be learning about...
Bring the whole family! Wednesday, August 12 4:00pm – 6:00pm – Nature Expo Open First 750 festival registrants receive a “SWAG BAG” Free to attend and everyone gets a daily...
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...
Ranger Olivia leads this picturesque hike to watch the sunset while also learning about saguaros along the way. We will see the sunset, saguaros, saguaro blossoms, and maybe some evening critters as...
The hike will on easy, flat and rolling sandy trail. Hikers should bring water, wear close toed shoes and bring a flashlight with full charge or new batteries. If you have a blacklight feel free to bring ...
Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about scorpions, snakes, tarantulas, spiders, owls, nightjars, mammals, and other nocturnal wildlife while hiking along Escondido Trail at Lousley Hill Trail. The...
Join Ranger Eric to look for and learn about scorpions, snakes, tarantulas, spiders, owls, nightjars, mammals, and other nocturnal wildlife while hiking along Escondido Trail at Lousley Hill Trail. The...