Pima County Environmental Education: Birding
Visit Agua Caliente Park, a birding hotspot in Pima County. Explore the ponds, mesquite bosque, and surrounding desert of Agua Caliente Park in search of its rich bird life. Offered...
Free
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Field Sciences
Events for August 19, 2026
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Goldmine Fitness Hike
Start your morning with a challenging but rewarding workout on the Goldmine trail, which is a difficult rated hike with 541ft of elevation gained to reach one of the peaks in the Goldmine mountains....
Free with Park Fee
Highlands Center for Natural History: Wednesday Wanderings
Our guided nature walks involve a walk on wooded trails with a local expert to learn about the Central Highlands ecoregion. These walks are on the unpaved trails on the...
Free
City of Scottsdale: Weather Presentation
Come join us for a weather presentation from ABC 15's morning weather anchor, Jorge Torres. After the presentation, you will have the opportunity to represent the senior center and Scottsdale...
Free
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: CAPYBARA ENCOUNTER
Experience the opportunity of a lifetime with our Capybara Encounter! Come meet Chewy or BB and their care team at Shipwreck Cove. This encounter will give you the opportunity to...
$79
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: PENGUIN ENCOUNTER
Experience the best dressed encounter opportunity at Wildlife World Zoo! Meet one of our endangered African Penguins and their trainers in the Wild and Wonderful aquarium building in front of...
$89
Maricopa County Library District: Fall Gardening & Irrigation Tips
Join us for an informative presentation on preparing your garden for the fall growing season. Learn about seasonal planting, soil maintenance, and basic irrigation practices that promote healthy plant growth...
Free
Tubac Nature Center: Open Hours
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...
Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour
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,...
Free – $25
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: SEA LION ENCOUNTER
Have you ever wanted to meet one of our Sea Lions up close and personal? Join us for a WILD encounter at Wildlife World Zoo! Learn what it takes to...
$89
Wildlife World Zoo, Aquarium and Safari Park: SLOTH ENCOUNTER
Have you ever wanted to meet a sloth? Come meet Luna and her care team. This encounter will give you the opportunity to feed Luna and learn from her care...
$69
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Life on the Aqua Fria
Ranger Derik will have a table set up with natural artifacts and live animals that can be found at the park. Field guides and handouts will be available to help you identify the...
Free with Park Fee
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station Desert 101
Learn about some of the hardy plants and animals of our Sonoran Desert, from trees and shrubs to mammals, birds, and reptiles, and find out how they survive in our...
Free with Park Fee
Children’s Museum of Phoenix: Beads that Sing
Beauty can be found in nature, music, and art. Join us as we create our own wind chimes using beads and found materials. Let your creativity shine as you design...
Free with Admission
Tucson Botanical Gardens: Desert Blooms in Colored Pencil
Create vibrant, exciting, and colorful drawings of our beautiful desert flowers using color pencils. You will be amazed at the saturated colors you can achieve with colored pencils! Basic drawing...
$24 – $30
The University of Arizona: Agave & Yuccas
Agaves and yuccas, two of our desert succulents will be discussed in depth. Their origins, history, structure and uses will be detailed as well as their very popular use as...
Free
Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: America 250 – Pemberton Pond Hike- Echoes of the Past
In the spirit of America 250, join Ranger Jacque for a journey through the Pemberton trail and through time. This program offers a unique glimpse into the area’s natural beauty interwoven...
Free with Park Fee
Desert Botanical Garden: Flower Gardening in the Low Desert
Learn which flowers do well in the low desert (spoiler alert: there are a lot of them!) and provide growing details so you can grow them with confidence. Leave class...
$34.95
Bright Side Bookshop: An Evening with Heather Hansman, Author of Fierce Country
In partnership with American Rivers,we're excited to host Heather Hansman, author of Fierce Country: The Untold Story of Three Women Who Ignited America’s Love for the Wild and Melissa Sevigny,...
$5
The Arboretum at Flagstaff: Ales with the Arb!
Come enjoy a pint at Mother Road Brewing Company on the third Wednesday of each month and support the Arb while hearing about the latest research in the biological sciences!...
Free
Desert Botanical Garden: Desert Oasis Garden After Dark
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...
Free with Admission