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Girl Scouts Arizona Cactus-Pine: Outdoor Skills Training

Camp Maripai 201 E. Marapai Rd., Prescott

The Outdoor Skills Weekend is an opportunity for volunteers to visit one of our council's camps, get certified, or become an instructor/facilitator for one of the outdoor elements outlined in...

$25 – $55

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Bird Walk

Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa

On this walk near the Nature Center, Ranger Nikki will lead the way as we look for birds and try to spot their homes camouflaged among the cholla cacti and...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Bird ID Basics

Usery Mountain Regional Park 3939 N. Usery Pass Rd., Mesa

Ranger Nikki will present a slideshow of common birds seen at Usery Park and in local suburban backyards. See some sample field guides and learn about birding apps that use...

Free with Park Fee

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Saguaros in Sunset

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek

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...

Free with Park Fee

The University of Arizona: Garden Discovery Days

Pima County Cooperative Extension Office in Green Valley 530 E. Whitehouse Canyon Rd., Green Valley

This class connects you and your child to the garden through hands-on activities, where you’ll learn where food comes from, explore nature, and create fun nature-inspired crafts. Ages 0 -...

Free

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary: Facility Tour

Phoenix Herpetological Sanctuary Actual location given after reservations, Phoenix

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

Pima County Public Library: Fun Desert Storytime!

Pima County Public Library - Santa Rosa Library 1075 S. 10th Ave., Tucson

Join the Cooper Center for Environmental Learning Staff in a fun desert storytime! The pages of Jenniffer Ward's The Seed and the Giant Saguaro will come to life as we "meet" several desert animals who all play a role in helping a small seed grow into a giant saguaro! There will be desert puppets, props, and...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Discovery Station – Skins and Skulls

San Tan Mountain Regional Park 6533 W. Phillips Rd., Queen Creek

Step into the fascinating world of the Sonoran Desert with our educational table, “Skins and Skulls.” Discover the rich biodiversity of this unique ecosystem as we showcase what desert creatures left behind...

Free with Park Fee

City of Buckeye: Venomous Creatures of AZ Hike

Skyline Regional Park 2600 N. Watson Rd., Buckeye

S-S-S-snakes, Gila Monsters, scorpions and more! Learn about these and other mysterious but amazing venomous creatures of the Sonoran Desert during a 1-mile hike. Then switch on ultraviolet black light...

Free

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Caminata Nocturna / Night Hike

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

Este hermoso programa sigue el famoso atardecer de Arizona mientras caminamos hasta la noche por una experiencia única del desierto. La ruta es de 2.5 millas o 4 kilometros por los senderos...

Free with Park Fee

Butterfly Wonderland: Butterfly Brushstrokes Painting Class

Butterfly Wonderland 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Scottsdale

Let creativity take flight at Butterfly Brushstrokes, an intimate and inspiring painting event at Butterfly Wonderland. Perfect for a fun night out or a unique date night, this guided class...

$15 – $30

Desert Botanical Garden: Desert Oasis Garden After Dark

Desert Botanical Garden 1201 N. Galvin Pkwy., Phoenix

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

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Hike

Hassayampa River Preserve 49614 U.S. Hwy. 60 89, Wickenburg

The hike is rated as moderate only for the final 100ft elevation gain to the top of Lykes Lookout however the rest of the hike is on even flat ground....

Free with Park Fee

Boyce Thompson Arboretum: Critter Crawl Night Tour

Boyce Thompson Arboretum 37615 E. Arboretum Way, Superior

Join us after dark on a night-time adventure with our Education Staff and Docents! Discover the amazing world of nocturnal life in the Sonoran Desert on this family friendly ‘crawl’. Guests will learn about Sonoran Desert ecology while taking a closer look at the local critters. Plus, you...

$12 – $18