Take an easy walk with Ranger Nikki to see some of the trees, shrubs, flowers and cacti that have sustained desert inhabitants for hundreds of years. Then, relax inside the Nature Center classroom to view a slideshow that highlights some of the properties, nutritional components and uses of these important desert plants. Commercial product samples...
Long-time Prescott resident, Gail Gardner (1892-1988) wrote a poem call “The Sierry Petes: Tying knots in the Devil’s Tail” that’s performed regularly by many cowboy poets and musicians. We’ll spend a half-day exploring the Sierra Prieta Mountains south of Prescott,...
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 feed our capybaras and learn from their care team about what it takes to care for such unique animals. Feel the texture of their fur...
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 the penguin exhibit. This encounter will give you the opportunity to find out what it takes to care for these incredible animals. Learn fun facts...
Nature Play & Story Time: Stick Around! Wonders of the Desert invites children ages 2–5 and their caregivers to explore nature through playful, hands-on outdoor activities led by a trained educator....
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 care for our amazing marine mammals, and see what goes in to training them. You will be able to get an individual or group photo,...
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 team what it takes to raise and care for such a unique animal. Feel the texture of her hair and take a selfie with our...
What is Propagation Why Propagate General Process Types of Methods – Seed, Stem Cuttings, Division & Layering Plants that can be Propagated Tips for Success in our Climate Free presentation by the Yavapai County Master Gardener Speakers Bureau.
This is a nature-inspired class for children ages 2-5. Each session invites children to explore unique materials for art, construction, science, literacy, and more. Whether painting with mud, building with sticks, experimenting with water, or storytelling with found objects, children will engage in hands-on discovery that nurtures creativity, problem solving, and sensory exploration.
Families are invited to join us at the library for a fun, hands-on birding adventure! Build a wooden birdfeeder, create your own crafty binoculars, and learn about some of Arizona’s most common birds. All Ages
Discover the secrets to growing beautiful, healthy roses in the unique climate of the Arizona desert! oin us for an informative presentation presented by the East Valley Rose Society, where you'll learn how to choose the best rose varieties, prepare your soil, plant successfully, water efficiently, prune with confidence, and protect your roses from common...
Ranger Olivia leads this picturesque hike to watch the sunset while also learning about saguaros along the way. We will see the sunset, saguaros, a crested saguaro, possibly saguaro fruits,...