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 way we will discuss how to identify birds by sight and sound, about the behavioral and ecological traits that make them unique, and about citizen...
Join us in making native seed pellets to share back in nature! Desert Defenders – Seed Pellet Workshops Events Join us in making native seed pellets to share back in nature! Maricopa County Parks will host two events from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Meet at the Nature Center. Participants will learn to make seed...
Go Team Pollinator! Today the focus is on our small but mighty (and mighty important!) pollinators, who play a key role in keeping our desert beautiful and providing food for many animals, including humans! We explore from flies to butterflies, gnats to bats, and so much more! Three different 35-minute workshops will take place on...
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...
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...
Whether you are beginning a new landscape or renovating an existing one, planning ahead is the first step. Join us as we show you how to design your space then select and maintain plants for a sustainable desert landscape. This is an in-person presentation. No pre-registration is required to attend.
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 - 5
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...
Hummingbird banding sessions at Casa de San Pedro Bed & Breakfast are open to members of SABO and guests of the B&B at no charge, though donations are appreciated. Only two (2) parking spaces are available for visitors who are not guests of Casa de San Pedro B&B, and registration is required. Casa de San...
Are you interested in learning the fundamentals of gardening and growing a budget-friendly vegetable garden? Join us as we dig into the basics of soil preparation, plant selection, watering, and seasonal care tips for a thriving low-desert veggie garden. This class is a beginner-friendly guide to growing your own food in an accessible manner taught...
Dive into the Ningaloo Reef, a World Heritage wonder where majestic whale sharks, vibrant coral gardens and the fragile beauty of the ocean come together to create an unforgettable underwater journey. This program will last for approximately 45 minutes. Please remember to arrive at the planetarium at least 10 minutes prior to the showtime indicated...
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...
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...
There are a lot of things in the desert people are spooked by. Snakes, spiders, scorpions, coyotes, javelina, mountain lion, the list goes on. Turns out, a lot of them come out after dark, especially in the summer. Want to get your adrenaline going? Come walk the Metate-Spur Cross loop! Tag along with Ranger Derik...