Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Guided Bird Hike
Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike to learn about identification, behavior, and ecology of our Sonoran Desert birds during this guided hike. We will hike about 2.5 miles roundtrip...
Join Ranger Eric for a guided hike to learn about identification, behavior, and ecology of our Sonoran Desert birds during this guided hike. We will hike about 2.5 miles roundtrip...
Journey back in time to the era of copper and gold prospecting on this trip to Jerome! Explore the Gold King Mine Ghost Town, Jerome State Park, and the charming...
The Gila River has a storied past, a tenuous present, and perhaps a hopeful future. We’ll discuss the importance of rivers like the Gila to the health and diversity of...
When the Sky Moves South: Journaling on the fall migration of birds in the Sonoran Desert. Nature journaling is a great way to rev up your sensory muscles, discover something new about your local ecosystem, develop a relationship with place, and boost your mental health. Join us for one or all three workshops. Together we...
Join our resident Medicinal Herb expert as we share tips for maintaining annual & perennial medicinal herbs and flowers in the low desert. We'll cover a variety of medicinal plants,...
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...
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...
Celebrate the fall harvest with hands-on STEM play as kids build apple baskets, engineer their own apple trees and explore early math through playful apple sorting and counting. Children ages...
An Elections Center tour offers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the democratic process, showcasing the meticulous steps involved in ensuring fair and accurate elections. Participants will embark on a journey...
If you think desert landscapes are limited to shades of brown and rock, think again. Your outdoor spaces can be filled with vibrant color all year long. In this class,...
Trip Difficulty: Moderate. No long hikes, but some short hikes, at elevation, on dirt/gravel roads and trails with uneven footing. Perhaps the most well-known of the sky island mountain ranges,...
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...
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...
Gardening here is much different than in most areas of the U.S., offering special rewards and special challenges. This presentation is designed to familiarize newcomers with the unique climate, soil,...
Come meet Ranger Kevin from 11:00am to 1:00pm and learn how to turn your yard (or just a bit of it) into a miniature version of your favorite county park!...
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 -...
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...
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...
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 fruits, and maybe some evening...
This 21 & over event begins with a 30-minute goodnight stroll through the Butterfly Conservatory as drowsy butterflies flutter off to sleep in the trees, followed by wine, spritzers &...
This talk will be in Spanish with no English translation. Short Takes son clases de 15 a 30 minutos que se enfocan en una sola idea, con información clara y...
The hike will cover 2.5 miles and travel gradually up through the mountains with frequent breaks to talk about plants, history and take in the stunning views. As the sun...