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Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources: Desert Ecology Hike

Richard Genser Starr Pass Trailhead 1300 S. Clearwell Rd., Tucson

Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist to explore the natural history of Tucson Mountain Park. Hike among saguaros to get a closer look at the interesting and...

$5

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Usery – Seed Pellet Workshop

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

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.  Registration is required. October 2nd, 8:00 am – 11:30 am - Meet at the Nature Center. Participants will learn to make seed pellets by mixing native seeds with clay, soil/compost,...

Free with Park Fee

Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources: Gardens of Canoa Ranch

The Raul M. Grijalva Canoa Ranch Conservation Park 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley

Enjoy a guided tour of the gardens of Historic Canoa Ranch. Join Raydine Taber from the Green Valley Gardeners to explore the variety of themed gardens within the ranch headquarters....

Free

Maricopa County Library District: Ask A Master Gardener

MCLDAZ - Southeast Regional Library 775 N Greenfield Road, Gilbert

Have a question about local gardening, local insects, and local plants? Come ask a master gardener your questions the first Friday of each month from 12-2 and learn about all these and more! Registration not required. Ages 18+

Free

Highlands Center for Natural History: Natural History Book Club – “Flight Paths: How a Passionate and Quirky Group of Pioneering Scientists Solved the Mystery of Bird Migration” by Rebecca Heisman

Highlands Center for Natural History 1375 S. Walker Rd., Prescott

Sitting in the Highlands Center ramada while the wind rustles through the ponderosa pine needles and a robin chirps, there is a moment of silent contemplation. Natural history is complicated – personal and universal at the same time. Our Natural History book club met beginning in 2021 and the discussions occasionally resulted in these special...

Free

Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources: Tour of Historic Canoa Ranch

The Raul M. Grijalva Canoa Ranch Conservation Park 5375 S. I-19 Frontage Rd., Green Valley

Join a walking tour of the Canoa Ranch headquarters. Visit the historic buildings and corrals and enjoy the special exhibits of the people of Canoa. DIRECTIONS: Historic Canoa Ranch, 5375...

Free

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium: Dark Biosphere

Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium 1601 E. University Blvd., Tucson

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...

Free – $27

Arizona Science Center: Worlds Beyond Earth

Arizona Science Center 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix

Narrated by Academy Award-winner Lupita Nyong’o, Worlds Beyond Earth tells the story of the surprisingly dynamic worlds that orbit our Sun. Based on authentic scientific data from groundbreaking space missions, Worlds Beyond Earth takes viewers on an exhilarating adventure through our cosmic neighborhood. Immersive visualizations showcase the solar system with unprecedented accuracy, including a landing on the...

$7 – $14

Arizona Science Center: The Psychedelic Mixtape – The Visionary Experience

Arizona Science Center 600 E. Washington St., Phoenix

In The Psychedelic Mixtape: The Visionary Experience, renowned DJ, artist, and founder of Fascinated by Everything Chris Holmes weaves an immersive fusion of light, nature, and iconic tracks from musicians like David Bowie, Radiohead, and Juliana Barwick into an experience beyond space and time. Step into a realm of transcendent unity. Ignite your sense of awe...

$7 – $14

Reid Park Zoo: ZOOcson 2026

Reid Park Zoo 3400 Zoo Court, Tucson

Celebrate one of Tucson’s most anticipated evenings at Reid Park Zoo, where an extraordinary night of dining, entertainment, and wildlife awaits under the stars. Indulge in exceptional cuisine from some...

$165 – $275

Maricopa County Parks and Recreation: Scorpion Safari

Lake Pleasant Regional Park 41835 N. Castle Hot Springs Rd., Morristown

The hike will cover 3 miles and gain 343ft in elevation on rocky trail. There are a few loose sections of trail and areas with steep drop-offs so if you have difficulty with balance sturdy hiking shoes and trekking poles are strongly encouraged. As you will be hiking at night all hikers will need flashlights...

Free with Park Fee